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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Epjscopal Convention.

Boston, Oct. IA lively debate
opened the session of the House Of
Deputies this morning, at the general
convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of the United States. 1t was
the result of the question raised regard
ing the wording of the resolution recent
ly passed, giving delegates from mis-
sionary districts voice in the House.
The chairman ruled ''h''''-''''.' %
of the United State
territory between the
international lines /
and Mexico respec
would deprive del
Rico, Hawaii, Alaska and the Philip
pines of recognition. Finally, the mat
ter was referred to the committee on
constitutional amendments. II was de-
cided this morning that there would be
no lay vice president,
Promptly at II o'clock the question
of marriage and divorce, was taken up,
and report was read by Rev. F. P.
Davenport, memphis, Tenn, chairman
of the committee on canons. A minor.
ity report was also presented, and after
debate and the voting down of several
resolutions, it was decided that the
House 60 into committee of the whole
for the consideration of the matter.
The majority report provides that in
cases were ministers may entertain
doubts as to whether certain persons ap-
plying for baptism and communion
have been married otherwise than the
Word Ct God and discipline provides,
the matter shall be referred to the bishop
for his judgment. The minority report
provides that in such cases the record
of the civil court shall determine the
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11

THAT THE present national campaign
will greatly strengthen the democratic
party ia Maryland is evident by the
tendency OF distinguished leaders who
have been somewhat politically estranged
for years to ''get together" Ex-Gov-
ernor William Pinkney Whyte spoke
and Senator German presided at the big
meeting in Baltimore last night, when
Vice Presidential Candidate Henry q.
Davis, Ex-Governor David B. Hill and
Senator Daniels also appeared as star
attractions. Messrs. Whyte and German
have not been political friends since the
campaign of 1880, when German was
first elected to the United States Senate,
succeeding to Whyte's seat 10 that body.
Since their first break there has never
been an occasion where they have spoken
together, and the feeling between them
has been recognized all over the State
Standardized Isidor Rayner and Sena-
tor German are also becoming more
friendly through their association in the
national campaign, and the little differ
ences between Senator German and Gov
ernor Warfeld seem to be disappearing.
When the democrats of Maryland are
united they have no difficulty in carry.
ing that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11

VIRGINIA.--ln the Clerks Office OF the
Corporation Court Of the City Of Alexan-
dria, on the 10th day Of October 1904.
City Council Of Alexandria, which cues for
itself and for such other lien creditors as
may come into, take part in and share the
expenses Of this suit, vs.. the unknown heirs
Of +. NJ. McDonough, the unknown heirs
Of George X. Wilmer snd the unknown
heirs Of Sydney y. Blackjack. la chan
Gerry.
Memo. The object Of this suit Is TO subject
the following property in the city Of Alexan-
dria, Virginia, viz: Five lots Of ground ON
the east side Of Fairfax street, between JEFF
ferson and Franklin streets. numbered 5. 6
7, s and 9, said lot No. commencing 1903 teet
2 inches north Of Jefferson street. each Of said
lots fronting 20 feet on Fairfax street. and In.
depth 1913 feet inches 10 the center of the
square.
IL appearing by an affidavit filed In this
cause that Z N. McDonough. George X. Wit
mer and Sydney I. Blackjack. the defendants.
are dead, and that the names Of their heirs
are unknown, it is ordered that the unknown
heirs Of the 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 this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, q newspaper published in
the city OF Alexandria, once aweek for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
Of the Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE:
JOHN 8. B
BY NEWELL 8. GRI
Norton 4 Boothe, p. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11

LAST WEEK sensational dispatches
were sent ont from Spottsylvania county
announcing that white woman had
been brutaly assaulted by negro that
the latter had been captured and jailed
and that lynching was feared. A trial
was promptly and properly had, and the
jury disagreeing was discharged. Now
Il report of the trial is published and the
following is shown:
In the trial of Battaile johnson, col
ored, at Spottsylvania Courthouse Fri
day on the charge of attempted criminal
assault on Mrs. Marmaduke Lacy, Mrs.
Lacy testified that he raised her skirts
as she was reaching over table in the
smokehouse, and that she reprimanded
him, that afterwards he touched her
skirts. She stated that on a former &C.
casion he had plsyfully held her hands
behind her. Both Mrs. Lacy and her
husband testified that they did not be-
lieve that the negro had any intention
of committing criminal assault.
This puts an entirely different phase
upon the whole affair; is another VAIN
ing against lynch law, and will cause
the withdrawal Of any sympathy that
may have been melted for the white
woman
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Agree TO Disagree.

San Francisco, CAL, October H.
The latest sensation in society circles is
the breaking of the engagement between
the beautiful Miss Ruth McNutt and
Lieutenant, Fitzhugh Lee, OF the United
States army, who is now with his regi-
ment in the Philippines. Society is Gu
rious and disappointed over the affair.
DR.. w. F. McNutt in speaking about
the breaking of the engagement, said
my daughter and Lieutenant Fitzhugh
Lee have agreed to disagree, there is
nothing more to say about the affair
1t was their own business and very
properly they have to attend to itquietly
and ia their own way"
Some remarkable rumors from the
Philippines have been mentioned as the
reason, but are not credited.
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Witnesses Against McCue.

The prosecution in the McCae murder
case have submitted to the Clerk of the
Corporation Court of Charlottesville a
list of the witnesses to be summoned DC
tober Is, the opening day of the trial.
aud significant omissions from that list
are the names of the colored stable boy,
John Perry, who WIS in a room adjoin.
ing the bathroom, in which it is beIiev-
ed the murder occurred, and Charles.
Skinner, also colored, who, in his room,.
across an alley from the bathroom, heard
a man crying in the direction of the
bathroom some FIVE minutes before the
fatal shot. The list does not include
the names Of any ofthe females who have
been associated nnriaos""'i' '"i'l a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
TUESDAY EVENING. OCT. II, 1904.

FopWER SENATOR DAVID b. HILL,
in A speech at the democratic meeting IN
Baltimore last night, declared that the
Presidents appointment of his private
secretary, George B. COrtelyou, to a
Cabinet position, and the latter's subse-
ouent transfer to the head of the re-
nub;ican national committee were de-
signed to coerce the corporations into
support of Roosevelt's candidacy. Ex-
Senator Hill at the outset OF his re-
marks severely criticised President
Roosevelt for appointing his private
secretary to the Department of Com
merce for the palpable purpose OF sac
ouiring much valuable information
which might be utilized in obvious ways
in the campaign to the political adyant-
age of the party in power" and then
making him the chairman OF the national
committee to especially represent the
candidate himself. Continuing Mr.. Hill
said
From that date the present,
Chairman Cortelyou has been dill
gently soliciting campaign funds from
the very corporations whose business
operations and secret affairs he had re-
Gently been investigating. The motive
for this extraordinary action is scarcely
disguised. The purpose is evident. IL
partakes somewhat of the nature OF
blackmail. 1t is a scheme to utilize
official information secured through
official power to compel political contrl'
buttons. IL is stand-and-dellVer
policy addressed to corporate interests,
which cannot we'll resist the appeal Tor
tear of retaliation upon themselves either
directly or by fayoritism to their rivals
in business. The situation constitutes
a grave scandal which cannot be ignored
nor condoned. 1t has no parallel in
the history of the country.
These are facts, and 10 thinking peo-
pie and those having the real welfare
of the country at heart comment upon
them is unnecessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Cause of Lockjaw.

Lockjaw, or tetanns, is caused by a
bacillus or germ which exists plentiiuliy
in street dirt. 1t is inactive so long as
exposed to the air, but when carried be-
meath the skin, as in the wounds caused
by percussion caps or by rusty nails, and
when the air is excluded the germ is
reused to activity and produces the most
yirulent poison known. These germs
may be destroyed and all danger of lock-
Jaw avoided by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm freely as soon as the injury is
received. Pain Balm is an antiseptic
and causes such injuries to heal without
maturation and u one-tnird the time re-
quiz sual treatment. 1t is
for q & Timberman and
w. 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Reault of a Feud.

Guthrie, Oklahoma, Oct. l1.-As a
result of feud two men have been kill
ed and the wife and two children of
one of the victims are perhaps fatally
injured. Muriel Davis and Jesse Meeks
were the heads of two hostile families,
living on the same section of land, near
here. Ever since the opening of Okla
homa proper these two families have
been fighting. Sunday night Davis
went to the Meeks home and violent
quarrel followed. Meeks was shot and
died soon, but Davis managed to escape
To his home. A few minutes after Davis
returned home, neighbors heard a gun
shot from his house and on making an
investigation, found Davis dead in bed
with the top of his head blown off. His
wife and two children we're also found
to be shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
McGoyern Victorious.

In whirlwind fight that was schedul-
I'd to go six rounds at Industrial Hall,
Philadelphia, last night, Terry McGoveru-
had Eddie Hanlon so badly beaten that
the police stopped the contest in the
fourth round. AT the time the city
authorities interfered the former champ
ion was raining blows ON the PROSTATE
form OF Hanlon, who was hanging ON
the ropes. The contest was a terrific
one. Up TO the fourth round McGoyerD
had shade the better of fl. In the
fourth Hanlon, seeing an opening, sent
q LETT hook hard on the chin, aud tho
former champion went down for the
count, and to many of the spectators it
looked as though McGovern was out of
it. Hanlon, however, threw discretion
to the winds and tried to putin finish
ing blow. He fought so recklessly. how
ever, that it proved his downfall. Nc
Govern going at him so viciously that
almost before the spectators realized il
he had the Californian helpless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
TOday's Telegraphic News
On the Eve of Another Battle.

On the Eve OF Another
Mukden. Oct. 11.-An artillery battle
occurred on Sunday, continuing All
through the day. The Russian centre
and left were engaged. The japanese
retreated everywhere pressed by the nus
SLAMS.
St Petersburg. Oct. 11.-General Ku-
ropatkin reports that the Russian van
guard is now 10 contact with the Japa-
nese, who are within gunshot Scouts
are skirmishing along the entire line.
ST. Petersburg, Oct. 1.-THE general
staff reports that the Russian front about
Mukden has been contracted to 80 versts
in length. The Russian forces, they say,
exceed the japanese by rs, 900 men.
London, Oct. IA dispatch from
Toxic says it is reported there that the
Russians have crossed the Hun river in
heavy force, and are attacking the Japa-
nese forces moving northward. Another
report has it that general engagement
is in progress.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 1.-The Russian
forces at Port Arthur made soriie on
Oct. 9th, and reoccupied the heights
overlooking Takhei Bay, which had pre-
viously been captured by the japanese.
Mukden, Oct. 1l.-Monday's battle
opened with artillery firing which was at
long range and heavy. The advance
posts of the japanese right flank were
Judged to be about twenty versts from
Mukden. At 2:30 in the afternoon,
heavy cannonading was heard in the d.
rection OF the Russian centre. The in
fantry is acting as a unit in action.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 1.-Two minor
Russian disasters are reported since the
advance from Mukden began. A sortie
of the Caucasian brigade under Prince
Orbeliant went to Ouchadzi on Saturday
thinking it was occupied by Russians.
They encountered a force Of japanese,
who fred volley at them wounding
fifteen. The following day cossack
post fell into an ambush and one was
killed and nine wounded.
st. Petersburg, Oct. IA skirmish
occurred during a sandstorm on October
Z to the south OF shahe. The japanese
retired. The Russian losses were 70
wounded.
London, Oct. ia dispatch from
Toxic this afternoon reports that the
japanese gunboat Heiyen struck mine
near Port Arthur on September is and
sank. Only four of her crew we're
saved. Nearly 300 were drowned.
London, Oct. 1.-THE Rome cores
pendent of the Exchange Telegraph
Company wires that dispatch has been
received from the commander of the
Italian squadron in the far East report
ing that The Russian feet at Port Arthur
has made another so rite but was driven
back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
ON THE DEFENSIVE.

The sudden and complete change in
the plan of campaign in Manchuria
caused by General Kuropatkin assum-
ing the offensive will, it is believed, lead
to some surprising movements by the
japanese. 1t nov appears that the lat
Ter retired from Rentsiaputze almost
without a struggle, notwithstanding the
Importance attached to that position by
the Russians.
1t is reported through Russian sources
that the japanese have abandoned Sian
chan, Saimatze and Meichoulin, posi-.
lions east of Liaoyang, and that their
outposts are being driven in all along
the line. No advices have been re-
ceived from the Japanese commanders.
They are as mysteriously secretiye as
ever.
1t appears that Kuropatkin means to
give battle south of Mukden, and that
the position he has prepared at Tie Pass
is for the contingency Of defeat, and also
to strengthen his general plan. Only
six miles separate the advance lines,
and the vital question is whether Oyama
will contest the present Russian ad-
vance or fall back to his strong posi-
tons to the north of Liaoyang.
Kuropatkin's advance is being made
with extreme slowness and deliberation
and it is now known that the movement
against Bentsiaputze has been under
way since October 4. The new situa-
ton causes st. Petersburg to believe
that a winter campaign will be under
taken.
A dispatch from the field headquarters
of the japanese second army says that
the Russians are building heavy earth
works south of Mukden. Kuropat
kin's army is moving in two strong
columns, one on each side of the rail-
way, and they are intrenching as they
advance.
The Russian War Office estimates that
Field Marshal Oyama's total strength is
about 800, 900 men, of which SO, 900 are
posted between the Hun river, to the
west, and Bentsiaputze, eastward, the
remainder being held in reserve at Lao
yang. Kuropatkin's forces number over
800, 900 men.
Rumors of the existence of a secret
understanding between Russia and Ger
many covering the war are revived, but
nothing confrmatory is obtainable.
Toxic reports that the japanese re-
Gently centered heavy fire from the
feet and land batteries on the Russian
vessels in Port Arthur, sinking three of
them.
There was another farewell review of
the Baltic feet by the Car st Revel
and the Russian ships have sailed for
/ chan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Two Virginia Gin

Philadelphia, Oct. Ill t
Carrie Jester, the two Virginia girla
disappeared from this city on " ednes
day, were found yesterday in Camden by
detectives. They were at the furnished
room house kept by Mrs. Abner Wills,
and were brought TO this city last night
by their father, William Jester, and
taken to the home of their sister Mrs.
Harry NJ. Glover The girls came from
Chincoteague Island, where their father
IL a retired oyster dealer. They disap-
peared last Wednesday from the home
of their sister. Mrs. Glover said last
might that the girls changed their minds
after leaving her home and decided to
remain in the north and wentto the Cam
del house on the recommendation of a
friend Mr.. Jester took the girls to the
Thirty-fourth district police station,
where he told the police their story. He
will probably take them back to Virginia
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Receiver Appointed.

Judge Nicol has appointed Sheriff
Hamilton, of Fauquier county, as re-
ceiyer with instructions to take posses-
session of all property involved in the
case of K. II. Duckett against @. Amory
Stevens, of New York city, for settle
ment of accounts and division Of the
property OF the mining firm of Stevens
and Duckett.
The property involved includes prob
ably the largest holding of land in Eau
quier, valuable deposits of gold ore, i'm
mense fores. farming land, valuable
water power on the Rappahannock, a
large mill and mining machinery, worth
about 5000, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
'~oinia.

A. H.
When a,
burg at mi.
turned out to we.,
was suspended and IN, .
reinforced by farmers who !, a
the occasion, escorted the party
public square where speeches were MAJ.
by Senator Davis, David B. Hill, and
Senator Daniel, of Virginia. The crowd
was charmed by the first words OF Sena-
tor Davis: al know you, know you all,
not only as brother democrats, but ~
brother railroad men," AT Shenandoah
Junction the candidate won his hearers
by exclaiming: at was not my fault
at all that j was made candidate The
fellow who did it is David Hill. He'll
tell you about it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
The Genrgia Launched.

Bath, Me-, Oct. 1.-THE battIeship
Georgia was launched at the Bath Iron
Works shortly after one O'Clock this af-
ternOon. The launching was successful
in nearly every respect. Miss Stella
Tate, daughter of Congressman Tate, of
Georgia. was the sponsor. Several prom
ineDt Georgians, including the Governor,
we're present at the launching. The
Georgia is designed to be the fastest bat
tleship aAoat. On the load water line
she is 4S5 feet her extreme breadth is
70 feet; her trial displacement is 10, 900
tons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
woman.


THE NUMBER of deaths on the rail
during the present year was augmented
yesterday by the killing of twenty-nine
persons by head-on collision of Mis-
sOuri Pacific trains three miles east Of
Warrensburg. Mo. About sixty persons
were more or less injured by the acct
dent. A freight train, it seems, failed
10 take a siding in order that the second
section of the passenger train going 10
an opposite direction could pass. A
head-on collision on curve in the road
followed with the terrible result given
above. The crew OF the freight train
claim that the passenger train displayed
no signals announcing the coming of
another section. This, however, is con-
troverted. At any rate, some one blum
dered and innocent passengers were the
victims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Saves Two From Death.

''0ur little daughter had an almost fatal
attack of whooping cough and bronchitis"
writes Mrs w. X. Haviland, Of Armonk, N.
Y, but when all other remedies failed, we
saved her life with DIR. Kings New Discoy-
cry. Our niece, who had Consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this wonderful med.
icine and today she is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield 10 DR..
Kings New Discovery as 10 no other medi-
cine on earth. Infallible for Coughs and
Colds. SOC and 800 bottles guaranteed by e.
s. Leadbester d Sons. Trial bottle free.
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been appointed minister to
States. DIR. Vogel is
Secretary of the Swiss legati
A sensational and fata. 49,. 49,
fought in Seville Spain, today with the
millionaire politician Marquis Pickham,
aud gendarme captain Paredos, as the
principals. The duel was the result OF
personal differences and was fought with
pistols. At the third shot the Marquis
fell dead,
st. Georges, in Hanover Square, Lon
don, was today the scene of an inter-
national marriage, the contracting par
ties being Archibald Forest, of Hall
fax, N. S., and Helen, the daughter of
Henry Benedict, of New York. The
wedding was brilliant one, and was at
tended by many Americans.
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The New YORK stock Marker.

New York, Oct. IL, II a. m.-The
stock market, after early moderate
strength in the initial dealings, became
slightly reactiOnary. There appeared
to be large selling orders. Alter the
reaction bad got under way supporting
orders we're placed in several stocks and
tended TO check the decline. In the in
dustrials United States steel stocks we're
we'll sustained and higher prices we're
scored by several securities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-11
Situation In West Virginia.

Chairman Owen S. Mckinney, of the
democratic State committee of West
Virginia, visited democratic Con.
gressional headquarters in Washington
yesterday on his way to attend the mass
meeting in Baltimore last night.
Mr.. Mckinney brought very encourage
ing reports to Chairman Cowherd concerns
ing the situation in the West Virginia.
He said the democrats have in that State
the best organization since the second
Cleveland campaign Of 1892 aud that
effective work is being done.
Reports reaching the democratic Con-
gressiOnal committee lead members to be-
lieve that the solid republican delegation
now in Congress from West Virginia will
be broken in November by the election
of three and possibly four democrats to
the House. The Congressional committee
is confident of carrying the Second,
Third and Fourth districts, which are
represented, respectively, by Congress
men Dayton, Gaines and woodward.
Ex-senator james X. Jones, ofArksn-
sas, former chairman Of the democratic
national committee, passed through
Washington yesterday, returning from
democratic national headquarters in
New York. He declared the democratic
outlook is very promising and is i'm
proving. He says he has been in active
correspondence with democrats through
out the country and with many who
we're affiliated with the silver movement
and the answers which he has received
to his letters show there is no disafection
among democrats with the national
ticket. Mr.. Jones said he knows both
Dir Bryant and Mr.. Hearst are Loyalty
the Parker and Davis ticket.