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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

THE REPUBLICANS want no more ID
vestigat;ons, especially during this year
when President and Members OF Con
gress are to be elected In the House
Yesterday Mr.. Hay, of Virginia, offered
a resolution. which he declared TO be
privileged, providing for a committee 'o
investigate and report upon the charges
made against members of Congress In
the report of Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow on the postal
scandal relative to the leasing OF post
office sites and the increasing OF the
number of letter carriers and OF clerk
hire. The republicans tried to have the
resolution ruled out on points Of order,
but when they finally failed In their
attempt, their floor leader, Mr.. Payne
fearing that the resolution might De
adopted, gave the tip and said be hoped
il would be voted down, although the
author stated that the resolution de-
clared that the integrity Of the House
and the individual members thereof had
been impugned by the charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mr.. Isidor Rayner asserts that ne mas
enough pledges to elect BIN Uni,ed
States Senator from Maryland, and that
he is confident they will be kept.
Senator Smoot submitted TO Chairman
Burrows last evening bis reply to the
charges which will be presented to the
Senate committee at meeting To De
called this week.
James Smith, jr., receiver for the
United States Shipbuilding Company
filed at Trenton, n. j., yesterday, an
answer and cross bill to the suit OF the
Mercantile Trust Company of New
York. the cross bill asking that the
SIG, 900, 600 mortgage be set aside as
fraudulent.
Col. Thomas C. Campbell, a we'll
known lawyer, who assisted in the prose
cution of the assassins of Governor Goe-
bell. of Kentucky, died Yesterday in a
sanitarium in Brooklyn as the result oil
his experiences in the schooner yacht
the Roamer, which was wrecked on De-
cember 10 on Rum Cay, in the BAHIA
mas.
J. NJ. Graham, chief engineer OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has re-
signed, and will become one of the vice
presidents of the Erie Railroad. 1t is
understood that that ID. ID. Caruthers,
superintendent of the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern, will succeed Graham
as chief engineer of the Baltimore and
Ohio.
There we're l76, 72l, 203 United States
coins OF a total value of $65, 300, 69l.6S
minted at the minis of the United States
during the twelve months just ended.
Among them we're 4, 476, 5S4 gold coins
including 175, l78 Louisiana Exposition
dollars; 50, l4S, 40l silver coins, and lib,
10l ,21S minor pieces. For the Philip
pine Government there we're minted 60,
SCI, 511 pieces Ofmoney from pesos down
to one-half centavos. The government
of Venezuela had l, 800, 900 and that OF
Costa RIGA had $50, 900 coins made at
the United States minis.
At the beginning at Omaha, Neb.,
Yesterday of the trial of United States
Senator Charles H. Dietrich, Judge
Vandevanter, sustaining a demurrer by
defendants counsel, in effect quashed
the leading indictment Of conspiracy to
violate the statute against bribery. On
this indictment the government had pre-
pared itself for trial and sub@naed a
large number of witnesses. Indictments
charging the Senator with profiting by
the leasing of building to the United
States government while a member OF
Congress, and charging him directly
with bribery in connection with the ap-
pointment of postmaster at Hastings,
Neb., still stand against Senator Diet
rich.
Asa result of the Iroquois Theatre
fire and panic in Chicago, in which go
persons lost their lives, Building Com
missioner Williams last night issued an
order closing all public halls, dancehalls
and all similar places of public assem-
blage until an inspection has shown that
they are complying with all provisions
of the building ordinance. All the thea
tres have already been closed. This
leaves Chicago churches and lodgehalls
alone open for public gatherings. AS
there are upwards of 400 halls in Chica-
go, ranging in size from those that will
accommodate so persons to those with
seating capacity of 500, this order will
affect probably as many persons as the
theatre-closing order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
D,sIocated Her Shoulder.

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus
Falls, Mimi. fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get it back
in place as soon as possible, but it was
quite sore and panied her very much.
Her son mentioned that he had seen
ChamberIain's Pain Balm advertised for
sprains and soreness, and she asked him
to buy her a bottle of it, which he did.
1t quickly relieved her and enabled her
to sleep which she had not done for sew
eral DAYS. The son was so much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that he
has since recommeddeditto many others.
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
Cured After suffering 10 Years.

B. F. Hare, Superintendent Miami Cycle
and Manufacturing Company, Middletown,
o., suffered for ten years with dyspepsia. He
spent hundreds Of dollars for medicine and
with doctors without receiving any perma-
nent benefit. He says, Zone night while
feeling exceptionally bad, was about to
throw down the evening paper when l saw an
item in the paper regarding the merits OF ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure. | concluded TO Try 1t
and while | had no faith in it felt better
after the second dose. After using two bottles
am stronger and better than l have been in
years, and / recommend Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure to my friends and acquaintance SUI.
fering from stomach trouble. Sold by all
druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
FIRE IN LEESBURG.

Great excitement WAS caused in Lees
burg on Sunday night by two alarms Of
FIRE which came in rapid succession.
On investigating the first alarm smoke
was seen issuing from the house of Miss
Mamie Head, on Loudoun street. In
this house the charred remains Of Miss
Head were found lying across the hall
way where she had fallen in an attempt
to reach the door and cali for help.
She MAS in her ffty-ifth year and a
niece of Rev. Nelson Head, we'll
known divine of the Methodist Church.
Her father was Capt. George K. Head,
at one time mayor and postmaster OF
Leesburg and captain of the Loudoun
Guards of the Confederate army, and
represented Loudoun countyin the legisla-
ture. 1t is supposed Miss Head clothing
became ignited while she was kindling a
a fire in a stove. In few minutes after
the first alarm another alarm was given
and it was discovered that the storeroom
of S. A. Mills, on Main street, one door
from Mot & Purcells drug store and adj
Joining the LoudOn Clothing House, was
10 flames. The fire originated about the
central part of the store. Considerable
damage was done to the building, and
the entire stock, valued at about 81, 900,
was damaged by fire and water. A most
destructive fire, which would baye swept
the whole business portion OF the town,
was ayerted by the vigorous work of the
fire department. The building, owned
by S. j. Johnston. was recently repaired,
but not insured. The mercantile stock
was partially insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

A REPORT has been put in circulation
By some republicans that MIR. William
]. Bryan upon his return to America
would signalize his re-entry in active
politics by declaring for the nomination
of William r. Hearst for the presidency
in order TO defeat Senator German or
Judge Parker. Ii is safe to say that
Mr.. BRYAN will do nothing of the kind.
Republican newspapers have attributed
TO him many things that he never SAID,
with the object of stirring up iactlodal
feelings in the democratic party. Mr.
BRYAN has publicly stated that he would
not be a candidate himself and will
support the nominee of the party and
being an honest man and a democrat
will do nothing to weaken the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt, Of Bar
gerton, Tenn, saw her dying and were
powerless to save her. The most skilful ply
sicians and every remedy used failed, while
consumption was slowly but surely taking her
life. In this terrible hour DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption turned dispair in
to joy. The first bottle brought immediate
relief and its continued use completely cured
her. 1t is the most certain cure in the world
for all throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
Bottles SOC and sl.O0 Trial Bottles free at T..
5. Leadbeater 4 Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
New York Stock Market.

New York, Jan. 5.-For the first half hour
droop. Toward the end Of the first hour
traders were inclined to cover shorts and bid
stocks up because of the absence of selling
pressure. The recoveries from the lowest
were mostly good fractional ones. Southern
stocks rallied sharply. Steel preferred re-
covered from its early loss. The speculation
has somewhat uncertain tone at the moment
but at the recessons appears to meet alb
cornfion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
Revolt Against Turkish Rule.

Berlin, Jan. 5.-The National Zeitung
today prints report that another rebel
lion against Turkish rule has broken out
in the Yemen province of Arabia. 1t is
rumored that four thousand troops sent
to suppress the trouble have been destroy
ed. The paper also reports rebellion
by Arabs in the Turkish provinces along
the Persian Gulf The rebels have at
tackled the town Of Airieh, near Kowet
and in the fight which followed nine
Turkish officers and thirty men were
killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, January Both houses had
auorums today. The Senate bill validating
marriages solemnized since December u
was passed. by the House. A measure was
passed by the Senate extending the terms OF
county courts so as to allow them to finish the
docket of the January term. The work OF
the session is practically over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
Collision Due to Frosted Windows.

Elizabeth, N. j., Jan. ga passen-
ger train of 10 cars, from which had just
alighted 500 employees of the Singer
Manufacturing Company, was rammed
by drill engine and taboose while
standing on siding at Elizatethport,
this morning. The caboose telescoped
the rear passenger coach, aud cars were
destroyed by fire, caused by stove up
setting. The engineer failed to see two
signals on account Of frosted windows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
France and the Vatican.

Rome, Jan. 5.-M. Patenotre, for.
merly French Ambassador at Washing
ton, was received unofficially by the Pope
this morning. NJ. Patenotre is entrusted
with the task Of finding a solution of the
questions now at issue between France
and the Vatican. Another duty en-
trusted to him is that of coming to an
understanding with the Pope as to the
etiquette of President Loubet visiting
the Pope during his proposed visit to
Rome. Should he be successful in his
tasks NJ. Patenotre will be appoined
French Ambassador to the Vatican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

John Pate was stabbed to death last night
at Cleburne, Texas, by George Bateson. The
men were members Of the same church and
Bateson is secretary Of the johnson county
democratic executive committee. he sur
rendered to the authorities after the stabbing
and was locked up in Jail. He says he did
the killing in self defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

THE GATHERING last night in Ne"
York of representative democrats and
the unaninity of expression concerning
the prospects of the democratic party al
the presidential contest this year, prove
conclusivsly what has often been as
serted of late that the party is stronger
than ever, and that schisms and varlances
exist mostly in the Imagination OF those
hostile to il. The speeches were Thrill
ing, the logic convincing and true demo
cratic principles were never more plainly
expounded. The present republican adj
ministration was justly excoriated for It's
many hight-handed acts, especially IN
The Panama affair. The greeting sent
bv Mr.. Bryan from the banks OF New
foundland was a pleasant feature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

THE southern Railway Company has
nromised Manassas a new passenger de-
90, in the near future. A promise
would be better than the apology for a
sanot building in Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
DIED.

On January A.. 1904, Mrs. LAURA V.
BECKLEY, in the 50th year Of her age.
Funeral from Roberts Chapel, on south
Washington street, on Thursday at 2:3o p. m.
Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

The Pope is reported as having said
"only the other day when there APP
peared to be prospect of war and
bloodshed in Colombia communicate
ed with President Roosevelt and re-
ceiyed most courteous and cordial
reply from him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

W. F. Alger, u. S. consul at Puerto Cortez
Spanish Honduras, arrived at New Orleans
last night from the latter place. He declared
there will be no war in Honduras. He also
confirmed the report Of the resignation Of two
of President Bouillas' cabinet officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

EDITORS IN JAIL.-Editors Mullen
and Gates are in the Richmond city Jail
in default OF the fine assessed against
them by the Hastings Court for critni-
nal libel on Superintendent Buchanan,
published in Opinion, paper conducted
by Mullen and Gates during the street
car strike in that city. Mullen appear
ed in court yesterday, and stated that he
did not have the money 10 pay the line,
and was ordered taken to Jail. Gates
had not appeared to answer, and a capias
was ordered for him and his bond was
forfeited. He later appeared, however,
and was sent to join Mullen in jail
The offense of which these editors were
adjudged guilty was the publication of
au affidavit to the effect that Superin-
tendent Buchanan was masquerading
under an assumed name. The judge may
use his discretion as to the time the edi-
tors will be kept in Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Duke of Roxburghe, who was re-
Gently married to Miss May Goelet. Of
Newport, r. l., has resigned his lieu.
tenantcy in the Royal Horse Guards
Blues.
The latest reports from King Christian
of Denmark, who has been i'll for the
past few days, are Of a reassuring char.
acter, and state that his majesty is in no
immediate danger of death.
There was a serious explosion at the
government dynamite works at Hale,
Cornwall, England, early this morning.
Four persons were killed and several
others seriously injured. The works
we're partly destroyed and the town was
thrown into state of panic.
Viscount AIlister ID Oyley, a son Of the
famous dentist, DR.. Evans, and who is
known throughout Europe by the papal
title ofMarquis D'Oyley, has disappeared
from his fathers residence in Bellevue,
France. 1t is rumored that he has
eloped with South American heiress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 5.
SENATE.

At the conclusion of Rev. Edward
Everett Hale's opening prayer, he asked
that he be joined in repeating the Lords
Prayer. He could not have made him.
self understood, for there were no re-
spending voices from the floor.
By the adoption of resolution intro
duced by Mr.. Hale, the commissioners
of the District of Columbia we're directed
to investigate, as soon as practicable, all
theatres and places of public entertain
ment, with a view ofascertaining wheth-
err they being conducted according to
law
Immediately after the conclusion OF
the routine business, Mr.. Morgan's reso-
luton, declaring that state of war exists
in Panama and Colombia, and holding
that the President exceeded his powers
in recognizing the revolutionary govern
ment, was taken up.
Mr.. Lodge took the floor and entered
upon warm defence of the administra-
tons policy, citing high authority to
show the we'll established precedents
followed by the President in recognizing
the new republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
HOUSE.

The House today unanimously adopted
resolutions of sympathy fer the victims
of the Chicago Iroquois Theater. The
resolution was offered by Representative
Euerich, (dem. of Chicago.
The House, by a vote of III to 1O4,
voted down the motion for the previous
question on the resolution of Mr.. Hay
to appoint a committee of five to investi-
gate charges that Congressman are con-
nected with the postal scandal.
On motion of Mr.. Payne, of New
York, the republican floor leader, the
resolution, by vote Of III to 81, was
referred to the committee on postoffices
and postroads for consideration and re-
port.
Speaker Cannon then laid before the House
the message of the President on Panama,
which was read in the Senate yesterday.
Because Of adjournment yesterday it was
not then read in the House. 1t was read today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05
The Market

Georgetown, Jan. 5.-wheat SOas7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-05

Other low temperatures are reported
from Scranton, Pa, where the mercury
registered 30 below; Binghamton, n.
Y, % below; Hackensack, N. j., 80
below, and Bennino ton, VT, 80 below.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-16
JAP PAPER PLANT HERE.
Possibility of Producing the Far East
Article in America Receiv-
ing Attention.

The cultivation Of paper plants In
Japan IS a very important industry,
says BoOklovers' Magazine. AS Is well
known, japanese paper Of various kinds
Is in demand throughout the world. Re-
Gently American and European manu-
facturers have been giving some atten-
ton to the possibility Of producing from
japanese paper pulp OF some Of the
numberless useful articles and tops sim
liar to those in vogue IN the island en-
pire. To that end, japanese paper
shrubs are TO be planted in America and
in the countries Of southern Europe
The United States department OF agri-
culture, which recently sent experts 70
secure seeds OF the mitsumata plants,
Is TO make extensive experiments IN
growing this particularly valuable va
riety. It is believed that this shrub
will thrive in Florida, Louisiana, IN r.
rigated parts Of Texas, and the Colorado
desert, and in some sections Of the Sac
ramento and San Joachim valleys In Cal
ifornia. The yield Of the mitsumata
paper plant IN Japan frequently amounts
to 1000 pounds Of raw bark 10 the acre
The crude pulp IS readily sold at 80 sen
DC cents) the pound. The seed alone
is sometimes quoted at three yen (s150)
the gallon. AS many as $4,000 shrubs
are grown on an acre. -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-16
CHURCH is STRONG
Colored Organization Formed in At
RIGA Gets Beyond Control
Of Founder.

It has long been known by those IA
miliar with the negro in America that
he can be appealed to through his emo
tional and religious side more quickly
and surely than in any other way. This
has recently had a startling demonstra-
ton In South Africa. where an ALIEN
bracing union Of the natives has been
brought about through the establish
ment Of native church. -Four years ago
a Wesleyan preacher Of Pretoria left his
denomination and began the organlza-
ton Of a united colored church under
the name Of the Church Of Ethiopia. ."
The idea spread swiftly through South
Africa, surmounting tribal barriers.
The church soon got beyond the execu-
tive control Of its founder and aid was
sought from the African Methodists OF
this country. So firm has the union be-
come that II is said to be assuming a DO
litical significance, many Of the younger
negroes having raised the cry Of Africa
for the Africansl" and threatened TO
turn the whites out Of the colonies.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-16
DOGS AS AID TO WOUNDED
Scotch Colljes Adopted as a Part Of
italian Army to Retrieve
Injured Soldiers.

II has been recently recorded that
our friend, the Scotch collie, has been
appearing in a striking, new italian
military role. A Milan paper recent
ly appeared with an interesting &C
count Of the manner in which a little
corps OF collies has been added to the
Italian army and turned into dogs Of
war. They are not used for fighting.
but for retrieving wounded soldiers.
Their trainer, Capt Ciotola, has adopt
ed the method employed with the ST.
Bernards. In the training process the
captain employs his men to play the
part OF the wounded These collies.
however on finding a wounded SOL
der, are not trained to haul the man
along with them. but they carry a
small wallet OF restoratives, to render
first aid. After the wounded man has
been refreshed the collies hurry of to
give the signal TO the scouts Of the
army, who then bring the wounded
into the relief line. One Of the col
lies. Asia by name, coaxes and encour-
ages the wounded man TO accompany
her. II he can; falling that, she dashes
of and In a little while returns con-
voying the search party. Another,
who is called Mars. on finding one of
the wounded. takes TO the nearest high
ground and raises a howl to summon
the ambulance men.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-16
YELLOW DIAMONDS FAVORED
Newly Rich Frequently Wear Them
MANY Use sparklers to Ad-
vsrtise Success.

Nothing can be more beautiful than
pure white, old mine diamonds, but the
yellowish Cape stones are the ones most
frequently seen In the ears and on the
fingers Of the noveaux riches. Many
women seem to wear diamonds simply
as a method Of advertising their hus-
bands success In business. II may be
useless to anathematize the diamond
engagement ring. which seems TO have
such a firm hold upon the conventional
mind that the troth seems hardly bind
ing without this glittering adjunct, yet
what Of romance or poetry there is con-
nected with It has never come to light
Around the pearl. on the other hand.
cluster the songs and tales Of thousand
loves. OF recent years pearls have to
some extent been thrust into the back
ground by more gaudy rivals. That this
was not always the case Is shown by the
beautiful sets Of jewelry our grand
mothers used to treasure and by the his
torical pearl necklaces and single stones
OF which we read. over 300 years ago
Travernier, famous Frenchman, sold
10 the shah Of Persia, single pearl and
received for It a half million dollars.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-12-16
AN INTERESTING VILLAGE.
Ngiter Says Igorot Is Rather Care
Nessly Applied 90 Calls Them
Mountain Agrieulturists.

In the Igorot village. at the worlds
fair, are representatives Of several VII
lagos and even OF several tribes. II Is
the most interesting portion OF this
whole ethnic display lgorot is a
rather earelessly applied general term
says Frederick Starr In the World To
day. In general the lgorots are mouS
tain agrlculturists. living In the in
terror. Their bodies are finely devel-
oped, the skin IS a handsome brown,
the faces are attractive. While they
were occupied in building their houses
their activity and industry called out
frequent comment from visitors. When
at home the men so naked or wear a
simple breecn-clout; the women are
simply but decenuy clad, with waist
garment and skirt of cloth woven by
themselves. Men wear great wooden
plugs In holes In their ear lobes and
women are fond Of necklaces Of beads.
The men are bold head hunters and
their tattooed bodies evidence their
success In head hunting expeditions
In the village there are three principal
groups: The Bontoc lgorots, the Suyoc
Igorots and the Tingianes. The Bon
toes are famous head hunters" the
Suyocs are miners and metal workers.
the Tingianes are agriculturists. The
Suyocs are QUILTED with FORCES. bel
lows and the other requisites for
demonstrating their craft. The Tin
gianes have planted some rice in flood
ed terraces TO illustrate their mode Of
culture.