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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
TEI,EGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

Hugh Mcintyre, for many years sec
rotary of the Brooklyn Jockey Club, died
at his home in Brooklyn this morning OF
diabetes.
Although the Richmond street car
company has force of 100 men at the
barns ready to take out cars, no attempt
was made to begin operations this morn
iEg.
DIR. Isaac n. Loves the noted surgeon
and medical editor, died of apoplexy to-
day on board the Cunard liner Auranis
as the ship was coming up New York
bay.
While going to work at the Park Place
colIery near Mahanoy City, Pa, last
night, William Carlunis fell 400 feet
down a slope and was instantly killed.
Every bone in his body was broken.
Postmaster Derousse, of Camden, N.
j., who has been missing for the past
few days, turned up in Baltimore We'd
nesday night at the home of an old
friend. He is undoubtedly in demented
condition.
Considerable excitement was caused at
Lebanon, KY, yesterday by the appearance
of large number of armed men in town,
who, il is believed, came with the intention OF
lynching Perry Bright, who, with his son
Will, is in Jail charged with stabbing James
Stayton, a brother.in-Iaw of Elder Bright, to
death, last Friday. The murder was most
cowardly one. 1t is alleged that young
Bright held Stayton while his father stabbed
him to death.
The rivers at Pittsburg, Pa, are again fall
ing and no more coal can go out until another
rise comes. Nearly fonr million bushels,
how ever were sent on the small rise that
carIe. Over $50 barges were shipped south
on the rise. This leaves over l5,OOc,OOO
busl els loaded in coal boats still in the haroor
Thad II. Howe. until Monday evening
president Of the Cigar Dealers Association OF
America. with six other members, was ia',
evening expelled from the Chicago local
branch of the organization, the speclhc
charge being that he is connected with the
trust. which the organization is fighting.
Forty-two separate suits were filed in the
Circuit Court at st. Louis yesterday by a
number of western railroads entering st,
Louis against the principal ticket brokers.
The roads are acting in unison and with a
determination 70 end the ticket trade abuse
as they regard it.
A settlement Of the Weill-Haskell strike
at Glens Falls, N. Y, was unexpectedly
reached last night. The operatives number
ing 600 returned to work today on the same
terms as existed before the strike.
Brown University at Providence, r, l.,
yesterday conferred the degree Of LII. ID. on
Woodrow Wilson, president Of Princeton Unit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
MURDFROUS HOST.

A report reached Charlotte, N. c.,
from Hemlock, Ashe county, N. c., that
at midnight on the 18th instant Chris
topher Davis, who lives near that place,
arose from his bed, and, taking his axe,
crept to the bedside of his guests, Levi
Barker and his father, Alfred Barker,
from Virginia, and with two well-aimed
blows at the head of Levi Barker, one in
front of the right ear and the other just
behind the ear, killed him.
Davis then, it is stated, turned on the
father with the axe and nearly severed
his left arm just below the shoulder Mr..
Barker Jumped from the bed and at
tempted to save himself by running from
the house He was wounded IL times.
Davis's wife, aroused from slumber by
the noise, rushed after the struggling
men into the yard. Her husband is said
to have struck her with the axe, nearly
severing one breast, a second wound be-
ing Just below the heart, almost exposing
it to view. Davis then carried bis wife
to bed. and washed and dressed her
wounds. He took Levi Bankers knife
from the latter pocket, it is stated, and
placed it in Mr.. Barker hand and closed
the fingers of the dying man. Then he
reused one of his little girls and dressing
the baby, sent her to his fathers. Mr..
Alfred Barker also made his way to old
Mr.. Davis house, and is now lying prob
ably at the point Of death at that place.
Davis is supposed to be insane. He
is said to have had an attack of insanity
about eight months ago, but was sup
posed to be better. Last week he began
to show signs of mental arrangement.
Thursday he killed the family cat, APP
parentIy without any provocation. The
same day he made some threats of cut
ting his throat with a razor. Friday
evening his old-time friends and ac-
quaintances, the Bankers, from Virginia,
arrived at his house and were urged to
stay all night. The dead man, Mr..
Levi Barker, leaves a widow and five
children. About 10 years ago Davis
had fight with an associate over game
of cards. in which it is said he inflicted
an almos! fatal cut in the body of James
Branch. Mr.. Dayis's father was
wounded at the battle ofGettysburg, hav-
inc lost limb in that terrible conflict.
Mr.. Alfred Barker's family, his friends
say. seems to be doomed to bad luck.
He had five sons. One was killed some
years ago by jumping from a moving
train another met his death near Char
lotte from n tree which rolled down the
hill, crushing him. This tragedy robs
Mr.. Baker of another son and may cost
his own life. The homicide occurred on
the night of June 13. Davis was con-
fined in the Jefferson Jail the next night.
Levi Barker was buried on the l4th at
the Missionary Baptist Church. He and
his father had come from Virginia to
that church TO hear a funeral sermon Of
friend of theirs, who was buried there
this spring. All the parties involved in
the tragedy were members of the same
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
Gould Wins.

Philadelphia, June 18.-The pro-
longed fight waged between the Penn
sylvania Railroad and the Gould interests
has come to an end Within week an
official announcement is expected that
the trains of GouId's Wabash Road will
be run over one of the lines controlled
by the Pennsylvania, either all the way
to New York or at least to tidewater.
1t was affirmed last night that all obsta-
Giles had virtually been overcome. Be
yond the fact that Gould has won his
great fight to break into the East, which
has been monopolized by the Pennsly-
yania and Vanderbilt interests, little APP
pears to be known of the terms of settle
ment.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-The story Of
an alleged understanding between the
Pennsylvania and Gould interests and
that an official announcement would be
made within week or ten days, that
the traffic of the Gould lines would be
given an outlet to New York or some
other like point over the Pennsylvania
or one of its affiliated lines is pronounced
Assured by vice president of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, who also takes oc-
casion to deprecate the constant reports
of alleged difficulties and fights between
the Pennsylvania and Gould-Rockefel-
Ter interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Miss Roberta Campbell Maupin died
at Clear Brook, Frederick county, yes
terday, aged "a years.
Miss Ellie Carmichael, formerly oil
Richmond and Mr.. Haydock, were mar
riod in Cincinnati yesterday.
Mrs. S. G. Ammons in Richmond OH
Tuesday night gave upa little fortune
and comfortable home to marry Mr..
George H. Leigh, clerk of the Lexing-
ton Hotel.
Miss Maria Page Mason, OF Virginia,
and Edwin Allen RUSSELL Of West Vir-
GINA, were married yesterday at the
residence of Mr.. Hugh Hamilton, IN
Warenton.
Miss Mary Bladen Dulany, OF Eau
auier, and Mr.. William Writ Henry,
IT,, of cred Hill," Charlotte county,
we're married yesterday at Saints Hill,
Fauquier county.
The government has decided to pro-
coed with the launching of the Calves
ton at the Trigg yards, in Richmond,
Notwithstanding the claims of the credi-
tors and threats of legal complications.
Rev. Richard Wells, the negro
preacher who took issue with John
Jasper as to whether "the sun do move
and who is the pastor Of the largest
church in the South, died in Richmond
yesterday.
The marine engineers strike at Norfolk
has now almost ended, the tug Germania,
of the old Dominioh Line, resuming heT
run yesterday, with two non-union engi-
neers. With the exception OF one tug,
practically all of the steamers and tugs
which were tied up by thestrike are no"
at work again.
Cary Craig, a negro convict in the
shoe department, made desperate at
tempt yesterday to kill George P. Chiddy,
one of the guards. c. P. Lewis,
white convict, seeing Craig's purpose Il
kill the guard, came to Chiddy's assis
lance. The two overpowered the negro
but in the scufIle the pistol was discharg
ed twice, one ball striking Lewis in thu
| 1ao
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
GOOD ADYICE.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint. More than
seventy-fve per cent. of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effects; such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart,
Heartburn, Water-brash, Gnawing and
Burning Parns at the Pitof the Stomach,
Yellow Skin, Coated Tangue and Dis
agreeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming
up of Food after Eating, Low Spirits,
etc. Go to your Druggist and get a
bottle of August Flower for 20 or 20
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Try il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
ysrsity and Andrew J. Montague, governor of
FOREIGN NEWS,

Cardinal Vaughan, who has been i'll
with a heart affection in London for
some time past, has turn for the worse.
He is gradually sinking and it is feared
the end is not far of.
The reactionists are clamorous for the
resignation of Chancellor Won Buelow.
accusing him of contributing to the So
cialist victory in the recent general cleo
tons by his weak liberation toward the
socialists.
Several Irish American priests Of the do
cese Of Denver have placed claims against
Bishop Matz, of Denver, before the American
embassy at Rome, asking the members of the
embassy to use their influence for the removal
Of the bishop.
The Jewish Association, at Berlin, has re-
ceived news that Prince Urusof, the new
Governor of Bessarabis, has orders from the
Car TO richly compensate the sufferers from
the Kishineff msssacres for their losses.
The Atlantic Transport Liner Minneapolis
arrived at London last evening two days late.
Her delay was due TO leaky boilers, which
were in a bad state when the vessel sailed
| from New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
Royalty at Ascot.

London, June 1S.-The gold cup,
valued at 1000 soyereigns, with 5000
sovereigns added, was run at Ascot to-
day in the presence of royalty, and was
won by Maximum II. Rising Glass
finished second and Elba, ridden by
Danny Maher, third. Four horses ran
Despite the threatening weather,
brilliant gathering assembled at the
track. King Edward, Queen Alexandra,
the Prince and Princess of Wales, the
Princess Victoria, the Duke and Ouch
ess of Connaught, Prince Christian,
the Duke of Cambridge, and others o.
noble blood rode in semi-state to attend
the days meeting. The royal party
left Windsor with position Outrideis
in Ascot liveries, and presented a bril-
liant appearance as they passed along
the roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18

If THE historic Liberty bell ever en-
Unused people to any degree south OF
Mason and Dixon's line it will cease to
do so when brought to this part of the
country in future by reason of the COM
pany it has kept during its recent visit
to New England. While in Boston it
was placed alongside Of bell taken
from the engine house at Harper's Ferry
into which John Brown and his follow
ers retreated after killing peaceable citi-
zens of this commonwealth in October,
1859. This bell is regarded as a
"precious relic by many northern Peo-
pie for no other reason than the fact that
it is connected with the history of an old
fanatic and murderer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
Prospective REVOLUTION.

San Francisco, June 1S.-The steamer
Acapulco arriving last night brings news
of prospective revolution in the state
of Panama against Colombia. Panama
wants to be an independent republic il
the Colombian delegates fail to ratify
the Panama canal treaty. News from
Bogota says the delegates oppose the
treaty while all Panama fayors it. II
the convention at Bogota now assembled
fail to ratify revolution is sure. Lead
ers believe that if Panama we're free il
could acquire the right and treat with
the United States for the sale ofthe canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
THURSDAY EVENING. JUNE 49, 1908.
posr,l .srnR GrNrRAL PAYNE bias at

POSTMASTER GENERAL PAYNE has al
last made public the delayed reports oil
Fonrth Assistant Postmaster Brlstow.
These reports on the Tulloch charges are
;mnortant as evidence that the Tulloch
charges were all true, and that an in
vestigation of the department was not
had four years ago because those in au-
thority did not think it necessary. Mr.
Bristow collected the information to show
that Perry Heath, then first assistant
postmaster general, and some OF his sub
ordinates we're using the postoffice OF
Washington with little regard for law
or general principles of honesty. An
unfortunate circumstance in connection
with the report is that Postmaster zen
eral Payne had dismissed the Iulloch
charges as being without substance, upon
Letters from Heath and others, although
no had Bristow's report in his possession
at the time. The postmaster general
olso shifts the blame from his admins
tration. and says that the charges are IN
effect against President Mckinley and
Postmaster General Smith. In this he
has almost gone to the limit of Senator
Plat. who, in speaking of the irregu-
larities in the postofice department says
"the whole business is heritage from
tbe last democratic administration"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Suburban Handicap,


New York, June lS.-A more dreary
and stormy suburban day it would be
hard to imagine. This, the last and the
greatest of all the-spring handicaps, will
be run this afternoon at the course of
the CoDey Island Jockey Club. Twenty
one entries have been sent out for this
rich event, which will be worth nearly
$40 900 of which over so, 600 will go to
the winner. It is thought that at least
fifteen will be sent after the prize.
There is no pronounced fayorite, and
good prices will be on offer against all
the starters. Hermis will carry top
weight, and will be ridden by Rice.
Yard Arm is among the entries, but it Is
doubtful if he will start. Irish Lad will
have a large following. Goldsmith will
probably be one of the fayorites Major
Daingerfield, Col Bill, Heno and
Waterboy are well fancied. Africander
will have the support of a few friends
who believe that he can capture the
stake. Igniter, Herbert, Injunction,
His Eminence, Hunter Raine and
Zoroaster will all have a following.
City Bank, Boonibert and Himself will
probably be the outsiders in the
betting. It rained bard during the night
and the trackwill be slow and heavy.
\ The track is sea of mud, and horses
that are good will not have chance e
capture the big prize. Goldsmith,
Irish Lad, Zoroaster, Sambo, Waterboy,
Clearwater and Injunction have been
scratched. One Of the largest crowds
ever seen at this course is present.
The Suburban Handicap was won by
Africander, 10 to l Herbert, 20 to 1
second, and Hunter Raine, l5to /, third
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
Ladies and children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot stand
fhe Shocking strain Of laxative syrups, ca
thartics. etc. are invited to try the famous
Little Early Risers. They are different from
ali other pills. They do not purge the system,
Even double dose will not gripe, weaken.
or sicken many people cali them the Easy
Pill. W. II. Howell, Houston, Tex, says
nothing better can be used for constipation.
sick headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette,
Ind, says all others gripe and sicken, while
DeWitt's Little Early Risers do their work
well and easy. Sold by L. 5. Leadbeater q
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
Prenared TO MASSACRE.

Berlin, June 1S.-The Tageblatt to-
day reports the pOpulace of Novgoredse-
yerst, in the Province Of Tschornigov,
melted by an anti-semitic report that the
Car has ordered the determination of the
Jews, recently prepared to massacre the
entire Ghetto. Five thousand Jews took
refuge in the synagogues, and remained
there for several days. Prince Golizin,
a local potentate, finally pacifed the mob,
and averted q massacre by proclaiming
himself friendof the Jews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18

INITIATING CATHoLICIsM.-Arch-
bishop Farley, of the Archdiocese of
New York, was the principal speaker
yesterday at the commencement of st.
Johns College, Fordham New York.
He devoted most of his address to a
eulogy of the Pope, and asked the
graduates to use his life as model for
them to follow. Forty years ago, I"
said Archbishop Farley, ''when last |
stood upon this platform, it took brave
man indeed to admit that he was a
Catholic. But since the world has
changed, and the word Catholic is no
longer applied as an epithet. Today
our Protestant friends are initiating us
in their forms Of worship and are calling
themselves true Catholics. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
The Pope Again Ill.

Paris, June Isl is announced this
morning that the Russian plenipotentiary
at the Vatican has been instructed by his
government to send daily bulletins of the
Popes condition which is again precari-
Gus.
Madrid, June lS.-The Government
has received official information that the
Pope is again i'll. but that his indisposi-
ton is not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18

AN INVESTIGATION of the records of
the Civil Service Commission, prompted
by the disclosures in Mr.. Procter's re-
port on the Washington city postofhce,
has developed the fact that unclassified
postoffices we're used as a channel for
evading the limitations of the civil ser
vice elsewhere than in the POstoffice De-
partment. The whole civil service bust
ness is an arrant hunlbug which is
worked" in the interest of those now
administering the affairs of the govern
ment. 1t should be abolished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
COURT OF APPEALS AT WYTHE
WILLIE

Honaker & Sons VS.. Duff, from the
Circuit Court of Washington county;
argued and submitted.
Carmack VS.. Ryburn, dismissed by
agreement of parties.
Leonard ct ais. VS.. st. John, from the
Circuit Court of Wythe; partly argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
FIGHT IN A SALooN.-A fight yester-
Law afternoon at a saloon on Wineow

FIGHT IN A SALOoN.-A fight yester-
day afternoon at a saloon on Wineow
street, Cumberland, Id, known as The
Blazing Rag, resulted in three men be-
ing seriously wounded, one perhaps
fatally. Asbury Burns, of Mosquito
Flats, went to the saloon, and, becoming
enraged hurled stone at members OF
the Westbrook family. James and Will
liam Westbrook, their:father and sister,
went after Burns and beat him. Burns
secured his gun and knife from the Flats
and started after the Westbrooks. When
he arrived or Wineow street he opened
fire at James Westbrook. William
Westbrook returned the fire, and when
nine shots had been exchanged, three OF
which took effect in James Westbrook' 5
body, the men closed in to fight with
knives. During the fight John James,
peacemaker, had his cheek laid open
with a knife. James Westbrook was
badly cut under the jaw and his abdo-
men was ripped open. He received one
shot in his arm and two in bis body. He
will likely die. William Westbrook
had an ugly cut in the face. Burns and
James are under arrest, and the police
are after the Westbrook family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18


THE LONG predicted strike Of Rich
mond trollery car men was called yester-
day. 1t tied up the system in Richmond
Manchester and Petersburg for the day
but the company expects to have men
today or tomorrow to take out Their
cars. From the view of an outsider this
Is one of the most unnecessary strikes
that ever took place. 1t has been pub
licly stated that not half Of the men
wanted to strike, saying they had no
grievance and were satisfied with their
positions. but bhsybodies went among
the men. sowed seeds of discomfort and
after weeks of labor finally induced the
men to quit work. The strike fever,
however is on and will probably have
to run its course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18

THE REPORT of Fourth Assistant
Bristow just made public by Postmaster
General Payne, shows that glarlng irreg-
ularities have existed in the Washington
postofice and thatin many instances aP-
nointees made without authority OF law
drew salaries without rendering any SER
vice whatsoever in return. The report
also makes damaging charges against
Perry 5. Heath, ex-First Assistant Post
master General. He is charged with
forcing appointment after appointment
on the Washington pOStoffice arbltra-
arily ordering the payment OF bills tha'
had been held up for irregularities hl'
personal friends sometimes drawing three
salaries from the government while do
inc no work, and with buying supplies
recklesslv without competitive bidding
and paying excessive prices therefor
But Mr. Heath recently stated that he
was proud of all his acts while he was
in the Postofiice Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
MAD MULLAH AGAIN AcrrvE.-Thc

MAD MULLAH AGAIN AcTIvE.-The
British lines of communication between
Beyberut and Bohotle, Samoaliland, East
Africa, are threatened by the forces of'the
Mad Mullah. Three companies of the
Hampshire regiment and 300 native
troops have been ordered to proceed
to Samoaliland June 20. Further
confirmation has been received of the
reports that three British officers are pris-
oners in the camp Of the Mullah. About
1000 Abyssinians are now cooperating
with the British against the Mullah's
forces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, June lS-The stock market
opened fairly active, averaging slightly
higher, somewhat irregular. Little response,
however, was made in commission house
business, and toward eleven o'clock reactions
occurred in many directions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18
The Market.
Georgetown. June 1s.-wheat 75a
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, 1903-06-18

Mothers lose their dread for that terrible
second summer" when they have DIR. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry in the house.
Natures specific for bowel complaints of every
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-18

MORE TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA
A Venezuelan government agent who
has arrived at Laguayra, Venezuela,
from Ciudad Bolivar, reported that Cen
eral Rolando, the only lieutenant of
General Matos, the revolutionary leader,
who possesses an army which numbers
about 1000 men, and is stationed at
Ciudad Bolivar, and who refused to fol-
low General Matos in his fight from
Venezuela to the island of Curacao, has
proclaimed himself chief of new reyo-
luton against President Castro. Rolan-
do, who has guns and ammunition, Is
looked upon as likely to offer deter
mined resistance to the Venezuelan gov
eminent forces if the latter attack him
The United States, France and Ger
many have considerable interest in the
OrinOco district and at Ciudad Bolivar.