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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Virginia News.


The deal whereby the National Bank
of Commerce of Norfolk intended to
consolidate with the Citizens Bank Is oil.
Hon. J. F. Rixey, member OF Con-
gress from the 9Th district, will be the
orator at the Confederate memorial exer-
cises at Gordonsville on May 9lst.
Rev. Lewis Lamps, who has been
pastor OF the Reformed Church at
Loyettsville, Loudoun county, for ~
wears, has rendered his resignation on
account OF impaired health.
George r. Fravel, of Woodstock, was
almost instantly killed yesterday by a
runaway. He was driving a double
team Of colts, when trace broke and
the team ran into a road wagon.
Fluvanna democrats yesterday elected
delegates and endorsed William j.
Bryan aud his enunciations Of demo-
ratio principles Tazewell and Pulaski
endorsed Wysor flor Congress and
James City endorsed Daniel for Presi-
dent.
Mrs. Neill, wife of ID. F. Neill, a
we'll known farmer living near Mounts
vile, Loudoun county, died on Saturday
night from the effects of dose OF car
bolic acid. She had been respondent
for several months because of impaired
health.
The Travers Daniel farm, in Culpeper
county, containing 295 acres, has been
sold to northern party for 81, 300,
and the Alfred Rodgers farm, near
Bealeton, in lower Fauquier county,
containing 314 acres, has been pur-
chased by w. R. Selleck, of New York,
for IS, l64.
The breaking of rail on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
roads high bridge between Richmond
and Manchester imperiled the safety OF
those on the early northbound train
yesterday. The engine and tender LETT
the track, as did the front trucks OF the
express car, and hung swaying above
the river forty feet below. With rare
courage Engineer Joseph Tate remained
at his post until his engine was stopped.
His fireman jumped to safety.
A sensation was caused at New Store
on Saturday when officers from Farm
vile, assisted by citizens, arrested MIR.
E. G. Woodbridge, oneof the best known
citizens of Buckingham county, charging
him with the burning of the dwelling
and outbuildings of the late John 5.
Forbes on the night of March 8, an out
rage which caused widespread indigna-
ton and which subsequently resulted in
the death of that venerable citizen.
The unwilling of the monument to
the last House of Burgesses will take
place in Williamsburg on Thursday
next at II a. m. All the members OF
the Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities are most cordially
invited to be present on this occasion.
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page will present
the monument on behalf Of the Wash
ington branch of the Association for
the Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
It Was Only Wood.

While John H. Stewart was hurrying
to catch Fort Lee ferryboat in New
York yesterday he tell under a smart
runabout, in which there were two
women. A wheel passed over his right
leg and the women screamed and alighted
They raised the mans head tenderly,
and one of them poured some brandy
down his throat.
"You're too weak to move, but we'll
help you," the women said.
Weak" cried Stewart. "Who's
weakY
"Your poor foot" the women ex-
claimed, pointing to his right foot,
which lay on the payment.
"Oh," said Stewart, as he picked up
the foot and carefully busted it, Tex
cuse me for giving you a start, ladies
that IS just my wooden leg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24

THE National Editorial Association,
in session at ST. Louis last week, unani-
mously adopted a resolution expressing
approval of the proposed school of jour
nalism at Columbia University, New
York, founded by Joseph Pulitzer. The
resolution takes thegrOund that although
practice will still be necessary to skill
in newspaper work, there is no reason
why young men should be forced to
learn in the dear school of experience,
when the ablest men in the profession
could be employed to impart the know
ledge. But they will find that journal
istic is the most difficult Of all know
ledge to impart and that experience and
practice in nine cases out Of ten make
the successful newspaper man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
He Left Three Widows.

Three women, each claiming to be the
legally welded wife of Contractor Du-
bois, who died last week, met in res
taurant in Des Moines yesterday, talked
the situation over and mutually agreed
upon a division of the estate. Simon
Cassidy, prominent banker, is agreed
upon as administrator of the estate, which
is valued at 81, 900. Mrs. Dubois No.
1, as she is distinguished from the other
two wives of the contractor, resides in
Des Moines and was living with Dubois
at the time of his death. Mrs. Dubois
No. 2 comes from New Orleans and Mrs.
Dubois No. 3 comes from Denver.
They met there to attend the funeral of
their Husband"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism,

"My mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" says w.
Fl. Howard, of Husband, Pa. cat
times she was unable to move at all,
while at all times walking was painful.
presented her with a bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and after few APP
plications she decided it was the most
wonderful pain reliever she had ever
tried, in fact, she is never without it
DOW and is at all times able to walk. An
occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the pain that she was tor
merly troubled with" For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. F. Creighton
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Today's Telegraphic News
The Reported Japanese Reverse.

The Reported japanese Reverse.
London, May 24.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Central News wires
that the Red Cross Society has a report
OF A Japanese defeat. The casualties
are the same as those given in the
Bourse report of a Port Arthur fight,
current yesterday; namely, 10, 900 Jap
anese casualties, and 5000 Russians.
The Central News report places the
fight at Fen Huag Cheng.
Seoul, Korea, May PA force Of
Japanese has been dispatched from Gen
san. on the east cost, to disperse the
Cossack raiders in northern Korea.
London, May 24.-The reported az
ton of the Russians at Port Arthur Of
placing submerged mines in various
parts Of the Yellow Sea and the Gulf Of
Pechili, thus placing all shipping in
those vicinities in jeopardy, has aroused
considerable protest in semi-official cir
Giles.
London, May 24.-According to a
dispatch from Mukden, Ma1churia, a
force of Russians made an attack ON
Aniu, Korea, about 100 miles south Of
Win. on the Seoul-Fusan road, ard
captured the town. The japanese re-
tired in order, destroying the main
buildings in the town before they left.
St. Petersburg, May 24.-Russian
correspondents at Lao Yang telegraph
that according to Chinese reports a force
of Russians under General FOX surprised
and massacred seven japanese battalions
near Kin Chau. The japanese are re-
ported to be leaving Feng Huang Cheng
and moving toward the north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
None But Catholics.

Washington, May 24.-Cardinal Sa.
TOLL will convey an important message
from the Pope to the rector and faculty
of the Catholic University at the com"
mencement exercises on June s. The
university authorities already have re-
ceived suggestions from Cardinal Satolli
in regard to the employment of profes-
sors, and, although it is specifically
stated in the charter that no nom
Catholic professor is to be admitted to
the faculty, this rule has been waived
several times. Carroll d. Wright has
been connected with the department OF
economics for nearly six years. Non
Catholics cannot be retained under
Cardinal Satolli's new orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Attempt m Rlow I'm Factory.

Waukegan, Ills, May PA care
fully made internal machine was found
Monday in the yards of the big Warner
sugar refinery and the police are con-
WINGED an attempt was made to blow up
the factory. An examination of it
showed that it was of a most deadly
kind. An explosion followed by a
$500, 900 fire occurred recently and it is
now believed it was incendiary. -Four
lives were lost then and there would un-
doubtedly have been more victims had
the bomb exploded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
A Sensation.

A sensational story comes from the
MaItby avenue section Of Brambleton.
Several days ago a young mechanic, Civ
ing his age as % years, piled at the
office of the Clerk of the Court for
license to wed a young lady, whose age
was given at 81 years. The nuptials
were celebrated that night and we'd
ding reception followed. During the
reception young lady, who claimed to
have been Tilted by the groom appeared
and sensational scene followed. The
bride and groom became separated, and
friends of the bride, who soon went into
mysteries, are said to have confined her
to prevent reunion. The Tilted girl
declared that the bride should never live
happy with the young husband, and
certain friends Of the husband are re-
ported to have upheld the acts of the
fitted girl, who was their preference for
the Young man anyway. The affair has
created a big sensation in the Bramble-
ton section, and among the ladies parti-
cularly. A BrambletOn lady who called
at the Office of the Clerk of the Court
gave the PARTICULARS Norfolk Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Hearst VS.. the Railroads.

New York, May 24.-The Interstate
Commission today resumed the investi-
CATION of the complaint made by w. r.
Hearst against the Philadelphia &
Reading Railway Co. and other rail-
roads carrying coal TO the seaboard from
the anthracite mines. Under the d.
rection of the United States Supreme
Court the commission will demand that
the coal roads produce contracts and give
the evidence which they refused to give
at the session of the commission last
year. Among those subp@naed to ap.
pear are George F. Baer, President of
the Philadelphia & Reading; T. B..
Thomas, President of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad W. Il. Truesdale,
President of tie Delaware Lacka-
wanna and Western Geo. o. Waiter
man, E. G. Hebbard, I. Peters, W. X.
Taylor, w. G. Brown. G. A. Richard
son, f. B. Sturgis, and R. d. Richard.
General l.. Burnett, U. S. District At
torney, was present representing the Gov
eminent, and there was large gathering
of representatives of the coal carrying
roads. President George F. Baer,
of the Reading Railroad Company, was
the first witness called. He was asked
by Clarence J. Shearn, Counsel fol
Hearst, to produce the original contract
of February 9th, 1899, between the
Temple Iron Company, the Guarantee
Trust Company, both of this city, and
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. He
did so. As each contract was produced
Mr.. Shearn read the per centage of tom
mage to be accorded the several coal
carrying companies. Mr.. Shearn then read
from copies of these contracts of April
10th statistics to show changes in these
percentages.
Much significance was attached to the
presence of United States District At
torney Burnett. Rumor credited his
presence as lending color to reports that
Attorney General Knox had ordered
General Burnett to proceed against the
road for alleged violation of the anti
trust law at the end of the Hearst pro-
ceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Mr.. Thomas Not a Candidate.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Permit me to salute my friends
through the courtesy of your columns,
and to say | am not a candidate for
Congress and cannot consent to become
one.
have always supported our present
efficient representative, Hon. }. +.
Rixey, and shall support him in the en-
suing campaign.
This declination is notan index of my
high appreciation Of the good will OF
my friends, of which feel myself to be
unworthy.
As the gem ever locks its priceless
beauty in the mystery of its heart, so
the radium of their affection shall ever
light my own. Very respectfully,
CLARENCE THOMAS.
"Rutledge," Loudoun Co., May 2lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
THE MANY friends and acquaintance

THE MANY friends and acquaintance
of Colonel John S. Mosby will be glad
to hear of his appointment as assistant
attorney in the Department of Justice
in Washington, and they will be more
glad to learn that after he shall have
entered upon the discharge of the duties
of his new position that he contemplstes
making Alexandria his permanent
home. The colonel since 1865 has yir-
tually been an Alexandrian, his frequent
visits and often prolonged stays here
having been the means of extending his
acquaintance with most of our citizens.
He has ever been welcomed and his So
ciety enjoyed, especially by his fraters
who learned to esteem him during the
four years civil war when his fame be-
came world wide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Blind for 35 Years. She Sees.

Pittsburg, May 24.-Miss Jane Nc
Aulay, of No. 54OS Rosetta street, a
woman Of 70, who for the last SO years
has been totally blind, startled the mem
bers Of her family yesterday by exclaim-
ing that she could see. She recently
abandoned medicine and gave herself to
prayer but few days ago she had her
sister call in DR.. II. Cartwright, who
administered treatment. Miss McAulay
recovered rapidly, and yesterday morning
announced that she could see.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
The President.

Groton, Mass, May 24.-President
Roosevelt arrived at Groton, Mass, at
9:O5 this morning. The President was
at once driven to the school where he
was greeted by the boys who were lined
up outside the building. The com
mencement exercises, which included the
distribution of prizes, lasted for more
than an hour, at the conclusion of which
the President made little speech to the
boys. The President and his party will
leave Groton at $3.50 this afternoon for
the return trip to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Freight-handler's and Firemen's
Strike.

New York, May 24.-The apparent
success or failure of the strike of the
freight handlers and marine fremen on
the boats and piers of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad seems
to hinge on the attitude taken by the
Transfers Association. All the places
OF the strikers have been filled and the
company officials say they will be able
to care for all their business. If the
teamsters go out on a synthetic strike,
the situation will be badly tangled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
TUESDAY EVENING. MAY "a, 1904.

TO-DAY is the forty-third anniversary
of the occupation of Alexandria by the
federal army and the departure for the
South of the companies OF this city which
subsequently formed the historic Seven
teenth Virginia Regiment. This event
to the present generation isalmost as re-
mote AZ the scenes in connection with the
war Of 1912 were to the Alexandria boys
ofJS61. Fourteen years previously vol
unteers from this city had left for Mexi'
co They had had ample time to bid
adieux to fathers, mothers and sweet
hearts and their spirits were enlivened
nv music as handkerchiefs huttered and
tears fell. Not so with the volunteers o.
1861. as an early morning alarm, before
the STARS were out of the skies, warned
them that they must make hurried exit
or be captured by overwhelming numbers
There was no time to say goodbye or
totske afectionate farewells, and parents,
brothers and sisters, in many instances,
were sleeping soundly while dear ones
were on the road to Manassas juno
ton. The Alexandrians had virtually
been sleeping on their arms for some time
Thew had anticipated sudden movement
i
on the part of the enemy, and the Picke'S'
on the alert, gave ample warning. When
the sun rose the city was thronged with
federal soldiers, United States flag was
floating from the roof of the Marshall
House. James w. Jackson was welterlng
in his blood and the riddled body OF Col.
Ellsworth of the New York Fire Zouaves
was on its way North, while the hosiery
at the southeast corner of King and Pltl
streets had become historic. In a few
weeks time the city's population doubled
and continued so until the close OF the
conflict In the meantime the hearts OF
most Alexandrians had gone with dear
ones who we're battling against terrible
odds in attempts to perpetuate the South
ern Confederacy. For four long years
those at home suffered anxiety from every
report of an engagement. Occasionally
letters from the South announced casual
ties and gave names of some Alexan-
Jrians who had fallen mid the clash OF
arms. The curtain finally dropped upon
the scenes Of carnage, and the survivors
began to reappear in the city of their
birth. They left in body, but returned
simply as individuals and received the
hearty greeting they deserved. Death
has greatly reduced their ranks during
the thirty-nine years which have follow
ed, and the depleted band of survivors
which gathered around the monument at
Prince and Washington streets this even
ing brought back many recollectiOns, OF
the scenes at the spot on May "a, 1861,
when they turned their backs upon Alex
andria to see it no more until the dove
of peace reappeared quaternion OF
years later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Presbyterians and Divorce.

Buffalo, N. Y, May Palate yes
terday afternoon the Presbyterian Gen
eral Assembly baked at divorce rule.
By vote of 262 to 244 the assembly
wiped out that part of the report of the
special committee on marriage and di-
vorce which advised Presbyterian minis
tiers to refuse to marry any person whose
marriage is forbidden by the church of
which that person is a member. Last
night the negro delegates took promi-
nent part in the meeting in the interest
of freedmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Cause of Dukes Death Mystery.

Berlin, May 24.-The death OF the
Duke Paul Frederick of Mecklenburg a
few days ago is surrounded by consider
able mystery. The first reports had it
that he had died as the result Of q
nights carousal. Several other causes,
however, have been given, the latest be-
ing that while intoxicated he fell down
stairs and broke his neck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24

The Kaiser has ordered that luxuri-
GUS steamer be assigned for the exclusive
use of reporters during Kiel regatta
week. His majesty heretofore has been
reputed to have had a dislike for news
paperdom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
Quick Arrest.

IA. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala, was twice
in the hospital from severe case of piles
causing "A tumors. After doctors and all
remedies failed, Bucklen's, Arnica Salye
ouickly arrested further inflammation and
cured him. II conquers aches and kills pain.
25c at f. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 24.-The stock mar
ket this morning was somewhat re-
dictionary partly owing to the failure of
London after the Whitsuntide holidays
to respond to the advance which had
taken place in the interval here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24

HUYLER's COCOA BUTTER, iOc pack.
ages. For sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETINn

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders of the NEW PEDRA-
RA ONYX COMPANY will be held at the
office ofthe Company in the city of alexandria,
Virginia, on the 2lst day Of May, A. II. 1904,
at eleven o'clock a. m.
The objects of the meeting will be,
1. To elect board of five (5) directors
2. To see if the stockholders will vote TO
enter into contract with any person or cor
poration for the sale of the onyx quarred from
its mines for the period of ten (l0) years, and
appointing such person or corporation for the
said period of ten (l0) years its sole and ex-
elusive agent for the sale of onyx.
3. To transact any other business which
may legally come before the meeting.
This meeting is further called by and at the
request of stockholders holding one-tenth Of
the capital stock of the corporation.
(Signed.) F. b. WEEKS, Secretary,
aur13 1aW6W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24

HEINZ's BAKED BEANS, vegetarian
plain and with tomato sauce, just received by
j. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24

CODFISH.-Ne BOneless and Shredded
~ Goldfish just received by
JIG. MIIRIrRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-24

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
LUMBIA LOAN AND INVESTMENT
COMPANY will be held on TUESDAY, May
81, 1904, at o'clock p. m. at No. 1913 south
Royal street, Alexandria, Virginia.
ALLEN c. CLARK, Secretary.
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GALVANIZED TUBS, BUCKETS and
OIL CANS just received by
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Georgetown. May 24.-Wheat $l.OOa1.O6.
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CHOICE EvAPORATED PEACHES and
j. C. MILBURN.
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SWEET ORANGES zoe, "a and 3Oc.
Extra Large Soc dozen.
J. G. MILBURN
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CATSUP AND MUsTARD.-One barrel
each Of prepared Mustard and Catsup just re
seived by J. c. MILBURN.
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ENTIRE WHEAT FLOUR and GRAHAM
FLOUR just received by
&c. MILBURN
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she STOCKHOLDERS OF THE AMER

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE AMER
L ICAN BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO-
CITATION are hereby notified that the annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of said associa-
ton will be held at the principal office of the
association, l0S south Washington street. Al
exandria, Virginia, at 2 o'clock p. M, on
WEDNESDAY, June s, 1904. BY order of
the Board of Directors.
w. J. FRIZZELL, Secretary.
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RALsToN BREAKFAST FOOD, quality
guaranteed, for sale at lOc package.
Mt DTrDNr
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ATM0RE's MINCE MEAT and PLUM
PUDDING just received by
&c. MILBURN
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NORWAY SMOKED sARDINEs, in oil,
just received by
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ZEST, the new cereal food, Just received
Dy J. O. MIIRIIRN
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-10-28
WATs0N's VIEWS
The Georgian's Opinion of Kooseve lt
and Parker.

The Georgian's Opinion of Roosevelt
and Parker.
Thomas E. Watson, the candidate of
the Peoples party, is getting a great
deal Of amusement out of what he
calls the Independent side-show Of his
own, Of which he is lin full militant
aggressive control" He says he re-
spects Roosevelt and the Republicans
because they know what they want,
are candid in stating their position and
fearless in fighting for their principles.
He prefers Roosevelt to Parker, be.
cause the former sis not seeking the
support Of Bryan Democrats upon
false pretensions. He is not playing
a confidence game on the negro ques-
ton. He is not attempting to win
Jeffersonians by sham adherence to
Jeffersonian principles. He Is not in
ambush; he is behind no Blind he
stands out in the open and says to
his enemies: Here l am, q Repub-
lican who stands pat OH all existing
conditions; If you want to fight come
on"
Mr.. Watson's letter is full of vitriolic
contempt for Judge Parker as weak
ling and artful dodger. 1t ridicules his
position Oh the pension question and
says his pledge to revoke Order No.
IS amounts to saying, Roosevelt did
the right thing but not in the right
way, and if you will elect me presi-
dent will do the same thing in the
proper way"
AS to the Democracy itself Mr..