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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22

The ship subsidy scheme was revived
ia the House yesterday, and will be
given new lease of life, calculated to
carry it over until after the elections.
At the instance of Mr.. Dalzell, a rule
was adopted providing for the considera-
ton of a bill authorizing the appoint
ment of a commission to consider the
whole subsidy subject, and report at the
next session. The bill originated with
the committee on merchant marine and
fisheries, of which Mr. Grosvenor, is
chairman, and is intended to pave the
way for subsidy legislation year hence
Appointing a commission is a plan to
which few objections can be raised, and
it is the hope of the subsidy advocates
tina, a report by such a commission will
aid in obtaining the desired legislation.
The political end of the proposition is
that, without doing anything just now,
the republican leaders in Congress hold
out a promise of action in the future
which may help in the elections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
TELEGRAPHIO BREvITIEs

Joseph Terrone, of New Y ork, wife
murderer, was captured in Philadelphia,
today, by Detective PinkertOn. Later
he confess.
The works of the American Ship
Windlass Company, at Providence, r.
l., were almost entirely destroyed by
fire today. Loss, 100000.
By the birth of three girl babies yes
terday Rev. R. P. COar of Pittsboro,
Miss, became the father of nineteen
children. He is sc years old.
Frank Rose, the wife murderer, was exc
cuted at salt Lake City, Utah, this morning.
Rose confessed to ten other murders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Daughters American Revolution.

Washington, April 22.-The session
of the ID. A. r. Congress last evening
was devoted to elections of general Off
GERS and yice-presidents-general. The
nominations and baIIoting required
about two hours, and the convention
was in the best OF order and good humor
all the time.
The following officers we're elected by
a vote cast by the recording secretary
general, only one candidate for each
place being nominated: Recording Sec
rotary General, Mrs. Clara E. Fuller,
Washington Treasurer General, Mrs.
NJ. E. 5. Davis, Washington Historian
General, Mrs. j. p. Deliver, Iowa /;
Registrar General, Mrs. A. G. Geer,
Washington.
Ten vice-presidents-general are to be
elected this year. About thirteen can
didates were nominated and balloted for
last evening. Tellers spent most of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Tibetan Port Blown Up.

A dispatch from Gyang-tse, Tibet,
says: "The fort was finally emptied and
partially blown up. Among the strange
discoveries in the fort was room con-
tanning scores of heads. some recently
cut off. This is unusual, in view of the
Buddhist prohibition against taking life.
The Tibetans were supposed to avoid
literal infraction of the commandment
by allowing victims to starve to death,
but this discovery points to regular exc
cutions in Gyang-tse. Such articles,
valuable and curious, found in the fort
as are not Immediately connected With
religious worship will be handed to the
Indian Government for distribution to
British and Indian museums.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL %, 1904.

CHARGES that the Pennsylvania and
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads have
merged and are planning to take the
Chesapeake and Ohio and the Norfolk
and Western roads into further com
munity OF interests we're set forth
in "a resolution presented to the
House of Representatives yesterday
by Representative Gaines, Of West Viz
ginia. The resolution asks for an inves-
tigation of the charges by the Interstate
Commerce Commission and report to
the House on or before December 81.
This is the first resolution of such char
acter presented from the republican side,
and indicates a growing restlessness in
the dominant party caused BY alleged
violating of law by the big corporations.
II is evident the subject will be taken
nm at the next session of Congress and
drastic action called for. Probably the
democratic resolutions reported on We'd
nesday by the judiciary committee, call
ing upon the Attorney General for infor'
nation regarding the steps taken against
the coal trust and against those shown to
be guilty of violating the law in the
Northern Securities case, will be passed
BIZ the House. Republicans do not want
70 Mace themselves in the attitude Of OPP
D sing the propositions advanced, and
will vote for them, because they can do
n harm. The Attorney General is at lib
erty to answer the inquiries as he sees
fit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Parker in Virginia.

On Tuesday night the New York
Worlds correspondent in Richmond
wired twenty members Of the Virginia
State democratic com nittee, picked be-
cause accessible by wire, to get an ex-
preston on what effect New York's
action would have in instructing for
Judge Parker for President.
Twelve replies were received, covering
eight of the ten congressional districts.
Every expression is favorable to Parker
State committeeman say New York S
action insures his nomination at St.
Louis.
Mr.. Gardner l.. Boothe, of Alexan-
dria. says: Gin my opinion, New York
ihstrueting for Parker will virtually in
sure his nomination, unless there are
very unusual changes in public senh-
ment before the convention is held. New
York's action is highly gratifying to
democrats here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
England and Nicaragua.

The British cruiser Retribution, which
under instructions from the imperial
government sailed from Kingston, ia
maica, April IL for a Nicaragua port in
connection with the seizure of six Cay
man turtle schOoners and the arrest OF
their crews by Nicaraguan officials, re-
turned to Por. Royal from the Nicaraguan
coast yesterday, after ascertaining that
the vessels and crews had been sent to
Bluefelds. The captain of the Retri-
button accused the Nicaraguan COM
mandant, under whose orders the
schooners were seized, Of piracy. There
is CONSERVATION among the Nicaraguan
officials over the affair. 1t was neces-
sary for the Retributlon to return to
Port Royal to coal, but the cruiser will
sail for Bluefelds Saturday next to de-
mand the release of tho prisoners and
the boats and also immediate compen
sation for their illegal seizure and de-
tention. It is rumored that should it
be found necessary the Retribution will
lombard the port OF Buefelds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, April p.
SENATE.

At the conclusion of the routine bust
ness Mr.. Gallinger took the floor for the
purpose of delivering some remarks upon
the tariff, a yearly custom he has fol-
lowed since his entry into the Senate.
He prefaced his remarks with the pre-
sentation of resolution declaring that
the present prosperity Of the country is
due to the protective policy, and that
any legislation looking toward an inter-
ference with it was not sanctioned by
the people.
The Isthman canal civil government
with the House amendment was dis
agreed to and, sent to conference.
Mr.. German who was placed on
the conference committee, asked to
be excused, announcing that the
courtesy was usually extended to the
senior member of the committee, that
member in this case being Mr.. Morgan
The request was granted. Mr.. Morgan
surprised the Senate by emphatically de-
clining to act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
The Smoot Case.

Angus NJ. Cannon, the patriarch OF
the Mormon Church, yesterday begged
the Senate committee investigating Sem
ator Reed Shoots right to retain his
seat not to press him to reveal his private
family affairs. The white-haired Mr..
Cannon, with his 20 years resting heavi-
" upon his bent shoulders, stood before
the committee as an exponent of polyga-
my. Appointed to the Office Of patriarch
with the special mission of blessing the
men, women and children at S3per bless
ing. he has six wives and nineteen child
rem. About those wives he did not want
to talk. But the unrelenting committee
forced him to tell. He did so under
protest Mr.. Cannon has served a term
in the Utah penitentiary for violating
the anti-polygamy laws. Yet when
pressed by Senator Burrows he de-
family stated that he did not regret
his mannerof living and would continue
To maintain his six wives and make no
change in his method OF living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Alta called meeting of the Beard of Al
dermen CT the city Of Alexandria, Va, held
April, 81, 1904, there were present:
John T. Sweeney, esq. President and
Messrs. Hill, Burke, Marbury, Clark, Cur
tin and W. II. Sweeney.
Mr.. Marbury introduced petition of Mrs.
J, Bernheimer for permission to place a new
show window Of her store, on King street, near
Lee. on a line with the window Of the store on
the southeast corner of King and Lee streets.
1t was referred to the Committees on Streets
and General Laws.
Mr. Marbury also introduced a petition of
Samuel II. Lunt for permission TO take down
| brick wall and erect in its stead frame
partition to his property on Fairfax street.
between King and Cameron. The petition
was granted
| Mr. Burke introduced a resolution request
| ing the City Engineer to attend the meeting
when the matter of the railroad crossing at
Duke street extended shall be considered and
look to the interest Of Alexandria
Mr.. Marbury submitted a petition of John
| w. Burke asking TO extend his building 10
| inches at the base when he shall begin i'm
proyements at the southeast corner of King
and Fairfax streets. The petition was re-
ferred to the Committees on Streets and Cen
| eral Laws.
All luNlJdtlOu IRON OeOfSt w. Ictlcy 10
| Council to witness the test of device for the
prevention of collisions between fire appara-
| tus, cars and vehicles on Tuesday afternoon,
April 26, 1904, was received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred in.
The Aldermen repaired to the chamber Of
the Common Council for the purpose Of par.
tioipasing in the consideration of the prop
osition for the partition Of the wards of the
city, and upon their return communication
from G. L. Boothe Corporation Attorney, in
reference TO changes in the boundaries of the
wards Of the city, was received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred in.
An ordinance to alter the boundaries Of the
wards Of this city in accordance with the laws
of the State Of Virginia and TO provide for
representation of said wards in each branch
of the City Council, was read three times and
passed by vote of ayes T. noes 0.
The Common Council returned the petition
of S. q. Lunt for permission to place a frame
partition to his property in place ola brick par
tition, non.cOncurred in the action Of this
board and referred the same TO the Commit
tee on Streets. This board receded from its
action and concufrcd in that of the Common
Council.
A communication from Hubert Snowden,
Clerk Of the City School Board, was received
from the Common Council and their action
coneurred in.
The board then adjourned
J. T. SWEENEY, President.
Ieeto: LUTHER Ill. THOMPSON Clerx
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Another Lynching.

Mobile, Ala, April pa specia'
from Bayminette says that Sheriff Arm
strong has returned from the scene Of
the murder of Doctor Cole at Little
River, to report to the Governor the
lynching of Reuben Sims, negro, by
the citizens Of Monroe county, at North
Baldwin, ten hours before he was mott
fled of the murder. Sims confessed and
after being whipped three times was
hanged to limb and riddled with bull
let's. The mob turned the negroes free
whom they believed we're not implicated
in the murder. The Sheriff believes two
other negroes are implicated in the eri me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Virginia Horses Win.

Boston, Mass, April % In the class
for qualified hunters at the Boston Horse
Show yesterday to be ridden by members
of the hunts entering them, the Cam
eron Run Hunt, of Virginia, carried away
the blue ribbon for first and the highly
commended ribbon. Three horses were
necessary for each award. For first prize
CORTLAND H. Smith, of Alexandria, rode
Up-to-Date. Mrs Smith rode the crack
performer, Chappie Lee, and Mr.. ]. d.
Hall rode Ogonquit. The Hunt Club
award was secured with Tip Top, ridden
by Mr.. Smith Garnett Ripple by Mr..
Hall, and Lucy Sutherland, ridden by
Mrs. Smith. The following horses cap
tured important prizes at yesterdays
Horse Show: Mrs. CORTLAND H. Smith,
OF Alexandra, also won second and third
prizes over a big field in the class for
ladies' green or qualified hunters. In
the evening, Mr.. Smiths roam gelding,
Garnet Ripple, won second in the class
of eight thoroughbreds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
TrinIe Execnti II.


Jailer Wniteman notified Neidermier,
Vandine and Marx, youthful members Of
the car barn gang, to get ready for the
end He announced they would be
hanged separately, Neidermier taking
the lead.
Delay was caused by Neidermier's re-
fusal to permit the guards to escort him
to the scafold. He was carried through
the long carridor. A thousand prisoners
signalled the hour Of execution by shout
ing chats off, A shout warned those
in the execution chamber OF the approach
of the condemned man. Neidermier was
pale and trembling. The smile that was
his facial characteristic, seemed grimly
out of place. The doomed man was
quickly pushed into an upright position
on the drop. Jailer Whitman strapped
his arms and legs as further precaution.
With def hands the jailer threw the
white domino over the mans shoulders
Next he adjusted the moose, slipping the
knot under his ear. Without waiting
an instant, the jailer stepped back and
the drop fell. Conyulsiye movements of
the body ensued. Niedermierrefused to
stand and was placed in a chair
The chair fell with the body. The
drop fell at 1923. For six minutes
the body writhed and twisted. The
doctors gathered around it and felt the
pulse. "The man is conscious" said
one physician. "He realizes his con-
dition. He may be too numbed to feel
physical pain, but his mind is not too
clouded to know the solemn import of
what is taking place" Congestion
failowed and in few moment conscious
ness ceased.
Marx dropped through the trip at
11:I7. He walked to the gallows I'M
assisted.
Later Vandine was placed on the
scafold and few minutes lates, he was
dangling in the air. Vandineand Marx
died painlessly. Vandine and Marx
became members of the Catholic Church
during their imprisonment Neider-
mier had been all along obdurate to
religious teachings and died as he had
lived.
The condemned men were known as
the Gear barn bandits" because of the
hold up of the barn Of the Chicago City
Railway Company, in which two en-
ployes of the company were killed.
The arrest of these youthful murder
ers and the fact ascertained that they |
had been guilty of eight murders caused |
excitement at the time.
Neidermier previous to his execution
confessed to killing FIVE additional men
whose names he did not know. All the
crimes of the trio were characterized by |
the same absence of moral sense dis
played by beast of prey, when it de-
stroys a victim. Neither of them had
pity or remorse. They practiced shoot
ing with pocket gatling guns so they
could Stay with greater facility. Their
professional pride manifested itself in
displays Of skill on human targets.
annals nowhere produce more
soulless or pitiless monsters than these
beardless boys. The annals of Jack
Jonathan Wild, Claude Duyal
Or any OF the "heroes" of other days
would not compare with those of the
ear barn gang, and their exploits would
ill volumes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Russian Admiral Resiens.

Berlin, April %. The Morgen Post to-
day repeats the report that Admiral Alex.
Jeff, Russian viceroy in the East, has ten
dered his resignation to the Gar. The pa
pergives as the reason, for the resignation
the fact that General Kuropatkin has
mercilessly criticised Alexieff's prepa-
rations for the campaign. The Gar,
says the paper, has not accepted the
resignation bat told the Viceroy and
Kuropatkin to cooperate in the work
of preparation for land hostilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Are You a Dysnentio 2

II you are dyspeptic you owe it to your
self and your friends to get well, Dyspepsis
annoys the dyspeptic's friends because his di
sease s0urs his disposition as well as his stom
ach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will not only
eure dyspepsia, indigestion and sour stomach
but this palatable, reconstructive tonic diges-
tant strengthens the whole digestive appara-
tus, and sweetens the life as we'll as the stom-
ach. When you take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
the food YOU eat is enjoyed. 1t is digested,
assimilated and its nutrient properties ap-
propriated by the blood and tissues. Health
is the result. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
COMMON COUNCIL.

Alta called meeting of the Common Couu-
ell Of the city Of Alexandria, Va, held
April q, 1904. there were present.
F. ]. PAT, esq. President, and Messrs.
| Snowden, Burke, Risheill, Bladder, Brill.
Bryan, johnson, Uhler, McCuen, Leadbeater
and Spinks.
A message from the President converting
the Common Council for the purpose of con-
sidering ordinances to redistrict the city TO
conform to acts ofassembly, and other business
| that may be presented was received
Upon molten Of Mr.. johnson the Board Of
Aldermen convened in joint session to confer
on the plans for redistricting the city. After
considering three plans submitted by the
Corporation Attorney and the Committee on
General Laws the joint session dissolved.
| A communication from Gardner L. BOothe
Corporation Attorney, in reference to the
proposed changes in the wards of the city
was read and received
| An ordinance to alter the boundaries Of the
wards Of the city in accordance with the re-
quirements of the laws of the State Of Vir-
ginia and provide for representation of said
wards in each branch of the City Council was
recommended by the Committee on General
Laws and read the first time
| Mr.. Snowden moved to defer further con-
sideration until the next meeting which was
| lost.
| The ordinance was read the second
and third times and passed-ayes, Messrs.
Burke, Snowdsn, Risheill, Bladder, Brill,
Bryan, johnson, Uhler, McCuen, Leadbeater,
Spnks and Mr.. President u; noes @.
An invitation from George W. Pettey to
witness test of a device to present collisions
between fire apparatus and cars on Tuesday
afternoon, April Goth, at 4 o'clock was re-
ceived.
communication from the Clerk of the
City School Board, enclosing the following
resolution. was received and referred TO the
joint Committee on Finance and Schools:
Resolved, That the City Council Of Alexan-
dria is respectfully informed that unless the
sum Of 81, 900 be provided, the public schools
will have to be closed on the 3lst of May
and that the clerk transmit a copy of this
resolution to the City Council.
A petition from s. Ii Lunt to take down q
brick walland place frame partition in the
house located on Fairfax street, between King
and Cameron streets, was received from the
Board of Aldermen, their action non-con-
CURED in and the petition referred to the
Committee on Streets.
The following were received from the Board
Of Aldermen and their action concurred in:
A petition from Mrs. Bernheimer to erect q
show window. Also resolution requesting
the City Engineer TO confer with Board of
Supervisors Of Fairfax county in reference to
bridge across the railroad track at Duke
street extended. Also petition from John
w. Burke TO extend his building ten inches
on sidewalk at the corner of King and Fair
fax streets.
The board then adjourned.
FRED. J. PAFF, President.
Teste DANIEL r. STANSBURY, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
HOUsE.

The House today, after the transaction
of routine business, adopted substitute
for the Lind resolution, calling upon the
Secretary of the Interior to report to
Congress what acton has been taken on
special Attorney Bonapart report on the
Indian land frauds investigation which
recommends the removal from Office of
certain officials.
Two hundred and thirty-two pensi on
bills were passed and then the bill
creating a commission Of the House and
Senate to inquire into the ship subsidy
proposition and the needs of The mer-
chant marine was considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
DIED.

On Thursday, April q, 1904, HARRISON
y. BARKER, beloved husband Of Lizzie E.
Barker. Funeral from his late residence,
1903 south Columbus street, at 10 o'clock Sat.
urday morning. Interment private.
On April p, 1904 at 8 a. M, JOSEPHUS
LAWSON, aged 20 years. Funeral from his
late residence, 1l2l Queen street, on Satur-
day, April p, at ? o'clock p. M. Friends and
relatives invited. Washington papers please
copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
Housekeepers

know the advantage of having always on hand
perfect cream for general household pur,,
poses. Borden's Peerless Brand Eyaporated
Cream is superior 20 raw cream ana being
preserved and steri.ized keeps for an linden,
mite period. Use il for coffee, tea, cocoa and
all household purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22
The Market
Georgetown, April 22.-Wheat 95a$l .O2.
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin, Of Winchester, Ind, knew
what to do in the hour of need. His wife had
such an unusual case of stomach and liver
trouble, physicians could not help her. lie
thought Of and tried DR.. Kings New Life
Pills and she got relief at once and was H.
na!ly cured. Only 25c at E. S. Leadbeater &
Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22

The New York stock market was
frmer this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-22

FRED. j. PAFF, President.
Testo DANIEL r. STANSBURY, Clerk.
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Room A, Alex. Natl Bank Building.
n. Z. Corner King and Royal Streets.
Home Phone 49, apr7 I'm
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-12-14

Be as good as you would have your
childree be an you're quickly In the
suburbs Of happiness.
Have faith in yourself-for knowing
your limitations there Is no excuse for
failure within them.
Everyone has faults, and we add an
other to the list when we make no ef-
ford to rid ourselves of them.
Trials come Ia life to test the strength
ofthe soul. Without them many would
forget that they had souls.
Have faith In your fellow-man. It
is better to have faith and be deceived
occasionally than to have none at ell.
There are sea-serpents in the sea Of
matrimony.
The heart is too good q harbor for q
mean thought.
When a mans business goes up, he
usually goes down.
The beautiful woman that has other
than a beautiful mind In moving upon
dangerously thin ice.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-12-14
UP-T0-DATE FABLES.
! Tom Mcneil 70 Topeka, Kansas,
Aal and Breeze,


A cOuntyman who was elected
TO the Legislature was surprised to
receive within . week after bic
election passed over all the rail-
roads In the state, each pass being
accompanied with the com
pliments OF the railroad company
sending the same. The man felt
considerably pulled up and told
his wife that it was evident the
railroad officials had concluded
that he was a mau Of consequence.
But the wife who was possessed Of
more good hard sense than her
spouse, alter looking the passes
over said: "I might think hus-
band that the railroad officials had
conceived a great liking and admi-
ration for you If it we're not for the
fact every one Of those passes ex-
pire within a day or two after the
legislative session ends. It OccOrs
to me that it isn't you bat your
vote that they have a liking for"