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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
MEDICINAL.
OfLOcaI Interest
Some People We Know,
and We Will Profit by
Hearing About Them.

This is purely local event.
IL took place in Alexandra,
Not in Buffalo or New York.
You are asked 10 investigate II
Asked 10 believe a citizens word
To confirm a citizen statement.
Any article that is endorsed at home
Is more worthy Of confidence
Than one you know nothing about
Endorsed by unknown people.
Mrs. l.. Page Of $40 south Pitt street, says
"My back was great source Of discomfort.
Oflate it ached almost constantly. l could
not stand any length of time without suffering
so that was compelled to sit down, and even
when sitting was forced to have something
pressed against my back for the slight as
sistance this makeshift afforded. My ankles
swelled at times and distress in my stomach
after eating was apparent. Reading adyer-
tisements about Doan's Kidney Pills, which
appeared in our Alexandria newspapers, so
impressed me with their value that, conclnd-
ing to take a course of the treatment, went to
E. S. Leadbeater & Sons drug store for a box.
There is no question about this, my health
was greatly improved and at the present time
my back is better and stronger than it has
been for years"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States. Remember
the name Doan's and take no substitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
Condemned Man His Own Execu-
toner.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct 5.-Sheriff
Smalley has let The contract for the scat
fold upon which Tom Horn, the no
torious cattle rustler, will be his own
executioner on November 20. When
Charles Miller, 10 years old, was sem
fenced to hang, Sheriff Smalley had COM
Functions about executing the boy.
Julien, TIE inventor, told Smalley be
could contrive gallows which would
work automatically. The scafold on
which Miller was executed was the re-
suit. When the condemned man steps
on the trap his weight opens valve in
a pool of water under the scaffold and
when the vessel becomes empty the
counterbalance operates and jerks the
plug, under the trap, letting the drop
fall and shooting the condemned man
into eternity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr. J. A. c. Zenith, of Warrenton,
will be another candidate for the Judge
ship of that circuit should Judge Nicoi
resign.
A movement is on foot in some parts
Of the Northern Neck to induce immi-
grafton to that section, with the hope OF
colonizing sufficient labor for agricultural
purposes.
"Doc" Bacon, the negro convicted IN
the County Court Of Mecklenburg last
July for attempted criminal assault on
Mrs. C. f. Geohegan, of Chase City,
was hanged Saturday in the Jail yard at
Boydton. He had been twice respited
and protested his innocence IN the seal
fold.
The trial of John Ish, charged with
attempting to criminally assault Mrs.
Mary Cubbidge On June 20, ended in
Warrenton on Saturday, the jury rem
dering verdict of not guilty. At the
first trial he was convicted ard sen.
fenced to three years in the penlten-
tiary.
Some of the King George farmers
have had to abandon their plans for
seeding a crop of small grain, because
they cannot procure labor, on any terms,
to do the necessary work. The prelim-
mary work of cutting down the corn
and removing it from the soil intended
for wheat and oats, has not been COM
menced by any but that fortunate class
of farmers who can do their own work
In Richmond on Saturday night
John Pendleton Kennedy, member OF
the staff of the Library IF Congress, was
elected State librarian. He will enter
upon his duties month hence, and John
Jackson will fill the office in the in-
term. Mr.. Kennedy is a cousin OF
John Esten Cooke and nephew OF
Hon. John P. Kennedy, the first Sec
rotary of the Navy and author of "Horse
Shoe Robinson" Mr.. Kennedy IS
native Of Winchester, where he was
born SO wears ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
FOREIGN NEWS.

A Spaniard named Bermudez, who
was member of the squad of volunteers
who shot a number of Cuban students in
1871. committed suicide in Havana yes
terday.
The valley of the Fleet river, in
Southerlandshire, Scotland, was visited
by an earthquake this morning. Two
loud and distinct reports were heard,
followed by vibrations and rumblings.
A dispatch from Rotterdam says the
French lugger President Carnot went
ashore at ."Hook of Holland" during
the night, and was wrecked. Thirteen
of her crew were drowned. The others
were saved.
The report was again current in Lon
don today that the Duke of Devonshire,
president OF the council, had handed his
resignation to Premier Dalfour. When
asked whether the report was correct,
the Duke replied: 81 have no communi-
cation to make"
The Sultan has again requested the
withdrawal of the American feet from
Beirut. United States Minister Leish-
man sent reply to Abdul that America
would be pleased to withdraw the fleet
when Turkey had officially recognized
the American schools within Turkish
domains.
A rumor prevails in Belfast today to
the effect that the government has draft
ed bill providing for the settlement OF
the Irish education question by uniting
and endowing Trinity College, Dublin ;
Queens College, Belfast, and a new
Catholic college at Dublin, as comPli-
mentary parts of national university.
Archduke Ludwig Victor, the brother
of Emperor Franz Josef, was robbed in
the baths at Abbazzia yesterday. The
stolen articles included gold watch
and chain and medallion. The doors
of the bath we're locked when the rob-
oery was discovered and all the men
searched. The ladies in the bath were
excepted. No trace Of the valuables
was found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
CARDINAL GIBBONS ON DIVORCE
AND SCHOOLS.

Cardinal Gibbons, at his residence in
Baltimore, on Saturday expressed his
views on divorce and the public school
system in an interview which he de-
clared that polygamy exists in every
State of the Union, and that the public
school system is imperfect and vicious.
The meager government statistics on
divorces gathered last yearplaces the num-
Der of divorces granted in New York city
during 1902 at S17, and there is only one
cause for which divorces can be granted
in New York State. In the city Of
Chicago, 1908 divorces were granted
last year. The Illinois statutes name
eight causes for divorce New York
city alore divorced al more couples
last year than the total number Of polyg-
amamous families in Utah today, and
Chicago divorced two aud One-half times
as many as there are men with plural
wives in Utah. evidences are accum-
ulating each year that the cancer Of di-
vorce is rapidly spreading over the
country and poisoning the fountains Of
the nation. Unless the evil is checked
by some speedy and heroic remedy the
very existence of our family life is i'm
periled. The system Of public edu-
cation in this country is imperfect and
vicious and undermines the religion of
our YOUTH" said the cardinal. We
want our children to receive an education
that will not only make them learned,
but pious men and women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

The restriction Of the anthracite coal
output in the Wilkesbarre, Pa, region
ordered during the last several days by
all the large companies has resulted IN
some sixty thousand men being thrown
idle for two or three days week. 1t IS
now expected that several Of the smaller
companies will make the same order,
and that during October the average
time worked will not exceed fifteen days.
In that time the output will have been
restricted some 200, 900 tons and there
will have been a decrease in wages
amounting to more than one million
dollars. This is the advantage the coal
trust takes of the consumers. If 1t
would reduce the price OF coal to a
reasonable figure it could sell all that
the miners could mine by working full
time. but rather than do this the trust
restricts the output and makes more
money by selling limited amount OF
coal at high than it would by selling a
full supply at low figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

A Chicago man has observed that,
Good deeds are better than real estate
deeds-some of the latter are worthless.
Act kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend helping hand. You cannot
possibly lose by it." Most men APP
preciate a kind word and encourage
ment more than substantial help.
There are persons in this community
who might truthfully say: "My good
friend, cheer up. A few doses OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will rid
you OF your cold, and there is no danger
whatever from pneumonia when you use
that medicine. It always cures. l
know it for it has helped me out many
time" Sold by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
AGieantic Coal Combine.

Clarksburg, w. Va, Oct. Sit is
reported that a scheme is on foot by
which the entire coal fields surrounding
Grafton, including the bennington,
Newburg and Austen plants, and all
those on the Belington branch, are to be
combined in one gigantic company, en-
failing an investment of 500, 900, 600.
New York and Pittsburg capital is be-
hind the enterprise, but it is rumored
that the Wabash Railroad Company will
be interested. The company will en-
brace the names of some of the leading
coal operators In the United States.
Mining experts and agents are said to
be now making examinations of existing
plants and leasing undeyeIoped mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
COMMUNICATED


The world of today is recognizing
more and more the value of Gan ounce
of prevention" That Alexandria is
keeping pace with the general thought
is seen in the improvement of our city 5
safeguards against disease and crime in
its courts OF justice; its police regula-
tons and especiallyits well equipped city
hospital. In other fourishing cities the
free kindergarten is as well recognized a
public institution as either hospital or
courts Of Justice, the pressure of whose
work it is intended largely to relieve. In
Alexandria the free kindergarten is a
valuable institution in its infancy, and,
which, full grown, would assist in re.
ducing the city's record of sickness
and vice. The lessons of neatness, of
responsibility and of work, wisely and
happily learned in the kindergarten, must
go toward the making of more healthy and
industrious men and women. This
practical value of the kindergarten in
the-genersl plan of education is con-
coded by such persons as have made a
study of school training. Our superin-
tendent Of schools, Mr.. X. Kemper, is
an active member of the board Of
directors. Last year the kinder
art en- accommodated thirty, with an
average attendance of twenty-five Thirty
small children-the kindergarten age is
from three to seven-are about as many
as one kindergartener, with an unframed
assistant, can successfully manage.
There are, however, of course, many
more children to whom the training,
were it available, would be of lasting
benefit. Alexandria should, and doubt
less will, have in time several such free
kindergartens. For the present, how
ever, the interest of the public-spirited
men and women Of the town is asked for
the single institution, which, without very
general encouragement, has yet for the
last eight years been able to obtain the ser
vices of kindergartnefs especially trained
for and heartily interested in the work.
A number of collectors are about to
start out to solicit subscriptions for the
present year They will be furnished
with books containing the names of the
officers of the association, together with
a list Of the various classes of member
ship, which are as follows: Life, S25;
honorary, $40 contributing 50 and sub
scribing 81. 1t is hoped that cordial
and generous reception will be accorded
the ladies, who have kindly undertaken
the unaccustomed task of collecting.
IT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
MONDAY EVENING. OCT. 5, 1903.

AS HAS previously been stated in the
Gazette. the attitude of labor organiza-
tions toward the President by reason OF
his stand on the issue which has been
made by the reinstatement of a man
named Miller in the bindery OF the
government printing Office after he had
been expelled from union, has produced
the greatest distress among politicians
especially those of the republican per
suasion. They have suddenly come TO
a hin of difficulty which many of them
would like to go around. There is,
however, but one path and there is a
natural dread to enter it. The Presi-
dent has crossed the RubicOn and has
reached a point which renders retro
grade movement impossible. The
leaders of the laboring element feel
themselves aggrieved and have called
upon all who toll and spin to identity
themselves with them in efforts to
thwart the purpose of the President to
make the government printing Office an
"open shop" that's an institution where
union and non-union men can work.
The friends of the President, on the
other hand, appeal to the people OF the
country to affirm his attitude. In the
meantime there are threats of new
party, and this is what is causing the
anxiety. Radical objection will be rails
ed to any legislation which directly OF
indirectly implies the disqualification foT
employment in the government service
of citizens who do not belong to part
cular organization. If the question
should be pressed too far, protracted
discussion in Congress might develop a
a condition which would lead to the
organization of national labor party
the strength of which is now matter Of
conjecture, and might introduce another
element of uncertainty into the political
contest of next year and thereafter. But
there seems no possibility of either OF
the old parties in Congress committing
itself 10 "closed shop" as agovernmental
policy. Any move in this direction
will be met with a counter-agitatlon
which might excite considerable bitter
ress. Hence there is but one weapon
the laboring element can use to show Its
resentment, aud this is the ballot
Whether or not it will resort to this re-
mains to be seen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

PRESIDENT GLADDEN., of the Pitts
burg Conference of the Methodist Pro-
testant Church, has an advertisement
for pastors for circuit work. Some Of
the conditions mentioned are small fam
lily. ability to furnish house, not afraid
of work, no hobbies, no place hunting,
sound doctrine, not over 80, salary S4OO
to $500. clear head, warm heart, big
feet planted on the ground Of common
sense. 1t is not probable that President
GLADDEN. will be overrun with applica-
tions though he has certainly adopted a
popular method of securing what be
wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

New York, Oct, 3.-While 10 people
were at work today in the dyeing estab-
lishment of Samuel Low Loewenthal
several cans of gasoline in the basement
exploded, and Henry Loewenthal, a
member of the firm and Joseph Kimmel,
an employee, who were in the basement
were badly burned. The thirteen had
narrow escapes. The building was de-
stroyed, two adjacent tenementsE weie set
on re.and the occupantssthrown into a
panic. Morris Mintzer who was re-
pairing the roof Of one of the tenements,
lost his head in the excitement and
jumped from the roof. Several clothes
lines, however, broke his fall, and he
was not badly injured. The police es-
innate the damage done by the fire at
$50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

CARDINAL. GIBBONS declares that
polygamy exists in every State in the
union, and that the public school sys-
ten in the United States is imperfect
and vicious. The law of divorce, he
says, is virtual form of Mormonism, in
a modified shape, and that unless the
divorce evil is checked by some speedy
and heroic remedy the existence of our
family life is imperiled. New York
city alone divorced last year l4l more
couples than the total number of Polyga-
nous families now in Utah. A Mormon
whose wives are driven abreast in Utah,
is regarded with horror in New York
where so many men drive theirs tandem
without exciting any special wonder,
but with reasonable people if there Is
any degree in the oaense it is in favor
of the Mormon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
CARDINAL GIBBONS.

The service of thanksgiving for the
election of the new Pontif, Plus y,
held at the Cathedral in Baltimore yes
terday at solemn high mass, was one OF
the most impressive of the many notable
events that have taken place in that edi-
flee. The interior presented a brilliant
appearance, an elaborate electric illumi-
nation having been arranged. The high
altar was resplendant with n thousand
lights, candles and electric lamps, which
shed a glorious radiance. Shrubs and
flowers added fragrance to the all
pervading incense and great palms and
plants stood forth in the golden glory OF
the lights. The rich cardinal of his Emil
nence, the violet of Bishop Curtis and
the golden vestments of the celebrant
of the mass, Rev. DR.. William A..
Fletcher, and his assistants, contrasied
with the black and white cassocks and sur
plices of the clergy and seminarians and
the warm red and white garb of the nu-
merous acolytes. Over 800 seminarians
were present from St. Mary's Seminary
and every dignitary in the church was
represented The cathedral was crowded
with worshippers TO the doors The
central figure was, Of course, the cardinal,
who preached for the first time since his
return from Rome, the election Of the
new Pope forming the theme for his ser
mon. He gave most impressive descrip-
ton of the conclaye and of the pontif
himself At the conclusion of the service
cardinal conferred the papal benediction
before the great assemblage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
melting Invites Disease.

To cure Dyspepsia or indigestion it is no
longer necessary 10 live on milk and toast.
Starvation produces such weakness that the
whole system becomes an easy prey TO disease.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables thu stomach
and digestive organs to digest and assimilate
all Of the wholesome food that one cares to
eat, and lisa never failing cure for indigestiQp,
Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. Kodol
digests what you eat-makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by all druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
Russian Ukase Ordered Massacre ?

Vienna, Oct 5.-The Arbeiter-Zie-
tung learns that the peasantry about
Mohilef, Russia, the scene of the Jewish
massacre last week, are convinced that
an imperial ukase was issued for the
massacre. The paper adds: ''The at
titude of the authorities is such as to
strengthen this belief. Chief of Police
Rodinof publicly declared: "You Jews
were slaughtered at Homel. 1t will be
the same here" A deputation which
waited on Governor Klingenberg were
told that the massacre was their own
fault" The Zeitung gives final figures
of the Homel massacre, as follows
Four hundred houses were wrecked,
eight jews killed, fifteen dangerously in
iured and 100 slightly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
Turkey and Bulgaria.

Sofia, Oct. 5.-The decision of Bull
garia, announced few days ago, to en-
list "a, 900 annual recruits three months
ahead of time, which caused consider
able speculation, and which has been
taken in some quarters to indicate a
preparation on the part of Prince Ferdi-
nand's government for eyentualities with
the Porte, has been explained. 1t is
pointed out that firm attitude such as
this will impress Turkey, and will in
reality help toward bringing about peace
in Macedonia. The lingo agitators,
however, are pleased with the act, as
they believe the result will be the pre-
cipitating of a clash. The report Of a
conflict between Turkish and Bulgarian
troops on the frontier, near the town of
Demir-Kapia, has not been confirmed.
Word reached here today that battle
had occurred between Turkish troops
and Macedonians under General Zonti-
chef, near the Macedonian town of God
levo. The fighting lasted for a half a
day. Zontichef escaped. No further
details are obtainable. General Zonti-
chef is the head of the Macedonian COM
mittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

DUPED BY A DUDE.-The Paris boule-
wards are chuckling over the adventure OF
a young married woman who made the
acquaintance recently Of seemingly ele-
CANT and very wealthy young man. He
called on her the other evening and sug-
gested stroll in the Boise de Boulogne.
The husband being absent, the wife ac-
quiesced. In sequestered spot of the park
man CARRIED ike garde champetre "a
Paris "sparrow cop approached them,
threatening to drag them to apolice sta
ton for misdemeanor.
This officious individual was the accom-
plice of the elegant young man, who,
while protesting, made generous offers Of
money to spare the lady humiliation, at
the same time asking the woman to re-
move her jewelry as a pledge Of good
faith pending payment of the money
promised.
She gave ups4, 900 worth of iewelry to
the man in uniform. Later, being per-
suaded as to the real character of her po-
lite acquaintance, she placed the matter
in the hands of the police, who recovered
part of the jewelry. But she is likely to
lose her husband, WHO'S suing for divorce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

The State democratic committee at its
recent meeting in Richmond acted wisely
in setting its seal of disapproval upon
much oratory in the fall campaign. The
average voter nowadays cares little for
public speaking and the smooth bores, "
who like to run about the country speak
ing. often do their party more harm
than good, so the committee decided to
take matters III its own hands and adopt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
Desperate Encounter with Sharks.

Havana, Oct. ga seaman on board
the American steamer Mobile had an
encounter with sharks in Havana harbor
yesterday and is thought to be dying.
The Mobile was leaving the bay and
when opposite Moro Castle the seaman
fell overheard. Hardly had he touched
the water when he was. attacked by
sharks which would doubtless have de-
voured him had not a boat from his yes
sci put of quickly and rescued him. He
vas frightlully torn by the sharks teeth.
The occupants of the boat which rescued
him had a narrow escape themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05

MARRIAGE STOPPED AT ALTAR
An amusing incident occurred during
the course of a wedding ceremony cat
Bel fast recently.
The contracting parties were a widow
err, sixty years of age, who has a grown
up family, and young woman, aged
twenty-five.
They we're kneeling side by side in The
church. when the bridegroom's eldes
SON stepped forward, took hold Of hi:
fathers right arm, and firmly escorted
him into the street in spite of the pro-
tests of the officiating clergyman.
The young woman has instituted lega
proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
Many Appetizing Dishes

can be made doubly delightful and nutritious
by the use o. Borden's Peerless Brand Eyapo-
rated Cream, which is not superior 70 raw
cream but has the merit Of being preserved
and sterilized, thus keeping perfectly for an
indefinite period. Borden's Condensed MIX
Co., proprietors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
DIED.

On Sunday, October 4th, at her home, No.
COL south St. Asaph street, BEULAH Klaus,
wife Of Fred. Klaus, jr.. aged p years. The
funeral will take place on Thursday evening,
October sth, at O'clock, from the residence
Of Mr.. Fred. Klaus, ST.. No. 3l2 Queen street.
Friends Of the auAly are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-05
meath Of Gen. Bradley n. johnson. a

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazet1e.I
Richmond, Va, Oct. Gen. Brad
ley T. johnson, a former Confederate
officer, State senator and lately quite
active in Baltimore politics, died at
Rock Castle, near Richmond, today.
J. G. Hankins has resigned the secre-
taryship of the democratic State COM
mittee. Mr.. Button will likely succeed