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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

DEATH FROM ASSAULT. William IT..
Beveridge, the well-known divorce at
torney of Richmond, died at his home
shortly after O'Clock Sunday morning
as the result, it is alleged, of an assault
made upon him two weeks ago by I'M
known persons. The facts of the assault
have only become public since the death
of the lawyer. He was set upon and as
saulted by persons whom he did not
know, in front Of Shea's saloon, at
Twenty-second and Main streets, Rich
mond. A blow over the heart was the
most serious. Inflammation of the brain
is assigned as the cause of death, but the
physician who attended him is of opinion
that the blow over the heart was a con-
tributing cause. Mr.. Beyeridge's fine
gold watch was afterward found to be
missing and his trousers pockets had
been cut and all the money taken from
them. The sum taken is not known, but
member of the family said that Mr..
Beveridge had nearly hundred dollars
with him when he left the house on the
morning of the assault Mr.. Beverage
was born in Richmond in 1910, and was
of Scotch descent. He served throughout
the war in the Confederate army, first in
the infantry and later in the cavalry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
The Strikes.

New York, May 5.-The trouble he
tween the striking Italian laborers and
the men who have taken their places
continued today, and heavy guards of
police we're massed at points where
trouble was anticipated. The first dis
turbance was in the Dronx, where 300
laborers we're stoned and driven from
work by mob numbering several hum
bred. The laborers at work had declared
they are satisfied with their hours OF
labor and the wages paid. The police
were quickly ON the scene and the rioters
broke and ran. When they had gone
some of the frightened laborers were in
duced to return to work The entire
subway in Manhattan between Sixtieth
and One Hundred and Fourth streets,
the storm centre, of the strike in this
borough, was guarded by police. The
sub-contractors in the subway improve
ment announced that unless the strikers
returned to work today their places will
be filled with negroes.
New Orleans, May 5.-The strike of
carpenters and bricklayers was settled
this morning by the calling off of the
lockout on the part of the master builC-
ers' association, it being agreed by
the contractors that each member
of the association could make his
own terms with his employees. This
was complied with, and as result
work was resumed on seyenty-fye build
ings. The plasterers struck for higher
wages this morning, as did also the
skaters. The New Orleans Railway
Company has been notified by the street
car men that if the order to buy new
caps is not at once rescinded an appeal
will be made to the national body. A
strike is imminent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
TELEGRAPHIC BREyITIEs.

The Adirondacks forest fires are under
control.
At meeting of the stock holders and
debenture bondholders of Wabash Rail-
road Company, held in Toledo, O., today,
the proposed issue of ten million fifty
year five per cent terminal bond, was
authorized.
1t was semi-officially announced in
Wall street this afternoon that President
ELEPHANT, Of the Delaware 4 Hudson.
has informed the board of managers of
his deisre to retire from the presidency
of the company on the date of the annual
election, May u.
The President made his first appear
ance in New Mexico this morning at a
little watering station called Lamy.
At Santa Fe, the President and party
we're taken for a drive about the city.
The President then spoke from the steps
of the capitol and paid visit to the
Governor.
Ex-State Senator B. J. Prichard, of WAYNE
county, w. Va, yesterday eloped to Ironton.
Ohio, with his stenographer, Miss Eta
Rucker, and they were married. Mr.. Pritchard
is one ofthe wealthiest men in southern West
Virginia, being president of a bank and own
ing valuable coal and timber property in this
section. HIS BRIDE Is stenographer in his
bank aud he is 30 years her senior. Senator
Prichard was divorced from former wife a
month ago.
A report received this morning from the
/ III. -. g.
below the Delaware Breakwater, stated that a
steamship with three masts is ashore, half a
mile from the station. Assistance has been
sent to the vessel. The steamship ashore is
| the Dutch tank Ocean, bound from Amster-
dam for Philadelphia, in ballast. The vessel
is well up on the beach, but is in good con-
dition.
The Lorain murder mystery is still I'M
solved, but il is becoming quite clear that
there is no evidence against Father Walser 10
Justify the police in holding him. All the
officials involved in the prosecution agree
that the facts so far as known do not consti-
tute case the priest.
Andrew Freemyer, wealthy stockman Of
Worth county, Missouri, who was sent 10 the
State Insane Asylum, at st. Joseph on April
23d, died today from five broken ribs and in
ternal injuries, alleged to have been inflicted
by an attendant, who is under arrest.
Joseph Spence, a wealthy farmer living near
Dorbin, Miss, committed suicide last night
on account of the drouth in his district.
There had been no rain for six weeks and his
crops had failed, so he ended his troubles by
hanging himself in his barn.
The Comptroller Of the Currency has levied
an assessment Of $50, 600 on the shares of the
defunct First National Bank, of Asbury Park
NJ j. tits limited that the stockholders will
now look to the directors for redress.
Col. Martin Erickson, worth several mil
lion dollars and known throughout the south.
west, is said TO have been captured by Yaqui
Indians of Sonora, Mexico, and held for
$4,000 ransom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
GOOD ADVICE.

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 q
bottle of August Flower for 25 or Is
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
Try IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
The Waists of the Body.

Every seven days the blood, muscles and
bones Oft man Of average size loses two
pounds Of wornout tissue. This waste cannot
be replenished aud the health and strength
kept up without perfect digestion. When the
stomach aud digestive organs fail to per
form their functions, the strength lets down,
health gives way, and disease sets up. kodol
Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and di.
gestive organs to digest and asslmilate all OF
the kind Of blood that rebuilds the tissues
and protects the health and strength Of the
mind and body. Kodol cures Indigestion,
Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. u is an
ideal spring tonic Sold by Z. S. Leadbeatei
K Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

The ASSASSINATION OF james d.
Marcum, the Kentucky lawyer, places
another figure in the chamber of horrors
which has had several additions during
the present year. The victim, it will
be remembered, was counsel for fusion
lists who were contesting the validity OF
some democrats to hold certain positions
to which they claimed they had been
elected. This is the second assassina-
ton recently which has Mortified the
better class of people in Kentucky, the
murder of Governor Goebel being still
fresh in the minds OF many. Both OF
the horrible deeds have resulted from
political feuds, the most bitter of all
human broils. Good people of all
parties dcplore such acts, and hope the
perpetrators may be identified and
brought to justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

THE Philippine commission has put
q uranium on matrimony by making an
increase of s15 per month in the salary
allowances of married officers of the
copstabulary. Unless a stop is put to
the merciless killing of the Filipinos
there will soon be none left to marry
and artificial means of propagating those
islanders will have to be resorted to
that is if the United Strtes really wants
the race to continue to exist. Civilizing
Filipinos with the Kraig is rapidly
decimating the race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
The RaItimore Election.

Baltimore, May 5.-The votes were
being rushed in early today in the city
election. 1t is probably the most in
teresting municipal election in the city
history, for it is considered to have a
strong bearing on the result next fall,
when full State ticket will be elected
together with the legislature, which
chooses a Senator to succeed Louis f.
McComas. 1t is believed that on this
election rests the political existence of
McComas. If Wachter, republican,
candidate for Mayor, fails to win over
McLane (democrat, it is considered a
fore gone conclusion that the democrats
will win in the fall and McComas will
therefore be out of it. If Wachter does
win, it does not follow that McComas
will succeed himself, for Wachter secured
his nomination for the MayOralty by
defeating the republican organization
of which McComas is the head. Up to
the present moment the result is very
much in doubt both sides claiming it,
and canvas of the wards showing ,
very close division.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

WASHINGTON CITY Yesterday did
special honor to the memory of the late
Alexander Shepherd, the funeral being
an unusually imposing one. But the
people of the present generation remem-
her how he was denounced as ''boss;"
how his methods, if not his integrity
were assailed, and how he left the city
practically an exile. Butallis changed;
h , is dead and the city which it is now
claimed 'he lifted out of the mud"
mourns his death and does honor to his
remains. Public sentiment is as variable
as the winds and a man Is frequently
Landed for the same act for which he was
formerly condemned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

The GRoTTO AT LoURDEs. The clos
ing up of the GrottO at Lourdes, France
in connection with the dispersal of the,
congregations threatens to result in
severe financial loss to that locality
through the stoppage of the pilgrimages-
A delegation from LOurdes which waited
on Premier COmbes yesterday was assur-
ed that the grotto will not be closed I'M
til the courts have passed on the matter.
This was considered equivalent to con-
tinuance of the grotto. A disorderly
crowd at Nantes yesterday made mani
festation at the trial of some friars there.
Detachments of cavalry occupied the
streets, and many arrests were made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
King Ed ward 10 Visit Russia

London, May. 5.-The Liverpool
Daily Post today says that King Edward
will 90 to Russia in August. His visit,
the paper says, will be more of family
affair than that to Rome and Paris.
Though the visit is possible, the King
advisers are not enthusiastic over it in
view of the delicacy of the Mancburian
situation. 1t is feared such trip would
irritate the other powers, especially
America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
DIED.

On Sunday, May 8, 1908, at $3.50 a. NJ. Mrs
PHILIPPINE GAINES, in the 91st year OF
her age. Funeral will take place from her
Wednesday afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend. Please omit
flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

SEVERAL resolutions designed to ex-
pedite business and hasten the adjourn
ment of the General Assembly were in
troduced yesterday, but there seems to
be a determined effort on the part of
many members of that body to prolOng
the already excessively protracted SEES
sion. Many Of the members have moth
ing else to do and knowing that they can
not make four dollars day at any
legitimate work want to continue the
session to the limit-the 9lst of next
December. 1t is great pity the gov
ernor or someone else has not the right
to prorogue the present Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Charters.

Richmond, May 5.-Mr. Cation today
offered in the House bill to lower the
scale of graduated franchise tax on
smaller corporations. The patron says the
present basis will drive these institutions
to Washington and elsewhere and i'm
pede the progress of Virginia cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
Vessel Reported Sunk.

Newport News, Va, May 5.-The
Old Dominion steamer Hamilton collided
with Merchants and Miners steamer in
Chesapeake Bay this morning, and later
was sunk. 1t is reported that thirty
persons were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENATE
The Senate Yesterday took up the bill
relating to the government Of cities and
towns. The consideration OF all amend
ments was completed, but on account OF
objection the bill was not placed on its
passage.
An amendment adopted permit cities
which now have hold-over councils TO
retain this feature, but this section shall
not effect the charters OF cities when
now have two branches of council except
in so far as they are affected by the con-
stitution. The effect of the amendment
is to leave the councils as they now are.
Another amendment provides penalties
for the use of money in securing the
adoption of any ordinance.
The Senate informally discussed the
House joint resolution providing for
afternoon sessions and fOrbidding the in
PRODUCTION of new bills after May 8.
Several members opposed the cutting of
of new business, which they regarded as
uselessly tieing the hands of the body.
Mr.. Opie called attention to the fact that
he had offered resolution as to the date
of adjournment for the recess and intro
duction of new bills. Finally, the con-
sideration of both resolutions was pass
ed by.
Mr.. McIlwaine opposed the idea Of
extending the session. and declared that
if the Senate did not adjourn May 10 he
intended to 60 home anyhow, saying
that he had given all the time he could
afford to the Senate and had done so at
a great sacrifice.
The Governor, communicated to the
Senate the nomination Of G.. w. Butt,
of Suffolk, and S. III. Miller, Of Lynch
burg, to be members of the board OF
directors of the Virginia School for the
Deaf and Blind, Staunton.
The Senate amended the House bill
to prevent delivery of liquor into local
option districts in Warren and Giles
counties so as to add Tazewell county.
The bill, as amended, was then passed
and now goes to the House for concur
renee.
HOUSE.
The House considerd several resolu-
tons looking to the expediting of legis-
lation. Several of these we're adopted.
As result the House will meet here
after at 10 O clock instead of at noon.
A resolution was adopted cutting OF
the introduction of all new matter and
providing for the getting in OF reports
from ali committees by Tuesday, the 18th
The bill making registrars conservation
of the peace was passed.
The House refused to send to its en-
grossment the bill providing for com
pulsory education of children.
Among the bills passed in the House
were the following:
To amend section 10 of the act pro
viding for a method of voting by ballot
and to repeal section 20 of said act.
Providing that all dogs in the State
which have been assessed with a licens'
tax shall be deemed personal property
and may be the subject of larceny anC
malicious or unlawful trespass.
These bills were offered and referred
in the House:
To repeal the bill relating to the train
ing of bloodhounds by the State.
To amend the law in relation to tax
alton of dogs in Clarke county.
To amend the law in relation to au
thority of the governor in criminal cases
To amend the law in relation to pun
ishment of minors for obtaining spiritu
Gus liquors under false pretenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting of the Common
Council of the city of Alexandria, Va, held
May 4, 1903, there were present:
+. j. Paf, esq, President; and Messrs.
Trimyer, Burke, Risheill, Fisher, Bladder,
Brill, Bryan, johnson, Uhler, Leadbeater and
Spinks.
The following communication from the
Mayor converting Council for the considera-
ton of matters to be presented by TIE Com
mittee on Streets was received:
To the Honorable, the City Council Of Alex
andria, Gentlemen
Pursuant to request, this day received from
Committee on Streets, have convened Coun-
ell this evening for the consideration Of such
matters as said Committee may deem proper
TO bring forward. ! regret the necessity for
this call and earnestly hope that the restric-
ton Of the work before you to the special
purpose Of entertaining propositions from
your Committee on Streets, will, in a measure
at least, eliminate some of the discomforts in
cdent TO an unexpected meeting.
Respectfully,
GEO. /. SIMPSON, Mayor
The Street Committee called from the table
the petition Of men on sewer work. which was
laid on the table at the last meeting. Upon
motion Of Mr.. Leadberater Council non-con-
Cured in the action Of the Board OF Alder
men ayes Messrs. Trimyer, Burke, RiSheili,
Fisher, Basder, Brill, johnson, Uhler, Lead
beater. spinks and Mr.. President (ll), noes
Mr.. Bryan (D.
The Conference Committee reported as fol-
lows:
The Conference Committee reeomends that
the pay Of men employed on sewer work be
fixed at fifteen cents per hour until January
LIST, 1904
The President ruled that the matter was
unfinished business laid over from last meet
ing.
Trimyer, Burke, Risheil, Fisher, Bladder.
Brill, johnson, Uhler, Leadbeater, Spinks
and Mr.. President IN. noes Mr.. Bryan IN.
The Board then adjourned.
FRED J. PAFF. President.
Teste: DANIEL r. STANSBURY, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

THREE MINISTERIAL ARBITERS OF the
Chicago stock yard strike, who awarded
thirty cents an hour to engineers instead
of thirty-seven and one-half cents de-
manded by the Engineer Union, pre-
scented bill for $1,000 each for their
services. The Engineers Union decid-
ed that if thirty cents an hour was enough
for a workingman it must be enough for
pulpiteer, and the bills were cut down
to that rate, making the compensation of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

the arbiters s14.40 each. As an object
lesson in economics the incident is not
without value, but it may be doubted
that the arbiters fully appreciate it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

Terrible plaques, those itching, pestering
diseases Of the skin. Put an end to misery.
Doans Ointment cures. At any drugstore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
The Best Eminent.

81 have derived great benefit from the
use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for
rheumatism and lumbago," says Mrs.
Anna Hagelgans, Of Tuckahoe, n. j.
"My husband used it for a sprained
back and was also quickly relieved. In
fact it Is The best family liniment have
ever used. ! would not think of being
without it. / have recommended it to
many and they always speak very highly
of it and declare its merits are wonder
full" For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

King Edward left French shores for
Portsmouth aboard the royal yacht at
$3.50 this morning. One hundred and
one guns were fred as a parting salute
70 his majesty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05

The Kaiser and King Victor went to
the Abbey of Monte Casino today. The
weather conditions today are perfect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-05
BOARD or ALDERMEN.

Five Aldermen were present. There
was no debate and when the report of
the conference committee was received
from the lower board it was adopted by
a unanimous vote.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-08-28

FRESH WATER DIsAPpEARIxG.-Ed
ward ". Martel. an eminent French
physics, Of Paris, gives to the world of
science his theory that within the
course of comparatively short space
of time ali fresh water on the face of
the globe will have disappeared into
the Earth, through absorption by fis-
sures or charms with which its surface
is constantly being rended. When
this happens, only sea and rain water
Will be available, and animal life will
come to close, unless come gigantic
plan OF distillation, other than by
evaporation Of sea water and cloud
supply, is made available. The scien-
fist gives long array of natural phe-
nomena, which seem 10 presage this
change, and they appear to have re-
ceived careful consideration of other
savants. When the wells go dry, we
will all learn there was no greater lux
ury or more solid comfort on Earth
than has been found in a cup of clear
cold water, fresh from its natural res.
ervoirs. 1t may happen, however, that,
as Natures changes are slow, it will
not come within the present genera
tons lifetime.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-08-28

Oh, CONSISTENCY! The President
attempts to justify his boorish treat
ment OF Gen. Miles in tearing up the
iaudatory letter written to the gallant
officer BY Secretary Root, by referring
to . Department regulation that there
shall be no eulogistic language on
retirements, But the President did
not refrain from bestowing . glowing
eulogy on his friend Wood, when he
relinquiahed command in Cuba, nor
to praise Shafter and Otis upon their
retirement. The cases are substan-
TALLY the Same and it must have been
exceedingly humiliating to . man Of
Roosevelt's pride and pomposity to
shield himself behind the Depart.
ments obsolete order.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-08-28

AUTHORIZED TO TEACH.-The State
Board has granted nineteen out OF the
twenty-five applications for Teachers
certificates in this county, the follow
ing receiving credentials for teaching
in the public schools Of this State:
Lillian Abernethy, Lena Abernethy,
May Clayton, Sara Cochran, Nina
Collins, Evelyn George, Mary Hobson,
Dora LETTERS, Elva J. Junk, Cordelia
Kinney. o. A. Lewis, C. Henrietta
Meyer, Nina Mundstock, Sara Nor.
man, Juliet Scully, Mary E. Shields,
Seymour l. Stone, Lizzie M. Overhulze,
Edna E. Wiseman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-08-28

WONDERFULLY EXPEDITIONS KNIGHT
OF THE RAZoR.-A barber at Woon-
socket, r. l., claims to be the fastest
barber in New England. He has
shaved Al men in 20 minutes and 81
seconds, a second less than half an
hour, or an average OF fraction over
Al seconds TO each. He lathered and
shaved over once to each face, and on
examination, the committee OF BARRIERS
reported the job good one in each
instance. The name OF the barber
capable OF this extraordinary service
should be given, and here it is: lie.
andre Charbonneau. He of course
had all details in his favor. He kept
the Al lined up in his six chairs so
that he had no time lost by removing
coats or neckties and he did not stop to
wash out the lather-cup very often.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-08-28

A QUEER incident in Chicago po-
lice court is reported. A man on trial
for disorderly conduct surprised the
court and spectators by falling upon
his knees and Offering . fervant pray
or for mercy. A few moments after.
ward the jury returned q verdict OF
guilty and he was fined IS and costs.
The prisoner, il is reported, leaped
with joy and loudly declared: "Had
l not prayed to God for mercy, that
jury would have fined me at least q
hundred dollars"