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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
The Hold-up Season.

Chicago, September 1.-The drug
store Of Andrew Scherer, on Divi-
sion street, was raided last night, by
three robbers, the proprietor and his
clerk were held up, and s92 and a
watch taken, The men then escaped.
Many persons were passing on the
street. Three men entered the branch
Office of the Peoples Gas Light and Coke
Company and ordered two clerks to hold
up their hands. The employees grappled
with the robbers, who fired one bullet,
slightly wounding H. r. Jerome. The
robbers then secured $3.50 and fed.
Sneak thieves took a $3.50 diamond
ring from the desk OF VIM. Radcliffe, a
West side grocer. Burglars entered the
house of Philip Caruse, and stole cloth
ing and jewelry valued at $3.50. Pick
pockets took a gold watch and chain
valued at $75. from Warren Dollark.
Word was sent the Desplaines street
police late 10 the night, that robbers
we're planning to raid the Manufacturers
Bank Detectives guarded the building
until morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Virginia News.

Brother Vincent has been appointed
president of Old Point Comfort College
in place of Brother Philip, who has been
transferred to Mt. st. Joseph College,
Baltimore.
Mrs. Virginia Poulton, wife of w.
Frank Poulton, of Leesburg, died Tues
day about noon from typhoid pneu-
monia, aged 81 years. She was a
daughter OF the late Ignatius Elgin.
Charles Brown, aged 60 years, cut his
throat in the yard of his sisters home
in GAINESVILLE, Nd, yesterday, and died
this morning. He was employed in the
custom house in Baltimore for 10 years.
Governor Montague has sold his resi-
dence near Danvile to j. A. Reagan, OF
that city, for 81, 900. This is taken to
indicate that the governor will not re-
turn to his old home at the expiration
of his term.
Marriage licenses were issued In
Washington yesterday to Terry Godsey,
of Rosslyn, and Paulina Moten, of
Friendship Heights, Nd. ; Ashton Tor
man, of Marshall, and Sena Baker, of
Orleans VIM. A. Buckley and Matte
A. Loughley, of Fairfax county.
A little boy OF IL, named John Shea,
son of member of the Fortress Monroe
Band, which was in Alexandria with the
Phoebus iremen, was found drowned In
the Roads on Thursday morning, having
been carried out by the rapid current
from shallow water. He was buried that
afternoon from Star of the Sea Church,
Rev. Father Carne officiating.
Stiff's wharf, on the Potomac, in
King George county, gave way under
the weight of loaded wagon Monday
and dropped the vehicle, eight barrels
of lime and other articles to the bottom
of the river, causing considerable loss
and resulting in a good deal of incon-
venieuce to the passengers who were
waiting to take steamer for Washing
ton.
f. d. Shepard & Co., of New York,
purchased of the city of Lynchburg,
$3.50, 600 of 30-year per cent. bonds at
1927. Fifty thousand dollars worth
were also sold to P. A. Krise, of Lynch
burg, at 104. Six hundred thousand
dollars of the bonds are to be used in
the construction of gravity water sys'
TEN and they will be issued as the
necessity demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
The Chicago Strike.

Chicago, Sept. With the police
doubling their vigilance and the strong
determination expressed by President
Donnelly of the Butcher Workmen' 5
Union, actively to carry the stock yards
war into "the enemy's country" the
situation in the packing house strike
took on a stronger hue this morning.
Donnelly declares that the real struggle
has not begun; the packers assert that
the calling out of the stock handlers and
butchers of the Independent plants is
but the dying splutter of the strike sky
rocket. However, the police are inclin-
ed to believe that violence will succeed
the unusual peace that has characterized
the strike since its inception. Donnelly
said today he would issue call for help
from all unions allied to that OF the
Butcher WOrkmen's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
THURSDAY EVENING. SEPT. 1. 1904

THE NEW City Council was organized
in the CITY Hall at noon today In the
presence Of large concourse OF people.
The proceedings will be found elsewhere
in the Gazette. Mr.. Frederick j. Pafl
was sworn in as Mayor Of the city, vice
Mr.. George L. Simpson, who had been
the executive for seven years and two
months-probably longer than anyone
else has held the position. Mr.. Pali
has for several years been President OF
the Common Council, and at times act
ed "a Mavor. He is, therefore, not
without experience, and his many
friends are sure he will perform the
duties of the office with satisfaction to
the community. The new Council
if "a also believed, will legislate conser-
vatively and with the best interests OF
all in view. There are no issues con-
fronting the executive and law makers
at present, and there is reason to suppose
everything will work smoothly and pleas
antly. The Mayer and Council are pre-
sumably of the same mind aud should
and doubtless will, vie in enhancing the
interests of the city and the people they
represent This, unfortunately, has not
ALWAYS been the case in recent years
Tbere have been times when there were
diyergenccs of opinion and often any
thing else than pleasant relations was
apparent. The community, too, has al
times been divided in regard to certain
matters which should have been buried
wears ago. The bitter waters, however
have apparently been healed, and 1t i
hoped no one has resentment to snow
The vote last spring was, compared VIII
that of previous years, light and the sui
fraeans we're almost equally divided a
REGARDED the two gentlemen who wer'
running in the democratic primary 10
Mayor, and when the result was an
nounced while many were hailing thu
rising sun almost as many were bowin!
TO that whose course was run. Alexan
dria is nov believed to be approach
ing a period in its history wheI
the city will enter new era. The indi
cations are encouraging from every stand
point Let by-goDes be by-gones and
may all take advantage of the tide at III
food.
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MYSTERIOUS Disappearance.

New York, Sept. Word was re-
ceiyed here today that Charles B. SPahr,
editor of Outlook and Current Literature,
had disappeared mysteriously on the
night Of August 80, from the steamer
Prince Albert which plies in the English
channel between Dover and Ostend.
Mr.. Spahr's home was in Kingsbridge,
n. Y. Mr.. Spahr had been travelling
in Europe for his health, with E, ".
Ordway, of Brooklyn, and the news of
his disappearance was sent to MIS-.
Spahr by Mr.. Ordway. The message
said that he had either jumped or fallen
overheard. Mr.. Spahr was an anti-im'
perialist who fought hard the acquisi-
ton of the Philippine Islands by the
United States. He was one of the
founders of the American League, the
object of which was to fight Imperialism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
TOday's Telegraphic News
FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR.


London, Sept. 1.-The Exchange
Telegraph Company's Rome correspon-
dent wires that an official telegram has
been received from Port Arthur, report
ing that the Russians have had seven
teen guns dismantled during the siege.
The garrison is living almost entirely on
biscuit. The fortress, the telegram adds
can still bold out for some time. 1t IS
considered an impossible feat for the
japanese to carry the city by assault.
Certain positions are on perpendicular
hills, 700 feet high, and the base oil
these is one line of mines.
An official Russian message reports
that two battles took place yesterday,
that the Russians maintained most OF
their positions and that a Russian gen.
eral was seriously wounded. The hight
ing continued until late at night. There
were great losses on both sides.
Toxic, Sept. 1.-The battle of Lao
yang is still proceeding. No result has
as yet been obtained. Official dispatches
sent yesterday say that neither side has
realized any visible results.
Mukden, Sept. l.-Itis reported here
that 10, 900 japanese are advancing from
the northeast of Mukden. The report
cannot be confirmed.
Rome, Sept. 1.-The Liaoyang cor
respondent of the newspaper Italia Mill
teire estimates that the total number
killed and wounded so far in the battle
about that stronghold, is $4,000. He
says that the Russians haze already lost
Is, 900. They have also had 30 cannon
destroyed, aud 10 cannon, 40, 600 rifles
and 200 wagons captured. The cores
pendent estimates the japanese losses al
II, 900 killed and wounded.
st. Petersburg, Sept. General Ku.
roki's army is crossing the Taitse river
to the east and north of LiaOyang.
One division crossed on pontoon bridges,
and others are now following.
Toxic, Sept News reached here
this evening that the Russian right and
center defending Liaoyang are retreat
ing. Tie japanese are in pursuit.
st. Petersburg, Sept IAN oficia
message from Liaoyang announces thai
General Krosovski, commanding a por'
ton of the Russian fighting line, anc
General Stackelberg were seriously
wounded in the fighting yesterday.
London, Sept, 1.-The Exchange
Telegraph Company announces that a
telegram has been received in officia
quarters in London, that General Kurok
has succeeded in turning General Kuro
patkin's position from the North.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 1.-The report
that the japanese under General Kurok
have crossed the Taitse river is con
] irmed in an official dispatch from
General Sakharoff. The dispatch state:
that a division of foot soldiers, will
cavalry and artillery, crossed first
and covered the advance of further
detachment. After fording the river
the japanese advanced towards Lao
yang in two bodies, one marching due
west, and the other by way of the Yon-
tain Mines. Fierce fighting ensued be
tween the leading ranks of the Russian
and japanese forces.
London, Sept. 1.-The Exchang'
Telegraph Company reports that oflicia
confirmation has been received in Lon
don to the report that the Russian rlghI
and centre are in full retreat, with Gen
erals Uku and Aodzu IN pursuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Flight of Princess Louise.

Vienna. Sept. 1.-The Meme Frele
Presse today publishes additional details
of the fight yesterday from Elster OF
Princess Louise of Coburg, whose rela-
tons with Keglevitch Mattasitch, a form
er lieutenant in the Austrian army,
caused a great scandal in European cir
Giles seven years ago, and who has since
been kept under restraint. She has
been at Elster, which is noted as a health
rAanrt, taking the cure. Opposite the
room occupied by the Princess a night
Waterman was on duty. A week ago an
individual rented rooms directly under
meath those occupied by the Princess.
1t is believed that the Princess was as
sisted to escape from the window of her
bedroom and was taken to a carriage.
The gentleman who occupied the room
underneath that OF the Princess, has also
disappeared. 1t is believed the Princess
has gone either to Switzerland or to
France. Former Lieut.. Mattasitch and
his friend, Marie StSger, are currently
mentioned as being concerned in the
flight of the Princess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
May Effect a ComprOmise.

New York, Sept. 1.-The representa-
tives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and August Belmont, Presi.
dent of the Interborough Rapid Transit
Commission, will hold second confer
ence today in an endeavor to effect a
settlement of the elevated railroad trou-
bles. A conference was held yesterday
at which Mr.. Belmont refused to grant
the demand made by the elevated men
that the motormen in the new subway
be paid SO. so day for nine hours work.
1t is thought compromise will be eff
fecfad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
To be Hanged,

Wilmington, Del, Sept. John
Joyner, colored, will be hanged tomorrow
morning in the Greenbank Workhouse
enclosure, for the murder of John Tay-
lOr, of Baltimore. His counsel, Sylves-
ter d. Townsend, refused to appear be-
fore the Board of Pardons today in JOY
ner's behalf Joyner, at his trial last
May, admitted he was present when his
companion, Walter Brinte, beat Taylor
head into a pulp with an iron weight.
Brinte said it was JOyner who dealt the
fatal blows, and JOyner is to hang,
while Brinte gets off with life imprison-
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Serum for Tuberculosis.

Philadelphia, Sept. Vaccination
for consumption, according to the Mara
gliano method for immunizing persons
against the disease, and with the Mara
gliano serum, is abovt to be introduced
into the Phipps Institute in this city.
This will be the first application of the
new treatment in the Western Hemis-
phere. The serum is now in the Custom
House, and may be released today. DIR.
Lawrence F. Flick, president of the
Phipps Institute, said last night that
treatment will commence as soon as the
yitals are received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01

THE CAPRICoUsNEss of Theodore
Roosevelt is again manifest He dis
eusted thousands Of his political asso'
ciates and rendered himself obnoxious to
many more persons in the Southern
country by lowering the dignity of the
exalted position he by chance occupies
in eating and drinking with Booker
Washington in the White House. Now
he refuses to show himself to about one
thousand colored persons who will make
a pilgrimage to Oyster Bay today.
While his relations with Washington
were uncalled for and were the outcome
of his varied freaks, his conduct TOWARD
his colored admirers who have followed
him to Oyster Bay is inexcusable. Wash
ington is posing as a leader of his race.
He is a rich man aud literally lives on
the fat of the land, owning automobiles
and everything else tending to make life
pleasant. 1t is safe to say that large
percentage OF the colored people who
will endeayor to see Mr.. Roosevelt today
are in meagre circumstances and have
earned all they possess by honest toll
people who are endeavOring to rise SUI
oerior to their primitive surroundings by
endeavoring to follow Washington's adj
vice. The action of the President IN
refusing to see them after feasting their
would-be exemplar is but another prom
inent example OF the insincerity OF the
present occupant of the White House
A certain caliph of Bagdad occasionally
strolled through the streets incognito in
the night time and ate and drank with
his subjects. At other Il es he kept
many yeils before his fac in order that
no one could see his physiognomy. Mr.
Roosevelt is equally as paradoxical'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01

electors for President. In that case the
democrats would elect two Senators
from Indiana, should Mr.. Fairbanks re-
sign as the term of Senator Beverage
will expire on the fourth of next March.
The Philadelphia Record says '1i
Senator Fairbanks had the confidence
which he pretends in regard to Indiana
he would have resigned his seat long ago.
But with him a bird in hand is worth
two in the bush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01

The ACTION of Mr.. w. j. Bryan IN
rendering his services to the national
democratic committee during the Presi-
Dental campaign is no more than should
have been expected of this gentleman,
and he has promptly responded to all the
claims the democratic party can rea-
sonably urge. The bulk of the men,
bers of the organization worked assidu-
ously in his cause on two occasions
during the past eight years, ana that he
was not chosen chief magistrate was by
no means their fault. Mr.. Bryan ;
fidelity to his prrty has often been I'M
necessarily questioned, Notwithstanding
the fact that he has taken his place in the
rank and file of his party, and since the
adjournment of the St. Louis convention
has done everything possible to show his
fealty to his political associates. He
has now, in the honesty of his soul,
offered his services 10 the committee and
will prove potent factor in the struggle
between democracy and ROOseveltism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01

A DEFICIT of nearly seven million
dollars in August, added to the large
deficit of July, makes the deficiency OF
revenues for two months $24, 2S2, 456, as
stated yesterday. The expenditures for
the two months were nearly sixteen
million dollars more than in the same
two months of last year: These figures
do not support the republican boast that
they have provided an adequate reve-
nue. or rather, they prove that while
the taxes are high enough, the expen-
ditures have become inOrdinate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Rents Go Down in Hard Times.

Pittsburg, September Hard times,
short work in the mills and the removal
of several big plants from Pittsburg to
nearby towns have caused working
people to yacate many houses. Fully
l, 500 families have move away from this
city within the past three months and
houses are standing empty all around.
Guy P. McCandles, a large real estate
owner, said yesterday that rents for
dwellings had been reduced % per cent.
during the past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Half the CONSERVATIVES Cured.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sep. Major o.
B. Simmons, who has been in charge OF
the South Mountain Camp Sanitarium
for Consumptives, at Mt. Alto, on the
State Forestry Reservation, since its
opening in June, 1903, said yesterday
that of the So patients who have been in
the institution 80 per cent. have been
sent home cured-fve of them yesterday
and there Iwere but two deaths. A
number of patients will be cared for this
winter and 30 are already at the sani-
tarinm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
The Races

Sheepshead Bay, N. Y, Sept. L.
First race. Zeala, 2 to 5, won; Major
Buela, 2 to 5, second; Raiment, 10 TO /,
third.
Second race-Alan.a-Dale, 2 to s,
won; First Ship, 3! to l, second; Tram
ator, IL to |, third.
Harlem, Chicago, Sept. Useful
Lady, 8 to 5, won; Dexelle. 20 to /,
second; Fife NJ, 20 to 1, third.
Highland Park, Detroit, Sept. L.
Meggs, Is to l, won; Squanto, 10 to /,
second; Duncan, to l, third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Gusher Yields 1923 a Day.

Oil City, Pa, Sept. L. The largest
OIL well In this section was brought in
yesterday on Oil Greek, few miles south
of the original Drake well. The gauge
shows $50 barrels, worth about 1925
day. The discovery has created sem
sation among operators, as the territory
has been drilled over years ago, and was
supposed to be practically exhausted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Released on Bail.

New York, Sept. In the absence
of any opposition from District Attorney
Jerome, Justice Amend, sitting, this
morning, granted the application OF
Abraham Levy, of counsel for Nan Pat
terson, who is under Indictment for the
murder of Caesar Young, in a cab in
June last, for the admission of his client
to bail. The amount of bail was fixed
at $40, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01

BY MEANS Of 5 per cent. assessment
an officia salaries, the New York Sun
computes that Chairman Odell can get
$175, 600, which is larger sum than is
needed for the campaign in the State;
but it intimates that the Governor
"band of grafters' are much more inter
ested in their own emolument than IN
the success of the party. Now the
New York Herald says: "The republic
can State committee is in a-bad way for
funds and has made call Oh Chairman
Cortelyou for help" Where is the ma
tional committee to get the money if
New York will not give enough for local
needs?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
COMMON COuNCII.

At a meeting of the members-elect of the
Common Council Of Alexandria, Va, held
September 1, 1904, there were present Messrs.
f. s. I.eadheater, II. r, Burke, Thomas l..
Risheill, Hubert Snowden. Henry Strauss. J.
Y. Williams Henry Baader, Louis Brill,
Thomas b. Cochran. William II. Hellmuth,
John 7. Harrison, James Patterson, l.. +.
Uhler, +. c. Spinks, C. b. Marshall and Al
bert Bryan.
The Clerk called the members to order.
Mr.. Hubert SnOwden was nominated by
Messrs Burke and Strauss and unanimously
elected President.
The President took the required oath Of
Office and administered the same to the
members
Mr.. L. E. Uhler was nominated by Mr.
Strauss and unanimously elected Vice Presi-
| dent,
Mr.. ID. r. Stansbury was nominated by Mr..
| Harrison and unanimously elected Clerk.
Mr.. VIM. Craven was unanimously elected
Messenger.
In accordance with provision Of the new
constitution il was decided by lot for the long
and short terms as follows:
To serve four years-Messrs. f. S. Lead
beater, H. X. Burke, Henry Strauss, j. Y.
Williams, Il. B. Cochran, John 7. Harrison
f. c. Spinks and C.. B. Marshall.
To serve two years-Messrs. Thomas l..
Risheill, Hubert Snowden. Henry Bladder,
Louis Brill, William II. Hellmutb, James
Patterson, l.. E. Uhler and Albert Bryan.
The rules Of the last Council we're adopted
until otherwise ordered.
The following was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That all papers or matters pend
ing before committees of the late Council and
remaining undisposed Of be referred to the
various committees of this Council when an
nounced.
Upon motion of Mr.. Uhler, the Board of
Aldermen convened in joint session for the
purpose Of installing the MayOr-elect.
The Hon. +. j. Paf, Mayor.elect. being
present, took the required oath Of Office and
delivered an address. after which the joint
session dissolved.
A resolution by Mr.. Strauss to repaye the
roadway of the squares around the City Hall,
on Royal, Fairfax and Cameron streets was
referred 10 the Committee on Streets when
named.
The board then adjourned.
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President.
Teste: DANIEL II. SrANSBURY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
HUDLhI oNVWD DEN, Preslutnt
Teste: DANIEL r. STANSBURY. Clerk
STATE OIL OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
TrCAG COTrNTv ~.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. ]. Cheney Il
Co.. doing business in the city Of Toledo,
county and State aforesaid, and that SAID firm
will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day Of December, A. ID.
1886. A. w. GLEASON,
lSeal.) Notary Public.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for TESTIMONIALS
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggist, 75c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
The New York Stock Market.

New York, Sept. dealings on the stock
market in the first hour Of business approx
mated yesterdays volume, and the move
ment of prices, despite early irregularity,
reflected, generally speaking, a strong nnder'
tone. Net changes for the most part were
fractional, slight advances occurred after
hesitancy in several stocks. Activity and
strength again characterized the bond market.
the sales in the first hour Appropriated dou-
BILE yesterdays dealings in the same period.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Has Sold a Pile OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

/ have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years and
it has given entire satisfaction. / have
sold pile Of it and can recommend il
higbly.-Joseph Mckinney, Linton,
Iowa. You will find this remedy a good
friend when troubled with cough or
cold. 1t always affords quick relief and
is pleasant to take. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman aud w. +. Creighton
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-01
Fire Drives 800 From Home.

St. Johns, n. F., Sept. Forest
fires have destroyed the hamlet of Little
Bay and 800 families are homeless. Two
men have been drowned. The steamer
Prospero has embarked the women and
children. The men are fighting the
flames in an effort to prevent the de-
structive fires from covering wider
area. The government is proving food,
shelter and other assistance to the destI-
tute