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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
rEIEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs,

Mr.. and Mrs. Payne Whitney in New
York are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a daughter Thursday after
noon. Payne Whitney is the son of
William c. Whitney. His wife was
Miss Helen Hay, the daughter of John
Hay. Secretary of State. They were
married on February of last year.
A special from Indianapolis, Ind,
saws: ''The Ohio, Western Pennsylvania
and Indiana soft coal miners and opera
tors Joint scale COMMITTEES reached a set
Element at noon and will report to the
general conference this afternoon a scale
for the ensuing year which gives the
miners an advance. 1t is thought the
agreement should be ratified"
Byron N. Winters, clerk in charge of
the customs house branch of the general
postoffice, was held in $4,000 bail by
u. S. Commissioner Shields, in New
York today, to await the action of the
federal grand jury on the charge of en-
bezzling funds Of the government amount
ing to So, 683.40. He broke down COM
pletely and wept when arraigned. The
only reason he gave in extenuation was
that needing the money he fell under the
temptation.
Theodore X. Hostetter, the ti-millionaire,
who. at the age Of thirty-two, died suddenly
at Park avenue sanitarium, in New YORK
city, left check book which shows that our
ing the final year of his lie he lost over $685.
900 in gambling.
Allan McCune, a structural steel worker,
from Sacramento, Cal, yesterday shot down
and instantly killed Charles Smith, colored,
at the steps Of the Hugo Hotel, on the main
street of Clarion, near Pittsburg, Pa. The
murder was deliberate and without provoca-
lion. McCune had been drinking heavily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
WANTED.

We would like to ask, through the
columns of your paper, if there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure Of Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, and Liver Troubles that has
not been cured--and we also mean their
results, such as sour stomach, fermenta-
ton of food, habitual costiveness,
nervous dyspepsia, headaches, despond-
ent feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach or
liver. This medicine has been sold for
many years in all civilized countries,
and we wish to correspond with you
and send you one Of our books free of
cost. If you never tried August Flower,
try a 25 cent bottle first. We have
never known of its failing. Ifso, some
thing more serious is the matter with
YOU. The rs cent size has just been
introduced this year. Regular size rs
cents. For sale by E. s. Leadbeater &
Sons. G. G. GREEN,
Woodbury., N. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
Crown Princess Repentant.

Geneva, Feb. Mother love has
conquered in the affairs of Crown Prin-
cess Louise of Saxony, and she is now
doing her utmost to obtain permission
to visit Dresden, to see her sick child.
The Princess has seemingly almost for
gotten the existence of NJ. Giron, with
whom she eloped last December, for
she never mentions his name, but con-
tinually asks about her children. The
Crown Princess lawyer has telegraphed
to the lawyer of the Crown Prince to
obtain, is possible, the permission for
his client to go to the bedside of her son.
Berlin, Feb. Tt is stated here that
the Crown Princess Louise of Saxony
has been notified that she will not be al.
lowed to reside in Italy, Switzerland oil
any other country without a certificate
of legitimate emigration. This the
Saxon government has refused to issue,
| If the Crown Princess sets foot on Saxon
or Austrian soil she will run the risk o.
lifelong incarceration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Rear-Admiral Bowles reports against
purchasing the four Chilean warships
building abroad, except in "case OF an
emergency"
Senator Morgan yesterday discussed
the Isthmiap canal question and pre-
dicted war with Colombia if the present
course was persisted in.
The Eleventh Annual Convention Of
the Maryland State Firemen's Associ'
alton will be held in Frederick City,
Md, June 10, ii and IL.
The Brazilian forces have captured
Puerto Alonzo, in Acre, where Bollvif
has heretofore maintained customhouse
Bolivia is said to have rejected a propo'
sal by Brazil for arbitration.
Miss Florence Halliday, as she !;
known on the stage of the Orpheun
Theatre, in Brooklyn, who went int
vaudeville to pay for her child's educa-
ton, will end her theatrical career on
Sunday night, because her husband,
minister, has obtained an advance in hi
salary. Miss Halliday is the wife OF thu
Rev. Charles S. Brown, of the CITY
Mission Society in Blocker street, New
York.
Lady Henry Gordon-Lennox, who hat
been seriously i'll for sometime, died a
her residence, in London yesterday
Lady Lennox belonged to a family o
beautiful women. Her sister Is tn
Countess of Warwick, famous for he
beauty and wit, and she had for step
sister the fascinating Duchess of Suther
land. These beauties have fgure'
prominently in the smartest set of Eng
iish society. Lady Lennox had pai'
several visits to this country, the last
little over a year ago, when she was tn
guest of Hon. William c. Whitney, i
New York, and with party of friend
accompanied Mr.. Whitney to Aiken, ;
C. She had the reputation of being tn
best dressed woman in England's society
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
Acquitted of Murder.

Reading, Pa, Feb. AFTER trial OF
nearly two weeks, the trial of William
H. Pratt, on the charge of murder, re-
suited in verdict of not guilty. A
thousand persons shook hands with
Pratt, his counsel and the jury. Pratt
was charged with the brutal murder OF
his wife in Westchestr county, was tried
there and convicted. A change ofyenue
was applied for and new trial granted,
which took place in this county. The
trial has lasted nearly two weeks and re-
suited in the acquittal of the prisoner.
The defense claimed that Mrs. Pratt
committed suicide. Meanwhile crowd
had assembled in the street. The crowd
rushed toward Pratt and for half an hour
there was an impromptu reception, over
thousand people shaking hands with
Pratt his counsel, and the jurors. Such
a scene has never been witnessed in the
local court room. Pratt will leave town
at once. He will not say whether he
will 90 to Westchester but he says he
will not live there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

New York last night acknowledged that
the 18th, 18th and 18th amendments 10
the constitution after the civil war we're
failures, and yet in the same address at
tempted to apologize for Mr.. Roosevelfs
course in placing negroes in federal po-
sitions in the South. If granting SUI
frape to negroes was mistake putting
them in high government places must
be a terrible blunder, even according 10
Mr.. Roots logic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
The Princess of Saxony.

Dresden, Feb. THE Saxon minis
try has rejected unanimously the request
of the Crown Princess Louise that she be
permitted to return to Dresden and see
her sick child. The ministry will not
permit visit of even a few hours.
Brussels, Feb. IN. Giron, the
French tutor with whom the Crown
Princess Louise, of SaxoDy, eloped last
December, arrived here today. He de-
mics that his separation from the princess
is permanent In an interview he said;
"The reports of permanent rupture
between the princess and myself, are
false. left her temporarily in order
that / might not put any obstacle in the
way of her receiving favorable reply
to her request to the Saxon court to be
permitted to see her sick child. AS for
the future, am unable to speak The
princess is all to me. have only her
welfare at heart and whatevers she thinks
best will be done. | am her knight
for life. 4"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

After Mr.. Kean had spoken for a
short time in opposition to the statehood
bill, the Senate yesterday adjourned out
of respect to the memory OF the late
Representative Moody, Of North Caro-
lima, who died Wednesday. 49,
General debat, on the antitrust bill
closed in the House shortly before o
O'Clock yesterday evening. More inter
est was aroused as it proceeded and the
closing speeches by Mr.. DE Almond and
Mr.. Littlefield were delivered to crowded
galleries ard ia very full attendance
on the floor. Today for three hours
the bill will be considered under
the fve-minute rule, after which the
final vote will be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES yester-
day did what it should have done two
months ago-declared vacant the seat of
Delegate Mclean from Mecklenburg
county. Why there should have been
any delay in the matter only the men,
hers of the House can tell; but that
body seems to move very slowly and to
REQUIRE much time to act on most sub
iects. and more especially when its path
is as plain as the MONDAY sun. Doctor
Mclean is a federal ofiiceholder, Is
therefore ineligible to hold State office
and his action shows he fully under
stood this proposition. Why then,
should the House have wasted all Thu;
time arriving at its conclusion! Doctor
Mclean is a very clever gentleman
but no man should be allowed to array
himself in opposition to the entire State
legislature and directly he did so h,
should have been bowled over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
Pope Attends the Ceremony.

Rome. Feb. IA great ceremony
was held in the Sistine chapel this morn
ing on the occasion of the twentieth an
niversary of the death of Pope Plus TX.
Considerable anxiety was felt regarding
the Pope, as while he was dressing for
the ceremony, this morning, he was
taken with slight fainting spell. His
encourage wished to postpone the func-
ton, or, if the Pope was opposed to this,
to have him absent himself. The prel-
ate, however, insisted on going. When
he appeared in the chapel he look un-
usually pale, and feeble. Notwithstand-
ing the fears of his encourage he stood
the strain of the long ceremony well.
He showed considerable fatigue, how
ever, on reentering his apartments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
SATURDAY EVENING. FEB. 7, 1908.

ITNANMITY of sentiment regarding 'ne
necessity for antitrust legislation ou. "
wide diversity of opinion as to how lar
that legislation should go, marked 'ne
general debate upon the Littleheid anu
trust bill in the House yesterday MIR.
Littlefeld closed the general discussion
for the republican side, but in his speech
there was note of apology that the re-
publican party should be engaged in an
effort to curb the combinations while hold
ing them up as an illustration OF the un-
paralleled prosperity of the country Id
spite of his sincerity of purpose MT
Littlefeld approached the subject OF
trust restriction with the air of a man
who had felt it incumbent upon him to
explain the personal attitude. 1t is this
feeling pervading the whole republican
organization in charge, an acknowledg-
ment in fact, if not in terms, that the
members fear some persons will be dis
pleased with their conduct, which marks
the weakness of the antitrust fight in
the House and gives the trust advocates
in the Senate decided advantage in the
contest. In addition to this these re-
publicans were hampered by the insist
ence of the democrats that excessive
thrift rates have had a decided
effect in making possible the organi-
cation of such corporations as no"
control trade and destroy competition
Not even Mr.. Littlefeld could make
plain straightforward presentation OF the
case as it appears to the country, be-
cause of the necessity forced upon hin
to maintain that the rates of the Dingley
law are sacred and that none of the re-
cent development in the strength OF The
trusts can be attributed to the tariff law
Upon the democratic side the contention
was we'll sustained that such tariff rates
as enable the great manufacturing com
binations to sell their goods cheaper
abroad than at home must have entered
into conditions which make trusts pos
sible, and the charge wa, repeatedl!
put forwarded that the republicans o
Congress, while yielding in this instance
to the demands of the President and thu
public. are doing so with the intention
of hurting the trusts as little as possible
Criticism of the measure was made by
the democrats for political effect, ant
not with any idea that the bill would b
changed or that the House could be ex
pected at this time to pass stronger
one. The republicans of the House
say the bill will do good and they are
irritated by the repeated assertions from
leading republican Senators that it vii
not be permitted to pass the Senate
The mild trust measures already agreed
upon in the Senate by the friends o
the trusts are however, expected to form
the sum of antitrust legislation at thi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
TO THE HAGUE.

President Roosevelt has declined the in
vitation of the allies that he arbitrate
the question of preferential payment fol-
them in the settlement of the Vene-
zuelan claims.
This means that the question will go
to The Hague tribunal, the blockade be-
ing raised as soon as the protocol for
this is signed in Washington.
Great Britain, Germany and Italy will
be notified that President Roosevelt de-
clines to arbitrate the question of prefer
entail treatment of Venezuelan claims.
Deep resentment at Britain's attitude
is expressed in Washington. She is de-
clared to have been the real cause Of the
yexatious delays in the settlement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
Female Bandit Shot and Killed.

Guthrie, Oklahoma, Feb IA
woman known as "China" shot and
killed by William Garland at Clifton,
Ariz., January 18th, has been identified
here as tom" King, woman bandit
once with the Henry Starr gang of des-
peradoes, which infested Oklahoma
and Indian Territory. She wore mems
clothing when she lived in this country
Her maiden name was Flora b. Quick.
Her father, Daniel Quick, was wealthy
farmer near Holden, Mo. 1t is alleged
that the woman took part in the Santa
Fe train robbery at Red Rock, several
years ago. She was arrested at Mingo,
I. T., for horse stealing but broke Jail
at Ell Reno, and was never heard OF
again in Oklahoma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

tanning the United States Consulate was
burned Yesterday but the records were
saved.
United States Consul Raiser at Mazat-
Ian has advised the State Department
that the total deaths from plague to
February !, was 200 and that the total
number of cases was 26O.
The House today non-concurred in
the Senate amendments to the army
appropriation bill and the bill was sent
70 conference.
Representative Claude A. Swanson is
still suffering from a severe attack OF the
grip and is confined to his apartments at
the Cairo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

A conference was held today between the
striking employees Of the Montreal Street
Railway Company, the city council and the
company, and according to present indiea-
tions a settlement will be reached late 'his
afternoon.
The report published in Paris this morning
that the Sutton has ordered 240OO troops 20
be modified in Macedonia, because 9i 'he
warlike indications there, is considered TO De
accurate.
The trial in Brussels, of Rubino, who at
tempted to shoot King Leopold last Novem-
Der has been adioined until next TUESDAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

THE THIRST for prominence and pow
er was never more conspicuous than in
the case of J. Edward Addicks, who, so
his intimates say, has spent 81, 900, 900
in politics in attempts to secure seat IN
the United States Senate. About quar-
ter of century ago there was spirited
contest between two Englishmen for a
seat in the British House of Commons,
a position to which no salary is attached.
The successful candidate spent $50, OOO
in election expenses and his defeated
competitor $45, 900. These figures were
considered extravagant then, but We
live at a time and in country when
man will literally spend millions in or
der to enjoy the satisfaction or honor OF
being a member of the Senate. DE gusti.
bus, &C., is all very well, but why any
man who possesses two millions of dol
lars or one million should desire tC
harness himself with the labors and cares
of official position passes understanding
But many naturally thirst for power
and when they find themselves il
opuIence this is one of the first com
modities they endeavor to procure with
their surplus dacats. There is very
small percentage of the human race,
however. who are inclined to shrink from
welding power when they are in posi-
tons to do so. But places seek sucf
men-it is necessary to pull them to thu
front.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one
minute, because it kills the microbe. which
tickles the mucous membrane, causing the
cough, and at the same time cleares the
phlegm, draws out the Inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One Minute g
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs. wards on
pneumonia and is a harmless and never iaii-
ing cure in all durable cases OF Coughs, Coias
and Group. One Minute Cough cure y
pleasant TO take, harmless and good aiiKe iof
young and old. E. s. Leadbeater & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
COURT OF APPEALS.

Sun Life Association, of Canada, VS..
Bailey. Argued and submitted.
Richmond Passenger and Power Com
pany VS.. Steger. Argued and submitted.
City of Richmond VS.. Sitterding.
Argued and continued until Monday.
The next case to called is Holiday
VS.. Willis &C., No. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

In PROPORTION to mileage covered
English railroads in 1901 carried twice
as MANY passengers as American lines.
Yet not single passenger was killed in
England. while the death roll in the
limited States was 249. This is one
instance of American supremacy which
il not creditable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
Possibilities OF the Marconi System

London, Feb. THE Marconi Wire
less Telegraph Company has applied to
the courts for the sanction for the ex-
tending of the purposes of the incorpor-
alton to include recent developments.
The company states that it will shortly
be able to send messages completely
around the earth. 1t states that 1t also
hopes to apply the system to heating and
traction. The company, in its appli-
cation, also mentions its purpose to
publish daily papers on ocean liners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
Regarding Preferential Treatment.

London, Feb. THE question of
transferring the Venezuelan dispute from
Washington to The Hague has given
rise to many interesting discussions in
legal circles here. If the allies appeal to
The Hague regarding preferential treat
ment for their claims, many lawyers
here believe they will meet with an sd,
verse decision. 1t is pointed out tina,
should preferential treatment be granted
it would establish new principle in In
ternational law, in discriminating be-
tween tue creditors of bankrupt state
Should the preferential claim be upheld
lawyers want to know what would b.
the result if two powers not in an agree
ment should start to forcibly collect
foreign debt about the same time. Would
the power whose warships began the
bombardment have an interrupted man
agement of the customs of the debtor
country for an indefinite period, oil
would this be the reward for priority in
the issuance of the ultimatum The
legal fraternity generally believe tha
Minister Bowen has succeeded in skill
fully tying the allied Ambassadors int
hard knot, which they will find diff
Guilty in disentangling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

Little Colds neglected-thousands Of
lives sacrificed every year. DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup cure little colds-cures big
colds too, down to the very verge of consump
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

General Miles sailed from Liverpool for
New York aboard the Cunard liner Lucanla
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07

SECRETARY OF WAR Roof in his
speech before the Union League Club in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Jan. Bills were
introduced in the House today requiring
the heating of steam and electric cars,
and making four wires lawful fence in
the State.
A memorial to Congress for the popu-
lar election of Senators was introduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
WASHED ASHORE.
Man Missing Six Weeks His Throat Had Been Cut Was
 To Have Been Married.

New York, Dec 4.-A report from Baltimore Md, that the body of man has been washed up from Chesapeake bay showing evidences Of murder has been made clear by the receipt of T letter in this city which identifies the murdered man as Matthew J. Fitzpat- rick. He left his home here October 25 to answer an adyertisement offering a position and had not since been heard from by his relatives.
 It appears the body came ashore No venlber 27 and that the inquest just held by the Maryland authorities dis closed evidences of murder Fitzpat- ricl1's throat had been cut and there were wounds in many parts of the body. Letters in the clothing gave q clue. to his relatives in this city.
 Fitzpatrick was to have been mar ried in few weeks and was anxious to secure work. When he failed to re- turn after leaving home to answer an advertisement vigorous search was instituted and just before news of his death arrived it was learned that he had joined the crew of an oyster smack bound for the Chesapeake beds. His relatives believe he resented the abuse to which many of the oyster men are. subjected and that he was killed as a consequence. A brother of the dead man has gone to Maryland for the pur- pose of starting an investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
HE YALE NEWS EXPLAINS
Says List of Names Published.
 Was Not Black List.

Association Acted for the Public
 Good Prints the Names The News
 Says the Matter Is Practically
 Closed Now so Far as It Is Con.
 cerned.
 New Haven, Dec 4.-An editorial in the Yale Daily News to-day regarding football ticket speculation declares that the matter is now practically closed as far as the body of under graduates is concerned. The editorial includes a statement defining the pres ent and future position of the football association, declaring that the associ- atidn was entirely within it's rights and acted for the public good iii pulp fishing the names of those students and graduates whose tickets were found in the hands of spectators.
 If this list had constituted black list it would have been unjust to pub- fish it, says the News. Tt is not a blacklist There is such thing, but it is and always will be in the privacy of the football office"
 No charge, it is explained, was made against the men whose names were published except that of carelessness in allowing tickets to reach the hands of specuiatOrs. Wherever a satisfac. tory explanation was made it was uni versally accepted as freeing the man from any blame for actual speculation. On the other hand, where satisfactory evidence is not given, privileges of fu- ture application for tickets will be re- fused. We do not believe that, the persons involved were caused any more trouble and embarrassment than they could reasonably expect as result of their carelessness." k,
 Afiidavits regarding tickets from J. T. Oxley, 1904 s, and GIN. Gaboury, 1907, are printed in the News.