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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12

after the japanese have gained a de-
cisive land battle.
London, Feb. l2.-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Central News tele-
graghs that the Russian feet in the Bal
tic will start for the far East through
Skagerack, the straits passing into the
North Sea, instead of by the Kiel
canal. The correspondent asserts the
German government has limited to Rus
STA that the canal is not open to belli-
gerents.
London, Feb. "Details of the
Chemulpo engagement say that the cap
tain of the Variag remained on board
the ship, ordered her crew overheard
and then blew up his vessel. About
200 of the crew were killed or drowned.
London, Feb. 12.-The japanese
legation here has received telegram
from Toxic stating that all the survivors
of the Russian cruisers Variag and
Corietz and the transport Hungaria,
which were demolished in the battle OF
Chemulpo on Tuesday last, have been
taken on board British, French, and
Italian warships, which happened to
have been in the harbor of Chemulpo at
the time of the engagement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
Virginia News.

All preparations had been made for
the hanging of train-wrecker Kennedy
at Staunton today, but the governor yes
terday respited his sentence until March
18th.
Mrs. Mcmillan, a white woman, liy-
ing at Ivanhoe, was assaulted and rob-
bed by a negro yesterday afternoon at
her residence. The negro secured $l05.
A posse is hunting for him.
1t is reported in Richmond that Frank
Gould, owner of the electric car system
there, contemplates its extension to
Washington by way of Ashland and
Fredericksburg.
Senator Daniel introduced bill yes
terday appropriating $40, 900 for the
completion OF the Jefferson Memorial
object lesson road from Charlottesville
to Monticello, the grave Of Thomas JEFF
ferson.
EIdrdge Jones, a suspect who left
Roanoke the day following the Shields
assault, was arrested yesterday at Will
Hanson, w. Va. He acted suspiciously
before leaving Roanoke and is said to
answer the description of the negro
wanted.
Mr.. John r. Williams, farmer, re-
siding near Profits, Albemarle county,
was killed Wednesday afternoon by
northbound local passenger train No. 10,
over the Southern Railway. The acct
dent occurred at Riyanna bridge, near
Profits, the unfortunate man being
caught on the structure. .
In the Circuit Court at Charlottesville
yesterday after trial lasting three days,
j. w. Brown, jr., was acquitted of the
murder of Benjamin Tolbert Campbell,
of Stony Point, Albemarle county, on
November q last. Campbell vent to
Browns house and insulted the latter's
| wife. The men met later in the day,
and in the encounter which followed
Campbell was shot aud instantly killed.
On Wednesday night the village OF
Collinsvile, Frederick county, was de-
stroyed by fire. All Of the inhabitants
we're attending a church service when
the fire broke out at 10 o'clock. Six
buildings, with outhouses, the store and
the postoffice were destroyed The only
structure left standing in the village is
the church. All Of the burned property
was owned by Rev. John "A. Shockey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
CHURCH DESTROYED.

st. Marks Lutheran Church, on G
street southwest, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets, Washington, was de-
stroyed by fire which broke out about
2:l5 O'clock this morning. The fire had
gained such foothold that the efforts of
the fireman proved futile, and nothing
was left standing but the walls. The
church, which was built about years ago,
was modest affair of one story, construc-
ted of brick, and the property loss will
hardly exceed SO, 500 Rev. J. Luther
Frantz, the pastor, was not at home at
the time of the fire, and ibis personal
loss, ifany, could not be ascertained.
The fire is supposed to have been caused
by an overheated stove.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Russian destroyer, 222, bound for
the far East, has broken down, and lies
at Port Said in disabled condition.
The Governor of the Cameroons reports
that Count Puekler has been killed while
fighting against native tribe at Basso.
The London Pail Mall Gazette this
morning announces that General Sir
Ian Hamilton has gone to Japan to watch
the fighting.
1t is learned that the French govern
ment has sent to its agents in the far
East instructions which amount practI
cally to a declaration Of neutrality in the
conflict between Russia and Japan.
The custom officials at Salonika have
made seizure of fifty thousand mauser
cartridges. fifty-seven revolvers and
large package OF blank passports adj
dressed to a Bulgarian merchant at
Series.
The Berlin Hanoyeriscber Courier
announces that some weeks ago Russia
proposed tie arrangement of an alliance
with both Germany and France. Ger
many was not inclined toward such an
arrangement, inasmuch as she desired to.
maintain an attitude of strict neutrality
toward affairs in the far East.
Since the war between Russia and
Japan has broken out, the Russian anu
bassador at Constantinople has been press
ing so hard for the payment of the war
indemnity due by Turkey, that the Sultan
has issued an trade forming a commission
under the presidency of the Grand Vizier,
which shall consider means of raising the
required amount The amount claimed
by the Ambassador is l, 500, 900 pounds
sterling.
The Liverpool customs officers, while
searching the luggage of Austrian emf
grants on the arrival of the White Star
liner Majestic, today, discovered eighteen
pounds of dynamite in a false bottom of
one of the trunks. The owner of the
trunk was arrested. On being searched,
800 decorators were found in his possess
sion. The prisoner, who gave the name
of Ivan Sjubanovic stated that he was
travelling to Carlsbad.
The London Star says that Lloyds
rates for insurance against the risk of
war between France and England have
within the last six months already adj
vanced 80 guineas per cent. The rate
may 60 higher if fresh disasters are sus-
tanned by the Russian arms. 1t is point
ed out that the Russian bonds held by
French spectators amount to 40, 000,-
900 pounds sterling. If Russia fares
badly the French government may be
forced to step in and save their ally's
credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
NEUTRALITY DECLARED.

President Roosevelt yesterday issued
proclamation declaring the neutrality
of this government in the Russo-Japanese
war. He sets forth that, "whereas a
state Of war unhappily exists between
Japan, on the one side, and Russia, on
the other side; and that whereas the
United States are on terms of friendship
and amity with both the conteudng
powers, and with the persons inhabiting
their several dominicns, absolute i'm
Partially between belligerents is re-
CURED" He says that the treaty with
Russia declares that free ships make free
goods, and property of neutrals on
enemy's ships is not liable to confsca-
ton. He gives the time limit in port;
names the acts that are forbidden and
cites the duties imposed on the United
STATES by the law of nations.
Among other things the following
acts are forbidden within United States
territory: Serving in army or navy of
either belligerent, hiring another person
to enlist, but neither prohibition extends
to subject of either belIigerent transient
ly within the United States; fitting out
and arming, or knowingly being con-
cerned in arming any vessel with intent
that it may be employed in the service
of either of the beligerents; flbustering
using the waters of the United States
to fit out or prepare ships for war. Ships
of belligerents that put into United States
ports must leave within "a hours and
take on nothing but provisions and coal
enough to take such vessel to the nearest
port in her own country.
, Proclamations of neutrality have been
issued by Great Britain, Germany,
France, Holland, Denmark, Norway and
Sweden and other powers.
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TIE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave recep-
ton last night in honor Ofthe army and navy.
Mrs Roosevelt wore white brocade applique
with yellow velvet roses, and carried bouquet
of white carnations. General Chaffee and
Admiral Dewey were among the irst TO pass
down the line. Mrs. Susan B. Anthony, who
was among the guests in the Blue Parlor,
shook hands with almost as many people rs
Mr.. Roosevelt himself The diplomatic corps
was represented by several ambassadors, a
number of ministers and attaches from the
Russian embassy and the japanese legation.
The members Of the Supreme Court, like the
foreign dignitaries. were ushered directly into
the Blue Parlor, instead of taking place in
line.
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News Of the Day.

Dan R. Hanna. son Ex-senator Hanna,
left Cleveland, o., at noon today for
Washington.
A secret move on the part of the
National Guardsmen tojoin the japanese
army has just been discovered in Buffalo,
New York.
Rev. Richard II. Nelson, rector of
old st. Peters Episcopal Church, Phila-
delphis, was yesterday elected Bishop
Coadutor of Albany, n. Y.
A dispatch from Rome reports that
Rev. DR.. B. F. De Costa, the Episcopal
minister who embraced the Catholic
faith, and was ordained apriestin Rome,
is dying.
The Maine coast from Portland to
PASSPORT is blocked by ice, and presents
condition not experienced before in at
least thirty years. Reports of vessels in
need of assistance are numerous.
Burglars entered the law office of John
H. Dugan in the Albany Insurance Com
pany's building, in Albany, n. Y, some
time during the night and robbed the
safe of $7,7S3. so and some valuable
papers.
At the conclusion of the redirect ex-
animation of August W. Machen in the
postoffice cases in Washington yesterday
the defense closed its. case, . but reserved
the right to introduce additional evil
dence today.
Judge Franklin G. Plat of the District
Court of Waterloo, Iowa, on Thursday
declared the Iowa antitrust law uncon
stitutional, and rendered a decision in
favor of the Illinois Central Chicago,
Rock Island. & Pacific, and the Chicago
Great Western Railways, indicted by the
Black Hawk grand jury on charge OF
conspiracy to fix the charges for car
demurrage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12

plansI sor rebuilding; men are engage"
in clearing away the debris, ana iron'
the Governor of the State to the least
nrivate citizen the people Of the DIS
tressed CITY are vieing with each other to
,,aot the conditions that confront them.
The newspapers of Baltimore are an
;ndev If the determination of the people
IN 90 ahead with the business OF the
CITY and these papers are crowded daily
with advertisements Of merchants en-
gagged in every branch Of trade; indeed
the publishers are paying less atten-
tive to outside news than they are to
home advertisements. Baltimore has been
staggered by one of the worst calamitles
of recent wears, but she is by no means
disheartened. On the contrary, her cit
liens declare that from affection will be
wrested strength and victory. "a new
Baltimore in a year" is the rallying cry
The spirit behind it ref ects the highest
honor upon the citizens, and will WIN
the admiration and help of the whole
country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12

The WAR in the East is assuming
serious proportions, and although it has
existed less than week it has already
added much to history. japan has
evidently acted upon the principle often
governing individuals in rencontres-to
get in the first blow--and the result has
been telling upon her adversary. Rus
STA at the beginning of the conflict
seems 10 be an unwieldy giant. The
nation may gather itself later and turn
the tables, although from present indi-
cations the chances are against it.
Russia's willy enemy is educated in every
department of modern warfare and has
been rehearsing naval and land battles
for years, knowing that sooner or later
she would be forced to fight for suprem
acy in eastern Asia. There can be no
doubt that Russian military and naval
officers have received proper schooling,
and they should be capable of meeting
any foe. There is, however, all in the
CELEBRITY of movement and the faculty OF
grasping all situations. Napoleon was
pitted against some of the best military
commanders in Europe. They under
stood the science of war as we'll as did
the "Little Corporal" but his move
ments were quick and his power of con-
centration vast; hence his adyersaries
generally scame out second-best in the
conflicts with the French. Before the
battle of Austerlitz Napoleon knew the
allied army was doomed to destruction.
His confederated enemies had taken II
position Judged best, but it was wrong
position, and before they could rectily
their blunder the Corsican was upon
them and the annihilation oftheir armies
followed. Recent Developments lead
t. the belief that the wary japanese
detected some blunder I'D the movements
of the Russian feet and, under the cover
of darkness, took advantage OF it. 1t is
said some of the Russian officers were at
circus when the attack was made. In
our civil war the tactics employed by
Stonewall Jackson were similar. His |
movements we're quick and beyond the
divination of his enemies; he struck |
when victory was certain, and conse-
queutly never lost a battle. The mas
tery of the art Of war involves prepare
ton at every point and promptness in
striking decisively. The japanese are
showing themselves experts on these |
lines, and for the present seem to have
the upper hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
Relief i'm One Minute

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
Buy IL Now.

Do not wait until you or some Of your
family Are sick nigh unto death, and
then send for Chamberlsin's Collie,
Cholera and Dianhoea Remedy, but buy
it now and be prepared for an emergency.
1t is the one remedy that can always be
depended upon in the most severe AMI
dangerous cases. For sale by Richard
Giheon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
country,

THE War and Navy Departments are
not in accord. When Governor TAFT re-
Gently took charge of the War Depart
ment he said his first order would be to
reduce the forces in the Philippines. Yes
terday the Navy Department announced
that it is about to send 600 additional
marines to those islands. What's upY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
From Richmond.

Richmond, Feb. ia sweeping re-
apportiOnment bill was offered in the
House today BY Mr.. Stewart, Of Ports
mouth, by request. 1t puts Alexandria
city and county, Clarke, Culpeper, Fair
fax, Fauquier, Frederick, LOudoun,
Page, Prince William, Rappahannock,
Shenandoah, Warren and Winchester in
the Eighth district, and Stafford, King
George and Louisa in the First.
The annexation bill was made the
special order for next Thursday. Mr..
Lee offered his bill as a substitute FOR
the Anderson bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12

MONUMENT TO GOVERNOR SMITH
Mr.. Green, of Fauquier, yesterday in
troduced in the House bill which will
appeal to the older people of the State
including Confederate veterans, with espe-
cial force. 1t is designed to permit the
children of Extra Billy "Smith, one of
Virginia's war governors to erect mon
ument to his memory in Capitol Square
Authority and permission ara given to
Miss Mary Amelia Smith, Colonel Thorn
as Smith and such others as may be asso-
ciated with them under the name OF the
Governor William Smith Memorial Asso-
citation to erect bronze statue OF Gov
ernor William Smith, upon the Capitol
Square at point to be designated BY the
governor and the register of the land
office. 1t is provided that the State shall
not be put to any expense in connection
with the erection Of the proposed statue,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. y, 1901.
TUT TERRIBLE accident at Brickhaven,

TgETERRIBLEa accidents at Brickhaven,
few miles north of Alexandria, on
Tuesday night last, by which four per-
sons were instantly killed, has revived
the periodical discussion as to grade
crossings in this and other localities
The coroner's jury Wednesday night re-
turned a verdict to the effect that the
railroad company was responsible for the
accident. Without questioning the Wis
dom of the jury in its conclusion, 1t
might be suggested that the legislative
authorities of the State, while not liter
ally responsible for such occurrences, are
remiss, to say the least, 10 not enactlng
laws which would minimize such horrors.
In cities, towns or villages many think
there should be no such things as grade
crossings, but that railways should be
either over or under public roads. This
is compulsory in most European coun-
tries, and such a requirement makes
railroading safer and renders itimpossl0le
for a vehicle to be struck unless the
driver refuses 10 take the safe roadway
and crosses the tracks. Alexandra
county is becoming more populous year
ly, and Brickhaven is more than VII
lage. Nearly every train on the road
between this city and Washington passes
the place at high rate of speed, and
every now and then some one is
killed or has a narrow escape. st. Asaph
Junction and the Poor House lane are
equally as dangerous places, and the en-
trance to the Telegraph road, over which
all the traffic of lower Fairfax passes in
coming to or leaving Alexandria, is be-
coming more dangerous daily. 1t Is
now necessary to cross halfa dozen tracks
to get to Cameron run, and by this time
next year as many more will have been
laid, when it will present hazardous
gauntlet to all compelled to drive across
them. Trains are now running IN OPP
posite directions on parallel tracks, and
while a Aagman is stationed there in the
day time, it is impossible for him to
watch all the trains The locality Is
also within the yard limits of two rail-
WAYS, and trains are in motion IN that
neighborhood at all hours of the day and
night. The legislature would do well
to pass laws compelling companies to
either place their tracks over or under
the roads at such points. The General
Assembly has been busy in creating what
many believe are unnecessary offices
for cities and in other works of superero-
CATION, and leaving undOne things which
would result in the public good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
MYSTERIOUS Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the other fresh
and rosy. Whence the difference? She who
is blushing with health uses DIR. Kings New
Life Pills to maintain it. By gently rousing
and head of constipation. Try them. Only
25e, at Z. 5. Lssdbsater Z Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
Hanna's Condition Serious

Senator Hanpa's condition is very Sc
rious, if not precarious. His physicians
realize this. and are watching the case
with the greatest concern. The Senator
is considerably weaker, and as a result
his pulse had run up at 6 o'clock last
night to ,l04 pulsations to the minute.
The increased weakness is the direct re-
suit of the fever, as the official bulletin
shows there are no complications. The
physicians hope that the fever has
reached its worst stage, but whether or
not it has they declare they are unable
to say. They are simply waiting for de-
yelopments, and realize the patient has
lost ground the last two days. Extraor-
binary precautions are being taken to
insure quiet in and around the hotel, so
that the Senator may get all the natural
sleep possible. Practically the only
favorable feature of the bulletin is that
there are no complications in the case.
Senator Hanna's temperature has in
creased materially since yesterday, but
this is said to have been not unexpected
in the regular course of the disease. His
pulse has increased considerably, but it
is said by the physicians that the increase
in the heart action is due to the weak
ness of the patient and is significant
only Of that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, ID. c., Feb. ii.
SENATE.

In the Senate today Mr.. Martin pre-
scented the credentials of his colleague,
Mr.. Daniel, for the term beginning March
4, 1905.
At the conclusion OF the routine bust
ness the Morgan resolution, inquiring
what steps the attorney general has made
for the purchase of the Panama Canal
Company property was taken up. The
Senator from Alabama had a carefully
prepared speech. As his voice has greatly
failed, Mr.. Carmack was given permits
sion to read the manuscript.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12

BALTIMoRE's business men display
great energy and pluck, and out of the
ruins they say will rise a greater and
more beautiful city than the one de-
stroyed. Already the offices of the
architects are besieged with demands for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12

Miss Hulda Nelson, a school teacher
Of Fort Dodge, Iowa, 10 a moment of in
sanity Drained her mother with Ratchet
while the mother was sleeping on We'd
nesday night and then jumped into els
team, drowning herself The young wom-
an tied three hatirons about her Own
neck before she leaped into the cistern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-12
HOUSE..

A reference to President Lincoln,
whose birthday this is, was made in the
opening prayer in the House today by
Chaplain Couden.
On motion Of Mr.. Payne, an agree
ment was reached to adjourn from to-
day until Monday.
The House then, in committee of the
whole. gave consideration to private pen
sion bills.