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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Last Nights Fight.

San Francisco, Dec. SO.-Fight fol-
lowers of this city are loud in their praise
of Eddie Hanlon, the Western feather
weight, who though beaten last night in
sixteen rounds by Young Corbett, show
ed a gameness rarely before seen in the
roped arena. 1t was the fastest and fair
est fight ever seen pulled off on the
coast, and each fighter is today loud in
the laudations of the prowess of the other.
Eddie Hanlon gave full praise to Corbett,
whom he declares is the best feather
weight that ever lived. Beyond a swol-
len face, Hanlon shows no signs of the
terrible punishment he received. He
held a midnight leyee and INDUCED in
much ice cream. A blow in the stomach,
he said, lost him the battle. Corbett
has signifed his willingness to meet
Britt at 1919 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Club House Burned.

Troy, n. Y, Dec. 9O.-The Troy
Club was destroyed by a fire that was
discovered at / 40 o'clock this morning,
aud three prominent men who occupied
apartments in the building, lost their
lives. Flames and smoke were first dis
covered on the third floor Of building
adjoining the club house and occupied
as a boarding house by employees Of the
club, and every window in the upper
portion of the boarding house was filed
with shrieking men and women, who
threatened TO jump in their excitement.
A ladder was hurriedly raised and one
after another of those above were carried
down in safety by the fremen, some
already overcome. After the rescues
had been made the fremen turned their
attention more fully to the fire, and soon
had it under control, when the bodies
were discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Missing Woman.

Manchester, n. H., Dec. 9O.-The
whereabouts OF Mrs. Delana B. Curtis,
who has sued the estate of the late
Frank Jones, the Portsmouth million
aire, for $500, 900, is a mystery. The
housekeeper at Mrs. Curtis's residence
said today that her mistress has gone to
New York and expected to sail at once
for Europe. Diligent search, however,
has failed to find any one who saw Mrs.
Curtis at the railroad station, or, in fact,
outside of the house. No baggage was
handled for her at the station but it is
possible she may have driven to Concord
or Nashua to take a train. Many be-
ieye, however, that she has not lett the
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
French Panama Canal Company.

Paris, Dec. 30.-The annual meeting
of the French Panama Canal Company,
held this afternoon, was the occasion OF
an uproarious tunult. The loudest in
terruptiou came when Secretary Lampre,
in course ofhis report alluded to the strike
for independence ofthe Panama republic.
NJ. Lampre warned the stockholders
against the danger of the company being
repudiated by Colombia should they
open negotiations with the new state.
The meeting closed with vote approving
the company's action for the past year.
The ballot was 23O yeas to 1I9 nays NJ.
Pinot, NJ. De Beauje and NJ. Baetel were
re elected commissioners for the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The new Panama canal company has
excluded the representative Of Colombia
from participating in the meeting to be
held in Paris today.
Rev. DR.. Greer's election as coadjutor
to Bishop Potter, of New York, has
been confirmed by the bishops and his
conservation will probably take place
next month.
1t is reported in Meridian, Miss, that
Miss Ethel Rovell, of Birmingham, Ala,
who is said to be an heiress to large
fortune, has disappeared, and relatives
are anxious about her.
The residence of DIR. G. J. Waters,
known as the Clagett mansion, on
Brightwood avenue, near the District
Of Columbia line, was burned to the
ground about II o'clock yesterday. The
loss wasS 10, 600, partially insured.
At Newport, R. l., yesterday, Mrs.
Daniel G.. Slocum announced the mar
riage of her daughter, Miss Mabel Gould
Slocum, a comic opera singer, to Mr..
Harald Dean Stickney, young man OF
wealth and high social standing, of New
York.
1t was reported that five western rail-
roads are to be consolidated by Hartman,
Gates, IHawley land others. The trunk
line will consist of the Kansas City South
ern the Chicago and Alton, the Iowa
Central, the Clover Leaf and the Min
neapolis and st. Louis.
Col. w. F. Cody, known as "Bufalo
Bill" has purchased the Nate Salisbury
interest in the Wild West Show from the
Salisbury estate, and has formed a part
nership in that show with j. A. Bailey,
owner of the IBarnum & Bailey, circus
under the firm name of Cody & Bailey.
The President and his cabinet yester-
day discussed the Panama situation at
length. On account of the illness OF
Secretary Hay the negotiations with
General Reyes, the Colombian commits
sioner, will be conducted by Secretary
Root. The answer to General Reyes
may be read tomorrow.
1t is generally understood that the old
clerks and sergeant-at-arms and doorkeep-
ers of the legislature will be reelected.
Arthur O'Sullivan, the one-legged Con-
federate veteran who has been door
keeper of the House for 80 years, is i'll
at his home, in Montgomery county, and
NAV never be able to fill the position
again, but bis delegation will present bis
name to the caucus and he will not
likely have opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Revolution Imminent.

A 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 its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is
only SOC and that is returned fit doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by Z. 5.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 80, 1903.

THERE IS just anxiety among the
Hebrew race concerning the likelihood
Of another Kishenef massacre, and
Jews living 10 this and other countries
are imploring the officials to take some
action which will tend to avert repe'i-
ton of the scenes during the early pari
Of the present year. There is an lndls-
position upon the part Of most nations
to take any decisive measures lest they
offend Russia. The Israelites can only
appeal to certain civilized countries for
nermission to live. as it is a well-knowD
fact that others, not more than half-clv-
iIized, would rather see a massacre OF
the Semites than take steps to prevent
sucb horror. The fact that there are
still people in the world who are AMI
mated hv the spirit of Hannah IS sad
commentary upon the twentieth century
with all its boasts. While Russia occa-
sionally reminds other countries that II
can attend to its own internal affairs,
Israelites within the bounds of this colos
Gus of the north are kept in a terrible
state of suspense. There has at certain
critical times in the history of the He
brew race been means OF dellVerance
afforded from unexpected sources. a
divine providence saved the nation from
extinction when it incurred the wrath Of
Ahasuerus's prime minister, and while
the name of God never occurs IN
Esther, the book portrays tram OF
incidents which are put in motion which
result in the Amalakite unconsciously
digging his own grave and falling into
it. The great countries OF the worlu
may not attempt to prevent the threat
ened massacre, but deliverance may
come again from some unexpected
quarter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

Mr.. WILLIAMS, leader of the demo-
cratic party in the House, in recent
interview published in the New York
Herald said
Revision of the tariff, at least in so
far as it shelters the great trusts; larger
powers to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to deal with transportation rates;
colonialism, as recently inaugurated by
this government; corruption in office ;
recklessness in our dealings with other
nations these, in my opinion, will be
the great issues of the national campaign
of 1904. to be forced to the front By the
democratic party. And on them the
democracy, united and harmonious, will
be willing to rest its claim to power.
Others may develop as the present session
of Congress progresses, but these will be
the main questions TO be decided.
This is a strong platform and one on
which the democratic party can win with
the proper man at the head Ofthe ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Giant Glass Trust Given Up.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 30. After months
of work among window glass companies
and manufacturers, aided with all the in
Auence the workers organizations could
bring to bear upon them, the scheme to
form the Manufacturers Window Glass
Company. with capital Of 81, 600, 600,
and with absolute control Of the product
of at least l, 800 pots, was yesterday
abandoned at meeting held in this city.
They had the assent Of owners Of only
300 pots. One effect Of the failure to
combine will be the notification Of the
wage terms with the workers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Held for Ransom.

Meridian, Miss, Dec. 30. The police
department aud relatives have as yet
been unable to find any traces Of Miss
Ethel Rovelle, the young heiress to a
fortune valued at S., 00O, 900, and it is
now the belief Of the family in this city,
that the young woman hasbeen abducted
and is being held against her will. She
has been missing since last Wednesday
at which time she left the
house of her aunt in the west end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

CoMPLAINT Is made IN republican
circles that President Roosevelt IS be-
trayine a great want of tact in publicly
searching for chairman and secretary
of the next republican national COM
mittee without waiting for his nominal
ton. "But since when" as the Phila-
delphia Record aptly asks, "have the
republican leaders looked for display
of discretion and tact on the part OF the
accidental tenant of the White HouseY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
quarter.

THE seventeenth annual report OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission for
the last fiscal year shows that railroads
of the country earned 81, $50, 100, 679,
or 80, 1872 a mile. Operating expenses
aggregate 81, 24S, $50, 4S9, or Sc, 1877 per
mile, leaving net earnings OF S64l, $751;
1876. or SO, 1875 per NJ lie. Compared with
the previous wear the net earnings are
greater by some thirty-four milli ms, ana
stock dividends are greater by nearl,
ten millions, which should be sufficient
in all conscience sake. In the year end
ing June 80, 1903, the number OF pas
sengers killed in train accidents was 1864,
and of injured 4, 424 of employees killed,
295; injured, GAO. Casualties from
other causes added to these make totals
of 921 passengers and 1888 employees
killed, and 6,973 passengers and 80, OO4
employees injured "a considerable increase
over the previous year. The most prom
inent fact in the years record of train
accidents is the appalling loss OF life and
property in collisions. Since June 80
there have been many terrible railroad
collisions accompanied by great loss OF
life, so that the next report will, in all
probability, show a still further increase,
which seems strange when it is taken
into consideration that new appliances
aud devices are constantly being intro
duced to minimize railroad accidents.
The only explanation is the growing
carelessness of the men in charge OF
railroad trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
HANLON YANQUIsHED.

A merciful referee probably saved
Eddie Hanlon from being killed by
"Young Corbett" in San Francisco last
night when he stopped their contest in
the middle of the sixteenth round. For
two rounds previous Referee Graney had
begged Hanlon's seconds to take their
man ont of the ring, but they kept the
game youngster att, and finally Graney,
fearing that fatality might result, ordered
the fight stopped. No man ever received
such terrific punishment in San Fran
cisco ring, and PROBABLY "Yonng Cor
bet'' is the only man in the country who
could administer such beating to
Hanlon.
When the San Francisco boy was car
ried to bis corner still conscious, but I'M
able to walk, his seconds worked vigor-
ously to revive him. The terribly beaten
lad, however, commenced to vomit blood,
and things looked very seriousfor him for
A short time. He was finally revived, and
wa. carried from the ring by one Of his
seconds. Before he left young Corbett"
paid high tributue to his skill and game
ness, and saluted his brother prizefghter
with an affectionate kiss. 1t must be
said for Corbett that he was as merciful
under the circumstances as he could be.
During the fourteenth and fifteenth
rounds he, too, was anxious to have the
fight stopped in order to save HanlOn
needless punishment.
The fight last night demonstrated that
Corbett is any mans superior at his
weight. At no time during the contest
was he in any apparent danger, and
when it ended there was not mark upon
him. Hanlon's most peculiar and very
effective defense was all that saved him
from knockout early in the game. Even
when he became tired and could not
protect himself, Corbett could not lands
knockout blow. In the thirteenth and
fourteenth rounds Corbett began to show
what he could do. The men were allowed
to fight in clinches, and Corbett, leaning
his head against Hanlon's shoulder and
with his arms free, would punch Hanlon
in the stomach with his right and swing
fierce short let's on his jaw. That was
the beginning of the end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

THERE ARE still rumors of approach
ing war in the Far East, and from
present indications sanguinary scenes in
that part of the globe cannot be long
deferred. Its said in Washington that this
countryis in position to remain strictly
neutral when the inevitable conflict be-
tween Russia and Japan shall have been
precipitated, and that while it RACES the
United States will, in commercial sense,
enjoy great advantages. 1t is hoped
this country will always preserve strict
neutrality in the frictions among other
nations. At present the United States
b Is about all it can manage at home and
in the countries IL has recently annexed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
ROBBERY AT WEST POINT. l..

ROBBERY AT WEST POINT. L.
Garrett West Point Va, policeman,
was held up by three masked burglars in
that town Monday night. His hands
were tied; he was gagged and made to
witness the cracking and robbing of the
postoffice safe. The men first approach
ed and asked Garrett whether he was
the night Waterman. He replied that
be was, and Immediately three reyolvers
were poked into his face. The men car
ried him into the postofice; sat him in a
chair, and while gagged and bound he
saw them knock off the combination, in
sert nitroglycerin and blow off the door.
They were not over Is minutes commit
ting the robbery, and the policeman
thinks from the bundles of money they
secured from registered packages they
must have gotten seyera! thousand dollars.
He says two of the men were white and
the other was colored. The burglars
stole q, 100 in bonds, besides consider
able amount Ct money. The men escap-
ed, and the policeman was found bound
and gagged on the floor next morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Unsuccessful Gold Hunt.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 90.-W. B.
Jones and G. Q. Carpenter have return
ed from two years of unsuccessful gold
hunting in Siberia as prospectOrs for the
Northeast Siberian Company. Jones
declares gold in paying quantities has
not been found along the Siberian coast,
but he believes thorough prospecting in
the interior will bring results. He
found the coast line of Siberia to be a
formation of granite, with an occasional
narrow belt of lime or slate, with abso-
lutely no wash anywhere. Graphite ex-
lists in large bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Emneror Franz Josef Injured

London, Dec. 3O.-Dispatches re-
ceived here this morning confirm the re-
port that Emperor Franz Josef was pain
fully injured yesterday by falling. One
Of the first reports had itthat his majesty
had suffered a stroke of paralysis, but
this is given little credence. The most
authentic dispatches state that the En-
peror fell down stairs while visiting his
daughter. A disp tch from Vienna
this morning says that the Emperor is
much improved today and was able to
arise at his usual hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
RiII Defeated.

Havana, Dec. 90.-Tbe Senate last
night defeated the bill proposing a raise
of 25 per cent in the duties on Ameri-
can merchandise. The vote was 13
against the bill and for the measure.
1t is probable that the House will take
tho same action
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Seven Residences DESTROYED.

New York, Dec. 3O.-Fire which
originated in the home Of Jacob Kuhn,
No. Al Gilles avenue, North Bergen,
n. j., this morning, destroyed seven
residences and badly damaged five others
before it was put out. Several persons
were overcome by smoke and Kuhn was
severely injured in rescuiug his family.
Most of the houses were occupied by
two families. In all about 10 persons
were made homeless by the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Unfnunded Renorts.

Halifax, N. s., Dec. Appointment
gentleman from St Pierre, Miquelon, en-
route to France, states that reports of
strong sentiment in the French island
fayoring annexation to the United States
are absolutely unfounded. The people
would much prefer union with Canada,
but, on the whole, are content to remain
as they are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and strength.
ems the stomach and digestive organs. Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuiids
WORKOUT tissues, purifes, strengthens and
sweetens the stomach Gov. G. w. Atkinson,
Of West Virginia, says: II have used num-
Der of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found it to be very effective and, indeed,
a powerful remedy for stomach ailments. /
recommend it to my friends" Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

CRIMINAL AssAULT.-A negro of bad
reputation and about twenty one years
of age, named Clifton Bryan, living near
Airmont, Loudoun county, was lodged
in jail in Leesburg on Sunday night. He
is charged with having attempted to COM
NIT criminal assault on Mrs. Rebecca
Roberts, an aged and respected lady,
who. with her husband, james I. Rob
erts, owns small country store about
one mile from Bluemont. Mrs. Roberts
is about sixty-fve years of age, and the
ofense is alleged to have occurred at the
store on the afternoon of December %.
The people of that section were greatly
encensed when the crime became gener-
ally known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Death in the Pnlpit.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. SO.-With
the final word of funeral sermon on his
lip, Harley H. Prophet, Mormon elder
dropped dead in the pulpit of the Utah
meeting house Tuesday. Elder Prophet
had Just concluded remarkable address,
extolling the life of Mrs. B. A. Watts,
the woman whose body lay in a coffin be-
fore him. With the final words, "Sure-
ly the dead shall rise again." the priest
turned toward his seat aud sank to the
floor dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

HAVING realized a large sum of money
from the advance in prices made short
time before Christmas, the Standard Oil
Company made a reduction OF i've
cents barrel in the price of high grade
petroleum yesterday and also a cut Of
two cents in the inferior grades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Movement of Ice Gorges.

Gallipolis, O., Dec, 3O.-Heayy
gorges in the Great Kanawha river
which are in some places thirty feet
high, moved this morning, but stopped
again. Two hundred loaded coal barges
and twelve steamboats, in the mouth OF
the river are in great peril if sudden rise
comes. Three Pittsburg towboats were
caught in the ice fifteen miles below here
with heavy tows of barges. The crews
are doing everything possible for their
safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

THERE IS but one more day OF the
year 1908. At twelve o'clock tomorrow
night it will have run its course and been
numbered with the past. While not
memorable year. it will nevertheless
afford chapter of average interest to
neonle of future DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

Views UNCHANGED-As has been
stated, Mr.. William J. Bryan has re-
turned to London from The Hague. He
will sail for New York, December 80.
Mr.. Bryan said last night that he had
found his European trip extremely in
teresting and instructive. Asked whether
his study of the financial conditions
abroad had resulted in any change in his
views on the silver question, he replied,
"Not the slightest" Mr.. Bryan regretted
that lack of time had prevented him from
making a more extensive investigation
of the social and industrial conditions
which obtained in the countries through
which he had passed. He had been re-
ceived everywhere with the greatest
courtesy, he said, and every facility had
been extended him for Investigation
along these lines. Asked concerning the
possibilities of the democratic nomina-
ton for the presidency, Mr.. Bryan said
that he was compelled to decline to dis
cuss that matter in any way, because Of
the possible misinterpretation to which
his views might be subjected in the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

their per diem, and the majority of the
body appears toact on the principal that
the securing of all the money they can
draw from the State is the chief duty OF
a legislator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
As Axr1cIPArEp. no quorum appearel

As ANTICIPATED, no quorum appeared
in either branch of the Legislature yester-
day and it is apparent that that body will
drag its slow length along and its men,
bers draw four dollars day for doing
nothing until the 18th proximO when
the time limit will be reached. When
the legislature recessed on the 2Sd until
the Goth instant it was as well known
by the members as it was to Others that
their action was but a trick to secure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30
Train Wrecked.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 8O.-The Twin
Cities Limited on the Northern Pacific,
eastbound, has been wrecked near Troy,
this State. One report says sixteen
persons we're killed, and another said
that few passengers we're hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

CARNEGIE's $50, 600 Fossils BURN.
Among the losses at Haugh & Keenan,
warehouse fire in Pittsburg, Pa, yester-
terday, are including the famous S2O,-
900 Bayot fossils, recently purchased in
Belgium by Professor w J. Holland for
the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburg.
Whether the fossils are total loss or
not has not been ascertained as yet, but
a large portion are known to have been
consumed. The total loss by the fire is
somewhere between 5000, 600 and $780,
goo, and iremen fought tie flames for
IL hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-30

Members Of the crew of the fishing schooner
Henrietta A. Martin yesterday afternoon
picked up. seven miles of MOnot's Light, the
bodies of two fishermen Of the unfortunate
fishing schooner Ellen II. Jones, who were
lost of Marshfeld. Mass. in the blizzard of
Saturday. The bodies Of the men lay across
each other in the bottom of the dory, frozen
stiff.