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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

Bloodhounds have been put on the
trail of the clippers Mabel Baldwin
Meade and George Hubbard, prisoners
at the county Jail at Kalamazoo, Mich,
who executed daring escape early
Thursday morning, and are still at large
The body of Abraham Meyers, drOy-
er. of Lancaster, Pa, was found in Con
estoga creek this morning. His hat and
coat were found on the bank which indi-
Gated that ne had committed sncide.
Meyers had been missing from his home
for several days.
Lawyers, politicians and prominent
business men from all parts of the State,
also a number from Alabama, were pres
ent at the Georgia Bar Association meet
ing at Tallulah Falls this morning to
hear the address of Judge AthOn b. Park
er. of the New York State Court of APP
peals, on 'Due process of law. "
The United States has instituted suits in
the Federal Court at Butte, Mont, against
the Anaconda Company, Bitter Root Develop
ment Company, Marcus Daily estate, William
of timber alleged to have been illegally cut iii
western Montana The strip of territory de-
nuded is from one to six miles wide aud ~ to
- miles long, mostly along the Bitter Root
river.
Theodore Ayres, until recently acting APP
praiser in the customs service at Galveston,
Texas, and alwell known citizen, was shot to
death Thursday by COrrine Wilson, propries
tress of a questionable house which Ayres had
fitted up for the woman. The cause of the
killing has not been learned, the woman be-
ing hysterieal.
Because he was believed to had improper
relations with another mans wife, George
Talsma was tarred and feathered yesterday by
mob of $50 indignant but orderly citizens at
Sioux City.
After being totally blind for several years,
Josepb Brink. a wealthy resident of Elmira.
suddenly recovered his sight while waiting
fora train in Binghamton, n. Y, last night;
Abtil Heiner, chair manufactures, aged
IS. of Hampton, Pa, committed suicide yes
terday by hanging. Cause not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
Street Car Collision.

st. Louis, Mo-, July "a north
bound Cass avenue electric car on JEFF
ferson avenue, collided with an east
bound Olive street car today. Twenty
five injured persons, some of them fatally
hurt were taken to hospitals. Both
cars were totally wrecked. The Olive
street car, which was struck in the mid
die, was hurled from its trucks and
thrown on one side across the tracks.
It was crowded with business men and
women, going down town. The con-
ductor was badly bruised and cut, and a
motorman, fell under the car and had
both legs injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. d. c.. July 3.

Correspondence " tiit
Washington, d. c., July 3.
II is the belief of those in charge o.
the investigation Of the POstofiice DE
partment that the work will be pretty
well cleared up by September. The
line of inquiry is almost entirely con
fined to the case already acted upon by
the grand jury, though this of course
includes investigation of all contracts
entered into with the Postoflice Depart
ment. The department has allowed
postmasters during the year just closed
Sl44. 467. 81 for the loss OF money order
funds. postal funds, stamped envelopes,
etc. resulting from burglary, fire or
other unavoidable casualty. Claims were
made for much larger sum, but as the
statute provides only for payment where
there is no contributOry negligence, many
were disallowed. Most of the losses
were due to burglary.
A new development in the Postolllce
Department scandal was the discovery
Yesterday that A. W. Machen, WHO'S I'M
der indictment for conspiracy and accept
ing brides has been writing letters to
members of Congress asking them for ii
nancal assistance.
Senator Martin is here on official business.
The weather is too warm for him to discuss
his prospects of reelection, but he seems well
satisfied with the condition of political affairs
in Virginia.
Iron and steel imports will show total OF
1 4
more than Sj0,OOO,0OO in the fiscal year ended
June 80, according to figures now Ill the pos
session If the Bureau of Statistics This is
nearly double what they were in the preced-
ING wear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

seven miles from home, will drop their
lines wherever they think the prospect is
promising, and will row leisurely back
in time to eat a home dinner at the
usual hour. No guests are expected at
Sycamore Hill today. Tomorrow the
President will exchange greetings over
the newly completed Pacific cable with
Governor Taft, at Manila, and will then
send a congratulatory message around
the world to Clarence H. Mackay at
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

ANINHUMAN HusBAND-Joseph HCldoe-
bier, native of Austria. has been bound
over to the District Court in Randolph, Neb.,
under $500 bonds for wife-beating. His
offense was brutal and the people of Randolph
declare they will lynch him If the court does
not do Justice in the case Holdoebler went
to Randolph early this year, and, with $500
of his wife's money, bought machinery and
rented farm near0y. Mrs. Holdoebler is
slightly built but Holdoebler, it is charged,
has been using her for horse when he was
short of animals A specific instance was re-
fcrred 10 in the trial when Holdoebler hitehed
his wife to disk harrow on Sunday. He
carried rope, and when she Jagged behind
the horses he flogged her with a rope. She
then escaped TO n neighbours with her six
months-old baby. The neighbors persuaded
the women to return when her husband prom
ised not to ill-treat her again. But when she
reached home with her child her husband
knocked her down and choked the baby.
When the officers, summoned by the neigh
bOrs, arrived they found the husband rocking
a cradle in which lay the child naked and
with bruises all over its body. 1t also de-
veloped in the trial that Hodoeber adyer-
tised for another wife and read the answers to
Mrs. IIoldoebler TO torment her. In the
Court room Holdoeber clung to his wife's
knees and begged for mercy. The wife at
last refused TO listen to him and he went
TO Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
The Injury to the RELIANCE.

Bristol, R. l., July S.-The cup yacht
Reliance, her port bow plates dented
in, and trickle of water passing through
the started rivets was towed here from
Newport last night, In yesterdays race
the big seas beat up against the bow and
crushed in the plates near the water line.
The indentation is about five feet long.
Riveters were set to work at once to ham
mer out the indentation in the bronze
plates The injury to Reliance is not
more than any cup racer would be liable
to sustain and does not show any especial
weakness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
A Surgical Operation

is always dangerous-do not submit 10 the
surgeons knife until you have tried DeWiu's
Witch Hazel Salve. Il will cure when every.
thing else fails--it has done this In thousands
Ofcases. Here is one Of them: | suffered
from bleeding and protrudine piles for
twenty years. Was treated by different
specialists and used many remedies, but OBJ
tanned no relief until | used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. Two boxes Of this salye cured
me eighteen months ago aud have not had
touch Of the piles sinee.-Il. A. Tisdale, Sum-
merton, 5. c. For Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Proiruding Piles no remedy equals De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. Sold by L. 5,
Leadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
Mr. Bryan TO Preside at Tent Meeting.

Lincoln, Neb., July 9.-W. j. Bryan
is preparing to touch off a mine Of
Fourth of July enthusiasm at Fairview,
his country home, tomorrow. He has
secured tent that will hold several
thousand people. Mr.. Bryan will pre-
side and Mayor Tom johnson, of Cleve-
land, County Attorney g. Howard, of
Chicago, and Lewis F. Post, of Chicago,
will be the speakers. Large delegations
Of Bryan's personal followers are com-
ing from surrounding towns. Mayor
johnson and Mrs. Johnson arrived this
morning and are to be Bryan's guests at
Fairyiew. Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
will give a reception in honor of the
JohnsOns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
Valuable Time Saved.

Slight injuries often disable a man
and cause several days loss of time and
when blood poison develops, sometimes
result in the loss of a hand or limb.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an anti
septic liniment. When applied to cuts,
bruises and burns it causes them to heal
quickly and without maturation, and
prevents any danger Of blood poison.
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
Russian Nobieman i'm Disgrace

Munich, Bavaria, July ga warrant
has been issued for the arrest of Baron
Nexkuell, Russian noble on n charge
Of obtaining money by false pretences.
The baron borrowed 5000, 900 from
friends and promptly spent it all in
high living. Of this amount it is al
legged he obtained $4,000 by fraud.
When his money was partly gone he
went to Monte Carlo and tried to re-
trieve his fortune but failed and returned
here in rags. His father, who is a
millionaire, disowned him and he was
left in absolute penury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

Mr.. JOHN MITCHELL in an inter
view in Indianapolis today said "There
will always be strikes, just as there
will always be wars between nations,
but there will be fewer strikes as the
years come and 60" Mr.. Mitchell may
speak prophetically ofwhat is tooccur in
the future. but that the number of strikes
has for years been on steady increase
in this country is a stubborn fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ACCUSED or
MUBDER.-Mrs. Warren Thorpe and her
daughter, Pearl Mcdonald, were arrested in
Jackson, Mich, yesterday on warrants charg-
ing them with the murder of the formers
husband, Warren Thorpe on June L. Thorpe
was found dead in his bedroom with bullet
in his head, and it was thought that he com
mitted suicide, His sons, however, started an
investigation that resulted in the arrest Of
Mrs. Thorpe and her daughter. From a
mark made in the window easing by the bull
let il is reasoned that Thorpe must have been
leaning over, as if lacing his shoes, when the
bullet tore through his head. Ii is also said
that black powder was used in the revolver,
and the fact that there were no powder stains
on Thorpe's face is pointed to as a suspicious
circumstance. Mrs. Thorpe says she was in
the yard and that her daughter was in the
kitchen door when the shot was fred. Her
statements were corroborated by the hired
man, who was working in the barn and saw
the two women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

WHILE MANY people may be inclined
10 regard the Salvation Army as guer-
rillas of the church militant, their de-
termination to invade portions Of West
Virginia and Kentucky on evangellzing
tours must be approved by right-think-
ing people. 1t is hoped they may sue
coed in calming savage breasts and
bringing to an end the unfortunate con-
dition of affairs i'm those sections. The
army will make a direct assault on Jack
son. the scene of the Marcum murder
and subsequent disorders. According to
a statement made in this city several
years ago by a minister of the gospel,
the locality where the borders of Nir-
ginia, West Virginia and Kentucky
meet is inhabited by people as illiterate,
ungodly and fierce as ever walked the
earth, and is n missionary field within
our own bounds which is sell
dom worked. In that section vices
in all its phases is practiced by young
and old, and the fact that such licentiOus-
ness exists in part OF the Old Dominion
is sad to contemplate. The salvation Army
is about to take up a work which Others
have long neglected aud they should
have the best wishes of those Of all de-
nominations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
Relieved Dead but Found Alive.

Geneva, July 3.-The seven students
of the high school of Zurich who, with
a master, were reported to have been
killed in an avalanche at Mount Pizblaz,
while on tour of observation on June
26th, have been found alive by parties
who were sent to search for the bodies.
The students were suffering terribly from
exhaustion and cold. They were immed-
lately removed to Zurich and it is believed
all will recover
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

DURING THE discussion of the navy
estimates in the British House of Com
mopsiyesterday Mr.. Arnold-Forster, sec
retaryof the admiralty, announced that
the admiralty did not intend to renew
the existing subsidies for merchant ships
which may be used in time of war, and
that notice would be given April next
that the contracts would terminate a
year from that date. This will be a
blow to the shipping trust in this coun-
try which for years has been trying to
secure the passage by Congress of a sub
sidy bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

GREAT SALT LAKE CHANGINe.-Pros-
pectors have discoved by accident that 100
square miles of the Great Salt Lake has been
transformed into fresh.water lake ny means
Of the great fill which is part Of the Lucin
cutoff. A workman on the cutoff went bath
ing in the lake and TO his surprise discovered
known his observation 10 other wOrkmen, who
Investigated and made a trip Of five or six
miles along the shore Of the lake. Numbers
Of fish have found their way into the lake and
soon the water will be alive with fish Of every
variety. The lake has an area of 2, 430 square
miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

DIED OF ELEPHANTIAsIs.-Mr. John
Blue, aged "A years, died Tuesday evening ut
Romney, w. Va, from heart disease. For a
number of years preceding his death Mr..
Blue was afflicted with elephantiasis, which
caused the skin of his face, hands aud feet TO
thicken to abnormal proportions. Each Of
his fingers was rs large as an ordinary mans
wrist. He was a well-known Confederate and
a writer of civil war sketches. He leaves six
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

Ex-Governor PATTIsON, of Penn
sylvania, favors making the old-time
Tilden campaign slogan, "rrurn the ras-
Gals out, the war cry of the democrats
in the next national campaign, and in a
speech yesterday he declared that the
conservative element everywhere looks
TO the democrats to rescue the govern
ment from unworthy hands. But, sad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
WILL ARBIrRArE IN FUrURE.-Ar-

WILL ARBITRATE IN FUTURE.-Ar-
bitration will be resorted to in the future
in the settlement of labor disputes in the
District of Columbia as result Of an
agreement signed Wednesday night be-
tween the Employees Association of the
Building Trades of the Districtof Column
bia and the Council Of Allied Building
Trades of the District of Columbia, an
affiliated branch of the American Fedora
ton of Labor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
nominations

TnE PHILADELPHIA RECORD views
the large surplus in the treasury as does
the Gazette and says:
There is theusual inconsiderate cackle
over the immense surplus OF money in
the federal treasury at the ending Of
the fiscal year-$52, no, 936 This vast
sum is the excess drawn from the pockets
Of taxpayers beyond the requirement
of extravaganza in expenditures. 1t is
a proof of bad financiering and bad gov
eminent. 1t is pointed out that a large
part of the surplus is made up oftaXes
imposed upon the raw materials OF
manuiacture-a burden for which no
justification is possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

THE DEFICIT of the Postofiice Depart
ment for the year just closed is estimated
at over four and a half million Of dol
lars. Taking into consideration the re-
cent irregularities" in that department.
the wonder is that the deficit is not
four times as much as reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

SENATOR HOPKINS, of Illinois, de-
clares it is a shame that the southern
States send no more negroes to Congress,
and that they will stand disgraced until
thew send them. There is large colored
population in Illinois; why doesn't that
State elect a colored U. S. Senator?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
The President.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July S.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his entire family
went picnicking this morning and will
return to Sycamore about dark. They
went by boats, setting out at six o'clock.
The party will eat their lunch some
where on the Long Isldnd coast, six or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
FRIDAY EVENING. JULY 3, 1903.

TOMORROW WILL be the l27th ami
versary of the Declaration Of lndepend-
ence and the occasion will be celebrated
throughout the country. The day, how
ever, has long since lost mach OF Its
charm with many and the sentiment
manifested half century ago on the re-
cnrrence of the Fourth of July is sadly
lacking in this day. This is easily ex-
planned. The great mass of the present
generation is not enthused with the
principles upon which this nation was
founded. and talk about the Declaration
Of Independence or the great principles
upon which the bulwark of freedom are
founded is wasted upon the desert air.
The forefathers who nourished the IN
FAINT republic are but memories, ana
their direct successors who were AMI
mated by their patriotism and love oil
democratic institutions have long since
Joined the great majority, while the
crosses and recrosses of nearly all Peo-
ples under the sun which compose so
large percentage OF the present genera
ton are not interested in themes apPro-
pirate to independence Day. Baseball
matches. excursions, saengeriests, etc.,
have greater attractions than listening 10
the reading of the American magma
charta or speeches commemorative OIL
tbe countrv's freedom. The United
States has made volumes of history since
the colonial delegates crossed the Kuoi-
con at Philadelphia by signing their
names to a declaration OF their prlncl-
ples and their determination to Stake Their
lives. liberties and fortunes on the result.
The country has had its ups and downs
in the shape OF wars with foreign Toes
a. well as a four years intcrnecine stIug-
ole. and today is in its most expanded
state stretching from ocean to ocean,
and grasping territory from the antiPodes'
There is also a phenomenal period OF ac-
tiyity in all branches Of this country
industries. But with all these there is
an omnibus spirit of unrest amongst its
millions of polyglots which is viewed
with alarm in many quarters. Strikes
and disorders still cause anxiety and
there is no telling what is in the future.
In view of these facts it behooyes all to
endeavor to resurrect the old-time Fourth
of July with its many pleasant assocla-
tions and to disseminate the truths
taught us by our forelathers, in order
thrt patriotism-not proves and greed
may enthuse US in the future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
Trims Wrecked

st. Paul, Mimi, July st is re-
ported that both the westbound imperial
limited trains on the Canadian Pacific
have been wrecked, one at Rosser and
the other at Moosejaw. No details have
been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

to relate, the conservative element is not
now in the majority in this country, and
sadder still, is the grave doubt if the
majority really does want the rascals
tnrned out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Situation in Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, July 3.-The first
fatality of the strike occurred today
when Charles f. Graham, a striking
motorman, died from a severe slashing
at the hands of w. II. Lowry, another
striking motorman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

While playing in the street in front of her
home on 14th street, Chicago, fye-year-old
Annie Berken was run over last evening by
an electric car and pinioned under the wheels
A number Of bystanders lifted the car from the
tracks sufficiently so that the little victim
could be dragged out. 1t is believed that her
injuries will prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

Ori Brown, a negro, formerly convict in
the reformatory, at Madison, Wis, last We'd
nesday assaulted two little girls, aged years
and Z years: One Of the children was badly
choked: The negro was captured and there
was talk Of lynching but no trouble developed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03
The Market.
T,lw 2 Whaat rnas
LOST.

1 OST between Cameron ~. and Royal 81.
IL ear station, 4 SILVER PIN AND MED
AL with M. b." on one side and Studies
s. rs, 1902" on the other. A liberal reward
will be given for its return 10 pa north Fair
fax street. jlyl St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

The discussion Oft award of the contract
for the gas of Paris came up in the Paris city
hall today Deval ArnOuld, the nationalist,
who was formerly the leader of the opposition
TO the American syndicate bidding for the
contract, surprised all by saying that he had
been converted to the American side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-03

July to June-Time at last sets all
things even.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-07
Treasure Trove In England.

Not long ago CTS English silver
pennies which some man had hoard
ed up for his own benefit in times
when pennies we're silver were sold
to the public at auction in London,
realizing $500 for the national
treasury. This money was dug up
by some laborers at Colchester while
laying the foundations of a building.
The crown stepped in and seized the
find, but it rewarded the finders,
and a few rare coins in the collec-
ton were sent to the British muse
UNI. When the hoard was found
the price of these silver pennies
went down in all the coin collectors
markets. This strange and not par
ticularly reasonable law of "treas-
ure trove" has extended from Eng
land to France, Germany, Spain and
Denmark. If any one finds hidden
treasure and conceals it for his own
use he is liable to fine and imprison-
ment. 1t used to be hanging mat
ter.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-07
Popular Young
People To Wed.

This evening at 8 o'clock two
popular young people of this city,
Mr.. Fred Barber and Miss Clara
No1l, will be joined In the holy
bonds of wedlock by Rev. II. B.
Bowden at the M. E. parsonage on
Railroad avenue.
The bride to be Is the only daugh-
ter of councilman and Mrs. w. II.
Noll, of Main street, and the groom
Is the eldest son of Mr.. N. B. Bar
Der, of DAVIS, Ohio, and Is rising
young business man of this city
and proprietor of the Eureka Steam
Laundry on Main street. The Re-
view extends In advance hearty
congratulations.