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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Favorable Exhibits.

New York, Dec. ll.-Special kilograms
from correspondents of the International
Mercantile Agency throughout the
United States make favorable exhibits.
The most encouraging information re-
garding the state of trade is found in the
condensed reports from leading lines for
the year as compared with 1902. In
New England, dealers announce gam
in the shoe trade of Is per cent. and
from 10 to IS per cent. in other lines.
Throughout the southwest business
generally has averaged 10 to 20 per
cent. over the year before, and prospects
are encouraging. In the Central South
returns are even more favorable. Prices
of iron and tin have advanced. Stats
tician Swank thinks the bottom has been
reached in the iron and steel depression.
Railroad earnings are less uniformly
favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Tbe Russo-Japanese situation

London, Dec. 1.-THE impeachment
of the japanese ministry by the Diet at
Toxic is Interpreted here as making the
situation in the Far East most serious
and indicates that since the Russo
japanese negotiations began the bulk OF
the japanese population has been anx-
ious to fight Russia. 1t will require a
most superhuman strength to hold this
party in check, unless Russia should
give way to japanese demands. The
japanese embassy here says the i'm
parchment will probably result in either
the dissolution of the Diet or the re-
construction of the ministry. Unofficial
japanese circles believe the act of the
Diet is certain to result in Japan taking
a much frmer attitude in her negoll-
ations with Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

THAT Mr. Roosevelt S southern policy
is not approved Of by the white republi-
cans in the South is made manifest by
the recent resignation of u. S. Marshal
Simmons, of Alabama. In his letter to
the President he says.
The policy expressed and the posi-
tive statement made to me by your rel
cree admit but of one construction, and
that is that the color line is drawn anc
drawn in favor of the negro, and the
door of hope is closed to the white man,
especially any self-respectingw white man.
In view of the foregoing, which | under
stand embodies your policy, as practi-
cally enforced by your referees and to
which ! will not subscribe, | beg
hereby to tender my resignation as
Marshal of the Southern District Of
Alabama.
In comment Marshal Simmons said
al do not believe there are a dozen
negro voters in Alabama who would vote
for Roosevelt or anybody else unless
they were paid for it, and what is true
in Alabama is true t. greater or les
extent in every southern State, and nc
one knows this better than the white
republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE abolshing the office of Over
seer of the Poor of the city of Alexandria.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the City COun-
ell of Alexandria that the eff of Overseer Of
the Poor be and the same is hereby abolished
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force
from its passage.
Passed the Common Council Dec. s, 1908.
+. ]. PAFF, President,
Passed the Board of Aldermen, Dec. 8, 1908.
J. I. SWEENEY, President.
Approved Dec. IL, 1903
GEO. l.. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste DANIEL r. STANsBURY, Clerk c. c.
AN ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of one
thousand dollars to the Cooperative Chari-
ties Association of Alexandria, Virginia.
Whereas, in the opinion Of the City Council
of Alexandria, the money heretofore appro-
priated for use among the outdoor poor of
this city can be more judiciously disbursed
by the Cooperative Charities Association Of
this city, than by single individual, there
fore,
Section l. Be it ordained by the City Coun-
Gil Of Alexandria that tn e sum of one thous-
and 1,OO0) dollars, unexpended appropria-
ton heretofore made for the use of the out
door poor, be and the same is hereby appro-
priated TO the Cooperative Charities AssOcia-
ton of the city of Alexandria, Virginia.
Section 2. The Auditor is authorized to
draw warrants, from time to Time for the
same, not exceeding the above amount, pay
able to the Cooperative Charities Association
Of Alexandria, Virginia.
Section 8. This ordinance shall be in force
from its passage.
Passed the Common Council Dec. s, 1903.
FRED. ]. PAFF, President
Passed the Board of Aldermen Dec. 8, 1903.
J. T. SWEENEY, President.
Approved Dec. II, 1903.
GEO. L. SIMPSON, Mayor
Teste: DANIEL X. STANsBURY. Clerk C..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
COMMUNICATED.
SETTING MATTERS RIGHT.

Many persons think that if the police
arrest and the mayor imposes fine that
the person so arrested and fined is guilty
of misdemeanor; but this is not neces-
sarily the case, as in the case of Mr.. S.
Ford arrested and fined in Alexandra
last week for contrasting for the charging
OF pictures without a city license. Re-
liable legal counsel reveals the facts that
the supreme court of the United States
has more then once decided that such
business is covered by theinterstate COM
MERGE law, and case was so decided re-
Gently by the Virginia supreme court.
This being the truth, who is tho law
breaker2 If the mayor and council of
Alexandria would adjust the city ordi-
nances to the laws by which they should
be governed, would it not be better
example for those to follow over whom
they exercise maljurisdiction? Put it
in this light Suppose Mr.. Ford should
arraign Mayor Simpson and his officers
before Judge of the higher court who
then would be fined? See?
S. FORD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
New York Stock Market.

New York, December l1.-Irregu-
larity was the dominant feature
of the early market The weakness Of
yesterday, however, disappeared in the
opening quotations. The low rate on
call money was a big influence. The
recovery in prices was confined to
fractions, however. There was a rather
heavy tone in st. Paul, Pennsylvania
and the Gould stocks. u. 5. Steel was
weak, and it was regarded as foreshadow-
ing an unfavorable quarterly report. Re-
newed selling of steel preferred was a
depressing influence,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
man who desires to cast his vote without
interference and untrammelled, Virginia
can boast of ideal elections.

Mr.. PERRY S. HEATH, secretary OF
the national republican committee
charged by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow with having participated
in the postal frauds and discredited IN
public utterances of the president, ar
rived in Washington yesterday, to attend
the meeting of the committee To-Day
Asked if he would tender his resignation
to the committee, Mr.. Heath replied,
"Whv should ~" Nor is there any
reason for him TO resign, if the natlonal
committee shall discard all DISCUSSES and
conduct the campaign under the true
colors of the republican party. Mr.
Heath is a typical republican politician
He represents exceptionally we'll the
spirit and purposes of the party, and the
democratic party ought to hope earnestly
that he will stay not only till the con-
yention shall meet, but till the votes
shall be counted in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
THE WALL-SrREET JOURNAL IS

THE WALL-STREET JOURNAL says
President Roosevelt, in his annual mes
sage to Congress, puts to the lorelrOnl
the three great measures OF domestic
policy that are linked with his name
publicity; anti-graft; enforcement OF
law. The President takes no back
ward step. He does not talteT
in the least He utters no phrases
capable of double Interpretation, but
speaks out straight and clear, so that
there can be no doubt as to where he
stands. He stands by his guns.
Does he? Well hardly. Has he not con-
scented. through fear Of Senator Hanna,
toallow Mr.. Perry Heath, of most I'M
savory postal frauds notoriety, to re-
main as secretary of the national republi'
can committee? Is he not insisting up
on making General Wood the command
lug general of the army, when the testi-
mony before the Senate military com
mittee shows him TO be unwOrthya place
in the ranks and is he not standing
in" with the partisan republicans IN
preventing an open Congressional in
vestigation of the Postoftice Department
scandals? These and a dozen Other
similar instances might be cited to show
that Mr.. Roosevelt is but grand stand
performer and can turn somersault as
quickly as any man thatever occupied
sat in the White House. Eloquer
palayer over political morality is cheap
in the presence Of these facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
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 T.. S.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Caused by Explosion.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. l1.-Fire broke
out at the Armstrong cork factory at $3.50
this morning. About 600 men and girls
were employed at the factory and 100
girls we're carried by the police and fire.
men from the second story by means OF
ladders. Seven of the employees were
seriously burned. One man is missing
and it is supposed that he is buried
under the debris. The fire and wreck
were due to the double explosion OF a
motor and a boiler,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

THE RECENT Hanna boom when
caused scare at the White House has
subsidized and assertions of the political
strength OF President Roosevelt and OF
LOYALTY to him are being made by Congress
leaders. The opinion prevails among
politicians in Washington that Mr.
Roosevelts will be the only name pre-
sented in the national convention. The
republican leaders do not want to noml-
nate Mr.. Roosevelt for they know his
weakness, but they cannot help taem-
selves. He is their old man of the sea
whom they cannot throw off. They appre-
ciate fully the power ofthe administration
and fear that should they not nominate
him he might play the Cleveland trick
on them so there they are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Independent Tobacco Men Combine

Chicago Dec. curly every in
dependent retail cigar and tobacco man
in Chicago attended the meeting of the
American Cigar Dealers Association
last evening, to vote on what is consider
ed the most extensive move ever cOntem-
plated by the association. AS result
of the meeting, a plan Of stamping goods
was adopted which will net the associa.
ton over 81, 900, 600 annually to be used
in fighting what are called the crust
dealers. The members of the associa-
ton who are employed by the trust stores
or in any way connected with them will
be expelled. Every cigar, cigarette, or
package of tobacco which is sold by the
Independent tobacco dealers in any part
of America will hereafter bear stamp
which will identify it as independent
goods,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

Pueblo, Colo, Dec. ll-Passengers will
pay fares according to weight on the new
Pueblo and Buelah Valley electric rail
way. When the road is completed each
person will be required to step on an
automatic registering scale at the ticket
office and the clerk will assess the trans
portation charges at the rate of cent
and half pound. The fat man and
the lean man paying the same price for
being hauled about the country is de-
clared unjust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Minister'S House Attacked by Mob.

Berlin, Dec. 11.-Herr Ruhstrat,
Premier of the German House of Olden-
burg, narrowly escaped death at the
hands of mob in Oldenburg. The mob
attacked the ministers house during the
night and demolished the windows with
stones, one of which struck Herr Rub
STRAIT and injured him. The mob tried
to force an entrance to the house, but
we're finally repealed by the police. Herr
Ruhstrat is a notorious gambler. He
recently figured in a sensational trial in
his native town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. A. Misdale, Summerton, s.
c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
He says: 81 had the piles for 20 years.
tried many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Il
cured me-" 1t is a combination Of the heal
ing properties Of Witch Hazel with antiscp-
tics and emolients relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protuding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises. eczema, salt rheum
aid all skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

The Christmas Cosmopolitan has been
received from the editor in Irvington,
n. Y. Its leading article, British
Social Life" by Lady Henry Somerset,
draws an interesting comparison between
the customs of this generation and the
last In "The Wonders Of New York"
an attempt is made TO forecast the
changes of six years. Norton Goddard
and Francis Hector Clergue are this
months Captains ofIndustry." "Zion,
the Capital of Jewish Nation" is to
be noted among other good articles. A
series and five clever short stories, with
poety, humor and satire complete this
holiday issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
& Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON. D.. C.

DR.. JOHN TALIAFERRo JONES. DIR.
John Taliaferro Jones aged 7S years,
prominent physician and surgeon, died at
Charlottesville yesterday of Brights dis
ease. DR.. Jones was native of Glou-
cester county. Hegraduated in medicine
at the University of Virginia and was
assistant demonstration ofanatomy at that
institution during the earlier years of
DR.. John Stage Davis's prOfessorship.
During the civil war he was a surgeon
in the Confederate army. Eighteen
years ago he removed 10 Albemarle. He
married Miss Elizabeth G. Hill, Of King
William county who died 10 years ago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Incendiary Gang Captured,

Moscow, Dec. 1.-THE police have
captured a gang of robbers and incendi-
aries who are believed to have been con-
Quoting their nefarious business on a
large scale lately. Many Ofthe members
belong to we'll to do families. The gang
are charged with causing over sixty fires,
in one OF which a family of four were
recently burned. They are also charged
with having stolen in all over a million
pounds sterling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

The LEAKE amendment to the Barks-
dale pure election law, which passed the
House of Delegates Wednesday, makes
that law one of far reaching effect, and
even should it fail TO eliminate the buyer
as well as the seller of votes it will GER
tainly minimize the calling Of both. The
Barksdale law was supposed to be sufi-
GENTLY drastic in its provisions t. stop
all kinds of schemes tc defeat the will OF
the people through the medium of the
corrupt use of money, or money to cor
rupt the voter. The Leake amendment
provides for special grand jury investiga-
tions after all regular and primary cleo
tions. With candidates for Office sub
scribing to oaths after elections and their
supporters as we'll as themselves warned
as to what will be the consequences be-
fore elections, should they fail to observe
the laws, the day of ward bosses, as
well as their followers lthe ward
heelers) is passed, or is certainly
an eclipse, and should the next
General Assembly not NEEDLE with this
bin, which merits the approval of every
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

CONSIDERING THE kind of people
that President Roosevelt is in the habit
of inviting to lunch with him it is not
strange, suggests the Philadelphia Rec
ord. that the White House should be In
tested with so many cranks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
DIED.

On Thursday, December IL, 1906, at ga.
m, CONRAD VAIL. Funeral from b.
Wheetley's undertaking establishment Sum
day morning at $3.50 o'clock
At $50 p. m. on Thursday, December II,
1903, J. HENRY CLAPDORE, aged 60
years. Funeral from his late residence, 205
Wilkes street, Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Friends Of the family are invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Indian Outbreak Feared.

Guthrie, |. T., Dec. 1l.-Crazy Snake,
the belligerent leader of the Greek In
dian faction, is advising his followers to
refuse the payment from the government
of sum agreed upon as a remuneration
to those Creeks who were loyal to the
union during the civil var. Crazy
Snake holds that the sum is too small,
and as a result another Indian outbreak
IL faa red
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Legislature.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.]
Richmond, Va. Dec ll.-Mr. Gravely, of
Henry, today offered bill in the House APP
propriating 81 100000 for new Capitol build
ing.
The Senate rejected the bill creating a
Bureau Of Insurance. A motion to reconsider
Vas made and the bill was recommitled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Christmas Holiday Washing
tOn-Southern Railway.

One and one-third (1s) fares, plus 25e, for
the round trip between all points on the
Southern and the r., F. & 2. Railways
Tickets on sale December 23rd. oath, 25th,
30th and 3lst, 1903, and January lst. 1904,
final return limit January 4th, 1904 continue
GUS passage in each direction.
w. p. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

Twenty members of the Wstkins family, In
Fairmont, w. Va, have been advised by the
government that it will settle the matter OF
the late David Watkins, who leased for 70
years large tract Of land on which the centre
Of Philadelphia is located. The lease was up
last month and the family was offered sle,
OO0, 900 for the land. The offer was refused.
The government believes the land Is worth
S20,c00000. The money will go 10 eighty de-
scendants of the original owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, Dec. 10.
SENATE.

An unusually large number of petitions
asking for the expulsion of Reed Smoot
of Utah, were presented to the Senate
Immediately after the opening today.
Mr.. Plat IN. Y. introduced COM
munication from Arbuckle and others
demonstrating against anti-mormon agi-
tation.
Mr.. Martin, from the committee on the
District of Columbia, favorably reported
the bill providing for the erection of a
memorial bridge from Washington to
Arlington, Va.
Mr.. Bacon offered resolution calling
for information from the Secretary of
Commerce and Labor, relative to what
differences existed in prices of certain
protected articles disposed Of in the United
States and sold abroad.
Upon motion of Mr.. Aldrich, who
favored it going to the committee on
finance, the resolution went over. Mr..
Culberson introduced resolution in
structing the judiciary committee to in
gestigate and report whether the inhabit-
ants and residents of Panama had
power to form an independent govern.
ment and whether any other government
other than that of Colombia had power
to grant sovereignty over the canal terri
tory. 1t went over.
Mr.. Tilman offered resolution direct.
ing the judiciary committee to consider
and report what constitutes arecess of the
Senate, and what are the powers and
limitations of the executive in making
appointments in such cases, and further,
what legislation is necessary to prevent
the holding of an officer by any person
or persons whose commissions issue ''ol
are held by executive exercise of unlfawu
authority" The resolution went to the
table to be discussed later.
Mr.. Patterson introduced resolution
directing the committee on judiciary t
investigate all matters relating to thu
labor troubles in Colorado.
The Cuban reciprocity bill was taker
up at the conclusion of the routine bust
ness, and Mr.. Bard spoke against the
measure.
HOUSE.
The House today in committee of the
whole considered the pension appropria'
ton bill. The amount carried in the
bill is S19S, $50, 900. Mr.. Van Voorhii
explained it provisions. The appropria'
ton for the present fiscal year, he said
is S139, S47, 600. The amount of THU
bill is a decrease, he declared, and thu
opinion of the committee on pensions il
that there will be substantial decrease
from now on in the amounts necessary
in the yearly appropriations to pay pen
sions.
Mr.. Dinsmore made Panama affair
the subject of his speech. He said tha
the recognition of the republic of Pana
ma was a public and an internationa
wrong. The republic, he said wa
formed by the administration; that it ii
being maintained by it, and if the sup
port of the United States were withdraw
the republic would crumble. Nothing
had been gained, Mr.. Dinsmore declared,
that could not have been gained in al
honorable manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11

The writ in bankruptcy against John
Alexander Dowie is returnable in
Chicago today, and Dowie has five days
in which to file his answer Certain Of
the creditors will attempt to make Dowie
prove his selvency in court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-11
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