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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Legislature.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Dee. l0.-The House today pass
ed the Senate bill to raise the salary of Audi
tor Mayre from 5000 to $1,000 and it now
goes to the Governor.
The building and loan bill was recommit-
ted and this means the death Of the amend
ment forbidding associations to charge a
higher rate of interest than per cent. for the
loan of money.
The Senate bill appropriating $4,000 adj
ditional for penitentiary improvements passed
the House.
The House rejected the Folkes bill, the
object of which was to move the Southern
Railway offices back to Richmond, the vote
being ayes Is, noes Al. This ends the fight at
the present session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
Lower Cable Rates Possible.

Manchester, Eng, Dec. 1O.-The
Dispatch hears that startling develop
ments in ocean cable work will shortly
be announced, which will greatly increase
the capacity of the existing cables both
in rapidity of transmission and in facil-
ity of connecting the land and ocean
wires. The paper says it is believed
that press messages between England and
America will, under this new develop
ment, yield a satisfactory profit if sent
at a penny word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sigh Of approaching revolt and seri-
Gus trouble In your system is nervousness,
sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric
Bitters will quickly dismember the trouble
some causes. 1t never fails to tone the stom-
ach, regulate the Kidneys and Bowels, stimu-
hate the Liver and clarity the blood Run
down systems benefit particularly and all the
usual aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is
only SOC and that is returned if ii doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by f. s.
Leadbeater 4 Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
ITEMS, Women's and
Children'S Umbrellas.

A more acceptable gift than an Umbrellas
could not be presented. Our display of these
very serviceable articles is unusually attrse-
tive this season and offers choice variety for
your selection. Scores Of beautiful handles
are shown. Many are made of the natural
wood, mounted with silver, while others are
Of pearl, pearl and silver, ivory, copper, SC.
All have steel rods and frames, with gloria,
silk gloria, and silk covers excellent work
manship throughout; tight rolling. 81 to Sl6..
Initials engraved free
Walking Sticks in great varieties, 25c to-
$3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
LIN the Crash of Winter.

Malone, n. Y. Dec. lO.-A storm
which started last night is still raging.
About five inches of snow had fallen by
s o'clock this morning Trains are from
one to three hours late. The snow is
drifting badly.
Glens Falls, n. Y. Dec. l0.-Eight
inches of snow fell here last night.
Ballston, n. Y. Dec. 1O.-This vii
lage today is in the grasp of winter. Over
a foot of snow has fallen. Street car
traffic was greatly impeded last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value H. A. Misdale, Summerton. s.
c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
He says 81 had the piles for 20 years.
tried many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. II.
cured me-" 1t is combination of the heal
ing properties Of Witch Hazel with antisev-
ties and emolients relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protrudis'
piles, sores, cuts. bruises. eczema, salt rheg i,
ahd all skin diseases. Sold by all druggig =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

A dispatch from London says the
tension between Russia and Japan shows
no relaxation.
High Richard Grosvenot, the Duke of
Westminster, broke his collar bone in
an accident while hunting yesterday.
A hurricane today tore off the roof OF
the palace of the sultan of Zanzibar and
injured other buildings. Great damage
was done.
1t developed in Paris today that OPP
position to the new Panama republic
had arisen in the ranks of the French
Panama Canal Company.
The anti-semites are rejoicing that the
Bavarian army has got rid of two Jewish
captains who were prematurely pension
ed in order TO rid the officers corps of the
presence of Jews
A dispatch from London announces
the death of Henry Edward John Stan
ley, Baron of Alderley, at the age of rs.
He had no son and the title goes to the
Baron's brother, the Hon. Edward
Lyulph Stanley.
A dispatch from Monte Carlo announces
the death there of Baron Arthur de
Rothschild. The deceased was the son
of Baron Nathanial de Rothschild of the
we'll known Paris firm and was one of
prominent partners of that house.
The election at Cologne today was
marked by a number ofriots. Hundreds
of persons stormed the voting booths and
fighting became general. The police
finally dispersed the rioters, many of
the latter being wounded.
Countess Russell obtained a decree Of
divorce against her coachman husband,
William Brown, in London today. Brown
married the Countess year or so ago,
while posing as Prince Athrobald Stuart
de Modena. The Countess obtained
her divorce ON a charge of cruelty.
The official story of the shooting of a
royal gamekeeper during the royal hunt
at Casa de Camper, Spain, several days
ago, has it that the gamekeeper ac-
cid ntaIly shot himself. The first story
had it that shepherd had been shot by
a gamekeeper, who fred in self defense,
The Manchester, Eng, Guardian to-
day states that William Jennings Bryan,
the eminent American democrat, has
written small volume giving his i'm
pressions of England. He gives Lord
Roseberry the first place among british
orators, and accords the second place to
Joseph Chamberlain.
U. S. Minister Squires has indicated to
President Palma, of Cuba, that the treaty |
ceding the Isle of Pines 70 Cuba may fail Of |
passage in the United States Congress unless !
the Cubans grant the island virtual autonomy. |
Five farmers, of Lincoln county, |
Wash, who surrounded and shot bandit
Harry Tracy in August last year, will
receive 81, 900 reward which Goyernor
offered for his capture, dead or
alive. The reward has been held up fS- !
teen months because of a ssi. brought
by the sheriff and plhees present on the
IL -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F Sts., n. w.
WASHINGTON. d. C.
10th, 18th q
WASHINGTON. d. c.

ance of $497.9 owing on gas sold consumers
considered that this report includes Noyem-
Der /, 1908. monthly bills, amounting to
S765.4S, quite number of which are included
in the above balance, and that the law re-.
quires the clerk to wait until the 10th Of the,
succeeding month before enforcing their col.
lection it must be admitted that the col
lections are very close, certainly closer than
ever before during the six years of my admin
istration of the Office, and am unable TO find
any record showing closer collections prior to
this year.
Respectfully submitted,
SAM'L L. MONROE, Clerk of the Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
RishoD of Columbus.

Rome, Dec. 1O.-Aiter much diverg-
ence of opinion, the Congregation Of the
Propaganda today chose the Right Rev.
James Hartley, of Steubenville, Ohio,
for Bishop of Columbus. 1t is doubtful,
however, if the Pope will ratify the
appointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10

TIE "LIEU LAND SCRIPT frauds
have engaged the attention of the De-
partment of the Interior for many
months. The frauds consist in the Sc
lection by the homesieader in public
lands of an allotment situated in sec
tion which the homesteader has informa-
ton is to be withdrawn for forest reserve
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
Christmas Holiday Rates wasiS mn.
tOn-Southern Railway.

One and one-third (it) fares. pluy. SIC for
the round trip between all poiD' O. on the
Southern and the r., f. &P RaiIways
Tickets on sale December 23rd Odd, 9Stb
30th and Slst, 1908, and Jam ,syv ! AZ 1904
6nal return limit January 4t 1904 continu,
Gus passage in each direetiv > i'V'
w. p. TAYLOR, Troec MANAGER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
DRY GOODS.
woodward ( LOIlr0p,
10th. 18th 4 f StsN w.
Business Hours 8 a. m. to 6 P. m.
Mems
Store.
Useful Gifts for rlen

Our Mems Furnishing Department contains
rich and varied assortment of goods suitable
for presents. A gift purchased here bears its
own recommendation for quality and pro-
priety.
A few suggestions are appended:
Pure Linen Collars and Cuffs. in all styles,
123 to 40c.
Beautiful Cravsts in all the best weaves.
Rich colorings and rare designs in every
shape. Also Dress Ties. 25c to $500.
Gloves for dress and street. also driving and
automobiling gauntlets. In the fashionable
shades, beautifully finished. $l00 to $500.
Handkerchief of linen and silk, plain or
initiated. Linen, l2ic to $3.50. Silk, SOC to,
$100.
Also Silk Mufflers in q wide variety of pat
terms. 75c to $500.
The best makes Of Suspenders, 25c to $500.
Bath robes elegant enough TO serve as dress
ing or house gowns. They are well made and
luIuriously comfortable. $3.50 to $50.
We also have very complete line fSmok,
ing Jackets and House Goats. 81 to SIS.
Pajamas in tasteful patterns and cOlors.
$100 to $500
Rain Goats doubly useful in that they can
be worn as light oyercoats. $l1 to S25.
Dress Protectors, Suspenders, Handker-
chefs, Crayats, Mufflers, &C., are packed in
handsome boxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10

purposes. When such withdrawal Is
made, the homesteader relinquishes his
right to the land he has selected and
receives instead 'lieu land script
with which he may go to other and more
valuable public land, restricted from
general selection, and make his pre-
emption. Corporations are frequently
buck of these transactions, gathering up
through arrangement with homesteaders
in their employ large quantities OF
"script," by which they acquire great
tracts Of public lands, rich in timber and
stone resources. Collision is alleged on
the part of the local agents OF the De-
partment of the Interior, although the
Land Office insists that any leaks as to
the probable location Of Withdrawals OF
land from retention for forest reserve
must come from the Department OF
Agriculture, where forest reserve re-
CARNATIONS are made. 1t seems that
every department of the government has
something suspicious hanging to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10

In THE Senate yesterday evening Mr.
Morgan, who recently has been compelled
to address empty seats, INDUCED in a
little sarcasm when, in speaking on the
Cuban measure, he took occasion to
criticise the Senate upon its method OF
transacting public business. He sug-
gested that rule be brought in provid-
ing for recess of a half hour each day,
in order to give those Senators who so
desired, necessary repose. at is no
compliment to the government OF the
United States" he declared, ''that only
a half dozen members see fit to be pres
ent during the consideration of such a
question"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

The Jordan oyster Dill is hanging III
the balance. The Senate yesterday made
it the special order for Tuesday. The
delay in the Senate is regarded as indi-
eating that there is hope for the Baylor
survey. The sentiment as to inherent
public rights of the longer is proving
more weight than all the practical argu-
ments of the commission. Both sides
are marshalling their forces, and the
measure will be more, stubt ornly fought
in the Senate than it was in the House.
Senator Anderson presented bill APP
propri lting $l5O,OOO, to be added to
800, 900 already appropriated, for re-.
pairs and extension of the State Capitol
building, En accordance with plans al
ready submitted. The bill suggests that
if the appropriation is made the work
shall begin Immediately upon the ad-
journment of the next term of the Gen
eral Assembly which convenes January
II, and, according to the opinion of
many members, will continue in session
for more than 60 days. The bill was re-
fsrred to the finance committee.
The Senate voted down the bill in re-
lation to ascertaining who are habitual
druukards after brief debate and by the
bare margin of Is to l6.
The Senate spent au hour or more pass
ing revision bills. The most important
one considered was that changing the law
with reference to the fees ofcertain offices.
HOUSE.
As stated in the Gazette the Leake bill
providing for grand juries to investigate
primaries, passed the House after a
spirited debate by vote of AZ to 30.
1t is believed that this measure will great
ly strengthen the Barksdale law.
Among the bills passed was the one
making kidnapping for ransom a capital
offense.
The Senate committee on courts Of JUS
tice yesterday evening reported favora-
bly, the bill creating a bureau of insur-
ance. An amendment will be offered
on the floor making the commissioner
elective by the corporation commission
instead of by the general assembly.
Both houses passed number of code
revislons and local bills on their calen-
dars. "
A Poll TAX CAsE.-The Hastings
Court of Richmond issued a mandamus
yesterday in favor of Isaac Reinach
against Q. A. HaYkins, commissioner OF
the revenue, requiring him to assess
Reinach so that he could pay his poll
tax and qualify himself to register when
the booksar opened January !, Voters
who are not assessed can pay If they are
registered, but Reinach was neither as
sessed nor registered. The mandamus
requires the commissioner of the revenue
to assess the plaintiff aud others in like
position for poll tax for any years for
which he properly may be assessed The
decision affects several hundred voters in
Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
Specials i'm Black
DRESS GOODS

We offer special values in blacks and All.
wool Henrietta A inches wide 69c &c
value for one day ......................., wv
Black All-wool Batiste, fine smooth finish,
firmly woven, can be used in or out of
mourning, a medium weight nice for tea
gown or tucked waist or skirt; 46 hSr
inches Zoe value for 80. ............ Wv
Black, Atwood Cheviot, fine quality; me.
dium weight; this is always q stylish and
dnrable dress fabric; so inches; S5c 6Sc
quality. ...................-.........
Black, Atwood Henrietta, fine silk finish,
soft and dressy for full suit or nice house
gown; As inches; sl.00 value; for 2Sc
one day ........ ................. .............
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10
Velvets.

10 inches wide Black Chiffon Velour, all
silk. A very soft and bright cloth.
good value at 1925. Special 81 rs
% inches wide Black All-silk Chiffon Ve-
lours. This is one of the finest velours made,
soft clingy, and a Perfect, - black Ia cannot be
yard Special for one day. ........ p@'~0
22-inch Velvet Cords, one Of the most popu-
wide, heavy cord. Usual $i.25 quail OSc
ity tor one day ............................ >OS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-10

FIVE CENTS-The best fine grain AMER
ICAN GRADUATED SUGAR, for sale by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-31
NOT DESERVING RECOGNITION

sfBy the way" "said the gentlemanly looking person in the black broad cloth coat. If you mention my name in connection with the accident, you may say that Dr. Swankem was called and the fractured arm was suitably bandaged. or something to that effect, Please spell the name correctly. Here's my card.'
 Thanks said the reporter, looking at the card. You are next door to Dr. Rybold. I believe. Are you acquainted with him ?''
 'sNo, sir" replied Dr. Swankem, stfffly. 'we do not recognize Dr. Ky bold as a member of the profession. He advertises. ."-C Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-31
BOARD OF SAFETY.
Raised Chief snaggs Salary from $1,'
 800 to S1,SOO.

WI SO PAfON0s
 The board of public safety held an executive needing yesterday afternoon to take action upon the estimates of tue police department for the ensuing year. Only ill few respects does the final action of the board differ from the estimates as made up by the chief of police. The chief said nothing { about a patrol wagon in his list of ex- penses. The board of safety was dis appointed in this. They hoped to ride out of office by electricity, at all events, so they chopped Chief Egan's figures on some items and thus raised, on paper, $5,O0O for a police patrol. Every board for the past few terms has made some effort to get police patrol, or police ambulance as some call 1t, ana there is no reason why this board should not have its first class reputa- tion framed in an automobile on It's exit from office.
 The board raised Fire Chief Snagg's salary from $1,500 to $1, 300. A con- tingant fund of $500 was made by fur ther chopping Chief Egan's figures in one way and raising them in another. The chiefs total was $4S, SPA. AZ, While the boards as recommended to the board of aldermen is 49,324.42.
 The chief recommended $2,5OO for policing the first taxation district. The board $1,5O0. The chief asked for $30.OO0 for better police quarters that is a new police station, while the board recommends $20,000 for the same purpose. As modern police station cannot be built for such sum it means knocking out the chiefs prop osition.
 The board seemed to agree that police ambulance was far more neces- sary than a new police station. And 1t appears to be the motive Of some members of the board that instead or making any effort to carry out the chiefs proposition of building new police station, or providing better quar- ters for the cops, most Of the sum recommended for that purpose shall De devoted to providing snb-police pre- cinct in the Brooklyn district.
 The total recommendation for the police department is $70,s24. Az ! The estimates recommended for the fire department for the year 1904 were as follows:
 Pay Roll Permanent Force. I chief engineer .........4...$ l,e0o.oO ,oo 6 captains ....a.........5.-. e,4oooo | ano,iroar (steamerl 95OO0 a arivars 7,56OO0 17 basaroan IA, ,28O0O 4 Ia adern1en 3,360O0
 s3s, ,350O0
 Pay Roll-Call Force.
 I assistant chief .....p...-$ 5oO.Ou 2 assistant chiefs ....s...... WoOo l engineer (steamer) ........ 2ooOU 8 hosemen ...... l,@VVDV ii Taddarmen ... 1,65OO0
 $3,s50.o co pov ro1, y,orma anant force 38, ,850OO Pay roll call force 3,S50.00
 $87, 10000 pav roll .$37, 10000 1Sgbt .... 100000 E,,aI 1,600 % 1read . 8,6O0OO r4n,,se shoain0 600 OO Veterinary surgeon ...... 10000 Fire alarm telegraph (main-
 tenanee) ......... .s---.-a.s.-e. oOV.oo r b hoxes esa and m construction). \. 100000 Appropriation to Lose com pany No 5 (volunteer). ..... 10000 Appropriation to Hose com
 pany No 6 (volunteer) .... 10000 New hose 100000 Repairs and supplies .'..... S,OOO.OO Total ........ $50, 10000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-31

Popular sheet music will be 10c a copy at Currans tonight. Mems cam- els hair shirts 5nc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-31
COAL {

Gooa, clean, bright Lehigh coal is just what will keep you warm next winter when the therometer is below zero. Then you will be glad, If you t-':e our advice, and put in a s-oply. Our coal Is hand-screened and free from slate. Just what yon want. Try clr coal once and you will use it f"-. ever after.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-11-28
For "THE UNION"
AN AUTUMNAL REVERE.
BY EDWIN HIGGINS.

Autumn in her gladness is pouring down
Her gold and russell. her purple and brown,
And blazing the oaks on the beetling crest,
With plumage of seraph from land of the blest.
With glow of the stars, and tints of the bow.
With splendOr6 of clOudland, and sunsets below.
She's strewing her jewels o'er the radiant earth,
AS pure and as bright as on morn of its birth.
Her glorious armies are marching on high,
Her banners and pennons are painting the sky,
The flags of the ages are waving proudly there,
From lands of tempests, from climes that are fair.
In the cedar and pine from realms of the snow,
In the palm and olive where bright waters flow,
From garden once closed by angels with sword,
In bloom from the fields once trod by the Lord.
The roses of Britain, the lilies of France.
And Germania's laurel are known at glance,
The thistle of Scotia to freedom hath grown.
Gems from the seas o'er mountains are strown.
Lo Erin's sweet harp wears garlands OF green,
The Stars and the Stripes in sunrise are seen.
None are forgotten; the realms bring their own,
And lift them aloft, and in beauty enthrone.
With crimson and scarlet the woodlands aglow.
Aud streams in the meadows with silver oerhoW,
BattaiOns in gold encamp by the rill,
Signals are flaming from lowland to hill.
The armies of peace in the richest of dyes,
Have unfurled their garments in depths OF the
skies,
o, princes and mobiles your robes rich and rare,
Are flimsy and tawdry with these to compare.
o. nations of earth. may your fame be as fair
AS your standards of glory streaming midair,-
0, tolers of earth, o, seekers for gold,
The arms of Autumn your hearts would enfold.
o, hearts that are weary with tumult and strife,
In vistas of beauty read sweetness for life,
And gladden. your days with visions of love,
For the joys of earth descend from above.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-11-28
FREE ADVICE sPURNED.

Annoying, isn't it?" said the
long, lean, cadaverous individual at
the lunch counter, speaking to the
man sitting next to him.
What's annoying?" asked the
other man.
"The way your jaw cracks every
time you open your mouth to take
anything into it. l know just how
troublesome it is. I used to be-"
"I'm not particularly annoyed by
it, sir, and 1 don't see how it con-
Germs you?"
We'll, that only shows, rejoined
the cadaverous individual cheerfully,
that you've got used to it. 1t must
have bothered you like thunder at
first, you know. The idea of man
partially dislocating his jaw every
time he inserts a slab of bread and
butter into his mouth"
"Suppose you don't let it bother
you any more"
ooh, it doesn't now. / got over
it long ago. That is what I was"
"Say, will you just"
pardon me for laughing, but I
couldn't help it. There goes your
jaw again. 1t sounds louder to you
than it doesto anybody else, of course,
but it's quite evident, even to-"
You'll have enough to do if you
will just attend to your business. I
don't need any of your advice"
''I beg pardon again, but you do.
It's All easy matter to break your
self"
"When / want any information
from you, sir, I'll let you know"
"Why, good land, you are letting
me know every time you-there you
go again. 1 was going to say that if
you will eat little slower"
"Just mind your own business, will
you?"
Certainly. You will find you
can't stop the cracking by opening
your mouth at a different angle. I
tried that, too, it cracks all the same.
The only thing to do is to go a little
slower; and not open the jaw quite so
wide. With little patience
"Darn your meddlesome hide, how
many times do you have to be told"
Gas matter of fact, you don't
have to do the alligator act in order
to get in your work on a cut of pie.
The blackberry pie of commerce is
only three-quarters of an inch thick,
and it doesn't need a two-inch open
ing to take it in. Now, then, sir, l
have told you how to muff1e that jaw
of yours, and I don't care two straws
whether you do it or not. I felt it
to be sort of duty, but you don't
seem to take it kindly, and if you like
you can go on cracking and swapping
your way through the world, and be
hanged to you. Rather nasty weather
we're having now, isn't it ?'
Here the long, lean, cadaverous in
dividual rose. leisurely walked to the
cashiers desk, paid for his luncheon,
and went out, serene in the conscious
ness that he had tried, at any rate, to
benefit fellow being.