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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Destructive Fire.

Pittsburg, Pa, May THE Gerber
Compauy's carriage warehouse and fac
tory, corner of Fifth street and Duquesne
Way, the largest concern of the kind in
western Pennsylvania, is enyeloped in
flames and will doubtless be destroyed.
An immense stock of all kinds was car
ried by the firm. A very narrow alley
separates the Gerber building from the
Joseph Horne dry goods establishment.
The Horne building is in danger The
fire started about lilo o'clock. The
cause is not yet known.
A later dispatch says the fire was
under control by 11:40 o'clock. The
Joseph H. Horne store, adjoining, was
not damaged. The loss to the Gerber
Company's stock is estimated at SS5, 900,
and is fully insured. The loss on the
building, which was formerly occupied by
the Spear Company's pillow works and
foundry, which covered nearly one halt
block, is estimated at $50, 900; insur-
ance partial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Japanese at Kronstadt q?

st. Petersburg, May 7.-Viedomosti
today reports what is believed TO have
been a japanese attempt to destroy the
governmental section of Kronstadt,
where large naval supplies are stored.
A heap of shavings and laths, the paper
says, were recently placed near an i'm
mense quantity of shells filled with
pyroxyline. The shayings were covered
with petroleum and set fire to. Luckily
the blaze was extinguished before great
damage was done. The same paper, in
another section, urges an alliance be-
tween Russia and Turkey, whereby Tur-
kish interests would be protected by
Russia, in exchange for the Sultan's
government granting permission for the
Black Sea squadron to pass through the
Dardanelles. Fifty thousand troops,
says Viedomosti, placed on the Indian
frontier would quickly cool England's
objections to such an alliance, while
France and Germany would make no
opposition to the step.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07

SEVERAL WEEKS ago an eX-member
of Congress died at his home in greater
New York The man was generally
called "Tim" Campbell. Popular and
respected by those who knew him well
a rugged and versatile character, he gave
expression in few words to PROPOSE
ton that will live long after its authors
memory has passed from the minds of
men. "What is the constitution among
friends" he asked, or said, when in
formed that certain measures that he
wanted to make effective were unconsti-
tutional. Mr.. Campbell in his age and
generation was not the only man not
only willing but anxious "to make the
laws we fout," and then "fout the laws
wemake" Only recently we quoted from
the pure election law, approved March
"a, 1908, and its drastic provision, which
should deter not only candidates, but
their friends from resorting to any ques-
tionable means to obtain votes. An
act of the General Assembly approved
January ?, 1904, relating to bribing of
voters and punishment, provides that
'If any person, directly or indirectly,
give to voter in any election any
money, goods, or chattels, under any
agreement, express or implied, that such
voter shall give his vote for particular
candidate, at any such election, he shall
be fined not less than one hundred dol
lars nor more thfa one thousand dollars,
or confined in iqil not less than one
month nor moro han one year. And
the voter receiving such money, goods
or chattels, in pursuance of such agree
ment, shall be punished in like manner
with the person giving the same" A
most excellent law, and the legislature,
in its not too many wise acts, did well
to place bride giyer, and bride taker
in the "par Mobile iratrum" pillory.
This is not all, and primary elections
which are equivalent to election in most
of the cities and counties of the State,
are safe guarded against corrupting in
Auences. This from an act approved
January IA, 1904, found on page 9SS,
extra session 19O2.0S-O4: "All laws
intended to secure the regularity and
purity of general and local elections,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY 7. 1904.

TUE CONVENTION of the American
Bible League, in session in New YORK
since Tuesday night, ended Its work
Tbursday. There will be another con-
ventioa. it was announced, within six
months. DIR. Burrell obtained the
unanimous adoption of resolution re-
questing the directors of the league to
select local secretaries to organize local
auxiliaries Tor systematic Bible study in
every town and village of the United
States and Canada. During Thurs
davis session Rev. DR.. d. S. Gregory,
general secretary of the league, de-
clared that new system OF Bible
teaching should be begun. The present
ignorance of the Bible, he said, is
poof of the failure of the old plan, and
shows the need ola better system. The
Bible should be studied, he said, In
unity and not in bits and fragments.
DIR. Gregory's opinions have been shared
by thousands of practical and earnest
people both among the clergy and laity
for the past third of century. Bible
study has in a great measure been
abandoned, and this condition OF affairs
is becoming more apparent daily. While
it may be regarded as treason or sign
of apostacy from the faith to make sug-
gestion, it is fact nevertheless that
many people living in civilized countries
are not fed upon the Bible as they should
be. 1t is true chapter or part OF
chapter is selected here or there and
read, and three or four lines and often
less taken as the basis of a discourse.
We certainly would teach no language
or science in such a manner. II the
sacred volume is to be serious Y regarded
at all, it should be studied as closely as
any other book. Keeping within GER
tain zone is impractical, by no means
edifying and far from instructive. The
inquisitive layman cannot understand
why so large a field of scripture is left
UNEMPLOYED by those whose business 1t is
to teach, and why attention should be
concentrated on the second volume al
most exclusively. Should the faculty
of an institution of learning ignore the
elementary books in any class Of study
and attempt to teach beginners from the
higher grade books they would soon
make themselves subjects of criticism.
Yet the great mass of the first part Of
the book of books is kept in almost
total eclipse. There is but one way to
acquire knowledge of anything. There
are no royal roads or free passes. We
must start at the beginning. Hence if
sturdy specimens of Christianity are to
be produced-men and women whom
the so-called "higher criticism" will
not disturb-the most effective weapon
to put into their hands is a familiarity
with all that has been written. The
Bible is an inexhaustible mine of truth.
Within its lids can be found food for
every class of persons on earth. Why
can it not be made more interesting and
attractive to all? We believe it can I'M
der proper auspices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Janan and Turkey.

Constantinople, May THE Mikado
of Japan is winning Turkey thoroughly
over to the japanese side by little atten-
tons which he is paying the Sultan
The special war kilograms which are be-
ing sent are rapidly intoxicating in the
Turks pride over the japanese successes
as they consider the brown men fellow
Asiatics. Incidentally the Mikado has
deeper reason for his attentions; namely,
the stiffening of the Turkish resolve not
to let the Russian Black sea feet pass
through the Dardanelles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
IN MEMORIAN

In sad and loving remembrance OF our dear
mother, LUCY A. DIXON, who died Nav
S-one year ago tomorrow.
One mournful year has vanished
Yet still the tearlrops fall;
FOR the memory Of our mother
stlll is fresh within our hearts,
a nght from out our households gone.
A, voice we loved is stilled; o'"''
A place is vacant in our midst
That never can be filed.
Gone, but not forgotten.
By HEB CHILDREN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 7, IL a. m.-The
jul!ness of the stock market may be
best appreciated when it is stated that
in the first hour there were only 80 stocks
in which there were transactions of 100
shares or over. The floor was largely
deserted, and the trading was wholly
without significance. Prices, as a rule,
were somewhat dropping through sheer
inertia. In few instances were the
variations in excess of I-or I per cent.
The second hour brought no relief from
the intense dullness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
rELEGRAPHTo BREvITIEs

The Travellers Protective Association
Of America is holding its annual State
convention in Reading, Pa, today.
Robbers early this morning dynamited
the safe in the postoffice at Wyncote, Pa,
near Philadelphia. According to the
postal inspectors nothing was stolen.
William Decatur, an engineer on the
night switcher in the railroad yards in
Putnam, Conn.,, this morning, ran over
and killed his own father, a carinspector,
nearly 20 years of age.
The Federal grand jury at Jackson,
Miss, this morning, returned an indict-
ment against the officers ofthe Mississip-
pi Debenture Company, the charge be-
ing thatit is 'get-rich-quick' concern.
James Shaw, aged A, shoemaker,
was burned to death last night in fire
that destroyed the house in which he
lived in Cochesett, Mass. When found
the body was burned beyond recognition,
the head being burned entirely off.
Mrs. Delight Epson, aged 1913 years,
died at her home in Burlington, Conn,
last night of old age. She had lived all
her life in the home where she was born
and had never travelled outside Connec-
ticut in her life.
The closing argument in the trial of
Mrs. Mary A. Powell, charged with the
murder of her adopted daughter Elsie
Albin, was made in Dover, Del, today,
by Attorney Ridgeley, for the defense.
The charge to the jury was lengthy. The
jury may not return verdict before
Monday.
Another attempt was made early this
morning by rescuing party to enter
the burning Locust Gap slope at Shame
kin, Pa, but smoke and gas prevailed
as thick as ever and prevented the men
from going underground. 1t is now be-
lieved by almost everybody that the five
entombed men are dead.
An explosion occurred this morning
abroad William K. Vanderbilts turbine
yacht Tarantula, which was lying at the
pier at City Island, n Y. Three men,
bers of the crew were seriously burned
and were taken to hospital. Neither
Mr.. Vanderbilt nor any of his friends
were aboard. The yacht sustained only
slight damage.
In view of the recent Ign ching Of ne
groes in Auatauga and Bald win counties,
Ala, acting Governor Cunningham has
issued a statement to the public explain
ing his policy and declaring that lynchers
must be prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law, even if it becomes necessary
to call an extra session of the legislature
to make laws effective.
The freight sheds of the Philadelphia
Steamship Co. on Central wharf in Bos-
ton were damaged by fire early this
morning, to the extent of 100000. A
large quantity of merchandise was de-
stroyed. More than 200 immigrants in
the detention quarters of the United
States immigration Bureau, on Long
wharf, were driven out by the smoke
aud heat, but only three evadcd the
officials, and escaped.
After being entombed for three days the
dead body Of Joseph Oshunsky was recovered
| from the Continental mine, near MahanOy
| City, Pa, this morning. His compar ion,
Arthur lube, is still imprisoned, though the
rescuers can see his dead body under the coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Queen WilheImin a.

The Hague, May 7.-Qu zen Wilhel-
mina's throat which has been troubling
her for some days past is in a more
serious state this morning than at any
time since the affection become notice
able. The trouble is now accompanied
by fever. All her engagements have
been cancelled for the present. A re-
port from the palace this evening states
that the Queen is now improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Incendiarv Fires.

Philadelphia, May 7.-Germantown,
a fashionable suburban section, is in a
ferment of excitement over several in
cendiary fires within its limits during
last night. In almost every instance oil
was sprinkled over outbuildings and
kitchens in the rear of dwellings and
matches applied. Two men were arrest
ed on suspicion this morning and after
wards released. The police and fire
marshal believe that the fire bug is de-
mented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Mrs. Smith Won.

At the Chevy Chase Horse Show yesterday
the feature event of the afternoon WAS the ex-
hibition hunters ridden by ladies. Chappie
Lee, owned and ridden by Mrs. CORTLAND II.
Smith, of the Cameron Hunt Club Of Vir-
ginia. was the only horse TO clear the brush
and bars without an error. The Cameron
Hunt Club was represented by six hunters,
all of which recently competed in the show
al Boston. Mrs. Smith rode Chappie Lee
into the ring, and this was her fayorite Of the
lot. Miss Elkins shared the riding honors
with Mrs. Smith, and was the recipient Of
much applause for her fearless handling Of
one of her mounts. Mrs. Smith rode excel
lently in the three trials, and showed much
skill in helping her mounts over the obstacles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
A Cure for Piles.

81 had bad case of piles" says G. +. Car
ter, of Atlanta, Ga. 'and consulted a physi-
Which Hazel Salve. purchased box and
was entirely cured. 1t is splendid for piles,
giving relief instantly, and | heartily rec
ommend it to all sufferers" DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is unequalled for its healing quail
tiles. Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns and wounds Of every kind
are quickly cured by it. Sold by all drug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
List of Unclaimed Letters.
DIED.

On Saturday May 7, 1904, at 4 A. m
K. II. HAVENER, aged sixty-eight wears
Funeral services will be held at his late resi-.
denee, Az Prince street, on Sunday at 5 D.
m. hterment in Loudoun county, Va.
In Washington, at p. m, Friday. Nav &
Iy04, FkANkiE A. CHASE-NALLS. wife
o. henry =. Nails, in the 3lst year Of her age
runs uherai from so King street tomorrow (Sun-
day. evening at o'clock. Friends Of the
family are invited to attend. '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07

A MEETING of the members of the bar
of the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia was held today to consider
the resolution proposed at the meeting
last Friday, making a protest to Presi-
dent Roosevelt against his action IN
nominating a successor to Justice Pritch-
ard without giving the baran opportunity
to present the name of candidate.
There are none so blind as those who
will not see. The people of Washington,
so far as voting is concerned are as i'm
potent as Chinese-they have no vote; SO
as Mr.. Roosevelt is out vote-hunting, he
selects men from States vested with
franchise, brings them to Washington
and appoints them.to Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Reports reaching Memphis produce

Reports reaching Memphis produce
houses from points in Mississippi,
Arkansas and Louisiana, are to the
effect that many farmers have abandoned
the planting of cotton for the raising of
spinach, the earliest of all green yegeta-
bles. The demand in the North for
spinach has surpassed the output. Be-
tween IS, 900 and so, 600 is the profits
estimated by one man Of Madison
county, Miss, for 80 acres of land which
he recently planted in spinach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Quick Arrest.

j. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala, was twice
in the hospital from severe case Of piles
causing "a tumOrs. kfter doctors and all
quickly arrested further inflammation and
cured him. II conquers aches and kills pain.
Doc at +. S. Leadbeater 4 Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
One of the greatest blessing a modest

One of the greatest blessings a modest
man can wish for is a good, reliable set
of bowels. If you are not the happy
possessor of such an outfit you can great
ly improve the efficiency of those you
have by the judicious use of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are pleasant to take and agreeable in
effect. For sale by Richard Gibson and
w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Pure Water.

Meisrs. F. III. Finley & Sons
Gentlemen-I have been using your Pala-
table Diamond Distilled Water for
several months on my prescription case. and
find it the purest Of waters. Respectfully.
I. A. JUDD.
Washington, D. G., Oct. Y, 1903.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07

A DISPATCH from New York says that
Senator German conferred in that city
yesterday with friends of Judge Parker,
who told him there had been no falling
off in the Parker sentiment throughout
the country. The leaders who have
consulted with Senator German III that
city express the opinion that the Mary
lander is more interested in the wise
choice of candidate for the presidency
who has a chance of winning than he Is
in his own prospects of nomination.
This was stated in the Gazette some
weeks ago, and the writer of the article
was thoroughly convinced of the SINGER
ity of Mr.. German concerning his can
didacy after an interview with that gen.
tleman. Mr.. German has a strong
following in New York and throughout
the country who still hold to the belief
that he would be the strongest man the
democrats could name for President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07

and to prevent and punish any corrupt
rractices in connection Herewith, and
the penalties and punishments now or
hereafter prescribed by laws for such Of
lenses. shall, so far as they may be appli-
cable. apply to all primary elections
whether the same be held under any
statute law of this State or under a plan
provided by some political party
These laws have been referred to time
and again in the Gazette. If they are
still the law, then they cannot too often
be referred to, ''lest we forget"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
Fire in Richmond.

Richmond, Va, May THE milling
plant and shipping sheds of the Rich
mond GuanO Company, an independent
concern, were destroyed by fire today.
President johnson estimates the loss at
s12O. 600, with insurance of $ll5, 600.
The origin of the blaze is not known.
Officers of the company announce that
the sheds will be rebuilt at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07

A. NJ. Bait, one of the best known
newspaper advertising men in the country
died suddenly in Baltimore late yester-
day afternoon, Of Brights disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-07
The Market,

Georgetown, May Wheat s5asl.O2.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29
1st pub June 15-t4
Notice to Creditors.

Tn the County Court of the County
of Hand, State Of South Dakota.
IN the matter of the estate of Eliza
beth H Richards, deceased.
Notice is hereby giyenl by the under
signed, Administrator with Will an
.nexed of the estate Of Elizabeth Il.
Richards, deceased, to. the creditors of
and all persons Eaging claims against
the said deceased, to. exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within
-four months after the first publication
yof this notice, to the said Admins
TRAITOR at the town Of Miller in said
Hand county.
Dated June 15, 1904.
=. Fl. COLE,
u Said Administrator.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29
RACE FOR A YOUNG LIFE
BrethTess Pursuers Follow
q Runaway Team After
Little ACSkror1

Sitting liz the center OF
the empty box, VITA
his pale yellow hair flying
and little body being tossed
about, the 9-years old child
Of Mr.. jacobson, south of
town, was carried behind q
runaway team this fore
noon. The fathers cap fed
off just south of the track
and 10 was while be was
out after it that the team.
started with the boy. They
were followed by men, boys
and women afoot, in bug
| gies, horseback, all breath
less, though rapidly pursu-
ing the boy who seemed to
be doomed to death, or per-
haps. thrown into a barb
wire fence and cut to pieces.
The FIRST and NEST lively
pursuef was Percy Sutphen
with his poney and buggy,
then John Clodfelter with a
buggy full of men followed,
his horse under the whip;
Dan Walsh and some more
men followed Clodfelter
while DR.. Lane was taken
,along by someone who ex-
ipected that his skilled SER
vices would be needed i'm a
moment or two. But the
team was stopped west OF
the schoolhouse, the child
still in the wagon box UNI
harmed. The large num-
der who had followed now
returned, all pleased with
happy ending of the race.
At first Id was thought it
was Mr.. and Mrs. Butts
childas,C laud made the race
Ifrom the store bareheaded,
keeping UP FOR a time with
the buggies.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29
Al beautiful man. valuable for refe

Al beautiful map, valuable for refer
ence, printed Oh heavy paper, 42x64
inches. mounted on rollers; edges
bound In clathshowing our new island
possessions, the Trans-Siberian Rail-
way, Pacific Ocean cables, railway
lines and other features of Japan,
China, .Manchurih, Koria and the far
East. Sent o. receipt Of 25 cents In
tamps.to w. b. KNISKERN, p. II.
NJ, Chicago & North Western R.y
Chicago; III.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29

The regular preaching
service at the Presbyterian
will give way
next Sunday evening to a
patriotic meeting by the G.
E. This service will begin
at s O'Clock and will contain
a special program of music
and speaking. You are in
vited. Pastor.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29
Patriotic Enaeayor Meet

Pa1ff0UC EndedVM MEET
ing.
At the. Presbyterian
church, Sunday night at
p. M
Reading Of scripture.
Prayer by Rev. Lacey.
Addresses h the follow
Rise and Fall oEthe Great
Nations of the World
Judge Briggs.
Bible Idea Of National
Greatness and Story of the
Israelites-By Junior En-
.deavors.
aINasic-Iool-
lie Bushfield.
How may we. Consecpate
Ourselves to our Country
through the Temperance
Cause?- E. j. Miller.
! How may We Consecrate
Ourselves to our Country
by improving the Public
Mrs. Lane.
!. VOCAL Duette by Floy
Woodruff and Rlla Mccoy
How may we Consecrate.
Ourselves to- cur Country
by Elevating the tone Of the
.Press?- Harley Bushfield.
En- what way can Chris
tian Youth best make their
Influence felt on Public
moral Questions? - Chas.
Thomson.
Reading by Anna Bush
field.
En- what way can we best
fit Ourselves for serving
our Country?-Hoa K. E.
S~altmarsh.
Solo--Bessie Miller.
This program viii be in
-terspersed with other spe-
Icial music, which is not
ready Cor publication.
NELLIE Porter,
.aoHar
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29
South Hand.

This part of the country wants
Pierre for theiE Capital, Elrod for Gov
,ernor and Hon. Roosevelt for Presi-
dent.
South Hand Co.'s going t~o'celebrate
the 4th inthe new hall and grove.
AT the recent school election +. ID.
VanVranken was reelected chairman
for Ohio Township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Spain aresthe
proud parents of a girlsbaby.
Mn J. III. Yost recently purchased a
new black Percheron registered
horse.
Mr.. Barrett, ST. lis alberto be arouRd'
again after a long spell OF. sickness.
This, part of the country is getting
quite dry and a good rain would help
the crops.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29

! Prof. Harry Fross has
been appointed deputy SUI
perintendant. Professor
Grace is attending summer
school at Des Moines, Iowa.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-06-29
The Miller Markets.

Corrected Wednesday noon.