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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
New York's Mayor Inaugurated

New York, Jan. i.-Col. George B..
Mcclellan, who was elected Mayor last
November, assumed the duties Of his Of
flee at noon today. The ceremony for
the transfer of the city government was
simple. Col. Mcclellan arrived at the
City Hall a few minutes before IL
O'Clock, when he was received by retir-
ing Mayor Low. Precisely at noon, the
outgoing and incoming Mayors walked
arm in arm across the reception room in
to the Mayors office where Mayor Low,
in brief speech, turned over the govern
ment of the city to his successor. Mayor
Mcclellan replied in few well chosen
remarks. This formality over, Mayor
Low retired from the room, and from
the building. Mayor Mcclellan then
held a public reception and hundreds of
enthusiasts shook his hand and wished
him success in his new field of labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are, much more prompt and sstis-
factory when it is kept at hand and given
as soon as the cold is contracted and
before it has become settled in the system.
In almost every instance severe cold
may be warded offby taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication of
the cold appears. There is no danger
in giving it to children for it contains 10
harmful substance. 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like ii.
Buy it and you will get the best 1t
always cures. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Herbert Tallcott was arrested III New
York. on Wednesday. charged with
bigamy. He claimed he was hypnotized
by his second wife.
Goyernor-elect Warfeld, of Maryland,
has an nounced that he wouldappoint Col.
Oswald Tilghman, of Talbot county,
Secretary of State.
Fargo Squiers, eldest son OF United
States Minister Squiers, was accidentally
shot and killed by chauffeur at Ha-
vana, Cuba, yesterday.
The number of deadin the Chicago thea
ter fire is now placed at about $40, and
the total OF dead, injured and missing is
about 1000. The coroner has begun
an investigation into the cause OF the
disaster.
Representative Jesse Overstreet has
lost his entire fortune, amounting to
sS7, 900, it is reported, in a business
failure in which be was interested with
his brother, Arthur Overstreet, at
Columbus, Ind.
The extraordinary session of the
French Parliament was adjourned on
Wednesday in both branches after the
budget had finally been passed. The
delegates of the ministerial groups OF the
Chamber of Deputies elected Etienne
Brisson to succeed NJ. Bourgeois as presi-
dent of the chamber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The sltuation in the Ear East.

London. Jan. There is little news
regarding the Far East this morning.
The situation seems lulled, but whether
it is but the quiet which precedes the
breaking out of the storm coming events
alone can tell. Some comment has been
caused by an article which appears in
the Birmingham Post this morning.
The paper asserts it has excellent author
ity for stating that the Russian ambas-
sador yesterday laid before Lord Lans-
downe, secretary for foreign affairs, a
full statement of Russia's case against
Japan IN Korea. Russia, says the paper,
wishes to avoid raising the question of
Manchuria and is apparently resolved
that If there is to be casus belli, it will
be found in the Korean question.
Another indication that Russia intends
to push her campaign against japanese
power in Korea is found in report receiv-
edIlast night stating that Russia intended
to ask the Korean government for lease
for Masamp-Ho for use as a naval station.
Should Korea extend the privilege,
it would doubtless cause strained
feeling between Seoul and Toxic, and
might of itself constitute the flash that
would set the magazine of. The reports
that China would join forces with Japan
in the event of q clash, are again current
to day, though nothing definite is stated
in the matter. By many ii is pointed
out that such action would not be sur
prising, iuasmuch as the Peking govern
ment has eyervthingto gain, and nothing
particularly to lose by such an alliance.
Should Russia defeat in war, with the
Manchurian question one of the issues,
there is but little chance that Russia
would ever loose her hold on the peninsu
lar. On the other hand the defeat Of
the Russian forces would mean their
early evacuation of the disputed ground,
and in all probability the return of the
territory to the Chinese crown.
London, Jan. l.-Word was received
by Baron Hayashi, the japanese minis
ter, from Paris source today, stating
that Russia had decided to refuse to
comply with any of the japanese de-
mands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
MARRIED.

In Herndon on Wednesday, December 30th.
1903, by Rev. Mr.. McNabb, Mr.. HARVEY
COCKRILL and Miss NELLIE HUTCHIN-
son, daughter of Mr.. C.. NJ. Hutchinson.
The contracting parties both of Fairfax coun-
ty, Va.
We wish the happy couple, now linked to :
gether for life with the silvery ties of holy
wedlock, unalloved happiness and future as
bright as the morning sun. May Harvey keep
sacred the holy vow made unto Miss Nellie
and ever cherish her as his hearts idol, for he
has obtained partner for life who is as pure
as the dew drop that kisses the morning rose.
We wish for them both happy and prosper
Gus life.
The kindest and the happiest,pair
Will find occasion to forbear,
And something every day they live,
To pity and perhaps forgive.
O.M.F.
PLEASANT Valley Dec 81 1903
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
Wanted TO Freeze to Death.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. 1.-Homesick
at not being able to spend the holidays
with her family, at Oconto, Wis, pretty
Is year old Violet Sylvester got up early
yesterday and walked four miles into the
country, lay down in snow bank to
freeze to death. A farmer on his way
to town picked up the numb form and
drove to GAINESVILLE, where medical aid
was summoned and the girl regained
consciousness. She is attending school
hare
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
THE LEGISLATURE.

There was still no quorum in either
branch of the general assembly yesterday
the Senate having about fifteen members
and the House iorty-one. No business
whatever was done in either house, and
adjournment followed in a very few
minutes after the bodies were called to
order.
The Virginia legislature is being
Strongly criticised for not maintaining a
quorum and attending to the business
for which it was chosen. 1t is doubtful
if theSenate will secure working at
tendance, unless some drastic measure
is adopted. Many Of the members of
both houses failed of reelection, and as
term of Office expires on January ii,
they have lost interest, and some will
probably not return at all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
Made Paner of His Scalp.

Conshohocken, Pa, Jan. Ito have por-
ton of his scalp torn off and worked into the
texture of a sheet of white paper was the ex-
perience of Irvan McNutt at the Hamilton
paper mills, at Lafayette. Young McNutt
prided himself in shock of long hair, and to
this was due his accident His locks caught
in the calendars of the paper-making ma
chine and his head was drawn to the rapidly
revolving rolls; but the scalf gave way, and
though he was painfully injured, his life was
saved. The skin and hank Of hair passed
through the machine, and when the latter
was stopped the human hair and cuticle form.
ed novel "water-mark" which was cut out
for a keepsake for McNutt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
General Weyler,s Book

Madrid, Jan. 1.-The book of Gen. Weyler,
Spanish Governor General of Cuba at the time
Of the Spanish American wnr, in which he will
tell of his experiences at that time, is looked
for with great interest. The general, in announ-
cling his book, says: my military and polit-
ical campaign in Cuba will shortly be pub
lished" General Weyler is not reserved
about the book, but it is known that the most
interesting parts are entitled: my project
of decentralization in United States territory,
and the reasons why was obliged to renounce
that project"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The State of Virginia win today pay
out the sum Of $43S, S14, the inteeest on
the public debt.
Mr.. Ernest G. Bryant, of Nelson
county, and Miss Nellie g. Sanders,
of Round Hill, were married on We'd
nesday morning at the home of the
bride.
w. L. Capp, a member Of the firm OF
Baker, Middleton & Tapp, owners OF
the Berry Hill Springs, Culpeper county,
died at Berry Hill on Wednesday, at the
age of 50 years.
The Governor has granted pardon to
r. Thames, II years of age, who was
sentenced to two years imprisonment
from Mecklenburg county last May for
"whitecapping."
Mr.. Beverly Morris, son of Benjamin
Morris, and Miss Kate E. Bell, daugh-
ter of James Bell, both Of Hillsboro,
we're married at the residence of the
brides parents near that town Wednes-
day.
Two men were killed and several
badly injured few days ago by car on
an incline railroad at Fugate's lumber
plant, Tazewell county, breaking loose
and dashing downa mountain side to the
rocks below.
Frank Bradley, colored, was sentenced
Wednesday night in the Nelson County
Court to hang January 30 for the muir
der of w. P. Harris, bridget uilder, on
a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train
near Gladstone last August.
The safe in the Gallego Mills, in
Richmond, which were burned last Sat
urday morning, was opened "Wednesday,
but Warner Moore, one of the owners,
declined to say what the amount of the
loss caused by the fire Saturday morning
would be.
Delegate w. H. Boaz, of Albemarle,
chairman of the finance committee ofthe
House of Delegates it is announced will
certainly be candidate Tor the State
treasurership at the next election. Mr..
Boaz did not make the announcement
personally, buta friend WHO'S very close
to him said positively that the Albemarle
delegate would bein the race.
st. Andrews Episcopal Church OF
Richmond was consecrated today. Bishop
Gibson officiated and Rev. DR.. Robert
Strange, rector of st. Paups, preached
the conservation sermon. The new
church is a magnificent stone structure,
built on the site of the old one, and is
largely the gift Of Miss Grace Arents,
niece of the late Major Lewis Ginter.
The local option election in Richmond
yesterday resulted in an overwhelming
defeat for the advocates of "no license"
The "wets" carried every ward, the
total majority in each ward being as
follows: First, ISL; Second, 126 +:
Third, 237; Fourth, 315; Fifth, 1853 /;
total majority for vets, 9S2. The total
vote cast was Vets, 1871 dry, 949.
The announcement in the Chamber of
Commerce Hall in Newport News, last
night at 1870 o'clock, That the charter
of the jamestown Exposition had been
validated was received with enthusiastic
cheers by the crowd of business men
which had gathered to hear of the result
Of the final effort. j. l.. Patton, who
had taken the lead in the movement
there announced that 81, 100, 900 had
been raised, and that the city of New
port News had raised Sl43,O 900 of that
amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. l. '~4-
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE enters

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE enters
upon its l05th volume today. 1t was
one Of the pioneers journals of this conn
try, and in most sections Of Virginia, eS-
pecially in the eastern portion, it has
since the beginning of the nineteenth
century been one of the standard jour
nails of the Old Dominion. The history
of the Gazette has been published re-
Gently, and is still fresh in the minds OF
its many readers. When it first appear
ed, near the close of the eighteenth CEN
tnry, Braddock's defeat and the struggle
for liberty were fresh in the recollections
Of many Alexandrians, while Indians
were still prowling not far from the pres
ent site of the city. The paper has fol-
lowed the fortunes of Alexandria and
Virginia; has rejoiced with them in their
ascendancy and lamented their tempo
rary setback. 1t has recorded their his
tory almost from the close of the revolt
tionary war, and the Gazette files, run
ming back over one hundred years, afford
the true annals of Alexandria and the
country at large The year upon which
we enter today may bring perplexing
issues, political and otherwise, and 1t
will be the purpose of the paper to give
fair and impartial accounts ofeverything
in anyway interesting or beneficial to Its
readers. at the same time reserving It's
right to protest against such movement
as it may deem detrimental to the pubic
good. In doing so the paper will en-
deavor to use conservative language, de-
void of ofensiveness to those who may
honesty differ with it. The original
editors and founders of the Gazette en-
deavored TO act upon this principle and
to infuse it into those associated with
them. Experience has affirmed their
Judgment and proven conclusively that
hurting harsh invectives and resentments
is a human failing, generating bitter
blood that flows often after the original
perpetrators have ceased to live. Poll
tics and sectional disputes cause many
senseless arrangements, while personal
iealousies and animosities cause cOndi-
tions which all good men deplore. Dur
ing the year upon which we have en-
tered much can be accomplished toward
bringing about good feeling by siren
uously avoiding what is calculated to
wound the feelings of those with whom
we have to do. A newspaper is power
iul weapon 70 mischievous hands, ant
those whose LIT it is day after dav
publish journal cannot be TOO careful
in arranging cold type. 1t will there
FIRE be the aim OF the Gazette to plat'
before its readers diurnally the currenl
news together with its own conclusions
in a conservative and earnest manner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
Districts Consolidate.

Greensboro, N. O., Jan. 1.-The an
nouncement is made here that the East
ern and Western Districts of the South
ern Railway have been consolidated.
G. S. McManus, present general superin-
tendent Of the Western District, with
Office at Birmingham, Ala, becomes
superintendent. The generallofices will
be transferred to Atlanta. s. j. Collins,
general superintendent of the Eastern
District, with offices at Greensboro, re-
tires. The news created surprise and
regret here. A large force of Office men
and women lose employment unless
work is provided elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
rELEGRAPHIo nREvITIEs.

The dockyards of Portsmouth, Eng
land, have been ordered to send six war
ships to Malta TO replace those ordered
to China.
Col. Morris f. Wickersham, United
States District Attorney for the Southern
District of Alabama, died at Mobile to-
day, aged 65 years. He was born in
Chester county, Pennsylvania.
Captain Mendtegeny and sixteen of
the crew of the French fishing schooner
Sappho, which was abandoned on Red
Island, Newfoundland, arrived at North
Sydney, this morning. The survivors
suffered terrible hardships and many had
their hands and feet frozen.
Hon. VIM. B. Lamar Florida's new
Senator, in public interview at Pensa-
cola today said that the Panama treaty
must be ratified, as Florida aid other
southern States will be greatly benefited
thereby. He says it is a mistake of the
democratics to oppose it, thereby play
ing into the hands of the republicans.
Fire which started in the wholesale grocery
store of T. K. Barnes & Sons, at Mount Ster-
| ling, KY, this morning. caused loss to the
! grocery company and adjoining buildings of
| $4,000 The opera house entirely de-
stroyed J.. w. Barnes, former chief Of the
| fire department, WAS caught by falling TIM
bers and instantly killed. Legrand Collier,
colored, was also killed and Cooper Beicrat
was badly injured.
The employees of the Bloomingdale 4 Nor
NAL street railway systems, at Bloomington,
! Ills, struck this morning for an increase Of
from one to two cents per hour, according 10
the length of service Not car moved IN
either city today and the tie-up promises TO
continue for some time.
Henry o. Shepard, of the Henry o. shep-
ard Company, publishers Of the Inland
Printer, in Chicago, died last nigh, at his
home there. Mr.. Shepard's death was due TO
a complication of diseases which had kept
him seriously i'll for eighteen weeks.
The Servian Minister of War has asked
Parliament to grant him an extraordinary
credit of 100000 francs. The request has
given currency 10 a rumor that trouble | e.
tween Servia and Turkey is imminent.
Fire early today destroyed a leading indus
try. the Pennsylvania Shovel Works, at Cor
ry, Pa. By hard work the adjoining build
ings were saved. Loss, $4,000. The plant
will not be rebuilt.
Jim Butler and Will Green, convicts in the
turpentine camp, near Aucilla, Fla, fought
bloody battle with turpentine axes yesterday,
Green being killed and Butler being badly
chopped up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01

THE TERRIBLE disaster at the IrOquois
Theatre in Chicago Wednesday even
ing has had its effect upon the entire
country, and places of amusement I'D
most cities are being subjected to inspec-
ton in order that the authorities may be
satisfied that safe exits can be made on
the occasion of accidents. Every now
and then horrible catastropheis report
ell as a reminder to those in authority to
see that the lives Of people who patronize
theatres are properly protected. Many
safeguards have been devised in recent
years. but the fact remains that public
halls are still dangerous places when
fires and stampedes occur therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes Of food, tones and strength
ems the stomach and digestive organs Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. rebuilds
WORKOUT tissues, purifes, strengthens and
sweeGens the stomach Gov. G. w. Atkinson,
of West Virginia, says: Il have used mum.
have found il 10 be very effective and, indeed,
a powerful remedy for stomach ailments. |
recommend it to my friends" Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
RexoInfinn Imminent.

A sure sigh of approaching revolt and seri-
Gus trouble in your system is nervousness,
sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric
Bitters viii quickly dismember the trouble
some causes. 1t never fails to tone the stom-
ach, regulate the Kidneys and Bowels, stimu-
late the Liver and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and all the
usual aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is
only SOC and that is returned If doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by Z. ;.
Leadbeater & Sous, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
Gigantic Beef Trust Formed.

Boston, Jan. Lit is learned that
Boston begins 1904 with giant beef
trust of ten and half million dollars
The new trust is without name, but
its basis is a capital of so, 500, 900. This
COMPLETES the big combine which the
National Packing Co., of Chicago has
been working for with Swift & Co., Nor
ris Il Co., and Armour & Co. behind it.
The trust will control all the beef pack
ing business in New England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
Trainmeps, Services Recognized

Boston, Jan. Sixty thousand dollars
in gold will be distributed today by the
elevated road among 1000 of its en-
ployees as New Year'sgift, in recogui-
ton of the faithful services of the past
year. Every uniformed employee in the
service of the road who has been engaged
more than six months is entitled to $15
of the $50, 900; provided his record is a
clean one. The employees remembered
are scattered oTer the lines in twelve
towns end cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
I,ixerymen ON Strike.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. Members of
the liverymen's employees union are on
strike today, and as result Albany So
ciety is walking or patronizing the troll
ley. The men went out at 7 O'Clock
last night, just in time to play havoc with
the new year receptions. Some of the
liverymen drove their own hacks but the
majority of the guests who do not own
carriages walked or patronized the
trolley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
attemnted Murder and Suicide.

New York, Jan. 1.-The first attempt
at murder and a case of suicide in the
new year in this city occurred this morn
ing. The participants were Mary Daihle
and her husband Mrs. Daihle says
that while she was asleep early today,
her husband stabbed her in the neck,
inhicting a serious wound. Thinking
that his wife was dead, Daihle then
severed the arteries in his arms, and cut
his throat, dying shortly afterwards.
Mrs. Daihle will probably recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
Death of an EI.Congressman.

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan. 1.--ExCon-
gresham James J. Belden died here
about four O'Clock this morning. For
quarter of century Mr.. Belden had
been one of the most picturesque politi-
cal figures in Onondaga county, and was
known as BOSS" Belden. Mr.. Belden
was mayor OF Syracuse, a congressman,
aud in 1890, he was chairman of the
republican national committee. He was
in his seyenty-ninth year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01
In McLANE's FAvoR.-Judges Har

In McLANE's FAvoR.-Judges Har-
Ian, Phelps and Stockbridge, sitting as
of the Maryland Superior Court, handed
down an opinion yesterday in the Wach-
ter-McLane Baltimore mayoralty con-
test, in which, after conceding to Mr..
Frank C. Wachter the benefit of having
counted for him all of the so-called ode
faced ballots" the court finds that the
petitioner still falls short of sufficient
number of votes to overcome Mayor Nc
Lanes apparent majority, and declines
to order a general recount of the ballots,
and dismisses the bill, the petitioner to
pay the costs. In the opinion, after adj
verting to the fact that the four I'M
counted precincts on the night of the
election were counted by consent, and
allowing Mr.. Wachter the ballots which
the court agreed sh ould be allowed to him
and also to Mayor McLane in the four
precincts, the McLane vote is placed at
As, 29O, and the Wachter vote at 46, 1896,
a majority for McLane OF 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01

Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to William Van Deever and
Anna Virginia Morter, both of Rockbridge
county; John P. McWhirt, Of Fredericks-
burg, and Susie J. Callahan, of Holidays !:
Richmond; George G. KinchIoe aud Inez
Gheen, both of Fairfax county; William w.
Zirkle, of Forrestville, and Ada A. Bowman.
of Edenberg, and to Edward Westeriand and
Christina E. Wynkoop, of Hillsboro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-01

INJUNCTION AGAINST WALKING DEL
EeATE-The proprietors of 10 Of the
leading bakeries of Washington yesterday
instituted proceedings in equity against
the local labor union of the bakery and
confectionery workers to eujoin the walk
ing delegates of the union from trespass.
The complainants cite the recent crea-
ton by the union of the Office of business
agent, or walking delegate, and the elec-
ton of John G.. Schmidt toit They say
they have always satisfactorily adjusted
grievances with their workman, but that
the bylaws of the union now require the
business agent to visit the union shops
every two week: and that such visits
shall not be debarred. Thecomplainants
say that as the refusal to permit the dele
gate to enter the shop might be made
pretext for strike that would result in
great suffering in the city they want the
court to inquire into the affairs OF the
union and grant the relief asked.