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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24

THAT Mr.. Roosevelt is dangerous as
well as an unsafe man to be at the head
of the government is becoming more
apparent as the date for the presidential
election draws nigh, and that his one
aim and object is to be his own successor
at any cost is plain to see. This fact is
realized as fully in the north as in the
south, as is well set forth in the follow
ing from the Philadelphia Record;
OF what use will it be for congress
men and Senators to notify the President
that his decreeing of a service pension
will be overlooked if he will be good
hereafter and respect the constitutional
limitations of his Officer This man can
not be kept still, and he cannot be kept
within any boundaries except those of
a material sort. He feels that the
country sustained him in his lawless
spoliatiOn of Colombia, and that en-
couraged him to order service pension
when congress would not enact law to
that end. Congress did applaud his
Panama conduct because that merely in
vaded the rights of a foreign country,
and 'greaser" country at that now
he has invaded the functions of con-
gress, and the Senators and Representa-
tives are in a state of excitement. They
have sanctioned his promotion of his
personal friends in the army they have
allowed him TO make ostensible recess
appointments when the Senate was in
session; they have applauded his dis
memberment of a sister republic, and
they need not be surprised now that
their own prerogatives are invaded. The
only way to protect the country from his
extraordinary ideas of his powers and
privileges is to put law-abiding and
constitution respecting American citizen
in the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Virginia News.

Peter Dove has been appointed post
master at Navy, Fairfax county, vice
Welby j. Frensh, resigned.
Charles T. Bland, of Portsmouth, for
mer member of the House, has made Tor
NAL announcement of his candidacy for
lieutenant governor.
Miss Nancy Fowler Pollard, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Pollard, ana
Omer Yea Fitzsimons were married last
night at the home of the bride in Stras-
burg.
A syndicate, headed by George A.
Schmelz, owner of banks in Hampton
and Newport News, yesterday acquired
by purchase the controlling interest in
the Citizens Bank, one OF Norfolk
largest financial institutions.
1t is stated that the pulpit committee
of the First Baptist Church of Richmond
has recommended Rev. DIR. w. Z. Bit
ting, of Mount Morris Church, New
York, and that call will be extended
to him by the congregation next Sunday.
Cards are out for the marriage of MIR.
William Thomas Drinkard and Miss
Marie Vigevena Washington, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Peyton Washing
ton, which is to take place at st. Paul
Church in King George county, on
April 9th at IL o'clock.
There will probably be bill introduced
in Congress providing for the purchase
of jamestown Island by the national gov
eminent. Miss Barney, the daughter of
the lady who owns the island, isin Wash
ington, and is DESTROYS OF its becoming
the property of the United States. The
sum asked for the island is three hundred
thousand dollars.
A colored man, believed TO be Robert
Bowles, who on Monday shot and
killed John A. Ruff, white fireman on
the James river division of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, has been
captured at Huntington, w. Va, and
confined in Jail in that city. The
prisoner, it is said, claims that he is a
brother of the man wanted for the muir
der, but the Clifton Forge special says
that Bowles has no brother. Consider
able excitement exists and it is thought
that Bowles will be lynched.
The list of books in the primary and
grammar grades has been practically
adopted by the State board Of education,
in session in Richmond, and that body
will adjourn today. The lists prepared
are tentative and the local boards will be
given until some time in June to consid-
err them and make recommendations.
The board received bids from thirty-iour
publishing houses. 1t is probable that
there will be in most cases four rather
than the minimum two books in each
case, owing to the many meritorious
books offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

BY a decision of the Circuit Count, al
indianapolis, Ind, Wednesday, the
Mormons of Perry county are excluded
from the school house, where they have
been holding their Sunday services.
After an unsuccessful attempt to Sc
cure further delays, Adolph Kuhn, form.
err banker and broker, was sentenced
to the penitentiary yesterday at Chicago.
He was convicted some time ago for
embezzling.
la the third days session of the trial
of Senator J. R. Burton, of Kansas, in
the United States District Court, in St.
Louis, today, testimony considered
strongly against the Senator was brought
out by the prosecution.
Enraged by jealousy over woman tc
whom both were attentive, w. NJ. Fin
ley, 3S years old, shot and killed Donnie
Kratzenberger, aged go, at Louisville,
KY, last night. Kratzenberger was a
bird fancier, and Finley laborer.
The Rev. &. L. Morrill,, pastor of the
People Church, at Minneapolis, frequent'
saloons daily for drink over the bar
He drinks only sweet milk or butter
milk, but says the saloon has its legiti
mate place as to convenience, comfort
and public necessity.
Whileplaying tag yesterday, at Buff
falO, n. Y, Joseph JOchim, l6 year.
old, took hold of dangling wire with
both hands and was almost instantly
shocked to death. His two companions
risked their lives in pulling the wire
from his hands and face with the aid Of
broom.
Mary Keller, aged 80, of Wicomsco,
Pa, threw sulphuric acid in the face o
her half-sister, Ella Keller, aged IS
probably binding her. The younger
girls breast is burned to the bone anc
her life is despaired of. Mary, who hac
exhibited signs of dementia before she
threw the acid, was taken to Harrisburg
today raving maniac.
Serious trouble occurred between
strikers and non-union employees of the
HARRISON Walker brick company, al
South Webster, Ohio, last night. Dur
ing the battle, a union laborer, was
shot and wounded. A non-union man,
was hit on the head with brick. His
skull was fractured and he may die.
Great excitement prevailed Sheriff Ket
ter was summoned from this city, and
arrested those responsible for the out
break. The strike has been on the
brick works for over year, and numer-
Gus battles have occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24

The House committee on mer-
chant marine and fisheries today
authorized favorable report on the
FRYE bill, extended the coast wise trade
laws of the United States TO the Philip
pines, but exempted theinter-islsnd trade
of the archipelago. The bill is to be-
come effective July /, 1905. The bill is
to be reported without amendment. The
vote on it was six to four, the only re-
publican opposing the measure being
Mr.. Birdsall, of Iowa.
Secretary of War Taft again appeared
before the House committee on insular
affairs today to discuss the Cooper bill,
authorizing the Philippine Commission
ers to issue bonds for internal improve
ments and to guarantee earnings on
money invested in the construction of
railroads. Most of his testimony today
was directed to the proper phraseology
of the pending bill.
Commissioner Mcfarland recommend
ed to the Commissioners today that a
favorably report be made to the Senate
on the bill to incorporate the Carnegie
Institution Of Washington.
The Senate today passed bill ex-
tending the time for the completion of
the bridge across the Potomac river.
Mr.. Rixey has introduced in the
House bill grantingan increase ofpen-
sion to Alice DeK. Shattuck also petit
ton of w. T. Williams and 20 others, of
Culpeper, Va, in favor or the Hepburn
Deliver bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Peculiar Cause of Accident.

Galveston, Texas, March 24.-Lieut.
Barton E. Gardner, U. S. A., on fur
Tough from his company in Arizona, and
a passenger on an eastbound Southern
Pacific train, going to visit his mother
in Massachusetts, met with a peculiar
accident Yesterday. As the train was
nearing the depot in Flatonia, he was
seated in the chair car. He awoke as
the brakeman called out the name Of the
station, and jumped out of the window.
He rolled under the train, and both legs
we're cut off. Immediate medical atten-
ton was given and the patient is resting
well, with good prospects of recovery.
Gardner said that when he heard the
brakeman announce the station he
dreamed his captain commandeda charge
and it was this halucination that caused
the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
War in the East.

The japanese are having trouble in
northeastern Korea with rebels, "a Of
which were recently killed and 80 cap
tured. One japanese was killed in a
skirmish near Anju. Yongampho has
been opened to foreign trade by imperial
edict of Korea. United States Minister
Allen gave a luncheon to Marquis Ito
in Seoul. Foreign Consuls at Mn
chwang are taking steps to protect proper
ty of neutrals there, and Americans have
wired Minister Conger, at Picking, ask
ing that an American warship be sent
there. The japanese army authorities
have stopped and turned back American
miners in Korea and are keeping up a
rigid censorship as to military move
ments. 1t is believed in Washington
that Russia, finding the japanese a
more dangerous foe than expected, Is
anxious for China to violate its neu-
trality so that Russia may call for French
aid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Women i'm Wild Ride.

Elmira, n. Y, March 24.-With a
dying driver seated in the box of the
carriage, three young society women
of this city had a wild ride last
midnight Misses Amy d. Robinson,
Dorothy d. Mather and Georgianne Pal
mer we're returning from reception
given by Senator J. Sloat Fassett's
daughter. A liveryman, Thomas Defiant,
was acting as driver of one OF his own
carriages. 1t was raining torrents, and
Defiant was holding an umbrella over his
head, when he was stricken with apo.
plexy. His umbrella fell on the horses,
and they galloped down the hill. The
dying man pulled them up before the
homes of Miss Mather and Miss Palmer,
and the young women got out. He start
ed, away, when he was stricken second
time, and was dead when, alarmed at
the sudden stopping of the carriage a
mile from her home, Miss Robinson got
out of the hack. The dead man was on
the box, still grasping the reins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Bull on Rampage.

One red, hornless and maddeaed bull
did these things in the Baltimore shop
ping district yesterday afternoon Dodg-
ing a policeman the brute took a fancy
to Fernando Smith, negro boy. who
sat upon a hydrant. Thirteen hundred
pounds of beer struck Fernando. who
foated against brick wall. In the
entrance to a studio the animal discerned
Mrs. Emma Morrison, of WaIbrook
He rushed upon her and drove her
through the glass door. william G.
Blackburn, merchant, was tossed through
heavy plate glass. Miss Mary Sharp
less saw the animal coming, and rushed
for the doorway of saloon. So did the
steer, and he was in time to send Mss
Sharpless crashing through the plate
glass door into the barroom. Then the
police dubbed the brute into insensibil-
lty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
A GhastIy Crime Unearthed.

London, March 24-The police today
found trunk in a boarding house at
Kensalrise containing the bodies of a
woman and child, who disappeared two
months ago, and who had been murdered.
The bodies were covered with several
inches of cement. The officers suspected
a lodger in the house named Crossman.
When they attempted to arrest him, he
dashed through the streets pursued by
large crowd. Seeing that escape was
impossible, Crossman drew a razor and
committed suicide by cutting his throat.
The police are now digging in the garden
of the house, as they think there are
possibly other bodies buried there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
The Charlottesville Postmastership.

The Charlottesville correspondent OF
the Richmond News-Leader says
Though the time for the appointment is
eight months off, a considerable stir is
now going On here among the republi
cans as to who will be the next postmaster
at Charlottesville. w. G. SALESMAN, the
incumbent, who has held the position
for over three years, is being opposed by
G. w Hulfsh, a prominent wholesale
grocery man of this city. They are both
circulating petitions, which are being
extensively signed by the business men
and citizens OF the town, regardless of
political sentiments. 1t is understood
that both the candidates stand we'll with
the republican party and that each has
Influential friends in Washington. Mr..
Hulfsh opposed Mr.. SALESMAN four years
ago and give him pretty hard run for
the position. The republicans of this
city are not working together harmon
iously. Many of the leaders, for some
reason, are not riding in the same sad
die. Mr.. SALESMAN has made an eff
cient postmaster and the democrats have
no fault to find with him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
COURT OF APPEALS.

Willis VS.. Gorrell, argued and SUBJ
mitted.
City of Petersburg VS.. Petersburg
Aqueduct Company. Submitted on
briefs.
National Accident Society vs.. Judge
William Bruce Martin. Submitted on
briefs.
Newport News Publishing Company
vs.. Beaumeister. Argued and continued.
Next cases to be called: Anderson
administrator ct ais. VS.. Smith ct ais. I;
Wasserman ct ais. VS.. Meter, and
Southern Railway VS.. Oliver, being Nos.
81, S2 and SO on argument docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Death of Sir Edwin Arnold.

London, Mar 24.-Sir Edwin Ar
mold, the well known author and journal
ist, who had been seriously i'll for some
days past, died at 1870 o'clock this
morning. Sir Edwin Arnold, X. C. L.
E., Fellow OF Bombay University, of the
Royal Asiatic Society, officer of the
White Elephant OF Siam, also of the
Crown of Siam, Rising Sun of Japan,
second class of the Imperial Madijidie,
third class of Osmanieh, Commander Of
the Lion and Sun, of Persia, author and
journalist, was born at Gravesend, June
10, 1882. His publications included
"The Light of Asia, "The Light of the
World" and many other works in verse
and prose. He was married three times.
His surviving wife was lama Kurokawa,
of Sendai, Japan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Prairie Fires.

Omaha, Neb., March 24.-Prairit
fires are sweeping over scores of miles o.
farming territory in western Nebraska,
and the residents of the country in dan
ger are rushing special train loads of fire
fighters to save different towns threaten
ed with destruction. One of the worst
fires is burning in Rock county where a
strip OF country ten miles wide and forty
miles long, already has been burned
over Special trains have carried men
to save the town of Newport. The new
Burlington railroad bridge across the
Platte river at Kearney, structure
nearly mile long, has been partly
destroyed by fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Shot by Jealous Wife.

Dallas, Tex, March 24.-Mrs Lilly
Chase last night shot and, it is believed,
fatally wounded Mile Dot, a variety
actress. Mrs. Chase found Mile Dot
seated, it is said, in the lap of her hus-
band, at a drinking resort, and fired at
her twice, with a pistol. One shot
missed but the other bnllet went com
pletely through the woman's body close
to the heart. Mrs. Chase was arrested
and charged with assault to. murder.
Justice Edwards released her on 81, 600
honds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
International Silver COMPANY.

Jersey City, N. j., March 24.--The
annual meeting of the International
Silver Company, held here today, re-
suited in a sweeping victory for the
present administration, the old boa,d Of
directors being reelected, receiving 49,
512 votes out of possible Ga, 500. In fact,
there was no opposition ticket. An in
junction served on the company pre-
vented the voting of the stock secured by
the company by the purchase of the
United States Silver Corporation, but
aside from that the present administra-
ton had large majority. The OppOsi.
ton did not vote, hoping thereby to show
a minority of the stock issued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
A Significant Meeting.

Rome, March 25.-T hough it has
been denied that the meeting of Kaiser
William and King Victor will have any
great political significance, it is general
ly thought that such significance must
attach to the event, inasmuch as the two
monarchs will discuss the approaching
visit of President LOubet to Rome.
Franco-Italian relations are of the best
and it is believed that the discussion
will eventually end in 3 raprochment
between France and Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Well Again.

The many friends of John Blount will
be pleased to learn that he has entirely
recovered from his attack of rheumatism.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured him
after the best doctors in the town
(Monon, Ind had failed to give relief.
The prompt relief from pain which this
Eminent affords is alone worth many
times its cost.-For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
More Riots.

Disturbances Of strikers are not nearly as
grave as an individual disorder of the sys-
tenn. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous ten
sion will be followed by utter collapse, unless
a reliable remedy is Immediately employed.
There's nothing so efficient to cure disorders
of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bitters,
It's wonderful tonic, and effective nervine
and the greatest all around medicine for run
down systems. Itdispels Nervousness, Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia and expels Malaria
germs. Only SOC, and satisfaction guaran-
teed by Z. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Shoe Workers Locked out.

Lynn, Mass, March 24.-Fiye hun
bred turn workmen were locked out Of
thirsy-three shoe factories here yesterday.
Three thousand men will be thrown out
of work if the trouble is not adjusted
promptly. A general readjustment Of
prices is desired by the employers. The
locked-out men are members of the Shoe
Workers Protective Union, which is
affiliated with the Federated Shoe aud
Leather Workers, a national organiza-
ton closely related to the Knights of
Labor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
TOday's Telegraphic News


Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.
Richmond, Va, March 24.-The Su-
preme Court today in its opinion handed
down by Judge Buchanan sustains the
Corporation Commission in the case of
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and others
VS.. the Commonwealth, involving the
right of the commission to formulate
rules and regulations governing demur-
rage and switching charges. This is a
complete victory for the commission,
though the case may be taken to the
United States Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
THE WAR IN THE FAR EAST

Berlin, March 24.-The Schlessiche
Zeitung announces that it was not the
Russian torpedo boat destroyer Skori
that was blown up by floating torpedo
in the harbor of Port Arthur, on March
10Th, but the armored cruiser Bayan. Al
most the entire crew of 700, according
to the Zeitung, were killed.
Odessa, March 24.-Twenty firemen
have been dispatched to Port Arthur from
here to deal with fires with may be start
ed by Japan bOmbardments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
New York Stock Market.

New York, March 24.-The stock market
this morning continued to enjoy activity and
considerable excitement. but the tone. though
generally stronger, was not without some ir-
regularity and feyerishness. The railroad list
in general improved only fractionally, and
found some difficulty in holding the gain.
The market at the close Of the first hour was
fairly steady at the reactions from best prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24

A NAVAL court of inquiry YVES re-
Gently appointed to investigate the COL
Iision of the battleships Missouri and
Illinois off Guantanamo. The findings
of the court are to the effect that the
responsibility for the accident cannot be
placed, as it was due to the failure OF
the steam steering gear of the Missouri
to work at critical moment, conse-
quently, further proceedings are not rec
commended. The court also reports
that the Illinois was saved from being
sunk by the Missouri only by the
skill of their respective commanders.
In other words, both ships might have
been sunk, but as they were not it is
best to say nothing more about the COL
Iision and give praise to the commanders!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Ii Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth Of LaGrange, Ga. suffered
for six months with a frightful running sore
on his leg but writes that Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, wholly cured it in five days For
Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it's the best salye in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only - cts.
Sold by Z. 5. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
Railroad Accident.

Richmond, Va, March "a. "A fast
express on the Seaboard Air Line ran
into an open switch this morning near
Henderson, n. c., aud several train
men were injured. No passengers
were hurt. A sleeper caught FIRE
but.was extinguished by the fire.company
from Henderson. Engineer Tucker had
both legs broken. Officials have strong
evidence that the switch was maliciously
opened and are making an investigation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-24
HOUSE.


The House today at once resumed con-
sideration of the postoffice appropriation
bill.
Mr.. Robinson attacked the subsidy of
$40, 900 recommended in the bill for the
Oceanic Steamship Company, for trans
portation of mails from San Francisco to
Tahiti. He said that the appropriation
heretofore had been "sneaked through
Congress, in cowardly manner"
Mr.. Robinson then moved to strike
out the subsidy for the Oceanic Steam
ship Company.
Mr.. Overstreet said that the appro-
priation was warranted by the law which
permits subsidies to extend commerce.
On a rising vote Mr.. Robinson's
amendment was carried, II to 62.
A vote by tellers was demanded, and
the amendment was carried, SO to 6S.
Mr.. Williams, the democratic foer
leader, offered an amendment to the par
agraph appropriating 81, 900 to be ex.
pended in securing information concern
ing violations of the postal laws, increas-
ing the amount to $1,000 and creating
congressional committee, consisting of
FIVE members of the House and three of
the Senate to thoroughly investigate the
Postoffice DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. Oyeistreet made point of order
against me amendment on the ground
that ple provision creating commission
is new legislation.
The point of order was sustained by
Mr.. Boutell, of Illinois, in the chair.
Mr.. Williams appealed to Mr.. Over
street to withdraw his point of order.
The duty of the House. he said, was to
investigate the Postoffice Department.
He appealed from the decision of the
chair.
Mr.. Williams said that Mr.. Over
street had wonderful chance to "make
himself famous, chance that young as
he is, is not likely to occur again. If
he withdraws his point of order, his
name will be on the lips Of every Ameri-
can in the morning."
The House laughed good-naturedly at
Mr.. Williams plea to Mr.. Overstreet to
become great.
Mr.. Grosvenor said that the special
function Of Mr.. Williams was to create
''devilment" and that the more devil
ment he could create the better he liked
it. Mr.. Grosyenor argued that the
chair would not be oyerruled and made
a plea to the rules. "To destroy the
laws" he declared, sis to create a reign
Of anarchy on the floor"