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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lieutenant General Miles and his par
tv returned to New York yesterday on
the steamer Lucania, after trip around
the world.
Mr.. Bryan in an interview in New
York on Saturday said that under no
circumstances would he be a candidate
for the presidency next year.
Dispatches from points in Oklahoma,
Indian Territory, Missouri, Kansas,
Nebraska, Indiana and Kentucky report
severe frigid waves, heavy snow and high
winds.
The Jury in the cases of DIR. j. @. Alex
ander. on trial at indianapolis, charged
with being implicated in grave robberles
there, was unable to agree and was dis
charged.
The American line steamer Philadel-
phia formerly the Paris caught up with
the Cunard steamer Lucania while cross
ing the Atlantic and beat her into New
York yesterday.
The omnibus public building bill was
finished by committee. The sundry
civil bill has been adopted by the House
with 500, 900 increase for the purchase
of site for the Richmond postoffice.
Elizabeth Henry, the Queen of Beg
gars, who had been deceiving people in
New York and had eluded arrest for
many years, was finally caught and SEN
fenced to the workhouse for six months.
1t is stated that had not William
Hooper Young pleaded guilty in New
York of the murder of Mrs. Anna Pulit-
zer the prosecuting attorney would have
produced evidence showing he had plan
ned to kill other women.
In Baltimore on Saturday while Mrs
Elizabeth Sampson and Miss jeanette
Dick. both of Richmond, Va, were
guests of their brother, John Dick, the
latter committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head.
The blockade of the Venezuelan coast
was officially raised yesterday by the
ships of the allies, and there was much
rejoicing among the people of the coas
cities; a large number of vessels a
Curacao will sail with supplies fol
Venezuela today.
New York detectives at the instance
of postoflice inspectors, on Saturday ar
rested Henry c. Cartwright, broker
William Treadwell, broker, and Chas
E. Goodrich, a clerk, charged with i'm
proper use of the mails in an alleged
combination of "turf speculation. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
THE CAMPBELL CASE.

Judge Campbell was put under cross
examination before the committee OF in
vestigation in Richmond on Saturday.
Under the close questioning of Messrs.
Strobe and Loving he became impatient,
sometimes irritated, and toward the end
he lost his temper. He showed i'm
patience at certain suggestions from his
own counsel. He was frequently adj
monished by the chair. Great stress
was laid by the prosecuting attorneys
upon the law in the code upon which
Judge Campbell issued liquor license
to S. A. Day, and after much sparring
between witness and counsel he was
made to admit by questions from the
chair that he could not remember.
Mr.. Strobe took up the indictments of
the Judges ancient enemy, A. ID. Beard.
He showed where Beard was indict-
ed in one case for a misdemeanOr, and
that while the statutes distinctly said
that it could have been certified to by
magistrate Judge Campbell saw fit to try
the case in his own court.
at is so plain" said Mr.. Strobe, re-
ferring to the statute, 'that even you,
Judge Campbell, could not have been
mistaken"
"Look here, Mr.. Strode," said Judge
Campbell, "you've got to treat me as a
gentleman. | consider your reference
to even me- as insulting and you can
tIof ,.o.r -
Mr. Strobe said he did not mean to
treat him otherwise.
81 accept your apology. Now go
ahead, said Judge Campbell, ''but be
careful"
In order that Judge Campbell might
return to Amherst to attend the funeral
of his wife's father, an almost continuous
session was held throughout the day.
Judge Campbell defended himself at
every point in vigorous manner. He
disclaimed feeling any wrath toward DIR.
Crawford until the moment before he
administered the whipping as the result
of his intrusion. He admitted having
told Judge Mann that he would not sue
for libel, but did not recall having said
ANYTHING about "the old Virginia way
of settling matters. The failure to indict
Druggist Day for violation of the local
option law be put on the grand jury.
Judge Campbell said that his relations
with the family of Commonwealth S
Attorney Evans were disagreeable.
Evans said that it began with Campbell
kicking his old father in the mouth.
at is true, / kicked him in the mouth.
but that was his misfortune" Campbell
said. "The trouble began in 1890
during a congressional fight. Old man
Evans put up a notice at the postoffice
that was cowardly cur and a scoun-
dre. denounced Evans to his face,
and, during a subsequent meeting, as
saulted him, kicking out four of his
teeth. His son, the commonwealth S
attorney, came, heavily armed, with a
friend, giving me the opportunity to
apologize or be shot down. Meeting him
later, and Evans trying to draw his
pistol, / shot him twice. Later Evans
started to attack me and l drew my
knife, telling him that would cut him
up if he made at me-"
Judge Campbell had started to relate
another difficulty, but the committee
objected, as it had not been introduced
in evidence. .
The investigation adjourned until
Wednesday.
Twenty subpoenas were allowed the
prosecution for witnesses in rebuttal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
Hobson's Aspirations.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Captain Richmond
Pearson Hobson, of "Merrimac" fame,
will write a novel and devote all his
time to lecturing and literary work.
Captain Hobson, whose resignation from
the navy was accepted last week,
passed through Chicago yesterday. He
said that in the future his mission would
be to educate the American people. A
story is in circulation that Hobson has
designs upon the Presidency of the
United States. A friend of the captain
has said that the latter will seek election
to the Alabama legislature then to the
United States Senatorship, from which
he hopes to step into the Presidential
chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
rough shedding foSt% bill. The House
is more opposed to subsidy and to
monopoues than is the Senate.

The TURKS are anticipating trouble IN
the Balkans in the near future, and adj
vices from Constantinople say there Is
great activity in military orders. Italy
has issued a threat which means tha'
she will not stand idly by if any nation
attempts to disturb the status quo In the
event of an uprising. Dispatches from
several European capitals show that
nresent conditions in the Balkans are
creating much uneasiness. Should a
blaze be started in that part Of the world
there is no telling what would follow, as
it is almost certain other nations would
become involved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A new postofiice has been established at
Cresthill, Fauquer county, and Joseph
A. Cornwell commissioned postmaster.
Mrs. Margaret Pryor died yesterdy at
the residence of Mr.. Thomas S. Jones,
near the University of Virginia, ofdouble
pneumonia, in the seventy-third year OF
her age. She was the wife of Col. Will
liam II. Pryor
Mrs. Rixey, wife of Congressman
Rixey, has been appointed to represent
the Montpelier Chapter, Daughters OF
the American Revolution, of Orange, at
the general congress of the daughters, to
be held in Washington, February %.
Mr.. Spillman died Saturday night at
the home of his brother, Judge Edward
NJ. Spillman, near Warrenton. Mr..
Spillman, who was in his -eighty-third
wears, had suffered for many years with
disease of the heart, which at last caused
his death.
BENJAMIN Adams, who was shot by
his brother, Percy Adams, during aquar-
rel at their home in West Norfolk, died
on Saturday at the Hospital st. Vincent
de Paul passing away in the arms of his
brother, who shot him in self defense, as
it is claimed.
The Episcopal church at Woodstock,
was consecrated yesterday. Bishop Robert
A. Gibson. of Richmond, of the Diocese
of Virginia, conducted the conservation
services. DR.. James Grammer, of Win
chester, former pastor, was present and
participated in the services. The church
was first consecrated in August, 1888,
and was burned August II, 1900, during
a fire that threatened the destruction OF
the town.
Alta meeting of the Norfolk board Of
police commissioners, on Saturday, Capt.
NJ. II. Prince, chief of detectives, was
dismissed and the position of detective
sergeant was abolished, the detective
bureau being placed in charge of former
Detective Sergeant George Nj. Heppel.
Capt. Prince was informed that his dis
missal was caused by the disappointment
of the mayor and board with the present
detective bureau.
The funeral of the Rev. DR.. j. l.. NJ.
Curry, ex-minister to Spain and general
agent of the Peabody and Slater funds,
took place yesterday afternoon from
Richmond College Chapel. Rev. DIR. G.
A. Biting, of Mount Morris, n. j., con-
Quoted the services, which were very
simple. Interment took place in Holly
wood Cemetery. Among those present
were Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan, President
Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Ogden, who is prominent in the
Southern educational movement, and
several trustees of the two funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

As HERETOFORE stated determined
effort will be made to secure action on
the ship subsidy bill at this session OF
Congress. The measure has passed the
Senate and Senator Hanna, one of its
authors. made call on leading men,
bers of the House recently, urging I'M
mediate passage. Congressman eros
venor, chairmanOf the House committee
ON merchant marine and fisheries, has
taken up the fight and will make an
endeavor to get the bill out Of his COM
mittee. He has called meeting for to-
morrow. There is strong opposition to
the measure in the committee and it is a
matter of doubt whether a majority OF
the votes can be obtained in favor of a
report Even though it should be re-
ported to the House, the temper of thai
body is not strictly friendly ard portendi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
Venezuela.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 16.--Minis-
ter Bowen and Judge Penfeld, solicitor
of the State Department, will meet this
afternoon to arrange the terms OF the pro,
tocol between the United States and
Venezuela. 1t will provide for the APP
pointment of commission to adjust the
claims ofAmerican citizensin Venezuela;
Berlin Feb. ia memorandum read
in the Reichstag today announces the
settlement of the Venezuelan difficulty.
Diplomatic relations between Germany
and Venezuela will now be resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
A GOOD THING.

German Syrup is the special prescrip-
ton of DIR. A. Boschee, celebrated Ger
man Physician, and is acknowledged to
be one of the most fortunate discoveries
in Medicine. 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Colds and all Lung troubles of the sever
est nature, removing, as it does, the
cause of the affection and leaving the
parts in strong and healthy condition.
1t is not an experimental medicine, put
has stood the test of years, giving salts
faction in every case, which its rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms
Two million bottles sold annually. Bos-
chee's German Syrup was introduced in
the United States in 1868, and IL now
sold in every town and village in the civ
ilized world Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price 25 and 70 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
The Pope.

Rome, Feb. 16.-Preaents are pouring
in for Pope Leo on the occasion Of the
25th anniversary of his election and
coronation as Pope, which will be cele-
brated on February Goth and March Sd.
Already 3, 745 gifts, representing value
of SO, 900, 900 have been received from
all over the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
Explosion at wooIwich.

London, Feb. ia gun cotton ex-
plosion occurred in the Woolwich
arsenal this afternoon. Three persons
were killed, and many injured.
When the explosion occurred King
Edward and Queen Alexandra were in
specting the Royal Herbery Hospital,
mile away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
Naval Stations in Cuba.

Havana, Feb. 16.-At 1905 today
President Palmer and U. S. Minister
Squiers signed the treaty giving to the
United States naval stations at Guam
tanamo and Bahia Honda. According
to the treaty every request of the Amer
lean government is granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

There was no change in the Della
ware SENSATIONAL situation today, except
that the democrats voted for new can
didates. There is little prospect Of a
break in the deadlock this week. The
democrats have announced that they
will refuse to treat with the regular re-
publicans unless the latter assist them
in repeating the voters assistant law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 10. 1908.

I'HE NEWS OF luc MiOSA"6
nigbt of the Florida limited yesuouie
train of the Southern Railway aboupten
miles southwest of this city caused much
anxiety until the true facts in connection
with the accident we're received. While
serious enough, they were not as appall-
ing as many had been led to believe
from first reports, and while all natural
" deplored the sad fate of the engineer
and the fireman, who were killed out
right at their posts of duty, it was real
lied that the accident could have been
attended by more direful results. The
men on the engine were exercising all
possible vigilance, their lives being as
precious TO them as were those oil the
Messengers who occupied the hunks OF
the-sleepers. The iron horse was accel'
Grating its speed and objects were fitting
by like phantoms in the darkness into
which the two men were peering. The
way was supposed to be clear, but, as the
sequel proved, both were nearing their
journeys end, and before either could
realize it the train swerved, dashed on
siding. the engine was down bank,
napting and emitting steam as II IN Its
death throes, and the engineer and
fireman had their lives crushed out ofthem
and were buried beneath the coal in the
tender. The passengers, although con-
siderably shaken up, escaped INJURY
due to the fact that the engineer nae
checked his train when it ran on the
siding. He had saved the lives OF those
over whose safety he was watching, but
had sacrificed of his own and that of his
fireman. both of whom remained at their
posts. The fact that there have been at
tempts to wreck three SOuthbound passen-
ger trains at the same place (Ravensworth)
is serious to contemplate. 1t will be re-
membered that on two previous occa-
sions the switch at Ravensworth was
tempered with and Chesapeake and ONO
trains had narrow escapes. There seems
to be no doubt that Saturday nights ac-
cident was due to the work of train
wreckers. 1t was a miscarriage in one
way, as the sleepers did not go down the
bank with the engine and the Passen-
gers were left in condition to protect
themselves from the would-be plumber
ers. The Southern road has ever en-
ioyed the reputation of preserving the
lives of its passengers, and IN all
the history of the Midland division there
has been but one occasion when
persons apart frem employees were kill
ed in accidents. The wreck Saturday
night could not have been foreseen.
Others trains had passed Ravensworth
going and coming a short time before
the Inflated vestibuled train came along
1t looks as though the switch was fixed
for it and for it alone. While all deplort
the fact that two lives were sacrificed,
there's much for which to be thankful,
as more wholesale loss of life and pro-
badly holocaust could have resulted.
Had the train followed the locomotive
and postal cars down the bank and fire,
the usual accompaniment of railroad
wrecks, resulted the disaster would have
been most appalling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

William Cossitt Conn, trading under
the name of William Cossitt Conn Il Co.,
members of the Consolidated Stock Ex-
change in New York, made an assign
ment this morning. Defalcation, by
certain employees, to the amounts various
" estimated at from $40, 900 to SAC, 900
is given as the cause of the assignment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
To Get Rid of Troublesome Corn

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as pos
sible without drawing the blood and
apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily, rubbing vigorously for five
minutes at each application. A corn
plaster should be worn for few days,
to protect it from the shoe. As gen.
eral liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm Is
unequaled For sale by Richard Glib.
son, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one
minute. because il kills the microbe which
tickles the mucous membrane, causing the
cough. and at the same time cleares the
phlegm. draws out the inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs. wards of
pneumonia and is a harmless and never fail
ing cure in all durable cases Of Coughs, Colds
and Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant 10 take, harmless and good alike for
Young and old. E. S. Leadbeater & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

Dennis J. Sweeney, Chieago's veteran
fireman and former chief Of the fire de-
partment, died of kidney disease this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

CoNGREssIoNAL.-The Senate yester-
day listened to the reading of the Indian
appropriation bill and spent some time
in the consideration of that measure. 1t
was not, however, finally disposed of.
The greater part of the remainder of the
day was given over to eulogies of ate
members ofthe House of Representatives.
During the day Mr.. Aldrich sought to
secure consideration of his national bank
securities bill and Mr.. Lodge of the
House bill amending the Philippine tariff
law. Both measures went over under
objection, but incidentally there was a
short controversy over the conditions in
the Philippines in connection with the
tariff bill. Early in the day Senator
Quay presented a resolution, expressing
the sense of the Senate to be that a vote
should be taken on the statehood bill be-
fore the ID of March next, but the reso-
luton welt over without consideration.
The House passed S25 private pension
bills, breaking all previous records. The
highest number of bills ever before
passed in one day was Z Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

NEW SEEDED RAIsINs, QUE pound
packages, 10c pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

The Market.
Georgetown, Feb. l6.-Wheat 7sas0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16
NOTICE.

Our citizens are urged to decorate their
homes and business houses on February 23rd,
for observance Of this request will con-
tribute toward making the day gala one.
Route of procession will be published later
feb12 ct EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-16

Received today one carload each Genuine
Horton Maine Early Rose Potatoes,
Old Folks Syrup and Senator Flour.
febl2 81 CHAS. KING x son.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
DR.. Ebert S. Miller Dead.

In the death OF DIR. Ebert s. Miller,
ST., Johnson City loses on of its oldest
and best citizens. For years he has
been known to every citizen of the town
as sold DR.. Miller" and everybody
loved him. He died at the residence
of his son, DR.. W. J. Miller, last Sun
day afternoon, and passed away like a
true christian. He was SO years of age
and for more than half q century was a
consistent member ofthe M. +. Church,
South. His was truly remarkable
life and the world is better for his hay
ing passed through it. Almost 65 years
ago he walked from this county to EN-
DRY and Henry and was the first student
enrolled at that institution, from which
he later graduated with high honors.
He then went to Lexington, Ky, and
took course in medicine at the Tran,
sylvania Medical School, graduating
in 1916. Since then he practiced his
profession until few years ago, when
he was compelled to give it up on &C.
count Of his failing health.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Monday afternoon by Rev
W. s Neighbors and Rev. A. N. Jack
son. A large number of friends were
present and followed The remaius t.
their last resting place in Oak Grove
cemetery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
Approaching NuptialS.

johnson City society folks are anx-
iously awaiting an approaching mar
riage that promises to be one of the
most interesting events of the season,
from a society point of view. THE
COMET acknowledges the receipt of a
handsomely engraved invitation as fol.
lows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel P. Bolton
request the honour of your presence at
the marriage of their daughter
Frances Augeline
to
Mr.. Samuel H. Carr
Wednesday evening, June twenty-four
nineteen hundred and three
at eight o'clock
First Presbyterian Church
johnson City, Tenn,
These young people are very popular
and have large circle of friends who
will join in hearty congratulations.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
John A. Dyer Dead.

John A. Dyer, an old confederate
soldier, died last Monday at his home
in this city at the age of 81. He had
been ill about three months, but had
been in declining health for several
years. He was loyal member of the
NJ. E. Church, South, and was a splen-
did citizen. The wife and seven chill
dren survive. The remains were taken
to New Bethel Church, near Piney
Flats, where funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. A. N. jackson. Inter
mont took place in the old family burial
ground,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-06-11
Emory and Henry.

The closing exercises of Emory and
Henry College are reported to have
been unusually interesting this year.
The baccslaureate sermon by Bishop
H. G. Morrison, on Sunday the 7th,
is said to have been strong in thought
and elegant in language. The alumni
address, delivered on Monday by Judge
F. B. Hutton of Abingdon, Va, and
the literary address of Hon. Harry st.
George Tucker of Virginia, before the
literary societies on Tuesday, were of
a very high order.
It is gratifying to note that John
son City boy, Stanley Reeves, bore of
the first honor. He was salutatorian
of the graduating class of thirteen,
whilst Ray s. Trent of Knox county
captured the second honor, that of val.
edictorian. The next honor, the Rich.
ardson prize medal, was taken by Geo.
NJ. Warren Of Emory, Va. Reeves and
Trent are both Hermesians while War
rem is a Calliopean. The honors were
pretty we'll divided between the socie
ties and between Tennesseeans ant
Virginians, although the Tennesseean
numbered only about third as man,
students in the college as Virginians.
Emory and Henry is a grand old in
stitution, its curriculum high and vel
taught, and we may be sure that any
one procuring a "sheep- skin" iron
Emory and Henry has reached schol
arly attainm ents.