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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Disastrous Fires.

Disastrous ffreS.
Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. 25.-The
plant of the River Side Bridge Building
Company, located on First street, Mar
tins Ferry, Ohio, was destroyed by fire
last night. The loss to machinery was
s25, 00O. The building being an old
one, and of little value. Firemen fought
the blaze with difficulty, and in the face
of considerable danger. Part of the
burned building was under water caused
by the flood, and the iremen we're forced
to fix their hose to plugs on Second
street and carry their lines in boats.
Brazil, Ind, Jan. pa fire was
started at 3:45 this morning, destroying
the centre of the town. The fire origi-
mated in the Calumet block, presumably
from crossed electric wires. The entire
block is gone and the q adjoining is
now burning. There is no means of
saving any of the property, as the water
pressue IS off, due to a broken main.
Outside assistance has been asked for
and in the meantime a bucket brigade
has been organized. A strong wind is
blowing from the east, carrying the
flames into the best part of the business
district of the town.
A later dispatch says the fire is under
control. The loss will reach about $780,
900.
indianapolis, Ind, Jan. PA fire
caused a loss of 800, 900 to the Indian
apolis Terminal and Traction Company
early this morning at the Mclean Place
and Capitol Avenue stables. Twenty
eight cars were destroyed by the flames.
Two fremen, Ben Taylor, aud Tom
Smith, were injured while fighting the
flames. The origin of the fire is a
mystery.
Warren, Ohio, Jan. 25.-Niles was
visited by a disastrous fire in the bust
ness portion of the city Sunday night,
in which the Crandon and Hartsell
blocks, with contents, were entirely con-
sumed. The loss will reach from $751;
900 to 800, 900. The city was without
water as the result of the flood and an
appeal to the Warren department for aid
resulted in a steamer and hose cart being
sent over land and the water pumped in
this way helped largely in controlling
the flames, which were not subdued un-
til 2:30 this morning. Later the Niles
waterworks pumps we're started and the
city is safe from further menace by fire.
Norristown, Pa, Jan. 25.-The ex-
tensive enameling works at Perkiomen
Junction is threatened with total de-
struction by fire. The flames have
gained such Roadway that aid has been
telegraphed for to Phoenixville, and
Norristown. The loss will reach fully
500, 900.
Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 25.-Three houses
in Butler street, extension, Morningside,
were, destroyed by fire early this morn
ing. One woman was burned to death.
Search is now being made for the bodies
of two men who are believed to be in the
ruins. The fire started in the kitchen of
the house occupied by William Sawyer.
Adjoining it on one side is the two-stOry
brick house of Robert Lawhead. On the
opposite side is the home of Hugh Gala
CHER. The fire spread rapidly, and all
three house were damaged beyond repair.
Later, the horribly burned body of a
man, believed to be Mr.. Culley, was
taken from the ruins at IL O'Clock by the
iremen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
The MARYLAND senatorship.

Annapolis, Md. Jan. 25.-The United
States Senatorial condition is unchanged.
The vote today was Rayner, "a Smith,
%; Carter, 8; Jackson, 5 Miles, 4;
all democrats McComas, republican
80 Necessary to a choice, sc. 1t is
said that conferences were held by some
of the local leaders, with United States
Senator German, in Washington Satur-
day and Sunday in an effort to settle
the question, but the vote indi-
Gates that it was without success.
An effort is now being made to call a
caucus for Tuesday night, and an effort
will be made to eliminate Rayner. At
the same time, it is said hat an effort
will be made to force the selection of l..
Victor %Baughman, but that will hardly
be successful. In case of failure in that
direction a turn will be made and the
caucus carried for John Walter Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

ANOTHER L. 5. Senator has been in
dicted for accepting a bride. As stated
in the Gazette of that date the Federal
grand jury in St. Louis on Saturday re-
turned an indictment against Joseph
Ralph Burton, United States Senator
from Kansas, charging him, on nine
counts, with accepting five checks of
$500 each, between November %, 1902,
aud March 26, 1908, from the Rialto
Grain and Securities Company, while a
United States Senator, for his alleged
services in interceding with the Post
master General, Chief Postofice Inspect
or and other high pOst3fice officials to
induce them to render a favorable de-
cision in matters affecting the permission
of the Rialto Company to use the mails.
But Mr.. Burton is not concerned at the
charge, and is as resOurceiul in defense
as was Senator Dietrich, for when in
formed of the indictments he said he
could not imagine why they had been
found, as he was employed only as at
torney. With Mr.. Burton there is q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
Cured After SUFFERING 10 Years.

B. F. Hare, Superintendent Miami Cycle
and Manufacturing Company, Middleton,
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, "One night while
feeling exceptionally bad, was about to
throw down the evening paper when saw an
item in the paper regarding the merits of 10
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 / have been in
wears, 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, 1904-01-25
Youthful Train Wreckers.

Las Vegas, n. NJ, Jan. 25.-Myron
Aldrich, aged IA; Lowell Ellis, aged 10,
and William Denton, aged IS, of Florence,
Colorado, wrecked the train that went
into the ditch at Florence, January, 10.
Aldrich confessed today to marshall
Cartright, who arrested the trio. They
intended, the boys deelarded, to rob the
bodies of the dead and dying, and also to
avenge themselves against the trainmen
who elected them from cars. An extra
freight wa given the right of way and
the passenger train was saved. Twelve
cars of the freight were destroyed, and
the engineer vas killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
F~ifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, d. c., Jan. %.
SENATE

matt
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, in open
ing the Senate today, prayed that this
nation might do to others as it would
wish other nations to do toward it.
Mr.. Culberson introduced the follow
ing resolution, agreed to by the demo-
cratic caucus:
THAT the President be requested to
inform the Senate whether all the cor
respondence and notes between the de-
partment of State and the legation of
the United States at BogOta, and be-
tween either of these aud the govern
ment ftColombia, for the construction of
an isthmian canal, and all the cores
pOndence and notes between the United
States and any of its officials or repre-
sentatives, or the government ofPanama,
concerning the separation of Panama
from Colombia, have been sent to the
Senate, and if not, that he be requested
to send the remaining correspondence
and notes to the Senate in executive
session." He asked immediate cOnsi-
deration
Upon objection of Mr.. CullOm, it
went over.
Mr.. Burrows offered a resolution au-
thorizing and directing the committee
on privileges and elections to investi-
gate the right and title of Reed Smoot to
retain his seat as a Senator from Utah.
Upon his request it was referred to the
committee to audit and control the con
tiDgent expences.
At conclusion of the routine business,
Mr.. Tillman called up his resolution di-
recting the judiciary committee to i~nyesti-
gate and report what constituted a recess
of the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

Guthrie, KY, Jan. 25.-Lewis Rad
ford, a negro, was lynched at six o'clock
last night by a mob of 80 or 40 negroes.
He was arrested yesterday morning on
the charge of killing Priscilla Frozell,
a negress, Saturday night. He con
fessed to assauliing her, but denied thas
he killed her. John Dock, a negro,
was employed to feed the prisoner, and
while he was in the Jail corridor, a mob
rushed in and demanded the keys to
Radford's cell. Dock refused to deliver
the keys. The mob gave him several
blows on the head and drew their pistols.
The keys were then delivered. The
prisoner was dragged 70 a tree a few
yards from the Jail door and hanged to
a limb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
Saved From TerribIe Death.

The family Of Mrs. NJ. L.. Bobbitt, Of Bar
gertOn, Tenn, saw her dying and we're
powerless to save her. The most skiltul ply
sicians and every remedy used failed, while
consumption was slowly but surely taking her
life. In this terrible hour DR.. Kings New
TO ioy. The first bottle brought immediate
relief and lis continued use completely cured
her. IL is the most certain cure in the world
for all throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
Bottles SOC and 800. Trial Bottles free at Z.
s. Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

THE House OF DELEGATES on Sdur-
day rejected the resolution for an adj
iournment for a year. This is unfor-
The previous Legislature, after
a four years session, had adjusted the
laws to conform to the new constitution,
and a years trial of the new order OF
things was desirable before the work OF
tinkering was begun again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
IN NIEMORiAM.

In loving but sad remembrance Of our dear
beloved baby, JOHN CLINTON ALLEN
who departed this life January %, 19O3-one
year ago today.
A bud the gardner gave US,
A pure and lovely child
He gave it to our keeping
To cherish undefled.
But just as it was opening
To the glory of the day..
Down came the heavenly angel
And took our bud away.
By HIS LOVING MOTHER AND FATHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch TO the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Jan. 25.-The legislature today
fixed tomorrow for taking a separate AMI
Wednesday for a joint vote for Senator
Daniels successor as United States Senator.
A bill was offered by Mr.. Stewart, Of Ports
mouth, appropriating s 1000 for a monument at
the Capitol to Matthew Fontaine Maury.
A bill was presented allowing each family
one dog free of tax.
Circuit Judge b. A. Hancock, of Man
chester. died TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
vast difference between accepting a fee
as an attorney and a bribe as aSenator.
Whv. of course


The democratic Senators agreed III
caucus on Saturday that no vote should
be taken on the Panama treaty In the
Senate until they were satisfied that the
Senate had all essential information re-
specting the Panama transaction, ana
particularly all correspondence. Inc
fact was brought out in the course OF the
meeting that there are some documents
missing from the correspondence as
published, and the democrats very
properly hold that they should be
acquainted with all the facts in
the matter before they act on
the treaty. This is supposedly a
representative form of government, ou'
many of the republican officials hold tna'
the democratic representatives are not 10
he taken into consideration and hat
official documents are only for the use
and benefit of the republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
New York stock Market.

New York, Jan. %, II a. m.-%Irregularity
has been the principal feature of the stock
market this morning. The reactionary indi-
cations which were noted to some extent at
the close Of last week, appeared in some quar-
in some way by alarming advices regarding
the situation in the far East. Asa rule the
railroad list opened a shade lower, an after
irregular movements up and down, but with
In extremely narrow limits, prices sold in
some distances below the opening. In the in
dustrials a generally buoyant tone prevailed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
The resolution finally went over, re-
tanning its place.
The calendar was then taken up.

The calendar was ultn ItASH r.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Adams, chairman of the committee
on expenditures in the State Department,
reported a resolution calling upon the
Secretary of State for a statement as to
the number of government carriages in
his department, by whom used, and
what authority existed for their use.
Mr.. Hitchcock, the originator OF the
carriage inquiry resolutions, asked
consent to amend the resolution so that
it would show carriage expenditures dur
ing the past calendar year.
MI. Adams refesed to yield n de-
manded the previous question.
Mr.. Hitchcock asked for the yeas
and nays on the demand for previous
question, and they were ordered.
The vote resulted 1875 0 .1OO, the pre-
yious question was ordered and the reso-
luton was passed, without further dis
c~ussiOn.
In committee of the whole c%onsidera-
ton of the army appropriation bill was
then resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

A NEW DEPOT is to be built by the
Southern Railway Company in Danville.
If the company would send the old one
to this city it might be an improvement
on the one now here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
Suffering in the Flooded District.

Toronto, Ohio, Jan. 25.-Large prop
erty loss as we'll as great suffering has
been wrought in this vicinity by the food
which has touched the mark of the 1891
food. In New Cumberland, w. Va,
one half the town is under water II feet
deep. Dozens of factories are submerg-
ed. The entire town of Empire, two
miles from here, is submerged and the
people camped out in box cars last night
where they sought shelter from the water
and the gale of snow. The total loss
will exceed 800, 900. Toronto is all
but cut off from the outside world.
North of here seven miles an en-
tire hillside has slipped on to the railroad
tracks, and traffic is suspended. To add
to the suffering at Empire, the natural
gas has been cut off by the water.
Wheeling, Va. Jan. 25.-Frightful
conditions exist throughout the Ohio
Valley. The suffering in this city is
terrible. To add To the distress natural
upon the coming flood, is a cold wave
which frOze the waterin houses and streets
and covered the inundated district with
a glaze of ice. The merchants cannot
deliver food in che lowlands. Street cars
and railroads are tied up and the scarcity
of food, no fuel gas and all the attendant
discomforts is affecting the people greatly.
The damage to property within the city
limits aud in suburban towns is consery-
atively estimated at 500, 900. In Ben
wood there is not a single block that is
high and dry, and the 5000 people there
are living in second stories or on the
hillsides, while the suffering is intense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25
Entombed by Mine Explosion.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 25-Between
1875 and $50 men were entombed by an
exposion in the shaft of the Harwick
Coal Company, near Cheswich, this
morning, shortly after 8 o'clock. None
of the men had been rescued at II
o'clock, and it is believed that many
of them were either killed outright by
the explosion or have been ~suffocated by
the gas. There are employed at the
mine 200 men, $50 working inside and
the remainder on the tipple. Three
men on the tipple were badly burned by
the explosion. With a loud report and
an upheaval like an earthquake the
wood work of the tipple vas destroyed.
The shaft vas filled with debris, rocks,
and earth, completely shutting off all
means of escape for the men in the mine.
If the mine entrance cannot be quickly
cleaned out, so that the men can get
fresh air, all will have persisted within
a few hours. Help was summoned from
all sources available and as many men
are engaged in the work Of rescue as
can be crowded in. A later report says the
number of men entombed is larger than
at first reported, it now being said that
from $50 to $50 men are ia the mine,
including a fire boss and the pit boss.
Just how the explosion occurred is not
yet known. Intense excitement was
aroused in Cheswich and %Springdsle.
The three injured tipple men were sent
to Allegheny hospital on a train. One OF
the three men being brought to the city
died when the train reached the West
Penn station in Allegheny. His body
was brought to the hospital along with
the injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

Kindly Take Notice that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm is Of great benefit to those suf-
ferers from nasal catarrh who cannot inhale
freely through the nose, but must treat them
selves by spraying. Liquid Cream Balm diff.
fers IN form, but not incidentally from the
Cream Balm that has stood for years at the
head OF remedies for catarrh. 4 may be used
in any nasal atomizer. The price, including
= spraying tube, is 70 cts. Sold by drug.
gists and mailed by Ely Brothers, So Warren
Street. New Iork.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

SOME OF the new members of the
legislature seeing what easy jobs many
Of their predecessors had, are trying to
make their calling and election sure for
two years, at least, at four or five dollars
a day. So on Saturday, during the con-
sideration of a recess resolution, they
made the contention that the present
legislature is the first under the new
constitution, and that by the express
terms of that instrument its length was
unlimited, save by the limitation upon
the life of the body Could the jaw bone
of one Of the members of the legislature
be extracted and turned against that
BODY the State would be greatly bene-
fitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-25

The Illinois Central passenger train
from New Orleans to Chicago is reported
wrecked at Gates, Tenn. Several pas
sengers are said to have been killed.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-07-20
MI. Bryan and the Democratic
Ticket.

IfCkot.
Times-Democrat.
On Tuesday Mr.. Bryan gave to
the press a carefully prepared
statement in which he reiterated
his intention of Loyalty supporting
the Democratic ticket at the COM
ing election. He enumerates
therein the four reasons that led
him to this resolution, and fol-
lows them with certain criticisms
of planks which he does not re-
gard as satisfactory.
The opposition to Imperial
ism" is the cardinal virtue he
finds in the declaration adopted
at st. Louis. The Republican
platform, on the contrary, stands
for a strictly imperialistic policy,
an exploitation of colonies and an
unwise disregard of the limits
nature has put to the legitimate
expansion of the American re-
public. He finds much matter in
the demand for a reduction of
the standing army, and has no
doubt that the representatives of
the party can be trusted to carry
out the unanimous views of the
convention on these two impor-
tant points. Furthermore the
noticeable difference in the
character and ideals of the two
men who are standing forth as
candidates for President seems
to have had weight with him.
Mr.. Bryan, in spite of his op-
position to Parker, is candid
enough to say, and to say sim
cerely. that the Democratic
ticket stands for peace, for rea-
son and arbitration, rather than
for force, conquest and buster"
as exemplified in the strenuous
personality of Mr.. Roosevelt,
who stands for the spirit of
War" Mr. Bryan is also wise
enough to recognize as most i'm
portant the undesirability of in
jecting the race question again
into national politics and the
necessity of settling that bane-
!. full agitation by a Democratic
victory.
In c~riticising certain plar ks of
the platform he is unquestion-
ably within his rights as a Demo-
crat and an American citizen.
The time has not yet come for
the adoption of gag rule within
this party, at least. A platform
can not always please everyone,
being perforce largely the re-
result of concession and com.
promise. But it should have
enough that is vital, indepen-
IDENTIFY of what is unsatisfactory,
to unite the SURFACES of all it's
members in a sincere effort for
the success of the ticket. Mr..
Bryan finds the platform with
this much merit; and there is no
reason to doubt that, despite his
dislike of certain features, he
will do what he can to insure a
Democratic triumph.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-07-20
Cured Of Chronic Diarrhoea After
Ten Years Of Suffering.

81 wish to say q few words in praise
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy" says Mrs.
Matte Burge, of Martinsville, Va.
II suffered from chronic diarrhOea
for ten years and during that time
tried various medicines without OBJ
tanning any permanent relief. Last
summer n of my children was taken
with cholera mOrbus, and I procured
. bottle of this remedy. Only two
doses Q required to give her entire
relief. l then decided to try the
medicine myself, and did not use all
of one bottle before l was we'll and l
have never since been troubled with,
that complaint. One cannot say too
much in favor of that wonderful med
icine." This remedy is for sale by
Lafayette Drug Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Billboard Taxation.
the New York Worl,

From the New York World.
In some of the United States bill posters
pay a license, and in others slight taxation
is imposed In England advertisements
with few reservations, such as of lotteries,
in France is allowed to print billboard ad-
vertisements on white paper, that color
being reserved for official notices. No one
may advertise on public buildings except
ing candidates, who may put their ad-
dresses to the electors on these places. All
kinds of advertisements are taxed, whether
on paper or painted. In 1893 $1So 600 was
paid into the public treasury for advertise
ment taxes. Sign boards and letters on
balconies are also taxed. $40
In Prussia no one can distribute or put
in public places advertisements excepting
those relating to trade, without the con-
sent Of the police In Berlin the official
color is red. There Is one excellent Prus-
police have power to forbid bill-boards in
picturesque neighborhoods which deface the
landscape. ssf.,.1
All advertisements are taxed In Italy ex-
cept those in newspapers, and the munich
pal or communal authorities have power
of indicating the places that may be used.
Election posters or bills may, however, be
put up anywhere and are exempt from tax
alton. In Belgium tax is imposed in the
form of a stamp, which must be affixed to
every poster or bill. The Dutch law leaves
the regulation of advertisements to the
local authorities. The canton of Berne has
an excellent law which imposes heavy
fine on advertisements "of inferior wares
means Of a false description of their quail
fty"