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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
An Even Chance for Life.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 2l.-Major
Theodore a. Bingham, formerly Super
intendent of Buildings and Grounds at
the White House, lies in a critical con-
dition at the General Hospital, as a re.
suit Of the amputation of his left leg.
yesterday afternoon. Late last night
the surgeons stated that Major Bingham
has only an even chance for life and
that complications may set in at any
time, which would minimize his chances
Of recovery. The operation was de-
cided upon yesterday morning. 1t was
found that blood poisoning had set in,
and that the only chance to save the
majors life was in removing the leg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Knights of Labor RediViYus.

Strong efforts to restore the numerical
strength of the once powerful Knights Of
Labor in Philadelphia are now being
made, and the signs point to line up
for a struggle for supremacy with the
American Federation of Labor. For
several days past four national lecturers
of the order have been in Philadelphia
and it was stated last night that their
mission had met with partial success.
The efforts of the organization has up to
date been concentrated among the tex
tile workers in the Kensington district
and they have gained many members.
1--WE explicit to take in the entire textile
trade of the city," said one of the or
ganizers, "and when the manufacturers
realize what the methods of the Knights
of Labor are we believe they will be with
us. In the first place we oppose the pet
hobby of the American Federation, the
eight-hOur law, as unconstitutional; we
oppose the closed shop and the anti-in-
junction law. We are an incorporated
body and believe that labor unions
should be incorporated" A clash with
the forces of the American Federation of
Labor is apparent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Horses Hoof in it's Mouth.

AIhorse, which in some manner had
caught its hoof in its mouth, almost de-
molshed a small frame stable at German
town, Pa, in its efforts to free itself
The horse was the property of james
Gould, who resides on Keyser street. A
number of people were awakened early
Thursday morning by the crashing of the
falling side of the stable, and upon inves-
tigating, Joseph Common, of No. 259
Prince street, discovered the horse in its
peculiar predicament. All efforts to ex-
tricate the hOof proved futile, and it was
necessary TO kill the horse. In lis
struggles the animal had kicked a dog,
breaking almost all its bones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Great Loss of Life and Property by
Cloud Burst.

Cheyenne, Wyo., May pa wall of
water fifteen feet high came down The
Crow Valley last night and inundated
south Cheyenne. Many houses were
swept away, but in some cases the occu-
pants had been warned and fled to
higher ground. Fully five hundred
people lived in the path of the food,
and it is known that many were caught
asleep in their beds and persisted. The
railroads are washed out in many places
and traffic is generally suspended. Sew
eral bodies have been recovered. TWEEN
ty-fve persons are missing from the
flooded district in west Cheyenne, and
many have probably persisted Shortly
after midnight the food began to recede
and the worst is past. The destruction
of property along the valley is some
thing enormous.
Denver, Colo, May 21.-Eight lives
are known to have been lost in Colorado
and Wyoming in raging floods that were
started by a cloud burst, and near Chew
enne many persons are missing Scores
of people are in danger and can hardly
escape if the big irrigation reservoir in
the mountains yields to the pressure and
bursts. The dam at Lake Livingston
gave way before the food. The towns
of La Port, Wellington and part of Fort
Collins are under five feet of water.
Railway bridges have been swept away
and miles of tracks have been washed
out. Thousands of acres of ranch and
farm land are inundated and a great
many cattle have been drowned. Sew
eral other streams are threatening to
overflow because of the rains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Methodist Protestant Conference.

Church union between the Methodists,
Congregationalists and United Brethren
was the burden of the opening address OF
Rev. d. S. Stephens, of Kansas City,
Kan, president of the Methodist Protes-
tant Conference which began its nine
tenth quadrennial session in Washing
ton yesterday. The question undoubt-
eddy will be the important consideration
of the eight days of the conference. AT
the afternoon session of the conference
Rev. Dr. F. I. Tagg, Of Baltimore, was
elected president, receiving 92 votes to
AZ for DR.. Thomas II. Lewis, president
of Adrian College, Michigan. F. @.
Chambers, of Steubenville, Ohio, was
elected secretary. The conference re-
ceived the quadrennial report of the
board of foreign missions. 1t shows
that the principal foreign work by the
denomination is in Japan. The report
says: "The opinion held by some that
Japan has become Christian nation is
far from correct. Idolatry, superstition
and atheism largely prevail. The great
great mass of the population has not be-
come impressed with Christian teach
ing" The report says the eyangelization
of Japan would hasten the evangelical
ton of China-'that Japan is the best
base of attack for conquering China, the
battle-ground of missions for the twentieth
century,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

The CHURCHES are becoming more
liberal in their ideas concerning amuse-
ments and seem to be making rules more
in conformity to the trend of mammon
than in clinging to the rigid require
ments of the fathers. By unanimous
vote the council of the Protestant Epis-
eopal Church of Virginia yesterday
adopted an amendment to Canon 10 OF
the Articles of Faith Under this
amendment the members of the church
can indulge themselves in the pleasures
of theatres and balls and can attend
horse races without fear of being dis
ciplined by the church authorities. The
rule in effect until now specifically pro-
vided that all taking part in horse rae
ing. going to the theatres or attending
public balls should be repealed frcm the
communion table by the minister. The
clergyman who offered the amendment,
took the ground that the canon was OBJ
solete and should be materially changed.
The council evidently was aware that
the church members were indulging in
these amusements anyway and concluded
that it had better remove the restriction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving, but sad, remembrance Of my def
husband and father, THOMAS NJ. LYNCE
who died May q, 1903-One year ago today.
Il was an early morning hour
One year ago today,
The angel of death came down to earth
And bore his soul away.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low:
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our SORROWS know.
Yet again we hope 10 meet thee
When the day Of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
By HIS WIFE.
Dearest father, thou hast left us,
We thy loss most deeply feel,
But tits God who hath bereft US.
He can all our sorrows heal.
Oh, silent grave to thee we trust
This precious part of earthly dust.
Guard il safe, Oh, sacred tomb,
Until we, his children, ask for room.
We miss thee from our home, father,
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow DER our life is cast
We miss the sunshine Of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
BY HIS CHILDREN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
From Washington.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette J
Washington, d. c., MAY 81.

Correspondence or the Alexandra Gazette. ]
Washington. d. c., May 81.
Acting Secretary of State Loomis this
morning handed to Geo w. Perkins,
personal representative of J. P. Morgan
Il Co., of New York, the fiscal agents
of the Panama republic, a treasury
check for 80, OOO, 600, being the re-
mainder of the 10000, 600 which the
United States agreed to pay Panama for
the canal concession. Mr.. Loomis made
the following statement regarding The
transaction: "In order to completely
close the Panama transaction and to
avoid any question as to the authority
of the United States over the canal zone
arising out of the fact that the consid-
Grafton for concession had not been
actually paid as provided by the treaty,
the Department of State, acting under
the advice OF the Attorney General, has
paid over to j. 2. Morgan & Co., the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
The Chicago Derby.

Chicago, May 2l.-A field of seven or
eight starters is probable for this after
Moons Chicago Derby, the opening fea-
ture at Hawthorne race track, and the
first Derby, aside from the American
Derby, that has been seen in this city
for ten years. The added money to this
race is $40, 600, which will make the value
of the event close to $l4, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
The pope and the President.

Rome, May 21.-It is reported that
the contention between France and the
Vatican over President Loubet emitting
to visit the Pope during his recent visit
to Rome, may lead to the resignation OF
Cardinal Merry del Val, papal Secretary
of State. The report has it that the
Pope has intimated to Cardinal Satolli
that he may be required to abandon his
proposed visit to the United States. The
inference is that Satolli is likely to be
asked to succeed Merry del Val.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Cured His Mother OF Rheumatism

"My mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" says W..
H. Howard, of Husband, Pa. CAT
times she was unable to move at all,
while at all times walking was painful.
presented her with bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and after few ap-
plications she decided it was the most
wonderful pain reliever she had ever
tried, in fact, she is never without it
now and is at all times able to walk. An
occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the pain that she was for
merly troubled with" For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. f. Creighton
e Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Shot Man who Robbed Him.

Green Castle, Ind, May alarmed
with shotgun and standing over the
body ofan unknown man, Roscoe Ravens,
a farmer, waited for several hours for the
arrival of the sheriff to whom he had
sent word that he wished to be taken
into custody Ravens was arrested and
brought to this city. When questioned
he said that he had been robbed of a
sum of money and that he thought the
dead man aud his companion whom he
found in box car, we're the robbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Died After a Nights Carousal.

Berlin, May 21.-Duke Paul Fred
erick, of Mecklenburg, uncle of the
reigning Grand Duke, was found dead
this morning after nights carousal in
cident to dinner given to the officers Of
his corps. The duke was born at Lud-
wislust on September 10, 1852. He
was married May 5, 1881, to Marie,
Princess of Windisch- Graetz. He is
survived by his widow, two sons and n
daughter His heir is Duke Paul Fred
erick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Blockade of Lake Traffic

Buffalo, May 2l.-By the blockade
of all traffic on the Great Lakes,
Buffalo suffers tremendous loss. The
entire country, more especially the
East, it is said by shippers here, will be
more disastrously affected by the tie up
than resulted from the great anthracite
coal strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

In AN address before the Religious
Educational Association in Chicago, a
few days ago, DR.. Charles G. Hall, pres
ident of the Union Theological Semi
nary, declared that the American people
are morally degenerating. DR.. Hall is
not the only man who has reached this
conclusion, the truth of which is be-
coming glaringly apparent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
DIED.

On Thursday, May 10, 1904, CALVIN
HANSBOROUGH The funeral will take
place from his residence, Braddock Heights,
tomorrow Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Friends and acquaintance of the family are
respectfully invited.
On May 81, 1904, at 6 o'clock a. M, NOR
RIS STANLEY CUMMINGS. Funeral
services at residence, COG Cameron street,
Monday morning at o'clock. Intetment at
3 o'clock p. m. in Philadelphia. Carriages
will meet the 2:2O train at the Broad street
station
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 21.-The stock mar
ket was almost a nominal affair this
morning. Except in few instances,
prices varied within only trifing limits,
but as a rule they were up to or near last
nights final prices and the tone of the
speculation was distinctly firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

PRESIDENT CLowRY, of the Western
Union, says that his company has abso-
lutely abolished the racing department.
But all the same the pool rooms will
soon devise means OF securing racing and
other sporting news, and will transmit
such information throughout the country
rs heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
Quick Arrest.

j: A. Gulledge, Of Yerbena, Ala. was twice
in the hospital from severe case of piles
causing "a tumors. After doctors and all
remedies failed, Buckien's Arnica Salye
quickly arrested further inflammation and
cured him. IL conquers aches and kills pain.
25c at Z. 5. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE INTEREST
of Edward p. Specht in those valuable
tracts of land known as "Gunst0n Hall :"
"Benvenue" and "GlenwoOd," in Fairfax
county, State of Virginia.
By virtue Of a certain deed of trust dated
the 9th day Of July, 1908, and recorded at
Fairfax, Virginia, in Liber N, No. 6, page
265, ct seq, and at the request Of the holder
Of the note secured thereby, ! will offer at
public sale, at Fairfax, Virginia, in front Of
the Court House, on the
18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1904,
commencing at o'clock p. m the following
described lands and premises situate in the
Mount Vernon Magisterial District, county of
Fairfax, State Of Virginia, to wit
All the right, title and interest Of Edward
p Specht in and to ALL THAT TRACT OF
LAND, known and described as "Gunston
Hall, " and also "Benvenue" and "GlenwOod,"
the said tracts being part of the estate Of the
late Joseph Specht, and for better descrip-
tion Of which said tracts by metes and bounds
reference is had to the deeds recorded in
Lber X, No. 5, folios $40, Sl2 and 1868, in the
land records Of said district, county and
State.
Terms Of sale-One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the balance 10
be paid in three equal instalments respectively
IN one, Two and three years from date, secured
by deed Of trust on the property sold with
interest payable semi-annually at the rate Of
five per cent. per annum until paid or all
cash at the option Of the purchaser and a de-
post of $500 will be required at the time Of
sale. Sale to be closed within fifteen days of
sale, otherwise the trustee will resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost Of the defaulting pur-
chaser, after five days advertisement in some
newspaper published in the city of Washing
ton, District Of Columbia-conyeyanci at
cost of purchaser.
EDWIN 3. HAY, Trustee.
Bond Bldg, Washington, ID. c.
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Bond
my19 w4w-th

NIRGINIA.--In the Clerks Office of the
Corporation Court Of the City Of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of May, 1904.
City Council Of Alexandria, which sues for
itself, &C., VS.. Thomas F. Barrett and Leona
D. Barrett, his wife James w. Green, sur
viving trustee; Samuel Maddox and Thomas
Grant. In Chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is TO subject
the following property, in the City. Of Alex,
andria, Virginia All those certain lots Of
ground, in the City Of Alexandria, State Of
Virginia, In the square bounded by Patrick,
Montgomery and Alfred streets and Mander-
ville's line, being lots 20 TO q, both inclusive,
in said square, which was subdiyided by
Thomas F. Barrett, and plat Of which sub
division was recorded amongst the land rec.
ords of the City Of Alexandria, Va, TO the
payment Of the lien of the City Council Of All.
exandria thereon for taxes and all other liens.
II appearing by an affidavit filed Ia this
cause that the defendants, Thomas +. Bar
rstt and Leona ID. Barrett, his wife James
w. Green, Samuel Maddox and Thomas
Grant, are non-residents Of this State: IL is
ordered, That said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect
their interest in this suit, and that a copy
OF TINS order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandra Gazette, newspaper published
IN the city Of Alexandria, once a week for
four successive weeks, and posted at the front
door OF the Court House of this city. A copy
ieste: JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL S. GREENAwAY. d. c.
Norton B0Othe, p. q. my13 wiw-fr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

Rev. Lindall Winthrop Saltonstall,
former rector of Christ Episcopal Church,
was found dead today at the home Of
Joseph G. Woodward, in Hartford,
Conn.,, where he had been visiting since
Monday. He is about go years old.
Death was due to heart disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

MUCH CONCERN is being shown il
financial circles over the big gold ex'
ports. Thus far this season, or since
April, the total shipments have been
nearly 500, 900, 600 Another fact that
gives reason for concern, is that govern
ment receipts are steadily falling below
expenditures. This is movement
which, if not checked, will eventually
oblige the treasury to face an awkward
deficit, for since this countryis burdened
with the recent addition of 500, 600, 600
in its bank currency, which refuses
to contract when demand for money
declines, it follows that this administra-
ton may have to face a treasury deficit
and a depletion of the gold reserve both
at once, if present conditions continue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

CHEAP-One gallon cans NANTICOKE
TOMATOES reduced to 20c each. Quality
as usual-guaranteed.
J. c. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21
The Market
Georgetown. May 21.-Wheat 81 GOAL .Q5.
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list Of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, pOstofiice up I
May 81, 1904.
Alexander, James Carroll, Robert
Acker, Charles Clarke, Thomas G..
Ayler, James Cunningham, viii
Alexander, Miss NJ Fertig, w H l.
Arnold, WA Friday, VIC
Boyd, VS. Kendall, wv
Raker, Walter Pierce, Mrs Laura +
Bailey, Mrs G w Randolph. Willie
Barlow, Mrs Mary Rice, II w
Cephas, Mrs Nancy Smith, Miss Halle
Casper, II b Scott, Mrs Indiana
Campbell, CT Turner, Ii A
Wall, Bill
JOSEPH L. CRUPPER, p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

CAMPBELLS SOUPS cases Tomato.
Chicken, Vegetable, Clam ChOwder, and
other varieties of soups just received by
j. C. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-21

20 boxes High Grade ADAMANTlNE
CANDLES (full weight, just received 6y
]. G. MILBURN.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF THE INTEREST

of Joseph A. Specht in those valuable
tracks of land known as "Gunston Hall, :"
"Tick Point" or "Bay View" and BEN
venue" in Fairfax county, State of Vir-
ginia
By virtue of a certain deed of trust dated
the 4th day of February, A. D., 1908, and re-
corded at Fairfax, Virginia, in Liber No. 6,
page 564 ct seq, and at the request of the
holder of the note secured thereby, will of
fer at public sale at Fairfax, Virginia, in
front Of the Court House, on the
18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1904,
commencing at 23O o'clock p. M, the follow
ing described lands and premises, situate in
the Mount Vernon Magisterial District, coun-
ty Of Fairfax, State of Virginia, to-wit:
All the right, title and interest of Joseph A.
Specht in and TO ALL THOSE TRACTS OF
LAND, known and described as "GunstOn
Hall" Tick Point" or bay View" and
"Benvenue," the said tract being part of the
estate of the late Joseph Specht, and for bet
ter description Of said tracts by metes and
bounds reference is had TO the said deed Of
trust above mentioned.
Terms of sale-Cash sufficient TO pay the
costs and expenses Of sale and conveyancing
with any taxes and levies and insurance pre-
miums and dues which may be unpaid, and
the amount Of said note, principal and inter-
est, which may remain unpaid, interest be-
ing calculated to the day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal instalmcnts, at six, twelve
and eighteen months from the day of sale,
bearing interest and secured by deed of trust
on the land sold. Sale TO be closed within
fifteen days of sale, otherwise trustee will re-
sell the property at the risk and cost Of the
defaulting purchaser, after five days advertise
ment in some newspaper published in Fairfax
county, Virginia. Conveyancing at cost Of
purchaser. A deposit Of 500 will be required
at time of sale.
MASON N. RICHARDSON, Trustee.
Fendall Bldg, Washington, ID. c.
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NIGHT SESSION

council resumed consideration of the re-
port on parochial reports. The COM
mittee now offered resolution to the
effect that in view Of the imperfect con-
dition of the reports on the colored
work, the statistics upon this subject
be stricken out and the archdeacon of
the colored work be directed to furnish
the proper data. The resolution was
adopted.
Other resolutions proposed by the
committee and designed to facilitate the
gathering and collation. of data were
adopted.
DIR. Evans called attention to the in
consistency which made it appear that
the diocese had more communicantsth than
there were confirmed persons. 1t was
brought out that seyenty-one churches
had failed to make any returns, that the
statistical table was somewhat of farce,
and that the council had never had re-
port that represented the diocese in its
true character. A resolution was adopted
requesting the bishop, with the assist
ance of such gentlemen as he might see
fit to call upon, to complete the Stats
tics in so far as this was possible.
Attention was directed to the COM
paratiyely small insurance carried upon
the church property. The following
figures were given upon this point:
Value of church property, 1924, 127 ;
insurance, 1919, 22S +; value OF rectories.
Sl36, III; insurance, 500, 900.
Judge r. Carter Scott, of Richmond,