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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
AID FOR JAMESTOWN.

Gen. Fitz. Lee and the other officers
of the jamestown Exposition Company
held a meeting last night at the Raleigh
Hotel, in Washington, with the men,
bers of the Virginia delegation in Con-
gress, for the purpose of discussing vari-
Gus features of the exposition, which is
to be held in 1907. Others present were
J. Taylor Eilyson and Park Agnew,
chairmen of the democratic and republic
can State committees of Virginia, respec-
lively. As the result of the meeting it
was decided to have introduced in Con-
gress bill making an appropriation of
SO, 600, 600.
Today the exposition company officers,
with the Senators and Representatives
from Virginia, called on the President
and extended to him and his cabinet an
invitation to go to Norfolk on May IL
for the ceremonies inaugurating the work
for the exposition.
Today Senator Daniel introduced in
the Senate aud Representative May
uard in the House, the bill making
the SO, 600. 600 appropriation. The Off
GERS and directors of the exposition are
now much pleased with their recent sue
cess in raising 81 900, 900. The Vir-
ginit legislature has appropriated $780,
900, aul the CITIES of TIdewater Virginia
will give $500, 600 more 1t is consider
ed that the outlook is most encouraging,
and all indications point to a great sue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
War i'm the East.


,Japan Ready 10 Attack Russia-War
Preparations on the Part of Both
Nations-Virtual Casus BelIi by
Japan.
The following dispatch, which was de-
layed bv the japanese censor, has been
received from Bennett Burleigh, dated
Nagasaki, Japan, February 6;
'It is Russia who deliberately pre-
cipitated the crisis. She procured trans
ports and then secretly dispatching her
feet from Port Arthur some days ago, es-
corted vessels loaded with full division
of troops and landed them near the Yulu
river, thus occupying northern Korea.
The japanese patience then became ex-
hausted and yesterday the Mikado's gov
eminent also moved its ships to Masam-
pho, where during the morning files of
marines took possession of certain Rus
sian merchant vessels, including the
Shilka and Manchuria and one ship
which had been chartered by the Rus
sian government and was engaged in
loading up with a cargo of coal and
stores of Port Arthur. The japanese
encountered no resistance and the steam
ers have now been placed under guard.
1t is reported two other Russian vessels
have been taken outside and escorted to
Saxeho."
The French Foreign Office was adj
vised yesterday afternoon that the Japa-
nese have cut the cable connecting Japan
and Korea. The object of this action is
believed to be to prevent news of the
operations of the japanese reaching
Russians, which was possible, no matter
how closely censored the dispatches sent
might be. Following the breaking of
of relations between Russia and Japan,
the cutting of the cable is regarded as
significant of the purposes OF the Japa-
nese to begin hostilities.
A detachment of Russian troops ar
rived at Peking Sunday evening, bring
ing the legation guard Of Russia up to
its full strength. Preparations for the
dispatch Of troops to guard the frontier
of Chi Ii province continue.
K. Morikawa, japanese Consul at
Vancouver, is kept busy every day re-
ceiving applications from British subjects
to join the japanese army. The Consul
says the applications are from officers
and men in active service at Esquimault,
British north Pacific station retired
army and navy men, local militiamen
and even private citizens.
The London st. James Gazette asserts
on diplomatic authority that, assuming
that Russia defeats Japan, she will be
confronted with demand for the acknowl-
edgment of Chinese sovereignty in Man
churia from Great Britain and the United
States, and that she must either grant il
or fight both countries. An understand.
ing, the paper adds, has been reached il
this sense between the Uuited States and
Great Britain. This is denied at the
State Department in Washington.
The Chefoo correspondent of the Lon
don Daily Mail cables that 60 japanese
transports are landing troops. at various
ports in Korea, from Masampho and Flu
san, on the South, to Kunsan, Mokpho
and Chemulpho, on the west. Seoul il
to be occupied, and the landing is being
covered by the torpedo division. The
main body of the japanese fleet, the
correspondent concludes, will sail in the
direction of POr Arthur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

anese made a vicious attack on Fort
krthur. The place IS reported in flames.
The japanese are said TO have suffered
heavily, losing eleven war ships One
Russian warship is also reported sunk.
Eleven Russians are said to have been
killed and many wounded.
Paris, Feb. 9.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Agencie Rationale
reaffirms that two Russian battleships
were sunk in the fight with japanese
vessels off Port Arthur
Chifu, Feb. 9.-The japanese feet,
which last night attacked the Russian
ships outside Port Arthur, this morning
continued the bombardment of Port
Arthur. No material damage is said TO
have been done to the city thus far.
London, Feb. 9.-The dispatch from
St. Petersburg reporting an attack on
Port Arthur in which IL japanese battle
ships and Russian battle ship were sunk,
has not been confirmed. The report is
given little credence here. The fact that
the usual "a hours notice of lombard
ment to non-combatants has not been
given to the British and other vessels in
Port Arthur harbor, max es the story APP
pear untrue.
London, Feb. ga dispatch was re-
ceiyed here this afternoon stating that
it was in reply to st. Petersburg that
japanese troops had been landed at Mas
ampho, Korea.
The Russian Ambassador today had a
lengthy conference with Lord Lands
downe, the British Foreign Minister.
Baron Hayashi, the Japan ese Minister,
is authority for the statement that Russia
is doing her utmost through the various
powers to bring about Intervention. Hay
ashi says, however, that the efforts have
come too late.
Paris, Feb. 9.-An official dispatch to
the Foreign Minister today says the Rus
sian cruiser Pallada was sunk and the
Russian battleships Retvizan and Tzare-
witch seriously damaged in the fight be-
tween Russian and japanese vessels out
side of Port Arthur harbor at midnight
last night.
Paris, Feb. 9.-It is reported here
that the japanese fleet is bombarding
Port Arthur.
Paris, Feb. 9.-Report of the lombard
ment of Port Arthur was received at the
foreign office.
London, Feb. 9.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the News wires that a
panic occurred in the st. Petersburg
bourse today, prices falling heavily on the
receipt of news of the japanese success.
Paris, Feb. "a dispatch from st.
Petersburg states that Russia has con-
tracteda war loan of 600, 900, 600 roubles
5000, 900, OOO.
London, Feb. 9.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Central News wires
that an official contradiction has been
issued to the report that eleven japanese
and one Russian battleship had been
sunk in fight, and that Port Arthur
was attacked. Reuters Telegraph Com
pany also denies the report that II Jap
anese war ships and one Russian vessel
were sunk during an attack on Port
Arthur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
ROANOKE EXCITED.

Regarding the Shields assault case,
Chief of police Dyer made the following
statement in Roanoke yesterday even
ing:
eve have at last struck what isa good
trail, and if the people will go along and
attend to their business and conduct
themselves as all good citizens should, it
is possible that we will work it out"
The Roanoke militia were ordered to
reassemble last night, but for what pur-
pose could not be ascertained. This, to-
gether with an increase of reward by the
governor, and the proclamation by the
mayor, is regarded as significant, and
hundreds Of anxious citizens gathered on
the streets last night. The proclamation
is as follows:
To the Public: The excitement pre-
vailing during the past week has inter
fered with the authorities, who are do
ing everything that might have been
done to ferret out and arrest the brute
who assaulted Mrs. Shields and her little
daughter. Sufficient time has now
elapsed for our people to cain down and
do nothing rash. The crowd which
gathered Saturday night with no legit-
mate object in view has disgraced this
city and its good citizens. The throw
ing OF rocks at negro women or threat
ening the lives of colored people is I'M
manly and cowardly. If any negro,
either man or woman, uses incendiary
language, report to me as mayor, and
they will be dealt with according to law.
| appeal to all classes to restrain their
wrath and indignation, and aid rather
than retard the authorities in keeping
the peace and assist in the apprehension
of the criminal. No more mObs taking
the law in their own hands will be allowed
to 90 unmolested, and will be dispersed
and the leaders prosecuted in the courts.
again entreat the public not to force the
authorities to adopt vigorous methods
the law must and will be enforced. The
negro brute has not yet been captured.
Amy Helm, the colored Woman, who
was visited by mob on Saturday night,
and who went into spasms from fear,
died yesterday. She had made OBJ
noxious statements regarding the Shields
assault case.
A telegram from Gov. Montague yes
terday stated that he had increased the
reward offered by the State from $3.50 to
5000 for the earnest of the assailsnt Of Mrs.
Shields. The total reward now offered
is 81, 525.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
Mr.. Hanna's Condition.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Senator Hanna
spent a very comfortable night, with four
or five hours of natural sleep. The doc
tors are of the opinion that the irritable
ity of stomach, which was complained of
yesterday was induced by too liberal al
lowance of milk. The Senator'S brother,
II. NJ. Hanna, is much encouraged, al
though aware that the drop in tempera-
ture is not permanent. DR.. Osler visit
ed the patient at II a. m. and at 1:l5
o'clock the physicians issued the follow
ing bulletin: The Senator had a more
comfortable rest last night. His tenn
perature at noon was 102; pulse 92. His
general condition continues to be good.
The patient was able to retain nourish-
ment without discomfort today, and was
more cheerful than for several days
past
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
From Richmond.
Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Richmond, Feb. 9.-Mr. Keezell offer
ed a resolution in the Senate today call
ing on the State board to adopt single
book list and to allow the exchange of
old for new books, and it was referred.
The House by vote Of AZ to 40 re-
jected the Gravely bill exempting one
dog from taxation to each householder.
Mr.. Cation offered House bill to re-
leve manufacturers of certain taxes so
as to encourage them to come into the
State.
The Lion bill was passed by the House
authorizing the establishment of a State
normal school for girls at Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. ., 1904.

THE FIRE which broke out in Balti-
more last Sunday morning was hnaiiy
checked at five O'Clock yesterday even
ing. after having burned over an area Oh
seventy-fye blocks and destroyed about
twenty-five hundred buildings. Apart
from the loss sustained by merchants,
manufacturers and others, fifty thousand
persons are thrown out of employment
in mid-winter, many Of whom have lost
what little they formerly possessed III
worldly goods and are rendered homeless
also. The scenes in connection with
the terrible disaster will long be remem-
bered. The exodus of thousands OF
residents of East Baltimore from their
homes throughout Sunday night and all
day yesterday made heart-rending PIC
ture. Men. women and children fed
from the devouring element as II pos
sessed by plague. Hither and thlther
they ran in frenzied panic, seemingly
with one object in view, TO escape from
the grasp of the demon which pursued
with relentless persistence In connec
ii N with sucl terrible scenes a
cold wave was setting over the stricken
CITY. and storm-signals were being raised
predicting high northwest winds and
frigid temperature. The disaster is Sc
rious from every standpoint, but, as
is always the case, the blow is felt more
acutely by the poor or those VINO
depend upon their daily avocations for
existence. Thrown out of employment.
many will necessarily be compelled to
seek other ATTITUDES in order to earn
living. while the check business has re-
ceived will prove a great setback to the
commercial interests Of our sister city
Baltimoreans, however are enterprising
and energetic and it is safe to say they
will as soon as possible rise superior to
the difficulties they are now encounter
ing. Surrounded as they are, by
blackened walls and smOldering ruins,
their condition enlisis the sincere sym
patty of everyone, and the people OF the
stricken city will doubtless have more
substantial profers from many than con-
ventional expressions of commisseraton.
While owners of large business houses
aud manufactures have the facilities
for surmounting the results of the whole
sale devastation, there are thousands
dependent upon such for employment
whoIcannot pose in independent positions,
and it is this class who need encourage
ment. The distress into which they
have been cast has been no fault OF
theirs, and, as is the case on all such
occasions, many will silently suffer
until conditions assume their former
shape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
Mr.. SLEMP, the only republican Cor

Mr.. SLEMP, the only republican Con-
gresham from Virginia, delights to
keep standing in his biography, pub
lished in the Congressional Record, the
statement that he served in the Con-
federate army and that he was defeated
for the House of Delegates in 1888 by
the democrats "by fraud" This is
chestnut, but what can be expected Of a
man who boasts of having served in
the Confederate army and who, while a
member of the House of Delegates
voted tor a negro.for doorkeeper against
Arthur Sullivan, one-legged Conted-
crate soldier? But this is just what
Mr.. Slemp did 1t is an evil bird that
fouls its own nest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

The BALTIMORE newspapers with
wonderful and commendable enterprise
are issuing very creditahle editions OF
tn ir papers, notwithstanding the fact
tn It their plants were entirely destroyed
by fire on >und " aud they were unable
to help each other. 5 me of them are
now being published in Washington, but
temporary quarters are rapidly being
gotten in order in Baltimore and it is
hoped that in short time they may all
be in their own offices again. Their loss is
enormous but their inconvenience can
not be described. Their enterprise and
pluck have won general admiration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
From Washington.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gszette.l
Washington, Feb. 9.

lCoFrespOndence OF the Alexahurlh Oh1e'N'I
Washington, Feb. 9.
The Baltimore papers, whose plants,
with exception of the World, were des,
troyed in the great confagration, and
which are being printed now in the Of
fees of the Washington papers, report
the loss on account of the fire from sIo,-
600, 900 to $3.50, 900, 900. :,
Owing to the failure of the Maryland
Legislature last night to pass resolu-
ton requesting the presence of Federal
troops at Baltimore, Lieutenant General
Chaffee. Chiefof staff, has rescinded the
orders given yesterday to General Corbin
to send regulars from New York, and
has ordered the withdrawal of the troops
from Fort McHenry which were on duty
there yesterday.
August w. Machen, star defendant in
the postoffice conspiracy case, testified
today. He vigorously combatted the two
points of the governments case, showing
by documents that the payments by Lo-
REM to him were in discharge of $50, =
600 note given by Lorenz for Machen' S
interest. in Toledo oil concern, and
claiming that the attaching of his initials
to department orders by subordinate
was made necessary on account OF the
enormous business of his division.
The State Department has sent circular
note the powers asking that they act in
similar manner with the United States III AZ
effort to persuade Japan and Russia to pre-
serve the neutrality Of China and to limit tn'
area Of hostilities.
The United States, on request received
two DAYS ago from Japan, has agreed to tax
charge of Japanese affairs throughout Russia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
Relief I'm One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one
minute, because it kills the microbe which
tickles the mucus membrane, causing the
cough, and at the same time clears the
phlegm, draws out the inflammation and heals
and soOthes the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs, wards of
pneumonia and is harmless and never fail
ing cure in all durable cases Of Coughs, Colds
and Group. One Minute Cough Cure is pleas
ant to take, harmless and good alike for young
and old. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
Railroad Wreck.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 9.-Meagre news
reached here late this morning Of a
frightful wreck on the Canadian Pacific
railway near Arnprior, a small town SO
miles west of this place. The east and
west bound Sault Ste Marie trains met
head on, at Sand Point, killing nine
persons, and injuring many Others. The
dead are all Ottawa people. The cause
of the wreck is not definitely known.
Both trains we're running late because of
q severe storm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
COURT OF APPEALS.

Collins VS.. George; argued and sub
mitted.
Southern Railway Company ct al. VS..
Glenn's administrator, ct al. and
Glenn's administrator VS.. Southern
Railway Company ct al; argued and
continued.
Next case TO be called Lloyd, &C., VS..
Lloyd, executor, ct al
WHAT THE TROOPS CosT.-The cost
of the street railway strike to the State
of Virginia last summer is accurately
stated at 500, S52.7S. OF this sum 500, =
919. 90 was paid 10 the military on duty
here, and the remainder was expended
for transportation andincidental expens-
es, including materials, provisions, drugs,
hospital attendance, medical service and
all the odds and ends of expense incident
to the quartering and care Of more than
a thousand armed men.
The amounts paid railways for trans
porting troops we're as follows Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway, 81, 049. 4S (;
Southern Railway, $390.l0; Atlantic
Coast Line Railway, S29S.3 80; Norfolk
and Western Railway, SHOPS; Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railway, $3.50. 80 total, SO, 1882.
These figures merely cover the cost to
the State, and take no account of what
the strike cost the city, the street railway
company and the men on strike. 1t is
probable that these expenses, added to
the cost to the State, will quadruple the
figures quoted above. - Richmond
Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

A disastrous fire started at o'clock
this morning in Signor's market build
ings, in Unadilla, n. y, and spread to
the Hotel Holtham, Hildreth's grocery,
Masonic Hail, Haight's hardware store,
Fisk's grocery, Brant Block, Sweet
Block, Hotel Bishop, all of which were
destroyed. Steamers came from 0neonta.
The fremen we're handicapped by frozen
dydrants. Loss $3.50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
Buy Il Now.

Do not wait until you or some Of your
family are sick nigh unto death, and
then send for Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, but buy
it now and be prepared for an emergency.
1t is the one remedy that can always be
depended upon in the most severe AMI
dangerous cases. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

AT Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation meeting in one of the Washing
ton theaters on Sunday night, DR.. Cort-
land Myers, of Brooklyn, eulogized John
Brown and spoke Of his "martyrdom. "
Several persons disguised with the
speaker left the theatre, as the entire
audience should have done. Why Dr..
Myers should have selected a fanatical
old murderer as his ideal Of "The Man
of Destiny can only be accounted for on
the score of ignorance and prejudice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
MYsterions Circnmstanne.

One was pale and sallow and the other fresh
and rosy. Whence the difference? She who
is blushing with health uses DIR. Kings New
Life Pills to maintain it. By gently, rOusns
25e, at Z. s. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

Michael E. HALEY, who does business
under the name of HALEY and Company
dealers in grain and cotton stock, in
New York, today made an assignment icr
the benefit of his creditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

THE great Chicago FIRE, October SO, 1877
burned over 81 square miles, destroying
Il, 45O buildings, killing 200 persons, and
rendering $500 homeless. The loss was
about 500, 100000. 1t was the most des,ruc-
tive fire ever knova. The Baltimore FIRE
though not destroying so many buildings or
covering so much territory will, it is feared,
almost approximate the Chicago fire in the
amonnt of loss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

An ore pile, so feet high, cayed in
this morning at Mingo Junction, Ohio,
twenty miles north of Wheeling, w. Va.
crushing four men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

The President yesterday nominated
Geo. K. Pritchard, of North Carolina,
to be marshal for the central district OF
the Indian Territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.
SENATE.


SENATE.
The Senate proceeded to the consldera-
ton of the diplomatic and consular APP
preparation bill.
1t was passed without debate.
Senator Orerman then addressed the
Senate in opposition to the Panama
treaty.
HOUSE.
The House today, Immediately after
the reading of the journal, took up the
contested election case ofWilliam Council
versus George Howell, from the Tenth
Pennsylvania district. The resolution
of the majority unseating Howell, dem
ocrat, and giving the seat to Connell,
republican, was presented by Mr.. Driscoll
of New York, chairman of the committee
on elections No. 3. The minority reso-
luton favoring Howell was presented by
Mr.. McLain, of Mississippi. 1t was
agreed that the debate should continue
until 8 p. m. tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-09

The Austrian peace society has sent a
cablegram to President Roosevelt re-
questing him to intervene in the Rus
sian-Japanese conflict under the proyis-
ions of the international arbitration tri-
bunal at The Hague.