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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

BURNING OF HOTEL AT MANASSAS.
The Hotel Weaver, at Manassas, for
merly known as the Hotel Maine, to-
gether with its furnishings and bar stock,
was totally destroyed by fire at an early
hour yesterday morning. There were
about fifteen persons, beside the hotel
force, in the building, all Of whom es-
capped by jumping from windows and by
climbing down tree, which stood near
the front veranda, in scanty night APP
parel. An adjoining building was partly
saved by the strenuous efforts of the
Manassas fire department The Man
assas Hotel, just opposite the burned
building, was saved, though at one time
it seemed doomed to the flames The
burned building, together with the furni-
ture of the Hotel Weaver, was owned by
Mrs. Frank Davis, and was leased few
months ago by Messrs. j. II. Weaver
and l.. Z. Titus. The loss on the build
ing, bar stock, furniture and wearing
apparel is estimated at about $40,
upon which there is an insurance of
IS, 600. The guests lost their clothing
watches and money. Mr.. Weaver, one
of the proprietors, lost Sl75 in cash, be-
sides other valuabes, and sustained a
sprained knee in fleeing from the seeth-
ing mass Of flames,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
A Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, has a
remarkable record. 1t has been in use
for over thirty years, during which time
many million bottles have been sold and
used. 1t has long been the standard
and main reliance in the treatment Of
Group in thousands of homes, yet during
all this time no case has ever been re-
ported to the manufacturers in which it
failed to effect a cure. When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse or
even as soon as the croupY cough APP
pears, 1t will prevent the attack. 1t is
pleasant to take, many children like it.
1t contains no opium or other harmful
substance and may be DO given as con-
hdently to baby as to an adult, For
sale by Richard Gibson, druggist,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14


MURDERED BY A NEGRO. -Furnifold
&. Simmons, father of Senator f. NJ,
Simmons, was murdered on Saturday on
his plantation, few miles from Pol
louisville, Jones county, n. c. He had
been missing since Saturday morning.
Senator Simmons, who was in Raleigh,
and Senator Simmons son James, whe
is a merchant in Newberne were notified
Of the fact and both went promptly to
the old homestead to assist in the search.
The body was found near the river. Mr..
Simmons had been shot several times
with a shotgun. Bruises about the head
indicated that he was dubbed alsc Mr..
Simmons was quiet, inoflensive man,
about IS years old and was generally
esteemed. The cause of the murder is
unknown. A negro named Daniels has
been arrested as the assassin. Another
account from Pollocksville says that Mr..
Simmons was killed by an unknown
trespasser, who was squirrel hunting on
his land and whom Mr.. Simmons went
after when hes heard the shooting. and
that one arrest had been made,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
MONDAY EVENING. SEPT. IA, 1903.

THE REPORTS of the two national
banks of Alexandria, published in the
Gazette on Saturday, show gratifying
as well as a most remarkable condition IN
financial affairs. But a few years since
there were few national banks in Virginia
near Alexandria, but now there are one
or more in every little town in this sec
tiou of the State. Yet the reports OF
the Alexandria banks show steady IN
crease in business, one having long
nassed the million mark and the other
considerably over the half million. The
item of individual deposits subject to
cbecks Of the two banks combined shows
a total of over 81, 300, 900; a surplus
fund of $40, 600, and undivided profits
Of over Sl79. 600, while the government
denosits in one of the banks, which IN
the past few years has been made gov
eminent depository, amount to over
sos 0OO The item of loans and dis
counts amounts to over 81, 24O, 600.
This is an admirable showing and speaks
volumes for the safe and allie manage
ment of the Alexandria banks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
The Flying Machine,

That the Langley airship is failure
was demonstrated beyond question on
Saturday at Whitewater, when the ma
chine broke down during preparations
for launching. The motor of the aero
plane failed to operate properly. Both
blades of the port propeller vera crushed
ike eggshells, the fragments flying into
the engine, damaging it seriously. The
experts themselves are ready to admit
that before the flying machine can be
made ready to be launched radical
changes in its construction must be
made. Prof Langley was not present
and will probably not join the airship
experimenters again. He has gone to
Boston, and will leave his assistants to
wrestle with the flying machine. 1t is
said he will sail for Europe shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
New York stock Market.

New York, Sept. 14.-At II a. m.
this morning the stock market was under
the influence of a number of adverse
factors. Business was slightly more
active than last week up to the end of
the first hour, and, after opening frac-
tionalIy lower, prices in most instances,
suffered further losses, the market became
somewhat dull on the approach of the
second hour and as the offerings of stock
diminished, traders effected fractional
rallies. The speculation is somewhat
unsettled, however, and operations are
waiting to some extent upon further
weather and crop news. Government
bonds unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
War Imminent.

Sofia, Sept. l4.-There is now prac-
ticalIy no question in the minds of those
in close touch with official quarters that
the time is. fast approaching when Bull
garia must take a stand either for peace
or war, and it is feared that the latter
will be the decision. Reports today
from the frontier are, if anythidg,
worse than they have been in the
past week, as the Turkish troops are
said to be slowly approaching the Bull
garian line. Should they reach it the
Bulgarian government would have no
alternative but to repel the invaders and
thus precipitate the clash which Prince
Ferdinand and his advisers are struggling
to avert.
Constantinople, Sept. IA. - Word
reached here today of three severe en-
gagements between turkish troops and
insurgents in the mountains near PORN.
There were heavy casualties on both
sides,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
shiftlng enc ResponsibiIty.

Oyster Bay, n. Y. Sept. l4.-Mem-
bers of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club are
in state Of high dudgeon over the
Roosevelt Upton dinner incident, and
are blaming Secretary Loeb for all the
trouble. at was all the secretary's
fault" said one member this morning.
If he hadn't put his foot in it by demand
ing that Sir Thomas be barred from the
banquet, this unfortunate incident would
not have taken place. The President
did not object to Sir Thomas any more
than he did any one else All he want
ed was to be assured that it was
to be a strictly informal club af-
fair, with no invited guests. He told
Mr.. Hoyt that if it was a big society
event, with speeches and toasts, he
would hurt the feelings Of many gentle
men connected with other organizations
who had begged him to be present at
their banquets, and had received polite
destinations. Secretary Loeb, on the
other hand, blames Chairman Hoyt OF
the yacht club, for misleading him as to
the facts. Mr.. Hoyt assured him, when
he spoke to him about the Presidents
visit to the club, that no guests had been
or would be invited. But that day,
however, Secretary Francis G. Stewart
of the club, had invited Sir Thomas and
his party to come and had received the
Irish knights oral acceptance. Secre-
tary Stewart, it is said, is in danger Of
some severe disciplining for inviting Sir
Thomas, without authority from the
Board ofTrustees. 1T is all my fault, F"
Mr. Stewart said, yesterday when ques-
toned about the affair.
Mr.. Hoyt told Secretary Loeb that
Sir Thomas and his party would not be
in New York on the night Of the dinner,
and therefore could not attend anyway
If this is the case, there is no possible
chance of the incident having a sequel
enacted on the 18th. 1t is not at all
likely that Sir Thomas would have at
tended under the circumstances, after
the discovered that his presence would
not be welcomed by the President. The
incident may therefore be regarded as
closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
Died of His Injuries.

Baltimore, Nd, Sept. IA. Jacob A.
Weese, of Beverly, w. Va, died at the
Maryland University Hospital last night
from a stab wound in the abdomen.
About one o'clock yesterday afternoon
Weese arrived in the city in company
with Drs. Bosworth and Yakum. Weese
had been cut by Jacob Vest in a quarrel
which occurred Saturday evening at
Beverly. For time past there had been
an unfriendly feeling between the men
due to the fact that Vest had insulted
Weese's wife. Weese took him to task
about his grievance and struck Vest a
blow which knocked him to his knees.
1t was while on his knees that Vest
stabbed Weese. Vest is now confined
at the Beverly Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
"AReckIess Invention. -

Berlin, Sept. IA. The official paper,
Die Post, today denies a report published
in the United States TO the effect that
the Kaiser had ordered a special copy of
President Roosevelts portrait. The
statement is termed a reckless invention.
On the same day it was said the Kaiser
had given a banquet to 10000 guests at
Wilhelmshohe, while, according to Die
Post, but "a we're present. On August
Doth a report was sent out that the Ger
man minister of war had issued decree
against cruelty in the army. Regarding
this, Die Post says the decree was not
not issued by the German War Minis
ter, but by the Italian Minister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
Elopers Forgiven.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Coming to Chicago
to secure punishment of P. B. Mont
gomery, whom she accused of clipping
with her 16 year old daughter from New
port, r. l., Mrs. Martin Coblentz was
pacifed and gave dinner in their
honor in the Great Northern Hotel last
night. Montgomery, who is 10 years
old, met Miss COblentz while she was
appearing in play at Newport. The
two left two weeks ago and were follow
ed to New York, where the mother, who
lives in Providence, lost trace of them,
until she received n telegram from
Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
To Recreate Old Byzantine Empire

Athens, Sept. 1.-THE leading Greek
officials are smarting under the foreign
criticism of Greeces attitude toward
Macedonia. They say they are not favor
ing the Macedonians, but merely en-
deayoring to protect their own subjects
there. 1t is learned that Greek ambition
in the matter is that, as the other coun-
tries refuse to let Russia have CONSTANT
nople and as they would not let Bulgaria
have it for fear of Russian influence, the
best way out of the difficulty is to expel
the Turk from his European dominions,
and from them recreate the old Byzan-
tine empire and install King George at
Constantinople as the Balkan emperor
under international guarantee. Thus
the powers would efectually balk Rus
sia's designs. The Greeks would be
willing to placate Bulgaria by giving her
a few northern Macedonian counties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
HITCH IN THE LAUNCHING.

The United States 16,0O0-ton armOr-
ed cruiser Maryland was launched at
the yard of the Newport News Ship
building Company on Saturday. The
intensity of the suns rays caused the
melting of the tallow with which The
ways were CREASED and the big keel in
stead of gliding evenly down to the
water, chung to her cradle When she
was finally released the warship dipped
her stern heavily and grounded in the
mud. No injury was sustained and the
cruiser will be probably safely aaoat in
a short time.
Miss Jennie Scott Waters, of Balti-
more, was the ships sponsor. Governor
Smith, of Maryland, and bis staff, ac-
companied by a party Of nearly 200
Marylanders and the Maryland naval
reserves, attended the launching. Gov.
A. J. Montague and large party from
Richmond we're present as the guests OF
the shipbuilding company.
After the launching the guests pro-
ceeded to the Chamberlin Hotel, at Old
Point Comfort, where an elaborate
luncheon was. held. President G. b.
circuit introduced the speakers. Sena-
tor Martin responded to the toast, "The
President of the United States" As
sistant Secretary of the Navy responded
to "The Navy" Governor Andrew
Jackson Montague responded to the
toast, "Virginia-The Hostess" Gov.
Smith responded to "Maryland-Our
Guests" -F
Newport News, Va, Sept. 14.-The
armored cruiser Maryland is still stuck
at the bottom of the ways from which
she was launched Saturday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

SINCE the adoption of stringent regu-
lations bv the New York Custom House
10 prevent the genteel smuggling OF
clothes in the baggage of tourists re-
turning from Europe the cOntrabandists
have opened new routes all along the
Canada line for this profitable trade.
But the capture of lot of fashionable
clothing made by a London tailor on
the way across the Canadian line merely
shows that the trade has its vicissitudes'
Rather than pay duties of 100 per cent.
on the captured goods the owner left
them to be sold at auction by the custom
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
Weather Conditions.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE southern
storm has reached western Florida with
diminished intensity, after causing con-
siderable damage over southern Florida
and high winds on the west coast. On
the middle Atlantic coast the winds will
be fresh southerly, becoming variable
and shifting to northerly Tuesday, slowly
increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

AN acceptance by President Roosevelt
Of an invitation to dinner of the Sea
wanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club was
conditional on Sir Thomas Lipton's all
sence. Mr.. Roosevelt is ''monstrOus
unsartin," but this seems to be an un-
necessary piece of rudeness to a foreigner
whose gentlemanly bearing has won
him esteem from all with whom he has
come in contact while visiting this
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
The Genuine w. Counte2feits

The genuine Is always better than coun-
terfeit, but the truth of this statement is
never more foroibly realized or more thor.
Oughly appreciated than when you compare
the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
with the many cOunterfeits and worthless sub.
stitu;es that are on the market W. s. Led
better, Of Shreveport, L., says; AFTER
using numerous other remedies without bene-
fit, one box Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured me-" For blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles no remedy is equal to De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

DANvILLE LIGHT INFANTRY IN BAD
APE.--COlonel 10 Lane Stern, assist
ant inspectOr-general of the State, re-
viewed the Danyille Light Infantry last
Friday night. The company made a
very poor showing. There were only
Sbirty-odd men in ranks, although the
company carries an enrolment covering
the requisite number Colonel Stern
served notice upon the officers that they
would have to recruit up within the
thirty days or be mustered out The
records of the company are believed to
be in bad shape, there being much
dead timber" on the rolls. The officers
were ordered to request the discharge of
these men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

THE announcement of Representative
Fowler, of New Jersey, few days ago.
that he has prepared new currency re-
form bill, followed almost Immediately
afterwards by the counter announcement
of Senator Beveridge, of Indiana that
there will be very little, if any, currency
reform legislation during the coming
session Of Congress, tends to confirm the
general belief always held by the demo-
Gratis that currency reform will progress
through the House next winter, and
that the bill will reach the
Senate, where it will die. Congressman
Fowler's BILL with its proposition to re-
tire the greenbacks and with his asset
currency scheme, will probably hardly
be recognizable when it finally gets
through the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

A DISPATCH from Oyster Bay says
that after mature consideration and con-
sultation in person and by mail with
members of both the Senate and House
Of Representatives, President Roosevelt
has abandoned the suggestion that Con-
cress he called into extraordinary session
in October. The extraordinary session,
which he announced many months ago
would be held early this fall, will be
called, according to present plans, to
meet on November 9, which was the
date fixed some time ago. These plans
NAV again bechanged for a large majority
of the republican leaders are opposed to
anv extra session Of Congress The
explanation of the decision to delay the
calling of an extra session is said to be
due to the fear of republican managers
that they couldn't explain failure to do
ANYTHING, which is the programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

desire to inform my friends in Alexandra
that | am now connected with the GLOBE
CLOTHING COMPANY, at SOB Pennsyl-
yania avenue, n. W. Washington, where
will be pleased to see my friends and the
public generally. promise by fair dealing
and courteous treatment to merit the conf
dence have for years enjoyed in my line Of
business in Alexandria Respectfully,
sepll st ALBERT /. SCHOENI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

THE ARRIVAL at New York on Satur-
day of an army transport with the bodies
of 800 soldiers who died in the Philip
pines helps to remind the people of this
country of the cost of imperialism.
These men died fighting at the command
OF their country, but not in its defense;
fighting to extend its power over re-
mote land and an alien people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

Twenty people we're seriously hurt in
a race war between American and Italian
miners IN Fairmont, w. Va, last night.
Some of them will die. The police have
placed under arrest 100 foreigners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14

THE Moderns when they visit the
Worlds Fair at St Louis next year will
he somewhat surprised when they see a
harvesting machine made in $50 B. c.
and also locomotive and steam engine
made in Egypt in the same year. Yet
these things and many other old and
rare inventions will, it is stated. be on
exhibition there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
Infants Thrive

on cows milk that is not subject to any
change OF composition. Borden's Eagle Brand
condensed , Milk is always the same in all
ehmaies and at all seasons. As q general
n a';,i' milk it is superior and is always
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-14
Private DIliilg Room.

Having remOdeled and enlarged my restau-
rant in Market alley, / am now prepared 20
furnish meals at the shortest notice.
] have in conjunction with the restaurant a
PRIVATE DINING ROOM, which will be
found very satisfactory to all customers tn
cuisine will be unexcelled and the attention
prompt. This room will be open on Sundays
Those who wish to enioya good meal with
quiet and pleasant surroundings will find this
dining room all that could be desired.
CHARLES II. ZIMMERMAN.
I'm
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-13
BUILDERS STRIKE STILL ON
Employers and Employees Fail to Agree and
Cancel All Negotiations
ACTION FOLLOWS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Fresh Trouble i'm Labor Affairs
Feared, as BARRIERS and BRrtenders
Apparently Are Not En-
tirely Satisfied,
ACTION FOLLOWS ASSOCIATION MEETING

After holding a series of four confer
ences the Builders exchange and Building
Trades council have failed to agree and
cancelled all negotiations. This action came
about yesterday after a brief meeting
Of the respective representatives at Builders
exchange.
1t is significant that the disruption fol-
lowed a long meeting Thursday afternoon
of the executive committee of the Busi-
ness Mems association, which dealt with
the matters Under consideration by the
contractors and their former employees 1t
is believed by men OH both sides that had
the builders conferences been continued
settlement would have been reached
within another day or two and the strike
declared off and probably all labor turmoils
in Omaha thereby brought to an end.
But there is no immediate hope of peace
now; building will continue at standstill
for an indefinite period. so far as anything
to the contrary is known" said gentle
man who has been participating in the
conferences.
Fresh trouble is feared in labor affairs in
Omaha. The BARRIERS and their employers
are said to be dissatisfied in certain quar-
tiers and perfect tranquility seems not 10
exist between the bartenders and the saloon
keepers. Every effort, however, is being
made to suppress any new outbreaks
The Bartenders' union at a late meeting
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-13
INSTITUTE IN NEED OF FUNDS
management of the Child Saving Con-
Germ Makes Appeal for
Assistance.

The Child Saving institute. owing to In
creased demands upon it., is in need Of
financial assistance The management is
sues the following statement:
During the last winter the capacity of
the institute building has been taxed 10 It's
very utmost. Last year the average num-
ber of children on hand daily was about
twenty-six. During the last seven months
the average number ON hand daily has
been nearly forty, The total capacity of
the building is for forty children and 1t Is
the action of the medical staff, for sani-
tary reasons, in limiting the number to
forty 1t was thought that as soon as
tute would be lessened, but the number of
appeals on behalf of homeless children re-
quiring shelter and assistance have in
creased of late rather than decreased. For
tute has been occupied and this is the pres
ent situation, with the outlook that 1t will
continue. This increased number of chill
dren over the average number daily cared
for last year has greatly increased the ex-
penses over last year. This larger number
has required additional help to properly
care for them.
The regular subscribers to the work have
continued their subscriptions for this year
and some have increased the amount, but
IL will be necessary for the management
to secure additional subscriptions and con-
tributions in order to meet the increased
expenses of the present year.
Attention is also called to the fact that
the cost of living, including food supplies
etc. is greater than the cost of living last
year, thus increasing the financial burdens
of the institute.
It is evident to all who are acquainted
with the situation that not only will addi-
| uonal funds for current expenses, food,
| supplies ETC., be required but II win also
| be necessary i'm the near future to provide
| additional accommodations in the way OF
| buildings, etc, to meet the necessities OF
| this growing institute.