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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
fCorrespondence Of the Alexandria VfaIelVF'l
Washington, d. c., Dec. /.

Washington, ~. ", Dec. l.
Miss Ida Blackstone Riley, Of this
citv and Mr.. Andrew Mckinney, OF
New York, were married today at st.
Thomas Church. The bride was at
tended by Miss Almira McNeely, OF
Philadelphia; Miss Marie Garnett and
Miss Edith Benham, both of this city
Miss Lee. of Alexandria, and Miss
Bolton. of Charlottesville. The best
man was Mr.. Henry Mckinney, brother
of the bridegroom. A number OF Alex
andrians attended the wedding.
The Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury has promised Congressman Rixey to
make favorable report on the Dill TO
make Alexandria q port OF Immediate
transportation. -,
Among the strangers at the Capitol
today was Maj. Thomas 2. Wallace,
now of Culpeper county, Virginia. he
is looking as young and as well as be
did ten years ago.
The President today sent to the SEN
ate the nomination of A. H. c. Atkinson,
Of Hawaii. to be Secretary Of Hawaii.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the new
British Ambassador to the United States,
called upon Secretary Hay this morning
to announce his arrival and to pay his
respects. Arrangements were made Tor
the presentation of the new British Am
bassador to the President tomorrow al
ternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
Senator Penrose, chairman OF the
Senate Committee on Post Offices, has
introduced a resolution providing for an
investigation by that committee OF the
frauds in the post office department,
"if necessary"
Mr.. Robinson, of Indiana, introduced
a bill in the House today to xcludeJap-
anese from the United States and Mr..
Sheppard, of Texas, one to provide for
bringing the bones of John Paul Jones,
Founder of the American Navy"
from their alleged resting place IN
Paris, to this country.
The races at Bennings today were
largely attended. First race, Princess
Tulane. 10 to and ito l, won; Glorl-
osa, 3 to /, second; Unterock, third.
Second race, GraziallO, 3 to ! and to
5. won; Silver Dream, 4 to /. second;
Sais, third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
WEATHER SrArIoN.-In his annua

WEATHER STATIoN.-In his annual
report Secretary of Agriculture james
Wilson says: 1t is proposed to establish
at Mount Weather, BluemOnt, Va, a
modern meteorological observatory Of
the best class. A building for admins
tration and a school Of instruction is
now being constructed and there will be
suitable power house and shop for
balloon and kite ascensions. The Wealth
er Bureau is preparing to study, at first
hand, variations in solar activity and
corresponding changes in weather condi-
tons from season to season. This will
require the BEST instrumental equipment,
students, and long series of observa-
tions. The importance Of the results
will Justify all efforts to that end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
Plot to Depose Prince Ferdinand.

Sofia Dec. DIR. Daneff, the leader
of the Russian party in Bulgaria, has
exposed a plot to depose Prince Ferdi-
nand and place Prince Ashen, son of
the late Prince of Battenburg, on the
throne in his stead. DR.. Danef OBJ
faincd news of the plot through letter
written to him asking him to join the
movement. The identity of the plOtters
has not been discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

An unusual and strange case was call
ed in court in Williamsport, Pa, this
morning, when DIR. William L. Peet, OF
Proctor, was charged with attempting
TO spread smallpox. 1t is alleged that
he visited patients and then without at
tempting to disinfect or change his cloth
ing, he mingled with other people.
He is also said to have destroyed red
lanterns which were hung out where
there'were people i'll with the disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

STORY OF BRIBERY.-The confession
of ex- City Attorney Liant K. Salisbury,
in regard to the notorious water scandal
in Grand Rapids, Mich, was told yester-
day for the first time in court at the pre-
liminary examination of State Senator
David Burns, and it has created a tre-
mendous sensation on account OF the
number of prominent persons it lmpl-
Gates, in addition to the seventeen officials
who we're arrested on bribery charges
ten days ago. As names of many prom
inent men were mentioned by Salisbury,
and the amount he paid to each for their
influence or silence was given, there was
suppressed murmur Ofsurprise through
out the thronged courtroom. The per-
sons implicated by Salisbury during his
testimony against State Senator Burns
and the amounts he alleged they received
showed that the highest amount was to
George r. Perry, ex-mayOr, who received
Sl3,7 Other high-priced individuals
obtained half this amount, others one
fourth, while some received as small an
amount as 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
One Hundred Dollars a Box

IS the value II. 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
cured me-" IL is a combination of the heal
ing properties Of Witch Hazel with antisep-
ties and emolients relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises, eczema, salt rheum
ahd all skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
MAY TAX BANK SHARES. In the

MAY TAX BANK SHARES. In the
United States Supreme Court Justice
Peckham delivered an opinion yesterday
in the case of the Peoples National Bank
of Lynchburg, VS.. Morton Marye, auditor
of the State of Virginia. The bank re-
sisted a tax levied on bank shares, on the
ground that the law providing for the
tax is unconstitutional. Without going
into the question OF constitutionality, the
opinion favored the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

ASSASSINATION IN KENTUCKY,-A
special from Hodgenville, KY, reports
the assassination of two men, the fatal
woundiug of a third man, and the injury
of another. The dead are Squire Os-
borne, aud Dave Osborne, his son.
The wounded Will Gardner, who will
die. and John Bennett, arm shattered.
The alleged murderer, Custer Gardner,
Young farmer, was caughtat Elizabeth
town Yesterday after desperate fight,
and was taken. to Munfordyille and
lodged in Jail. Under cOvsr OF dark
ness, while the intended victims were
sitting around the Preside, the assassin
srept to the window of the room and,
placing his Winchester near the glass,
tired several times. Squire Osborne fell
10 the floor dead. his head torn almost
off His son, Dave Osborne, was shot
through the heart, and Will Gardner
was wounded in the abdomen. John
Benefits left arm was shattered by a
bali. Squire Osborne was a district
magistrate. The trouble had its in
cipiency in family quarrel, which de-
veloped into a factional fight. Gardner
has heretofore borne good reputation.
The tragedy has caused the greatest ex-
element in years in Larue, Hart, and
Hardin counties, where the principals
are well-known and have many relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

For THE past week paragraph has
been going the rounds of the newspapers
stating that an ex-COnfederate fifer who
recently died in West Virginia was IN
Gen. Lees STAFF as chief musician. If
Gen. Lee ever had a chief musician on
his staff during the war the other staff
officers never heard of it before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
THELEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

The Senate devoted its session mainly
to the work of code revision, passed q
number of bills and set the bill putting
fhe new judiciary law into effect for con-
sideration on Thursday.
A bill amending the charter of the
city of Richmond relating to the police
department was presented by Mr.
Christian.
The bill was prepared by the police
commissioners and went to the joint
committee on special, private and local
legislation.
The Senate concurred in House amend
ments to the bill in relation to the man
agement of the State penitentiary, and
offered to the committee on public insti-
tutions and education the bill in relation
to the managementOf the Virginia School
for the Deaf and Blind with House
amendments.
To amend sections 29S9, section 1856,
and section 1857 of the code, in relation
to jurisdiction of justices.
To amend and sections 906S and 1892,
and to repeal section 3079 Of the code,
in relation to the courts of the city Of
Richmond.
To amend sections and 5 and to repeal
section of the act of February IL, 1894,
establishing the Law and Equity Court
of Richmond.
HOUSE.
As stated in the Gazette the fight over
the question of breaking the Baylor sur
vey came up in the House yesterday on
motion of Mr.. Jordan, chairman OF
the oyster commission, that it be
made the regular order for todcy,
and that final vote be taken Thurs
day. The opposition fillbustered
against the motion and caused
somewhat of test of strength by mo-
ton TO adjourn, which was lost by vote
of 80 to 20. Mr.. Jordan then took up
the discussion of his bill in regular
order.
The House passed the bill to permit
the Commissioner Of Agriculture to
collect specimens of natural history.
The Churchman amendment to the
pure elections law, requiring voters in
legalized party primaries to make oath
to support the nominees of such pri-
maries, was defeated, but the Cumming
amendment providing for grand juries
of investigation after such primary was
engrossed.
Mr.. Leake's bill looking to the grand
jury investigations following all pri-
maries and elections was ordered to its
engrossment. 1t is thought this measure
will pass.
The House ,recommitted Mr.. Cum
ming's bill in relation to social clubs.
The House passed bill to ratify and
confirm the sale and Conveyance of certain
property in theoounty of Alexandria
made by the city council ,of Alexandra
to the Washington Southern Railway Co.
Sebator st. Clair, of Giles, has made
a suggestion, which is receiving consid-
Grafton, that when the next General As
sembly meets meets in January it shall
merely organize, elect the basement Of
ficers" and adjourn until November of
next year. The Legislature now in ses-
sion will complete the work of revising
the code, and Mr.. st. Clair thinks there
will be very little necessary legislation
before next winter.
The Governor has signed the bill ex-
tending the time for the enforcement of
the 5 per cent penalty for non-payment
of taxes in certain counties and cities
from Decemher 10 January l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
In reply to Inquiries we have pleas

In reply to inquiries we have pleasure
in announcing that Ely's Liquid Cream Balm
is like the solid preparation Of that admirable
remedy in that it cleanses and heals MEM
branes affected by nasal catarrh. There is no
drying or sneezing The Liquid Cream Balm
is adapted TO use by patients who have trouble
in inhaling through the nose and prefer
spraying. The price, including spraying
tube, is IS cents. Sold by druggists or mailed
by Ely Brothers, So Warren ST., New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
Alexandria. Va. December !. 100

" sTocKHo IL EiS" OF 1.-THE" The c i r.
Louisville AND RAPIDAN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY will be held at No. 2l2
King street, Alexandria, Virginia, on We'd
nesday, December Is, 1903, at 10 o'clock a.
m, for the purpose Of electing directors
and transacting such other business as may
come before the meeting.
dec1td r. D. LANDLORD. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

STORMS on THE OTHER SIDE.-The
incessant rains have been succeeded by
snowstorms, which are general throughout
Great Britain and many parts of the
Continent. The fall in London was very
slight, but in some Of the country dis
tricts outdoor work is suspended and
traffic is carried on with difficulty. Six
teen degrees of frost we're recorded in the
south of Scotland Sunday night. Yes
sells are seeking refuge in the harbors
along the British coast. The snow
storms are so severe in Belgium that
Geographic and telephone communica-
ton with Germany is interrupted A
score of lives have been lost among the
crews of the vessels composing the French
fishing feet during the storms Of the last
few days.
A dispatch from Algiers says that
great damage on sea and land has been
caused by violent storm and torrential
rain, lasting for 80 hours. A portion of
the jettey has been destroyed at Moste-
ganem, where several wrecks are re-
ported. A great torrent descended the
Laccar Mountains, carrying everything
before it and demolishing the western
part of the village of Marguerite. The
inhabitants fed, abandoning everything.
Dispatches from Rome say that Sc
we're weather continues throughout
Italy. For % years past there has been
no such barometric depression as that re-
corded yesterday in Rome. On the coast
near Naples the bodies of several sailors
have been found. An Italian cutter has
been wrecked and her crew of seven
lost. Near Avelino much damage has
been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
The Market.
Georgetown. Dec. l.-whest 75as2
Revolution Imminent.

sure sigh of approaching revolt and seri-
Gus trouble in your system is nervousness,
sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric
Bitters viii 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 fit doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by Z. S.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

Eczema, scaId read, hives, itchiness Of the
skin of any sort instantly relieved, pcrma-
nently cured. Doan's Ointment. At any
drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01
CHARLOTTESVILLE AND RAPIDAN
~ RAILROAD COMPANY,
JOHN w. BURKE,
EDW. L. DAINGERFIELD,
deci Id Trustees.
decl I'd

FROST KING and FROST QUEEN
CHAMOIS VESTS. prices 1926 TO $40
CHEST PROTECTORS, felt and chamois.
prices, 25c to 800. For sale by
E. s. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

A LARGE STOCK OF TOILET and
LAUNDRY SOAPS, for sale by
&c. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

rODFIsH.-N Boneless and Shredded
J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

LEADBEATER'S YEAST POWDER.
Guaranteed absolutely pure. 40c per pound.
For sale by
Z. s. LEADBEATER 4 SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

ATMORE'S MINCE MEAT and PLUM
PUDDING just received by
r. NILBUKN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-01

VERY GOOD AND VERY CHEAP
One gallon cans NANTICOKE T0MA-
TOES reduced 10 25c.
J c. MLBURN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
IARROTS AS ADVERTISERS.

A London instructor of parrots
makes speciality of training them
to be advertisers. They are taught so
that whenever they see anyone enter
a shop they say. Have you tried So
and-So's Milk Porridge?'" or Hair
Restorer?" or whatever the commo-
dity Is. The parrots cage, bearing a
label advertising the patent commo-
dity, stands on the shop counter. and
the bird "puffs' the article all day
long. for he has been purposely taught
nothing slse. Some of the mammoth
food manufacturing firms have bought
several of these advertising parrots.
and lend them out to the shops that
puff their particular speciality.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
The Machine Wins!

When the candidacy of a solid, sub
s,antial citizen like Judge II. A. Wise
is sacrificed TO machine politics it is
time for Republicans to discover just
where they are at.
The board of trade, voicing the senti-
n.ent of the best citizens of the com
munity lately set up cry for clean
and capable officials under the code.
After some persuasion, these men
obtained the consent Of Judge Wise, to
allow his name to be used and he was
accordingly announced.
1t was not considered necessary to
use brass-band methods in conducting
the Judges campaign. There were
no posters, no art exhibits and little
if any, canvassing.
What was the use?
Were not the people clamouring for
good efficient executive, a man who
could be thoroughly relied upon TO give
the city wholesome administration?
Is not Judge Wise such a man?
Certainly.
Well then, what more was to be
dcne? -
But the friends of good government,
and the exponents of the judge, reckon
ed without the machine.
Whiting was not asleep. He saw
his opportunity and the result is well
known.
So far as the Republican party is con-
cerned the city is in his hands.
Smith is merely puppet
II the voters OF Canton elect Smith,
Whiting will be mayor in reality. He
will have the appointive power and
will hold practically all the reins OF
government in his hands.
II the voters think this is a step in
the direction of a better and cleaner
city government they will vote for
Smith and the machine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
Passed Gravel Stone
as Large as a Pea

Royersford. Pa, April 18th, 1902.
DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-I had been a sufferer
from kidney trouble for about 8 years
with pain In side. back and head,
about 6 or 8 months ago concluded to
try . bottle Of DR.. Kiimer's Swamp
Root, TO my surprise l experienced
decided relief before I. had aiken
half of the bottle, and one morning
passed q gravel stone as large az
pea, which I still have In my posses
sion and will be pleased to show 10
my one who doubts the efficacy of this
wonderful remedy. One month ago.
finding some of the old symptoms re-
turning l purchased SOC bottle of
Swamp-Root at Dr. Morey's drug
store, and before / had taken one
fourth OF It / found In the vessel
which had voided during the night a
teaspoonful OF small gravel stones and
sand, the passing of which was imme.
diately followed by relief.
JESSE s. BUTTERFIELD.
am well acquainted with Mr.. But
terfeld and know that the above state
ment is true in every particular.
DIR. MOREY. Druggist.
For sample bottle Of Swamp Root
by mail free, write DR.. Kilmer e Co.
BinehaSnton, N. Y. Don't mako any
naiGfske. but Remember the nnlnS:
6Wasnv noof, DR. Kiln6er'S Swamp.
Rooks nd Tho address. DinGhSh ton.
~. =, - eyery bottla a,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10

A significant feature of the Repub-
lican primaries is the fact that no can
didetes, who have been identified with
the present administration, except, Of
eourese. those who had no opposition,
were placed on the ticket. Evidently
the cry OF economy" has not been
without its effect. The people are
awakening TO Canton's financial condi-
ton and now purpose to ameliorate
IL If possible The Republican voters
faced the proposition squarely and log.
itally concluded that the quickest way
to accomplish a reform was to turn
the rascals out" This they did so far
as was in their power. The fellows
that the primary voters couldn't reach
are the fellows who are going to weak
en- the ticket very appreciably when
election rolls around. The people are
after their scalps and they will get
them if they have to massacre the
whole ticket to do it,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
HIGH AUTHORITY oN ART.

Sir John Charles Robinson, one Of
the highest living authorities on art,
is rs. He was born in Nottingham
and there received his earliest educa-
tion. He studied art in Paris and is an
honorary member of nearly all the
academies OF fine arts in Europe. From
1852 to 1869 he was superintendent Of
art collections at the South Kensing-
ton museum and originated the system
OF loan collections whereby works OF
art are circulated through the pro-
vinces. From 1882 to 1891 he was sur
veyor of pictures to the crown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10

One of the reasons why such des-
perate fight is being made to control
The mayorship of this city by certain
politicians, is the fact that the mayor
will appoint the police and fire depart
ment members, and all appointments
hereafter will be through civil serv-
ice examination, in which the person
securing the highest percentage will
secure the position. All those who re-
ceive their Office by the hand of the
mayor will retain the same for life
during good behavior and ability to
fill the Office. The politicians, who
know what this means, know there is
no question about fight being made
TO secure control of the local machine
and the machine once installed will be
almost impossible to upset 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
News ana Comments
Specially Cooperation.

A scheme for the organization Of the
new department of commerce and la
bor has been laid before congress by
Secretary Cortelyou in the estimate
transmitted through the secretary Of
the treasury. Sec. Cortelyou asked for an
appropriation of sG69,6s0 for salaries
in addition to the IL branches of the
public service transferred to the new
department which have already been
provided for in appropriations. Secre-
tary Cortelyou is one of the fellows
who believes in Office and appropria-
tiou.-Youngstown Vindicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
OHIO'S GREATNESS

Nature as well as man contributed
to make Ohio's fortune. With a g.eat
waterway. Lake Erie, on her northern
border, and another, the Ohio river,
on her southern and eastern boundary
she was literally endowed with for
tunes favors. Geography, transpor-
tation facilities, the discoveries Of coal
iron ore, petroleum, natural gas ard
other material riches, and the exist
ence Of great hardwood forests with
in it, gave Ohio the fourth place in
the list of states in 1900 in the value
OF its commercial products. II stood
first among the states in that year in
the production of wagon and carriage
materials and in the manufacture of
wagons and carriages, as well as In
the aggregate OF its manufacture Of
the various sorts of clay products:
second in iron and steel output, in
agricultural implements and In food
preparations; third in the products Of
foundries and machine shops, of
Touring and grist mills, and in dis
titled liquors, tobacco, cigars and Gig
arettes; fourth in the factory pro-
duct of boots and shoes, carand gener-
al shop construction and repairs by
steam railroad companies, In the fac
tory product Of women's clothing,
glass, petroleum refining and rubber
and elastic goods; and fifth In the
factory product Of mems clothing, in
electrical apparatus and supplies,
malt liquors, planning mill producers.
and book and job printing and the
printing and publishing ofnewspape: 3
and periodicals..
For the past score OF years the CEN
ter Of manufacturing of the United
States has been in Ohio, Just as the
population center was there from
1860 to 1880, and then pass
ed into Indiana, where It yet
is.- The country's manufac-
turing center was nine miles south
east Of McKinley's home In Cantcn IN
18ol the year of the enactment Of ihe
Mckinley tariff. 1t was seyentscn
miles south east OF Mansfield, tlla
home Of John Sherman, in 1900
Worlds Work. A g.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
SAMUEL BINDER,
30G Huron street, Akron.
REGULARITY OF THE LETTER o..

REGULARITY OF THE LETTER 'O'.
A firm which was sued in the West
minister (England) county court re-
Gently for the price of sign defended
the case on the ground that the 20"
in their name was smaller than the
Other" letters. 1t was proved by
measurement, however, that it was a
sixteenth of an inch larger, allowance
having been made for the fact that
owing to an optical illusion, the letter
20" always looks smaller than the
neighboring letters. Judgement was
given for the sign makers.