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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, Dec. II.
SENATE.

Immediately after the opening of the
Senate today House bill affording pro-
lection to exhibitors of foreign literary,
art, and musical works at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition was passed.
The engrossed copy of the Cuban
reciprocity bill was received from the
House and the signature of the Presi-
dent pro tenn attached.
At the conclusion of the routine BUSH
ness, DIR. Hoar called up his resolution
calling upon the President for all in
formation bearing upon the recent Pan
anna revolution; especially whether
Panama had successfully established lis
independence at the time OF ratifying the
canal treaty whether it had adopted a
sufficient constitution; what capacity Of
the people of Panama; whether any
officers of that government had any per-
sonal interest in the construction of the
canal; what the orders issued to naval
officers relative to, and whether Colombia
was prevented by orders or in the absence
of them from, preventing the secession
of Panama.
In speaking to it Mr.. Hoar announced
that be desired the construction of an
isthmian canal. "But, let it be wrought
in q great way" he continued impress
sively.
Mr.. Hoar said that without an expla-
nation the attitude of the United States
was q declaration of war, from strong
nation towards new one and wanted to
know what this government would have
done if Great Britain had guaranteed
peace on American soil and then inter-
fered with our attempt to suppress an in
surrection.
Mr.. German the minority leader made
an imprisoned speech in 1enunciation
of the Presidents attitude. He declar-
ed it was inexcusable and might involve
the government in war.
HOUSE.
Speaker Cannon signed the enrolled
copy of the Cuban reciprocity measure,
which was passed by the Senate late yes
terday, and Mr.. Wachter chairman of the
committee on enrolled bills, Immediately
upon the Speaker having affixed his sig
nature started for the White House to
lay the measure before President Roose-
Velt for his signature.
The House at 1880, in committee of
The whole, resumed consideration of the !
pension appropriate
Mr.. Scott was the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
An Opponent for Jeffries.

Chicago Dec. ia St. Louis syndi-
cate claims to have discovered a man
who will wrest the championship from
Jim Jefries, The unknown is about
seven feet, ten inches tell, they claim,
and is an adept at boxing. The un-
known is % years old. He has been
employed as brakeman on a Missouri
railroad and is at present working on a
farm in that locality. 1t is the inten-
ton of the syndicate to bring him to st.
Louis and train him in private for a
worlds championship battle with JEFF
fries during the worlds fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17

REPRESENTATIVE BABCoCK (republi-
can, of Wisconsin,, whose bill for the re-
moval of the protective tariff from trust
made articles, notably iron and steel, at
tracted so much attention two years ago,
says that he still believes in the project, al
though he will make no effort to advance
its status in the present session of Con-
gress. He proposes to bend his ener-
gies toward getting "the right kind of a
ariffplank" in the republican national
platform. The chief difference of opin-
ion within the party, he says, concerns
The time when the tariff should be re-
Vised and adds II thought it ought
10 be done when | introduced my bill.
The majority were in favor of more de-
lay and of course we all agree that there
should be no tariff legislation just before
the presidential election. But as soon
as that is over | think it will be the
sentiment of the republican party that
we should proceed on lines not greatly
different from those set forth in my
BILL" This is but another excuse for
delay and revival of the threadbare
promise that the tariff will be revised
by Its friends" and after the election
Mr.. Babcock will find out that the ma
jority will still be in favor of "more
delay" But whv should there be no
tariff legislation just before a presiden-
tial election?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
Threaten to Hold Up Express Train.

New Haven, Connecticut, Dec. H.
The Adams Express Company officials
of this city, it is stated today, have re-
ceived, within the past ten days letter
threatening that unless a specified sum
was paid the sender, the special express
train on the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad woald be held up and
robbed. This train usually carries gold
bullion and, at this time ofyear, valuable
Christmas gifts. The money is always
in care of an armed express messenger
Pinkerton detectives, as well as employees
of the railroad company on board, have
been heavily armed and have been noti-
fed to use their weapons on the least in
dication of trouble The special express
usually leaves New York at 11:0l p. m.
and is due to arrive in New Haven at
l:15 a. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
Revolution Imminent.

4 sure sigh of approaching revolt and ser.
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 it's searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitter. is
only soc and that is returned If It Doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by z. s.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
New York Stock Marker.

New York, Dec. II, II a. m.-The
stock market has been extremely quiet
and virtually devoid of every feature Of
interest. At the start few small adj
vances were shown in the railway list
but subsequently prices sagged of, al.
though reactions were confined to small
fractions. The speculation as a whole is
excessively narrow, but the general feel
z appears to be that any reaction will
IT be carried far.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
Accomnlices of Grave Robbera.

Madrid, Dec. 1.-THE sensational
discovery has been made that the arsto-
cratic burial ground known as the Patri-
archal cemetery has been ransacked by
robbers and that the chaplain and Gus
todiaDs of the grounds were accomplices
in the acts. Marbles, bronzes and
jewels valued at 800, 600 have been
stolen. The chaplain, custodians, and
the chiefs Of the gang have been placed
under arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17

THE FULL report of Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow has been
made public. 1t scathingly condemns
Mr.. Perry Heath. 1t says strong
prima facie case is presented of willful
and reckless disregard by him of the OBJ
legations imposed on him by the regula-
tons of his own department Mr..
Heath Is still the secretary of the nation
al republican committee. President
Roosevelt has given his assent that he
remain in that position
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
Mother and Children Perish.

Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Harry
L. Smith and her two children, aged
about II and Is years, we're roasted to
death this morning in fire which also
imperilled five other persons, at Oak
Lane, a Philadelphia suburb. Mrs.
Shelmire, wife Of policeman, was seri-
ously burned while vainly endeayoring
to rescue Mrs. Smith. The building,
which was totally destroyed, was con
Quoted as boarding house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Legislature.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Dec. Il. The House today by
a vote ofSi to 80 refused to pass the Senate
bill leaving the questions relating to annexa-
ton of property to cities and towns to cir.
cuitjudges Mr.. Lee, Of Fairfax, fought the
bill and it was advocated by Mr.. Cation.
Mr.. S. NJ. Newhouse, of Cuipeper, today
announced his candidacy for Register Of the
Land Office and has nearly all the Eighth dis.
trict members for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17

In a published interview, Alderman
William Mayor, of Chicago, said that
Chicago was the most lawless city in the
country, and that a wave OF anarchy and
outlawry was going over it. He added ;
NO one respects law, no one respects
the courts; the courts don't respect
themselves aud even the respectable
Chicago citizen violates the laws con-
stantly, heedlessly, and almost unconsci-
eusiy.' This is certainly bad state Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
One hundred DoIIars a Ron

is the value II. A. Alisdale, Summerton. s.
G., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
He says: II had the piles for 20 years. /
tired many doctors and medicines but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. II
cured me-" It a combination Of the heal.
ing properties Of Witch Hazel with antisep-
tics and emolients relieves aud permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, sores cuts, bruises. eczema, silt rheum
aid all skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
Divorced From Her Titled Husband

Berlin, Dec. 17.-Isabella Won Schel-
lendortf, the American wife Of Fritz
Bresart Won Schellendortf, nobleman
and officer in the German troops in east
Africa, has secured divorce from her
husband on the ground Of unprintable
excuses on his part with native women,
where he is stationed. The Bresart fam
lily published a pamphlet containing
counter accusations, but these we're not
proven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17

The democrats of Boston won such
victory at their municipal election on
Tuesday that they should apply to have
the national democratic convention held
ia that city next year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17

NOTICE.. O. o. F.-The members Of
y Potomac Lodge, No. 3s, /. O. o. f.. are
requested to meet at their hall TONIGHT at
O'Clock for the purpose Of making arrange
ments to attend the funeral Of our late brother
Past Grand James w. Simpson. which will
take place from his late residence on Fr;dav
December Is, at 2:30 o'clock. Members 81
other lodges are requested 10 attend.
I. N. FAIRFAX. N.G.
d. 4, SrANsBUkY, Rec. Sec. IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17

affairs to exist in the second largest city
IN the United States, but it explains the
reports of the threatened formation OF
vigilance committees there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-17
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( L0tlPOp,
10th. 18th 4 f StsN w.

Our store will close at 8 o'clock each
evening, beginning Monday, the l4th in
slant, with the exception of few
evenings preceding the 25th, when it
will remain open bit later.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13

Beslsy's Waukegan Brewing Company.
IL 10 with pleasure that We call the
attention of the trade. and private fam
lies, to the fact that owing to the in.
creasing demand for bottled ale and
porter of undOubted purity and Of the
finest quality, We are now bOttling the
same under our own supervision.
The frequent use Of adulterants and
substitutes for malt and hops In the
manufacture Of malt liquors has re-
suited In an inquiry for an article Of
domestic manufacture. wholly free
from anything Of q harmful or deleteri.
Gus nature, and at q price that would
commend Ito use to all. The failure
hitherto to obtain such an article has
led consumers to purchase imported
goods at high price.
Therefore We are prepared to place
ON the market bottled ale and porter
unexcelled In quality. equal In every
respect to the imported, At . much
lower price.
Our goods being manufactured from
the choicest barley malt and the best
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
News from All Parts of the World
Carefully Selected from tho
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most important
Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.

A stage travelling between Wcavervills
aud Redding, Cal, was held up and rob.
bed by two masked aud heavily armed
highwaymcn. who obtained about 500
and several watches from the eight pas.
scngcrs. Including one woman. James
Wilon. the stage driver. did not hear
the first command of the highwaymcn to
halt. but dozen shots and the killing Of
his two leading horses brought him to
his senses. The robbers lined up the pas.
scngers and the driver aud searched
them. Naise> were slashed open and
two express boxes smashed. The robbers
were abusive during the proceeding,
roughly scoring the driver for not stop.
ping and cautioning him not to repeat the
offense when again commanded to halt.
The woman passenger was not molcstcd
but on leaving the stage she hid $40 I'm.
der a seat cushion. The robbers found
the money and considerable more that
waA Srcretpl
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
MsrHoplsM LOSES GROUND.
Preacher Of IN at Den omln alton Dis
turbed BY statistics.

'Methodism is at n standstill the
whole world over. and in many places 10
losing ground rapidly" declared Rev. Or.
l.. W. Munhall at meeting Of the Meth.
odist Preachers Association In Wesley
Hall, Philadelphia. and this condition he
ascribed to the fact that ministers were
straying away from the Bible. and that
skepticisn. Formally and worldliness had
crept into the old religion. DR.. Munhall's
address was on The Church's Needs
and after introducing statistics to prove
his gloomy assertions he outlined meth.
DDS by which the old prosperity Of the
church might be revived. During the
last five years the whole Methodist Epis.
copal Church has gained only 1jO.0l8
MEMBERS" he said. "and of these about
$4,000 were converts In the foreign. mis-.
sion fields This left a total of about
HOOD additional members In this coun.
try. With 1880 churches in America
our gain was less than one member per
year during the five years. The cities are
our strategic points. and II is in large
cities that our losses have been great"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
MoURNeD Foa MANY YEARS.
Ohio Man Refuses to Be Counted
Among the Z o Ad.


Among the Lead.
Not dead. as supposed. bu, living In
Tombstone. Ariy.. Dennison Babcock.
formerly of Akron. Ohio. has prevented
his wife from getting widows pension.
slough she Is more happy to have him
alive than to get the pension and have
him dead. Believing that he was dead.
Mrs. Babcock. Of Cuyahoga Falls, made
application for the pension. The pension
department was not satisfied with the
proof and found that Babcock was living
In Los Angeles. Cal. Further inquiry
was made Of Lewis Swain. a hotel pro.
prietor of Los Angeles. and the particu.
lars Of his life were cleared up. The first
report that he had wife and child there
also was proved to be untrue. lie moved
to Tombstone later and has written home
recently. confirming that he Is In the
land Of the living. Babcock left his wife
fourteen years ago for the mining re.
gions He landed In California and cor.
responded with her until nine years ago.
when he wrote that she should not write
to him until she hes rd from him. As she
got no more letters from him. she con-
cluded that he was dead and made the
application for n pension.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
HEAVY LOSS At NEW LISBON.
Large Part OF Business eotlou OF
WiaconAln Town Anrnad

Large Part OF Business 6 eot,or OF
Wisconsin Town burned.
The business portion Of the town OF
New Lisbon. Wis. was destroyed almost
entirely by fire early Friday morning.
ard the loss Is approximately $iOO.OOW.
The fire started In Stinson Brothers Il
Co.'S store about midnight The fire de.
partment. with only 100 feet of hose and
small chemical engine. was unable to
cope with the flames. and Mauston and
TOmah were asked for aid. The largest
losses are: Stinson Brothers & Co.. SILL.
zoo; Cash department store. 5000: r.
Il. Hurd. S..5OO; A. q. Anderle. $1,000;
MoOre's Opera House block. $1,000;
Wolf Mercantile Company, $4,000: Il.
d. Curtis. $1,000. and y. B. Chester.
81 1,OOO.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
KIDNAPPED ny PIRATES,
American Held In Chin for 10000
Ransom.

Government officials were startled the
other day by a cablcgram announcing
that Chinese pirates had kidnapped an
American traveller and were holding him
for $1,000 ransom. Immediately a war
cloud arose over the Orient and threats
were made to the effect that China must
suffer II the captive's life were taken by
the outlaws One United States warship
has already been sent In pursuit Of the
pirates. The whole Asintic squadron will
be- sent down on the Chinese coast and
this will be re-enforced by ne fleet in the
Philippines IL the Chinese Emperor does
not cause the release of the prisoner and
the punishment Of the pirates. The
American government refuses to pay the
ransom aud holds China's Emperor re-
sponsible for the safety of the traveller.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13

hops In the market. no substitutes
whatever being used, and. being bottled
by ourselves at Waukegan, enables 10
to offer to our customers an absolute
guaranty Of their purity and quality.
Families can obtain these goods Of
all the leading fancy grocers, the psin'
cipal hOtelA ssstau5ants and drugyists.
BESLEY'0 VATICAN BREWING
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
FOUR VESSELS ARE LOST.
Hurricane Sweeps over Phillppis

Hurricane Sweeps Over Philippine
Islands. DoinR .mmo nse Damage.
a hurricane has swept over the Philip.
pine Islands and great damage has been
done to shipping. The United Stare
transport Shamshus Is reported to have
been wrecked. This. however. has not
been confirmed. Tie United States steam
er Pearla dc Eisayas has been totally
lost Of Camotcs Island. Part Of heI
crew were saved. The United States
steamer Haurafel and the schooner May
flower have been driven ashore OF Or
moe. West l.eyte. and will prove tota
losses. All on board these vessels were
saved.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Saved by "A Faithful Dog.

4 dog sitting BY forty loot abandon
ed shaft IN IA Placerville, Cal, mine re.
suited in the finding of William Kenna
and the body of NJ. Tranger, miners. The
men fell into the shaft eleven days ago
Tranger went mad after several days.
Imprisonment and Kenna had to fight for
life. Kenna has u broken leg and wa.
almost dead when discovered.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Gear Warns Powers.

Russia has given notice through It's
Washington embassy that 1t will not re-
crive any protest from II foreign nation
against the massacre Of Jews ut III iii
neff In addition the announcement was
made that M relief raised in America or
elsewhere would be permitted to reach
the families of Kishincf victims.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Children Die in Blizzard.

Word has been received from Leth'
bridge, MINT. of the loss In the recent
blizzard of two small sons OF j. Derrick
q sheep herder. The father Was Six day.
finding the bodies of the lads and they
had been dead eight days before he could
get them into town for burial. DerricE
was living with his children in tent
when the blizzard broke.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
er,dge Tolls Are Removed.

Word has been received In Omaha
that the western trunk line committee mt
its meeting In Chicago has decided to re-
move the bridg" arbitrary ut Omaha.
For the last fifteen years Omaha mer
chants have fought for this concession.
This will enable Omaha wholesalers to
get into Iowa territory. 1t also removes
The bridge tolls Oh packing house and
other products,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13

wert given severe punishment by
French artillery. Figuig. their strong.
hold on the eastern border Of Morocco,
was under heavy bombardment Tor three
hours. Great destruction was wrought
to the cheap houses. the mosque was de-
stroyed and u great number Of natives
suffered death,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Charged with Biz Theft,

For the alleged emlezzlement of S15..
200 from the funds Of the District of 90.
lumbia James NJ. Watson, Jr.. a clerk in
the oilice of the auditor Of the district.
was placed under arrest. The specific
charge was the embezzlement of $1,000.
but It il known that the total amount
missing will reach ut least to the figure
first named and may exceed 1t.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Thirty Lives Lost.

Thirty lives are believed To have been
lost in the current which has been rush
Ing into East 81. Louis, H.. and the city
is filled with water Nearly all Of the
3O.OO people He'd as the result of the
breaking Of the enibankmcuts.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
GREAT LAND sWiNpLE.
Fraudulent Deeds Given for Traots
In Severai states.

Indictments were returned by the Uni.
ted States grand jury at Columbus, Ohio.
against John A. Cobb Of cambridge,
Ohio. and W. II. II. Miller. 3. +. Stru.
BILE and q. W. j. WOltx Of Newark, Ohio,
for misuse Of the mails In connection
with alleged fraudulent land deals. Sew.
eral other men who have not yet been
arrested are under indictment on 4 sim.
liar charge. Tie government inspectors
claim to have unearthed land swindlcs Of
gigantic proportions which. they say.
were carried on by men operating 10
widely separated localities. Large tracts
Of timber land for which fraudulent
deeds were given to purchasers were OF.
fered for sale In Tennessee. Kentucky.
West Virginia. Missouri. Texas and
Michigau,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Natura, oas 10 Shut or.

The indianapolis Gas Company shut
on Its natural Eas supply ut 3 o'clock
Monday morning. Over 5000 families
have cooked their last meal by the old
method. Notice was served on all pat
rsns Of the company few days ago. 70
when the supply was turned OF few
days ago there were few who had not
made arrangements to meet the emer
gency,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Indiana Murderer kits Himself

Arthur Lyons. who murdered his step
mother, Mrs. .\ddic Lyons, niar Burns
City. Ind. committed suicide while sur
rounded by u posse near Burns city
After the fugitive had exhausted his ann
muniton he waved flag of truce,
stepped into full view Of the posse and
shot himself in the hear, with his rifle.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Lila So ntenoe for Murder.

The end Of "A long and exciting murder
trial at the town of Tyron, Ncb.. came
the other night. when James Robinson
was found guilty Of the murder Of Elmer
Thayers and was sentenced to the peni
Tertiary for life. The two men were
rival foremsn on cattle ranches and the
trouble between them had it, beginning
in litigation over the control of cattle
company.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Following is the standing Of the clubs
Tennessee Law 10 Void.

The Jim Crow law providing separate
compartments for whites and blacks IN
street ears. which was passed by the
recent Tennessee Legislature. was de.
clarcd uncoms itutional by the State Su.
prcn,e Court. The court did not 20 into
the merits Of the law itself. hut declared
the act unconstitutional because its cap.
ton was no, explicit enough.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Accidentally Kills Brothers.

In II spirit of playful warning. James
Smith, l4-year-old son Of John W"sly
Smith. n wealthy farmer. of coshocton,
Ohio. pointed n gun AZ his two brothers.
and by the accidental discharg" Of one
barrel both of the lads were killed. Al.
bert. aged ~. died instantly. and Eu'
gene. aged ~, was blinded and fatally
wounded.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-06-13
Mas Hanna Married.

One Of the most notable weddings of
the year took place IN 81. Panls Episco-
pal Church, Cleveland, when Miss Ruth
Hanna daughter Of senator NJ. \. Han
ma. was united in marriage with Joseph
Melill Mccormick Of Chicago, President
Roosevelt was guest.