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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. Is, 1908.
1IIpAy YESTERDAY the City Treasurer

ALL DAY yesterday the City Treasurer
wa. busy in receiving the poll or capita
TON tax of voters. Last night from
$40 10 Ii O'Clock his Office was crowded
BY persons who had been unable to pay
prior to that time for want OF the con-
yspieut moment. During the day 424
persons paid, and the total Ql0l) num-
Der who have qualified themselves are
11l2 whites and 40 colored. At the
close of registration on the permanent
roll on August % last 1880 persons had
registered of which number 1871 were
white and l49 colored. A small per
centage of this number has died since
the registration of 1902 'nd 1903. 80
the l16l who have paid their 1903 tax
will select the Mayor and City Council
in June next, and those who qualify
themselves by May 8, 1904, can vote
for President in November next. As
was stated in the Gazette yesterday, all
persons on permanent roll were required
to pay only 81. 80 taxes for 1903 in order
to vote as they have to pay only the
tax assessed under this, the new con-
stitution, which is the only tax levied
under the new law, whereas to regulate
next year persons will have to pay the
tax of 81. 50 levied under the new, and
also the two years taxes of 1901 and
1902 levied under the former, or old
constitutional least this appears as the
meaning Of section 20 of the new law
II was easy to register at the regular
registration ii is, or will not be, so easy
next year. Attention was called to the
importance of this matter and those who
have not registered have only them
selves to blame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15

SECRETARY Roof in letter to Sena
tor Proctor complains that some person
was persistently furnishing to the press
false accounts of the testimony at the
Wood hearings before the military COM
mittee, He declined to recall General
Wood from the Philippines. During
the hearing before the committee yester-
day, Mr.. Morrison, a lawyer of New
York, testified that he was interested in
the Electrozone Company, of Havana,
and that his company received contracts
of General Wood for disinfecting the
city, He said that there is still due to
his company the sum If IS, 600 on con-
tracts, and that Cuban officers in Havana
swear the money was paid to General
Wood to discharge the Indebtedness.
Mr. Morrison said he believes that Gen
eral Wood received the money. The
War Department had better wash its
hands of General Wood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

Typhoid fever claimed its 5Sth victim
at Butler, Pa, last night.
Among the passengers who arrived al
New York today on the steamer Mexico
from Havana were Hon. H. G. Squiers,
United States Minister to Cuba.
The big Chicago packers again yes
terday refused to grant the demands Of
the striking coopers and the affiliated
unions will vote on a sympathetic strike.
w. |. Buchanan envoy extraordinary
and Minister PlenipOtentiary of the
United States to the new Republic oil
Panama, sailed from New York for Colon
today.
Chicago steel workers, at Indiana
Harbor, we're informed yesterday that
when the international iron and steel
workers were reopened the company
would not recognize organized labor.
The collateral pledged by the Consoli-
dated Lake Superior Company to Speyer
& Co. to secure a loan of s., $50, 600 was
knocked down at auction in New York
today to representative Of that firm for
$500, 600.
The steamship City of Washington
arrived at New York today from Colon,
bringing the signed canal treaty. The
treaty is in metal box in charge o.
Purser Notte, who turned it over to a re-
preventative Iof the Government at the
dock.
Owners of stock in the Standard Oil
Company and the Consolidated Gas
Company, mainly the Rockefellers and
their associates, will be richer today to
the extent Of about SlS, 400, 900 repre-
senting the quarterly dividends declared
by these companies.
Below zero weather in Chicago is
nearly over for the present. There is a
gradual breaking up Of the cold wave in
the northwest and Chicago is expected
to enjoy milder temperature. At Mont
pelier, Vt, today, the mercury registered
l6 below. At Barre, temperature of Is
below is reported.
James Query, of Washington, D. C.,
a brakeman, was run overin the Meadow
yards near Jersey City, today, by loco
motive of the Pennsylvania Railroad
His legs were cut off at the thighs. He
was brought to Jersey City on the loco
motive and taken to st. Francis Hospi-
tai. His condition is critical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

1t is reported that the Queen DOwager
Margherita, of Italy, contracted a NOR
ganatic marriage with an engineer. 80
years old while on a recent trip in
Norway.
A riot which for time threatened to
assume serious proportions, occurred at
Valladolid. Spain, today. The trouble was
started by large number of men who
are out of work. The municipal guards
charged the crowd and several of the
ring leaders in the riot were arrested.
The Pope has expressed hope that
he will be able to reach an understand
ing with France regarding the continu-
ance Of the cOncordat or union of church
and state in France, in time to announce
such understanding on January 9th,
when the beatifcation of Joan Of Arc
will take place.
The Berlin Tageblatt reports bloody
conflicts between the Russian populace
and Persian troops along the Caucasian
and Persian frontier. In a series of
pitched battles, the Caucasians were
routed, the Persian army, under the Gov
ernor Of Astrabad, pursuing theremnants
far into Persia.
tits stated that the Russian cabinet is
most unwilling to make any substantial
concessions with view to prolonging the
negotiations until spring. The Russians
realize that during the winter Japan will
have the military advantage. In the
spring, however, Russia will be able to
greatly augment her military and naval
forces when Japan would either submit
without fighting, or would fight with a
certainty of ultimate defeat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Suicide of Bank Cashier.

New Haven Conn, Dec. 15.-Asa
Bushnell, cashier of the Yale National
Bank, one of tie best known financial
institutions in the city, shot himself in
the bank this morning. He was taken
to the hospital in dying condition.
The bank officials declined to make any
statement except that they were mysti-
fed at the action of Mr.. Bushnell, and
had no reason to believe anything was
wrong with his books. Bushnell died at
the hospital an hour after the shooting.
1t is said that bundle of cash amount
ing to $4,000 was discovered to be
missing in the first hurried search of the
officials of the bank. Bushnell was
treasurer of Trinity Methodist Church
of this city. He was about 80 years
old and leaves a widow, son and daugh-
ter. He was likewise member of a
number of fraternal organizations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
ADarinR Robbery.

Chicago, Dec. l5.-Thirty customers
seated at tables in Chinese restaurant,
enjoying chop suey and noodles, shortly
after seven o'clock last night, were as
tonished to see two we'll dressed high
waymen thrust Eevolyers in the faces OF
two young women cashiers at the desk,
and, in true western style, proceed to
hold up the place. Soon the bandits
had $23, the contents Of the cash drawer,
and we're running away from the place.
The robbery was one of the boldest COM
mitted in the city and the manner in
which it was accomplished proves that
the thugs and robbers now working in
the city will stop at nothing in their dar-
ing crimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sigh Of approaching revolt and seri.
Gus trouble In your system is nervousness
sleeplessness or stomach upsets. Electric
Bitters viii 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 E. S.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Incendiarism Suspected

Rochester, n. Y, Dec. 15..-Property
loss of over $3.50, 900 resulted from a
series Of fires in the factory district last
night and this morning, two piano fac
tories and a wholesale leather house be-
ing destroyed Indications point strong
ly to incendiarism. Inside of the five
hours three alarms bad been turned in
and at 10 o'clock this morning half of
the fire department was still at work at
the scene of the third of the series of fires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
DIAMOND Grown FOR HEAD OF

DIAMOND Crown FOR HEAD OF
MARY.--The Pope received in private
audience yesterday the committees hay
ing in charge the festivities for the IF
tieth anniversary of the proclamation Of
the Immaculate Conception. The COM
mittee was headed by Cardidal Serafino
Vannutelli, who gave His Holiness de-
tails of the programme to be followed.
The Pope expressed himself as greatly
pleased with the information that the
Catholics of the entire world would join
in celebrating the jubilee, and he said
he trusted that as result of this mani
festation God would, through the inter-
cession of the Virgin Mary, shower
more copious benedictions on Christen-
dom. He promised to personally par
ticipate in the most important functions
of the celebration, especially that on
December 8, 1904, when there will be
placed on the head of the Virgin in the
picture of the Immaculate Conception
now in the choir of the chapel of the
Vatican crown of IL large diamond
stars presented by the faithful through
out the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
SerViceabIe
Christmas Gifts.

The great stocks of holiday goods scarcely
need commentator, and the well-lighted,
pe,fectly-ventilated, and most comfortable
salesrooms offer attractions which, as whole,
cannot be matched elsewhere.
When you have more than two purchases
TO make, use the shopping card. 1t is quicker
and easier for you, saves much waiting for
change easier for us, and makes deliveries
more prompt and certain.
Please take small parcels with you when
practicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15

SENATOR BACON recently introduced
a resolution directing the Department OF
Commerce to furnish the Senate with a
list of the American manufactures that
are sold in foreign markets cheaper than
at home. Should the department prepare
this list it would merit the thanks OF
American consumers, but the tariff
sheltered trusts would not be likely to
feel gratitude for such an official work
snd will use other utmost endeavors to
prevent it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dec, 10, II a. m.-The stock
market this morning has again shown a
strong tone, although there is no particular
animation in the speculation. The improve
ment as a rule, was not extensive but there
were gains Of to per cent. in st. Paul,
Erie, second preferred Pennsylvania, Norfolk
& Western, Illinois Central and Missouri
Pacific. Some slight reaction followed this
improvement and, after the first hour Of bust
ness, prices as a rule, were little changed
from last nights The speculation has shown
increased dullness in the last half hour and
the temper of the traders is somewhat indiffer-
emit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
spaniard's Extravagant Legacy.

London, Dec. ia telegram from
Madrid states that Cardinal Sebastian
Herrero y Espinosa, Archbishop of Valen-
cha, who died a few days ago, in Madrid,
left legacy of $4,000 pesetas as re-
ward Tor the first Spanish general who
will disembark a large army in the
United States and avenge the defeats Of
Spain, regaining Cuba and the Philip
pines. Until the General has been found,
the army organized and the United States
been defeated the money will lie in
the Bank of Spain. The heirs of Cardi-
nal Herrero expect to have the will
which directs "such an extrayagant
legacy" annulled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Japan and Russia.

London, Dec. ia special news
agency issues the following statement
obtained from high official source /:
ave are assured that peaceful issue of
the Japanese-Russian crisis, is practi-
cally certain. Russia has been made
aware that even if she were victorious
America and England will not permit
the Car to permanently occupy Korea,
on account of the large Anglo American
mining concessions there. This fact
has had decisive influence in inclining
Russia toward peace"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
A Timely Suprestion

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
pleDishes her supply of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and salts
factory when it is kept atband and given
as soon as the cold is contracted and
before it has become settled in the system
In almost every instance severe cold
may be warded ofby taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication Of
the cold appears. There is no danger
in giving it to children for it contains no
harmful substance. 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like it.
Buy it and yeu will get the best 1t
always cures. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15

The Journal Press, at Manassas, has
issued a handsomely printed and neatly
bound little volume entitled Southland
Stories written by DIR. james B..
Hodgkin. The author is an Alexan-
drian, and many years ago he was a
newspaper man, having welded the
quill for Smith & Bro, when they pub
lished the Evening Sentinel in this city
The book is written in a pleasant aud
entertaining manner and will no doubt
meet large sales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Fifty-E Eighth Congress.
Washington, Dec. 10.
SENATE.

A joint resolution reported from the
committee on military affairs instructing
the Secretary of War to admit for instruc-
ton, at West Poiut, student from Hon
duras, was agreed to
Mr.. Hepburn presented a joint resolu-
ton providing that the President acquire,
by annexation or otherwise, theisland of
San Domingo and the dependencies Of
San Domingo, and Hayti. 1t went to
the committee on foreign relations.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Carmack
went over. 1t called upon the Secretary
Of the Treasury for the report of Special
Agent Cullom d. Case, of Collector A.
L. Cruzen, Of Porto Rico, and asked
further what action had been taken rela-
tive to the charges filed.
Mr.. Morgan offered another resolution
bearing upon the Isthmian canal sub
ject. 1t called for information as to
whether the Attorney General has
negotiated or is negotiating for the pur-
chase by this governmental the property
of the New Panama Canal Company, or
of the Panama Railroad, or any stock
thereof and that if such purchase is
being or has been made, with which
government; and whether the French
government is participating therein, and
under what agreement 1t went over
to be laid before the Senate after the vote
on the reciprocity bill.
A House joint resolution, providing
for the Communication of rations for mid
shpmen was agreed to, after beinl
amended to strike out the words "while
on sea duty.
When the CUBAN reciprocity bill was
taken up, twas agreed that the time
should be equally divided between adj
vocates and opponents.
Mr. Perkins favored the measure and
devoted a greater portion of his argument
in answering his colleague, Mr.. Bard,
who the other day contended that the
bill would enable Cuba to deal severe
blow to the citrus industry of his State.
HOUSE.
There were only two score members
present when the House met at noon
today. Many members, particularly those
from the far west, have left for their
homes to spend the Christmas holidays.
On motion of Mr.. Van Voorhis, the
House, in committee of the whole, gave
consideration to the pension appropria-
ton bill.
Mr.. Crumpacker spoke on the Panama
question, saying that the attacks on the
conduct of this government in connection
with the new republic were not warranted
by the facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Stranded on Delaware Coast.

Delaware Breakwster, DEL, Dec. 10.
An unknown steamship is ashore ten
miles north of here. Signals of distress
have been sent up and it is believed the
crew are in danger. The weather is
bitterly GOLD and a strong northwest
gale is raking the wrecked vessel. She
is pounding badly, and huge waves are
sweeping her decks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

William L. Leal has been appointed
postmaster at Jamestown, James Cit!
county, Va.
Mrs. Mary Turnbull, wife of Rober
L. Watson, prominent tobacconist o
Petersburg, died very suddenly at 9:S(
o'clock last night of heart trouble.
After an illness extending through
month, Judge j. Fillmore Hubbard, Of
Williamsburg, died last night in Rich
.mond, where he had been brought fol
special medical treatment.
Mrs. Elizabeth Haskell, wife of Will
liam Haskell, of Hillsboro, LoudOr
county died on Saturday night after a
long illness from cancer, aged about 81
years. Her husband and one child sur.
vive her.
Mrs. Maria Ramey, wife of the late
Sanford |. Ramey Of Loudon county,
formerly wealthy resident Of Leesburg,
died at BluemOnt, at the age of 80 years,
on Sunday afternoon. She was Miss
Grymes, of King George county.
Mrs. Jane F. Hodgson, widow of H.
NJ. Hodgson, died yesterday at Opequap,
Frederick county, after brief illness,
aged 70 years. Her husband died two
weeks ago, and Mrs. Hodgson's death
was due to grief over her loss.
Mrs. Frances Minor, widow of John
Minor, died suddenly in Fredericksburg
on Sunday night at the home of her SON
in-law, Eugene Stevens, at an advanced
age. She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Eugene Stevenson, Of Fredericks-
burg, and Mrs. George Stevens, of
Washington.
The central span ofthe new steel bridge
which was being erected over the Shenan-
doah river between Frederick and War
rem counties at Carson's Ford was lifted
from its piers by the high winds on
Sunday and sent crashing into the river
where it is a complete wreck. The sec
ton which fellinto the river was l6S feet
in length.
The Rev. DR.. Thomas Semmes, rector
of st, Andrews Episcopal church of
Richmond, yesterday read before the
ministerial union paper on "The Bible
and the Public Schools" The principal
which he advocated, that as the State
punished moral offenses, it was the duty
of her public schools to install moral
principles and Bible teaching into the
pupils, was holly challenged by the Rev.
NJ. Ashby Jones and the Rev. DR.. ]. B
Hawthorne.
DR.. William Scarborough BraxOn
Henry died Saturday il Falls Church, at
the residence Of his great niece, Miss Sal
lie S. Beach. He had been sick but
week, and it was thought that danger
was passed, when he was stricken with
heart disease. His funeral will be held
at the Baptist Church at Falls Church
tomorrow at 2 p, m, the interment
being made in 0akwood Cemetery. DR..
Henry was born at Pleasant Hill, King
and Queen county, August 16, 1927, but
spent about twenty-five or thirty years
in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. A. Misdale, Summerton, s.
c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
He says: 81 had the piles for 20 years. ]
tried many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel salye. Il
cured me" Ii is combination Of the heal
ing properties of Witch Hazel with antisep-
tics and emolients relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises. eczema, salt rheum
aid all skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15

STRIKE ORDERED.-An order was is
sued yesterday to the $1,000 miners and
laborers of the Meyersdale field "to cease
work at midnight, on December Is, and
remain idle until instructed to resume
work by your districtor hatiogsl officers.
Pay no attention to unsigned notices."
The order is signed by Daniel Young, Of
Homecoming, president of the Georges
Creek Meyersdale district United Mine
Workers, and by the other district off,
GERS. Two weeks ago theoperators posted
notices that 10 Ler cent. reduction
would be effective December Is. The
United Mine Workers met in Meyersdale
and passed resolution requesting the
operators to resciDd the reduction. The
operators refused to accede to the request;
hence the strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
Rev. john Reid. ir.. Of Great FaIl.. Mont,

Rev. John Reid, jr, of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Elyfs cream Balm TO me.
can emphasize his statement, at is a positive
cure for catarrh if used as directed. REV.
Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Presbyter-
ian Church, Helena, Mont
After using Ely's Cream Balm six weeks
! believe myself cured Of catarrah.-Joseph
Stewart, Grand Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause sneez-
ing. Sold by druggists at SOC or mailed by
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15

ATTEMPT To LYNCH MARSHAL. An
unsuccessful effort was made to take
Town Marshal Harmon from the Jail at
Brazil, Ind, yesterday morning for the
purpose, it is believed, of lynching him.
Harmon, while trying to quell fight
at Diamond, mining town, Thursday
night, accidentally shot Dennis Mccain,
miner of Darlington. McCann died
Sunday. Harmon voluntarily surrender
ed to the authorities at Brazil. On Sun
day night four Darlington men arrived
at the jail and represented themselves as
officers come to take Harmon to Rockville
for trial. Harmon recognized them as
friends of Mccain, who had sworn to
take his life, and the sheriff refused to
give him up. The meu returned to OAR
lington, wrecked the home of his son,
Shelby Harmon, and drove his family
into the street. They have not been ar
rested. Harmon was taken yesterday to
Rockville and placed in Jail there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
w. A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GRoCERs.

GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand Gibson's Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whistles; also Bakers and Thompsons
Pure Rye Whistles to which they invite the
attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
COnsignments Of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he highest market prices and prompt returns
N. z corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
Six barrels WINE SAP APPLES, good for
eating or cooking, just received by
J. c. MiLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15

CONDUCTOR ATTAcKED.-Capt. Harry
Douglass, of Roanoke, passenger con-
ductor ON the Norfolk and Western
Railroad, had a desperate encounter
Sunday with w. L. Taylor, a negro
passenger. Taylor, who was on his way
to be married, was drunk, and resented
being forced to keep quiet. While Con-
ductor Douglass was seated sorting his
tickets, Taylor lunged at him with
knife, but pass book stopped the force
of the blow. Another lunge OF the
knife grazed the conductors throat, and
a third stroke cut his left wrist to the
bone. At this point of the combat
blow from the conductors punch laid
the negro out The negro was placed
under arrest at Appomattox.