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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
THE OLD YEAR.
Ring out. wild bells, to the wild sky,
nj LII Il. c. 1. IL

Ring out. wild bells. to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
Ring out the old. ring in the new,
Ring happy bells, across the snow;
The year is going, let him go.
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Ring out the grief that saps the mind,
For those that here we see no more;
Ring out the feud Of rich and poor;
Ring in redress to all mankind.
Ring out slowly dying cause,
And ancient forms of party strife;
Ring in the nobler modes Of life;
With sweeter manners, purer laws.
Ring out the want, the care, the sin;
The faithless GOODNESS Of the times,
Ring out, ring out, my mournful rhymes
But ring the fuller minstrel in.
Ring out false pride in place and blood,
The sivic SANDER and the spike,
Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.
Ring out old shapes Of foul disease.
Ring out the narrowing lust Of gold,
Ring out the thousand wars of old,
Ring in the thousand years of peace.
Ring in the valiant man and free
The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness Of the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be.
-Tennyson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
WEDDINGS.

A pretty wedding was that of Miss
Susie Royston and Mr.. Thurston Payne,
which took place Monday evening in the
Baptist Church at Marshall, Fauquier
county.
Lieut.. R. S. Knox, son Of city treas
urer r. I. Knox, Of Fredericksburg,
and lieutenant in the United States army,
and Miss Mary Gordon Wallace, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs II. H. Wallace, we're
married at the residence of the brides
parents in Fredericksburg last night.
A double wedding was celebrated yes
terday at 1870 O'Clock in the Baptist
church, near Hillsboro, Loudoun county.
The brides we're Misses Maggie l.. and
Essie Agnes Cornwell, daughters of
Thomas E. Cornwell the grooms,
Lewis V. Payne and John T. Robinson,
respectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Capt. w. II. Wheary died at his home
in Ettrick, Chesterfield cJuntyyestercayS
E. NJ. Leftwich, for many years col
Iector of delinquent taxes in Richmond,
died Tuesday evening, aged IS years.
Mr.. Isaacs Stocks died On Tuesday at
tie home of Mr.. Stephen Brown at Luck
etts, from a stroke of paralysis, aged
about 70 years.
Commonwealth Attorney Richardson
of Richmond, has decided not to try James
Randolph for murder until he has served
out his 10 years term in prison.
Rev. Frank P. Berkeley, pastor of Long
Branch add Middleburg Baptist churches,
Fauquier county, has declined call to
the Urbanna and Saluda churches, Mid
dlesex county.
Mrs. Laura G. Cootes, wife Of DIR. J..
G. Cootes, died at her home in Dayton,
Rockingham county, Tuesday night.
She was seventy.nine years of age, Mrs.
Cootes was a Miss Thomas, ofMary land,
before marriage, and was an aunt Of Mr..
Park Agnew, of this city.
James A. Henderson, a prominent
leaf tobacco dealer, mail contractor and
general trader, filed apetition in bank
ruptcy in the clerks Office of the United
States Court in Danville yesterday. Mr..
Henderson scheduled debts amount to
$1O4, 767. Al; assets, $50, 959.
Robert Gleeson, colored, was hanged
at Amherst Court House yesterday for
the murder of J. c. Reed. The negro
passed the night quietly, devoting much
of the time to prayer and the reading OF
Scripture. On the gallows Gleeson made
the statement that he killed Reed in self
defense. He addressed his last words to
the spectators, saying: 81 hope to meet
YOU in heaven" Gleeson shot Reed be-
cause Reed insisted on fishing in a GER
tain hole in the river in which Gleeson
had been fishing first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

whose bosoms had been trampled into
pulp and whose faces we're marred be-
yond all power of identification. Bodies
Law in the first and second balconies in
great numbers. In some places they
we're piled up in the aisles three and
four deep, where one had fallen and
others tripped over the PROSTATE
forms, and all had died where they
lay, evidently suffocated by the gas.
Others were bent over backs of seats,
where they had been thrown by the rush
of people for the doors, and killed with
hardly chance to rise from their seats.
One man was found with his back bent
nearly double, his spinal column having
been fractured as he was thrown back
ward A woman was found cut nearly
in half by the back of the seat, she
having been forced overit face downward.
In the aisles nearest to the doors the
scenes were narrowing in the extreme.
Bodies lay in every conceivable attitude,
some half naked. Only faint idea OF
the horror of the fire could be derived
from the aspect of the bodies as they lay.
Women on top OF masses of dead had
been oyertaken by death as they were
crawling on their hands and knees over
the bodies of those who had died before.
Others lay with arms stretched out in the
direction toward which lay life and
safety, holding in their hands fragments
of garments not their own. They were
evidently torn from the clothing ofothers
whom they had endeayored to pull down
and trampled under foot as they fought
for their own lives.
The scenes around the theatre were
heart-rending, after. relatives and
friends OF the unfortunate had gathered,
and they have been repeated in a
measure at times to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and salts
factory when it is kept at hand aud given
as soon as the cold is contracted and
before it has become settled in the system
In almost every instance severe cold
may be warded offby taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication of
the cold appears. There is no danger
in giving it to children for it contains no
harmful substance 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like it.
Buy it and you will get the best 1t
always cures. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

whirI pool and fall by the score at the
foot OF the locked doors to be slaughtered
in heaps.
Workers who again entered the ruins
today found further evidence OF how the
locked and rusted doors had aided death.
, Chicago, Dec. 3l.-At 1890 this
morning the police compiled list of the
bodies recovered from the ruins and
found that 59l persons met death in the
holocaust. With The prospect of finding
other bodies in the debris, it is almost
certain that the number will exceed 500.
Coroner Traeger still believes the total
will be nearer to 700 as the upper por-
ton of the stage and part of the gallery
not thoroughly searched may yield up
more victims.
Chicago, Dec. 3l.-Mayor Harrison
this morning received the following mes
sage from the President.
"In common with all our people
throughout the land, | extend through
you to the people of Chicago my deepest
sympathy in the terrible catastrophe
which has befallen Them"
The firemen are now Pumping out the
basement of the burned theatre. At
every step the police find diamonds and
other jewels and furs of the richest de-
scription.
The striking liverymen have conclud-
ed to waive all issues and in spirit of
humanity aid in burying the dead.
Under the circumstances, the Iroquois
was death trap. There IS not yeslige
of anything inhammable in the interior.
Outside the walls are standing with all
the glamour of new construction. The
marble columns and sculptured figures Of
tragedy and comedy are not even black
ened with smoke. The grand entrance
is still beautiful, its staircases and ter
races being still intact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
Striking Drivers Refuse TO Help.

Chicago, Dec. 3i.-Frederick w.
Job, secretary of the Chicago Employ
ers' Association, telepboned to w. ID.
Moon, livery stable proprietor, asking
that carriages be seut for the relief Of
the sufferers. Mr.. Moon replied that he
would give his carriages for the work.
He later ted Mr.. Job that he went to
the union headquarters, where the driv-
ers who are now on strike, were congre-
gated, and asked if they would-driye to
the Iroquois Theatre to help remove the
wounded. Mr.. Moon rep 'rted to Mr.
Job that they fatty refused to do 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
FOREIGN NEWS

The Lord Mayor of London today sent
the following message of sympathy with
the people of Chicago, to Ambassador
Choate: 'The citizens of London offer
their deepest sympathy and sincere con-
dolences with the American people in
the awful loss of life through fire in
Chicago"
A dispatch received in London from
Ads Abeba states that the American ex-
petition under Consul General Skinner
which has been visiting King Menelek
of Abyssinia has been mosl successful.
Consul General Skinner has arranged a
treaty between the United States and
Ethipia assuring friendly commercial re-
lations. King Menelek has also inform
ed the party that he will accept the invi-
tation to take part in the st. Louis expo
sitiOn. King Menelek further stated
that he was going to send present Of
two lions and pair of elephants tusks
to President Roosevelt as sign OF his
appreciation Of the friendly Offices Of
the American government. The king
further offered to decorate each member
of the expedition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

THE SAME old story-no quorum in
either branch of the legislature again
yesterday. Still when that body recessed
on the 23rd, instead of adjourning, the
majority of the members insisted that
there was important business to be trans
acted And these now are drawing four
dollars day for staying at home. Posi-
bly,, however, the State can better afford
to pay them for doing this than for
making laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
New York stock Marker.

New York, Dec. 3l.-The stock mar
ket this morning has been slightly reac-
tiouary. The gravity Of the situation
in the Far East, and the conflict Of opin-
ion as to the effect of war upon the
American Security markets furnished a
factor, restrictive of important opera
tons, and the usual influences
on the eve of holiday also
helped to aggravate the dizziness
Except in very few instances the vi
bration of prices was almost imgercep-
tible. The speculation as whole was
without much significance, except the
paucity of offerings under circumstances
that might lead to professional profit
taking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A Russian steamship company will es-
tablish a line between Odessa and New
York.
The japanese government is reported
to have informed the foreign diplomats
that the situation is desperate, but not
hopeless.
1t is reported in New York that John
d. Rockefeller and his allies have wrested
the control of the Steel Corporation from
J. P. Morgan and his friends.
Japan has completed the purchase of
the two Argentine warships building at
Genoa, for which Russia was also nego-
tiating. Japan has also made an offer
for two Gillian warships.
Married and then parted by death was
the fate of Mr.. Henry c. Bennett, aged
II years, who died early yesterday morn
ing at his home, at Tyler, Baltimore
county, few hours after his marriage to
Mrs. Nellie X. Ride, his former house
keeper.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Homer Altimus have
returned to their home, in Brooklyn, but
society is still gossiping over the disparity
of the ages of the bride and bridegroom.
Mr.. Altimus is 80 years old. Mrs.
Altimus, who was formerly Mrs. Carrie
ID. A. Sphinx, is ~ years old. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Francis
Edgar Mason in Brooklyn, n. Y. on
Wednesday night.
Concerning report that Japan had
notified the powers that the situation was
desperate and that an immediate reply
would be required from Russia or Japan
would strike, the japanese Legation ia
London issued a statement that Japan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
THEATRE FIRES.

The first great fire in the United
States was the burning of the Richmond
Theater, on Shockoe Hill, Richmond,
on Thursday night, December 26, 1911.
"Agnes and Raymond" was the title of
the play, presented on that occasion as
benefit to Mr.. Placide, famous early
American actor, and the father of child
rem who afterward made name for
themselves in the histriOnic profession.
When the curtain went down for the
last act, the scene shutters began the
work of changing the scenery from a
ballroom to that of street scene, and,
in doing so, one of them drew up chan
deier, on which he had forgotten to ex-
tinguish the lights. The latter came in
contact with the flies ana scenery, and
in an incredibly short time the entire
stage was ablaze. The house was pack
ed, the gathering including some of the
best people of Virginia, and the moment
the alarm of fire was given panic
seized upon the audience. The smoke
from the burning scenery filled the house,
extinguishing the lights, leaving the
terrorstricken people in pitch darkness,
so that many were suflocated before they
could find their way to one or other OF
the doors. The number of killed was
seventy, among them Gov. George w.
Smith. The site of the old Richmond
Theater is now marked by the Monu-
mental Church.
Until the catastrophe Of yesterday in
Chicago the record of number of victims
in theatre fire was held by the disaster
in the Brooklyn theatre, on December 5,
1876, during a performance of "The Two
Orphans" in which Kate Claxton was
the star. Two hundred and nInetyfve
persons were burned to death and many
seriously injured. Two prominent actors,
Henry |. Murdoch and Claud Burroughs,
lost their lives while trying to save their
wardrobes.
Baltimore has had one visitation, that
of December 81, 1895 when p persons
lost their lives in fire panic in the old
Front Street Theatre.
Among the other disasters of recent
years in theatres due to fire causes are
the following:
On May rs, 1887, the Opera Comique,
in Paris, burned during a performance
OF "Mignon." Two hundred persisted.
On May 3, 1897, occurred the great
fire in the Grand Charity Bazaar, in Paris,
in which 143 were burned to death,
including a number of prominent per-
sons.
On June 9, 1898, Ford's Old Thea
ire in Washington collapsed, killing %.
Robinson's Opera Housein Cincinnati
fell, killing three.
On April 81, 1892, the Grand Cen
trail Theater in Philadelphia burned with
loss of seven killed and 81 injured.
April 9, 1894, in fire in Dayidson's
Theater in Milwaukee there were nine
killed.
Lucky BaIdwin's theater, adjoining
his hotel, in San Francisco, burned with
a loss of three lives.
On January -, 1901, eight lives
we're lost in a fire in Turner Hall, in
Chicago.
Ten lives were lost in fire in the
Klondike Theater, in Hurley, Wis, on
November 6, 1901.
The roof of the New Wonderland
Theater, in Detroit, collapsed Noyem-
Der 5. 1898, carrying Is to destruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

WHILE MANY in this city were gather
ed last night in churches enjoying Christ
mas celebrations, or forming groups in
social and family circles, thousands OF
PEOPLE in Chicago were weeping and
wailing around theatre where over
eight hundred persons had been suflocated
burned to death or their lives trampled
out of them in stampede from the
building The scenes in connection
with this colossal borrow which has oc-
CURED at the close Of the year and at a
time when all more or less enter into
the joys of the holiday season, are most
appalling and will be read with sincere
expressions of regret by all. The terri
BILE accident occurred during a matinee
late yesterday evening, and among the
victims were hundreds of little boys and
girls who were witnessing the play OF
"Mr Bluebeard." 1t is doubtless th
most appalling theatre horror in history
and has placed Grape upon the door
knobs of thousands of homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

DANTON said there we're only three
words 10 revolution-audacity, again
audacity, always audacity. Russia and
Japan appear at last to recognize the
discovery of a famous Italian soldier
that there are three words also in war
namely, money, again money, always
money. The empty army chests of these
powers, suggests the Philadelphia Re-
cord, are warning them that Manchuria
and Korea may cost a good deal more to
both than they are worth. This has
been the experience of the United States
in regard TO the Philippines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

TOMORROw's SUN will hail the year
1904. The final obsequies of the present
year will take place tonight as the hands
of the clock in the City Hall steeple
near the midnight hour. The usual
tolling of bells will take place as final
adieux are taken of the dying year.
When the strokes of the clock begin to
announce the hour OF midnight, instead
of funeral knells, the bells will peal
forth amid the discharge of explosives
and the hurrahs of many who will still
be in the streets. Numbers OF clubs and
other organizations will watch the exit
of the old and the advent of the new
wear. and toasts will be drunk and
pledges of friendship made for the year
upon which we will then enter The
wear 1903 made about an average volume
of history. 1t has left vacant places at
family boards, has been prolific in accl-
dents, strikes and commissions of nature
aud in many rumors of war In its
last hour bayonets have 5rlstled and ma
ton defes nation. The year which is
to follow is likely to leave blood among
its reminiscenses-tha is from present
indications-as there is every reason to
believe the dogs of war are to be turned
loose in more than one quarter of the
globe. But it is useless t. speculate on
the future, nor would it be comforting
for us to know what it is to be. Let all
hope for the best, and remember that
the futsre is yelled by hand Of mercy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
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-
late 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 it doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by f. S.
Leadbeater & Sons. druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
Train Wrecked.

Ashtabula, o., Dec. 9l-The Lake Shore
Limited train No. % left the track at a
switch at point mile west Of Ashea-
bula, about 4 o clock this morning. 1t
was a doubleheader on account of snow,
and engineers of both locomotives and
one fireman were killed. The other fire.
man is missing. The whole train left the
track except the two rear Pullman sleep
ers. All the passengers we're badly
shaken up, but none seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

THE GAZETTE today closes its lo4th
volume, bringing the history of Alexan-
dria down from the close of the 18th cen
tury to the present day. as well as CIV
ing an epitome of the principal transact
ions in the State, country, and the world
at large during all those years. 1t has
existed in three centuries, and Is stlh
showing the age aud body Of the time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and strength
ems the stomach and digestive organs. Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and
WORKOUT tissues, puriies, strengthens and
sweetens the stomach Gov. g. W. Atkinson.
Of West Virginia says: II have used mum.
Der Of bottles Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found it 10 be very effective and, indeed
powerful remedy for stomach ailments.
recommend it to my friends" Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

had communicated to the powers con-
fidentially the circumstances of the ne
gotiations jnstifying her action, but not
in the sense as reported. The diplomats
in London are still hopeful that France
may be able to influence Russia to avert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

Otto Ahlmenn, millionaire, aud for
Is years cashier of the bank of Staten
Island, at Stapleton, committed suicide
today by shooting himself. The doors
of the institution were closed pending
an investigation of its affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. 81, 1908.

THE GAZETTE extends to its readers
and friends the compliments OF the
season and wishes for them, one and all,
a happy and prosperous New Year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

One man was killed and several are re-
ported burned in an explosion and fire
which took place in the United States
Feather Company's factory in Chicago
today. The explosion occurred on the
fourth floor and the thirty men working
on the floor fed. One man jumped from
the window and was killed. The build
ing was burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31

IS Cases CEREO MALTA just received for
sale at packages for zoe.
J. c. MILBURN.
CHEAP-MIXED NUTS, Zoe and t5c
pound. PURE CANDIES, Sc 20 25c pound.
J. c. MILBURN.
CHOICE NEW EvAPORATED APR
COTS Just received by J. c. NTLRURN
10 barrels CHOICE PICKLES just re.
eeiyed by &c. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-31
The Market

Georgetown. Dec. SI.-wheat 7Sas5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28

vania Eou,pment Trust, $40, 900, 900 Of the Penn
sylyanja Steel Car Trust. being Series ~ to
tx and $500 600 OF the Pennsylvania Steel EQUIP
ment Trust, all bearing interest at the rare q, 81,
for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company 40oO Do ok
cars 29GO long gondolas. 5000 steel gondoias; 1of
the Pennsylvania Company 1900 steel gondoias
100 steel underframe long gondoias oOv slsei r H
cinnati Chicago and st. Louis Railway company
300 steel gondofas, 400 steel underframe long goh
dOlas: for the Grand Rapids and Indiana railway
Company 60 refrigerator cars io1 tS omnanV zoo
steel gondolas; aggregate OF 13,o4o cars. Inc
exceptional demand for equipment referreN 10 II
the last annual report continued throughout Ine
year. and 1t necessary to arrange TOT the Duuu-
ing of 10 600 additional for the lines In your
systems the greater portion OF which VIII repre-
sent an increase in your regular equipment East
and West Of Pittsburgh. - ,,
The outstanding certificates Of Series "A, b.
&C" and 'D'' Of the Pennsylvania Rolling STOCK
Trust having matured during the year. were paid
and Cancelled. These series covered $500 box. DE-
long gondola, 1000 hopper gondola, and ITO steei
gondola cars in service the PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road representing in all 6669 cars and total cost
of 81 900 600. These cars have therefore now be-
come the property Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
The total number of Car Trust cars in serv-
ice is 41.546, and the Car Trust certificates out
standing December 31st, 1902, aggregate $3l $50,
600.
The number of tons Of freight moved on the
four grand divisions east of Pittsburgh and Erie
In 1902 1873 944 81, increase of IL ,697 1868
or 9.57 per cent; the number OF passengers was
cent, as compared with 1901.
The other Railroad Companies east Of Pitts
burgh and Erie in which your COMPANY IS inter
ested show satisfactory results. Detailed state
ments of their operations will be found in their
respective annual reports, we'll as In the full
report Of your Company.