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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
SOUTHERN METHODISTS.

At the session of the Baltimore Con-
ference of the Southern Methodist Epis-
copal Church in Fredericksburg on Sat
urday j. E. Alexander, treasurer of the
missionary board, presented his report.
Among other things, the report shows
collections for missions as follows: For
eign, Baltimore district, 81, $40; East
Baltimore, 81, 224; Washington, 81, O3O;
Winchester, S1,51S; Rockingham,
l,19O; Roanoke, 81, 347; Lewisburg,
1868; Moorefeld, 1924. Domestic, Bal
timore, 81, 947; East Baltimore, 81 ,OS5;
Washington, 81, 4SO; Winchester, 81
1O5; Rockingham, 1888; Roanoke, ST.
COS; Lewisburg, s677; Moorefeld, 1894.
Bishop Granbery, of Ashland, was
presented to the conference and made an
eloquent address.
The following persons, having passed
approved examinations and their char
acters having passed, were elected to
elders orders F. A. Tyler, Harry G..
Febry, Boyd Switzer, Harvey Q. Burr,
George Hazel and Howard Murrell.
1t was resolved that the first Friday
in May be observed as day Of fasting
and prayer for ministers of the confer
ence and that the ministers of the con-
ference deliver special sermons on the
Sunday next following.
The following, having passed on APP
proved examination, were advanced to
the class of the fourth year Ernest
L. Wolf, Joseph H. Balthas and
Bearnley 0. Harrison.
Rev. H. II, Duboies, of Nashville,
Tenn, general secretary Of the Ep-
worth League, was introduced. He
said the past year had been the most
prosperous year during his administra-
ton, there having been 300 leagues or
gained, thousands of members added,
and over $75, 900 raised by the leagues,
principally for foreign and domestic
missions. He also spoke of the revival
of religious reading. Over 40, 900
young people are now reading the Ep-
worth League reading course. Howard
A. Murrell was readmitted into full
connection.
A meeting was held at the Presby-
terrain Church Saturday night in behalf
of the superanuated endowment cause.
Addresses we're made by Bishop Smith
and Dr. Watkins, OF Nashville.
The conference loyefeast at the Metho-
dist church yesterday morning was very
largely attended. The sermon was
preached by Bishop Smith, and the FOL-
lowing were ordained deacons John
w. Smith, Jesse L. Pope, William NJ.
Compton. The sermon last night was
by Bishop John c. CRANBERRY, and the
following were ordained elders /; Frank
A. Tyler, Harvey Z. Febrey, Boyd V.
Switzer, Harry Q. Burr, George Hazel,
Howard A. Murrell. In addition to
sermons at all the churches by ministers
of Baltimore Conference, two special
services were held at the Baptist church
in the afternoon, Sunday school mass
meeting and temperance rally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

AN ORDINANCE to provide for the cOnstruc-
ton of a sewer on Queen street, from Co
lumbus street to Alfred street, and making
an appropriation therefor.
Section |. BE it ordained by the City Coun-
ell of Alexandria, Va, that the Committee ON
Streets is hereby authorized and directed to
have constructed on Queen street, from Co
lumbus street to Alfred street. a good and
substantial sewer, with all necessary catch
basins, man-hOles and other appurtenances.
and to lower the grade and TO increase the
size of pipes from Pitt street to Columbus
street Of the Queen street sewer to take the
additional drainage area.
Section 2. BE it further ordained that as
said work is being done the Auditor is author
lied to draw warrants, from time 10 time,
upon the Treasurer of the city of Alexandria
to an amount not to exceed the sum of one
thousand dollars to pay for said work, and a
sum Of money sufficient for said purpose. not
to exceed one thousand dollars, is hereby APP
propriated.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in force
from its passage.
Passed the Common Council Mar. q, 1908.
FRED J. PAFF, President.
Passed the Board Of Aldermen Mar. "a, 1908,
J. 7. SWEENEY, President.
Approved March 20, 1903,
GEO. l.. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL II. STANsBURY, Clerk c. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 80, 1908.

ABOUT eighteen thousand people, en-
ploved in Massachusetts, cotton factories
are out of work today, having been
locked out by their employers. They
had planned to strike and the owners Of
the mills, anticipating this, posted no.
tees at the gates that the hum Of the
machinery would cease after Saturday
evening and would not be resumed ex-
cept at their ipse dixit. Hence more
people than there are in Alexandra and
her suburbs are placed in a position
where they will have to be cared for
temporarily, at least, by subscriptions
from neighboring textile unions. 1t Is
calculated that these unions will have to
appropriate twenty thousand dollars a
week for this purpose and they are pre-
narinp TO do so. Strike leaders have
been fomenting trouble between the
cotton mill operatives and their en-
ployees for some time, but up to late
last week a small percentage only OF The
workmen manifested strike fever. BY
Saturday, however, the few sporadic
cases had multiplied the distemper into
an epidemic, and the mill owners, reallz-
ing the situation, concluded 70 evade the
trouble seen to beinevitable and resolved
upon an immediate shut down. The
impending strike had been discussed
for several weeks, and at times 1t hac
been hoped thatnO serious friction would
follow. But such hopes, the sequel
proves, were misleading. The workmen
probably imagine their grievances are Of
a nature to justify them, while the mill
owners are doubtless convinced that
their action is justifable. Both In all
probability imagine themselves the
offended parties. 1t is not for us to say
who is at fault, but that the prevailing
conditions are sad must be apparent to
all disinterested people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Trial of a Murderer.

Albany, n. Y, March 30.-Much
that is sensational is promised during
the trial Of Frederick w. Knapp for
the murder of Anna Mitchell, which be-
gan here this morning. The evidence
against Knapp is purely circumstantlal.
The crime was committed on the night
of Sunday November 9th, 1902. Anna
Mitchell, aged 10, employed as a
domestic by Mrs. Adrain Mather, started
to 90 across lots to her home about half
a mile distant Monday afternoon her
frightfully mutilated body was found in
the corner of the field she had to cross
on her way home. She had been
criminally assaulted and killed by re-
peated blows on the head. Frederick
w. Knapp, aged q, was employed on
the Mather place as a hostler aud gen.
eral man for out door work. He was
known to have paid attention to Anna
Mitchell, and to have been repulsed.
1t is known that Knapp left the Mather
house at 7 O'Clock Sunday night about
the same time that Anna Mitchell left.
From that time until 8:15, when he was
observed coming from the barn by Mrs.
Mather, no one has been found who saw
him. Knapp says he went out to
catch horses which were loose on a
neighboring lot, and spent the time be-
tween and S:15 chasing them and
walking up and down the road. He
has been unable to name any one whom
he met during the interim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

CONGRESS has adjourned, the Presl-
dent will start on his western trip
on Wednesday, and after all the
great promises made last fall, prior to
the election, that the Dingley law would
be amended, but only by its friends
and. in a measure, in that way curb
the trusts to some extent, all OF the
trusts are again becoming tyrannical.
Not satisfied with Mr.. Hanna's injunc-
ton to "stand pat they have raised
the pot, not to the limit-for that stand
ard will never be reached uncer republic
can rule and rapacity-but only as much
at time as they think the people Will
stand. Only a few days ago the an
nouncement was made that an adj
vance in soft coal OF 81 per
ton would be asked after April l
next Now the Terra Gotta Pipe Com
pany trust has issued an order with
drawing all previous quotations, and
made an advance of about fifteen per
cent. on pipe. And so it goes; first one
thing and then another, for all OF which
the consumer pays. These may be pros
porous times, but there is to be an
aftermath OF this gambling in a so called
prosperity in which the poor are the
great sufferers as they pay twice as much
for everything they buy, and the trusts
get twice the real value for everything
they sell. The late Robert lngersoll, the
infdel once said: ave catch it here
and we certainly will, at least many OF
us. Waltz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Condemned by Spanish Press.

Madrid, March 30.-Senor Montero Rios,
President ofthe Senate, has brought upon him
press by speech which he made at Campo
stella yesterday In the course Of his remarks
Rios referred TO hir work as president of the
commission 10 Paris in 1898 10 conclude q
treaty Of peace with the United States. He
said In part ~ consider the treaty Of Paris
TO be my life's greatest honor. We lost our
colonies, but we did not lose any part of our
national territory. was able to save the in.
tegrity Of our peninsula. was also able TO
avoid the payment Of the wars indemnity in
spite Of the menace Of the North American
Commission, which demanded $3.50, 0OO, 900
from Spain. Therefore think deserve my
country's gratitude"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
The Sec of Manila.

Rome, March SO.-The Vatican is
badly divided in opinion as to the nomi-
nation of Archbishop of Manila. The
bishops in the islands and several of the
cardinals oppose the nomination of an
American while Others advocate such a
nomination. The anti-American faction
SAYS it can understand the necessity of
dropping the idea of Spaniard for the
place, but think bishop of some other
nationality than an American should be
chosen. They advocate a Swiss or
Belgian for the place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
To Get Rid of a troublesome Corn.

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as pos
sible without drawing the blood and
apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily, rubbing vigorously for five
minutes at each application. A corn
plaster should be worn for few days,
to protect it from the shoe. As gen.
eral liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is
unequaled. For sale by Richard Glib
son. druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Train Wrecked.

Cory, Pa, March 9O.-The Cleveland
express on the Erie Railroad was wrecked
this morning. The accident was caused
by the spreading of the track mile west
of Concord tower, and the entire train,
excepting the engine, left the rails.
Twenty five persons are reported seriously
injured and one old lady, said to be from
New York, was fatally injured. No
names can be secured yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENAIEf
The Senate was not in session ON
Saturday, having adjourned on Friday
until today.
HOUSE.
The House held brief session, ana
besides disposing OF its calendar,
decided to refe. the general revenue
measure to the finance committee.
The Mann liquor amendment was the
cause of fight, and Mr.. Folkes led for
reference and won, on the ground tnat
some parties desired TO be heard. Mr..
Boaz, chairman of the finance commit
tee, sought to have the bill placed upon
the calendar without reference, with
view to having the House disagree to all
the Senate amendments as a matter OF
form, in order to get the bill speedily
into conference. While the bill was re-
ferred, Mr.. Boaz declared that there will
be no delay in reporting it back, and
that he will give only two hours for
hearings. The committee this morning
met at 10 o'clock and will report the bill
to the House today.
The following bill was passed. to
amend section 1912 of the Code IN re-
lation to how a justice may associate
justices with him; if they disagree, whose
opinion to prevail.
Clerk Williams presented to the House,
in response to direction from that body,
list of salaries paid the employees and
officers of the House during the session.
Thd governor has signed the bill pro-
hibiting the operation of slot machines
which have an element Of chance.
It is understood that the judiciary
committee will meet today to fix day
for the trial of Judge Campbell before
the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
The stomach Is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens 'be man, becausl
il 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 to the
stomach. A weak stomach canDet digest
enough food to feed the tissues and revive the
tired and run down limbs and organs Of the
body. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cleanses, puri.
fies, sweetens and strengthens the glands and
membranes Of the stomach, and cures indi'
gestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles,
L. S. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

THE TREATY RATIFIED. 1.-The treaty
of reciprocity between Cuba and the
United States as amended by the Senate
of the United States was approved on
Saturday night in the Cuban Senate by
a vote of II to 9. This approval is
absolute, and is not hampered by any
conditions, the questionable time limit
amendment having been dispensed with
through the receipt of the cable message
from Secretary Hay, in which it was
positively declared that President Roose-
welt would call a special session of Con-
gress prior to December /.
Secretary Hay says that in his mes
sages to Minister Squiers at Havana he
gave the positive assurance that the
President would call an extra session of
Congress in the fall The time was not
stated, but the Secretary said that Con-
gress would be convened sufficiently in
advance of the regular session to assure
its action on the treaty as required by the
Senate amendments before December 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
Mysterious Death.

Fond Du Lac, Wis, March 30.-A woman,
whose name is given as Mrs. Blanche Bur
CESS, died at the Hotel Plum today under
peculiar circumstances. She came to the
hotel Friday with a man who registered as J.
E. Murray, of New York. He did not regis.
ter the woman until his emission WIS called
to his attention by the proprietor, end then
added "and wife" to the name. The woman
became very i'll and Murray called plysc-
ian. She became unconscious sooh afser the
doctors arrival and died four hour later,
without regaining consciousness. IL Is said
the woman was from New York and was suing
her husband for divorce and that as soon as
this was obtained she and Murray were to
ha ga hean uarried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

ONE By ONE the Senatorial candidates
are dropping cut. Private advices re-
ceived from Stanton are to the effect
that Mr.. A. c. Braxton will probably an
nounce his determination not to be
candidate for the United States Senate,
on the ground that his brother, Com
monwealth's Attorney Carter Braxton,
of Staunton, and his brother-in-law,
Judge Holt, of the same city, are out
spoken in favor of Senator Martins re-
election. Before the election, which
is nearly four years off, the candidates
now in the field will have heard OF so
many other people who are outspoken in
favor of Senator Martin reelection that
they, too, will announce their withdrawal
from the race. Senator Martin is gain
ing strength daily throughout the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Walnut Ridge, thoroughbred, fell at
Warrenton, broke his neck on Saturday
and probably injured his groom, Henry
Smith.
Issac Bushong, well-known farmer
and an ex-Confederate soldier, died yes
terday morning at Clearbrook, Frederick
county, aged "A years.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Sarah A. Burwell, daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. T. L. Burwell, of Clarke county, to
Reginald Ley Neal, of New York.
Judges for the Boston Horse Show in
April include James X. Maddox, of
Warrenton, who will be one Of the three
Judges for the hunters and jumpers
class.
During the past few weeks burglars
have looted the residences of nearly all
of the Episcopal rectors in Norfolk
Many valuable articles have been
stolen.
Tomorrow will be the last day left in
which charters can be secured in the
courts. The new constitution of Virginia
provides that on and after April lst, all
charters granted in Virginia must be pas
sed upon and allowed by theineS Corpora
ton Commission at Richmond.
The stockholders of the Snickersyille
Telephone Company of LoudOun county
at their annual meeting in Bluemont on
Saturday elected officers with Eugene
Having as president The company Is
erecting long distance line from Lees
burg to BluemOnt, which will eventually
be extended to Berryville and Winches-
ter.
Mr.. r. f. Byrd, of Winchester, has
received a copy of the commission ap-
pointing his son, r. f. Byrd, jr., as a
deputy sheriff in the service of Governor
b. Monreal, of Sorsogom Province, in
the Philippines. Young Byrd, who is
only fourteen years old, has been visit
ing Judge A. G.. Carson in the Philip
pines for several months.
In the Circuit Court of Winchester
on Saturday Judge Nicol, sitting for
Judge Harrison, entered decree in
the case of former City Solicitor r. NJ.
Ward against the city of Winchester, in
which the city won temporary victory.
The decree dismisses Mr.. Wards bill of
complaint on the ground that he failed
to apply to the city council to have that
body fix his compensation for services
rendered. The decree, however, is not
prejudicial to Mr.. Ward entering an,
other suit on an amended bill should
the city council decline to allow him an
adequate compensation. The suit was
for $l5, 600 for services rendered by Mr..
Ward in defending the city of Win
chester against attacks made upon the
estate of Judge John HanGley. Mr..
Ward claims that he was instrumental
in saving the city over a million dollars
| in the suits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
DIED.

On Saturday, the 2sth inst, Of paralysis.
REBECCA STEVENSON, wife of John
Stevenson, colored. She was true Christian
woman, answering in her allegiance 10
duty and beloved and esteemed by all who
knew her.
'Well done, good and faithful servant"
Early Sunday morning at the home of his
cousin, Mrs. j. j. Dewar, at Wildwood, Va,
b. +. RUSSELL, eldest child and only son
Of Mrs. c. V. Russell, Of 304 south Fairfax
street. in the 26th year Of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

U. D. C.-The Lynchburg Chapters,
Daughters of the COnfederacy, have
drafted petition calling on Mrs. R. T.
Meade, president of the Grand Division
of Virginia. to call convention of the
Grand Division, to meet conformity with
the Virginia Division in Lynchburg, on
the the third Wednesday in May, to
consider and act on the question of unit
ing the two organizations in Virginia;
This petition is signed by the Grand
Division Chapters in Lynchburg, Am
herst, Nelson, Norfolk, Berkeley, Chat
ham, Alexandria, Culpeper, Dublin,
Bedford, Martinsville and Woodstock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

BEFORE A MASS meeting Of negroes in
New York recently, Bishop Derrick, of
the African Methodist Episcopal Church,
said that the slave pension bill recently
introduced into Congress was an insult
and prophesied political death for those
who proposed it. But from last accounts
Senator Hanna, who introduced the
measure in the Senate, shows no evil
dences of political death nor is it narrated
that any considerable number OF
negroes would feel insulted if they were
made government pensioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

THE New England States are abandon
ing their prohibition laws, finding them
utterly worthless, but it seems that some
of Virginia's present statesmen C) are
picking them up and wish to adopt them
as their own. There was g. time when
Virginians would have scOrned Yankee
restrictive laws-either new or second
hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30
A FERRY BOAT ADRIFT. -Three-scol

A FERRY BOAT ADRIFT. -Three-score
passengers on the ferry steamer Pine
Beach had an exciting experience early
yesterday morning. They left Norfolk
Saturday night at IL o'clock by trolley
for Sewells Point, where they boarded
the ferry steamer for Newport News.
In the middle of Hampton Roads the
port side wheel went to pieces, rendering
the vessel helpless. A high gale was
blowing, and some of the passengers
were already beginning to feel i'll. The
whistles was blown for help and the
searchlight was thrown around the
roads, but it was not until l:3O O'Clock
that the crew of the steamer Ocean View
saw the lights. One hour was required
to get mp steam, and at 2;90 the Ocean
view was trying to attach line to the
helpless steamer. Three lines snapped,
the last carrying away the capstan and
railing. Finally a new hawser was
made fast, and the Pine Beach was
slowly towed into Norfolk by the Ocean
View, which took the passengers and
landed them at Newport News at 5:45
yesterday morning. They were due here
at midnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

THE STATE FENCE LAw.-The COM
mittee on agriculture has reported two
bills amending the present fence laws of
the State.
The first bill amends section 2O3S of
the Code defining a lawful fence. 1t
makes a lawful fence consist Of four rails
wires or planks, instead of a fence five
feet high, etc, as is at present provided.
The second bill amends section 204S of
the Code providing that upon a petition
of 4 majority of the freeholders of any
county, district or selected portion there
of, the board of supervisors, shall declare
the boundary lines of the lots of land in
such county, district or selected portion
thereof to be lawful fence.
The bills are compromise between
the advocates of the Leake bill, making
boundary lines lawful fences, and who
desire no change whatever in the fence
law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

King Edward left London today en-
route for Lisbon. His majesty is sure
to have tempestuous passage as ter
rife gale is blowing along the coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

Judge Berry, who is trying to settle the
labor troubles between the Knights Of Labor
and the Boot and Shoe Workers Union, at
Lynn, Mass, will meet the stamp manuiac-
turerS TODAY when it is likely that a settle
ment will be reached and the strike declared
off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

Robert Baker and John Kenerson, both
Dartmouth freshmen, were drowned IN the
Connecticut river, near Hanover, n. H., yes
terday while canoeing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

CHOICE SUGAR CURED HAMS and
Breakfast Pieces, small sizes, Just received by
j. q. MTLBURN.
BLENDED TEAS for sale at 4Oc, SOC and 600
per pound ut J. c. MILBURN.
Fancy Imported SARDINES in oil Zoe
eau. w. p. WOOLLS 4 SON.
PURE VINEGAR and SPICES for pick
ling for sale nv J. G.. MILBURN.
Palace, Garden, Fancy ream sue
COTASH, Toe can. w. 7. MOOLI,S q SON.
FANCY CAPE COD CRANBERRIES ss
ceived today by j. u MlLbOhN
New TOMATOES, large cans for sale at
l0c. by ). =. MILbUKN.
8 and 5 ID BUCKETS PURE LEAF LARD
Just received BY !. g. hILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-30

The Reading Railroad Company today
issued its official circular announcing redue,,
ton Of 80 cents per ton on domestic sizes OF
coal, which include broken, egg, stove and
chestnut coal. There is no change IN circular
prices on furnace or steam sizes.