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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Miller Indiscreet.

The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Times-Dispatch says: 1t is
said there is now some doubt of the ap-
pointment Of Hugh Gordon Miller to a
government position in the place Of that
of assistant district attorney, which he
recently resigned, II is said there is a
feeling on the part of the powers that
be in the department against Mr.. Miller
because of sentiments expressed in a
recent conversation with the Attorney
General, or in a letter written Attorney
General Moody. 1t is not possible to
learn the nature of the sentiments to
which exception was taken, or whether
they were expressed by word OF mouth
or by letter. Mr.. Miller, it is said, ex.
pected a much better position than the
one which he gave up. he took more
active part in the campaign outside of
Virginia last fall than any other south
ern republican, making many speeches in
New York State and in New Jersey, Con-
necticut and Massachusetts,. 1t is stated
at the department that if Mr.. Robert H.
Talley, of Richmond, has the endorse
ment of the district judge, Judge Wsd.
dill, and District Attorney Lewis, he
will be appointed. 1t is understood that
both officials endorse him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Virginia News.

John w. Powell died at his home in
Winchester Yesterday, aged 50 years.
j. Clement 5haftr, government con-
tractor on river anG harbor work in Jams
river, at Richmond yesterday filed a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy. His
liabilities are$S5, S44,75 and assets $3.50.
Fire destroyed the buggy department
of the Chase City Manufacturing Com
pany, at Chase City Monday night at
midnight. The loss is $780, 900 and the
insurance $l4, 800. The plant was a
very large one.
There was some CONSERVATION in Frank.
lin, Yesterday, when four young men OF
prominent families, members of Com
pauy /, Seventy-frst regiment, received
notices as to the result0f the recent courts
martial which tried them for willful dis
obedience. Patrick Gay, A. G. Darden,
c.. L. Parker and L. G. Holland were
each fined $40, given FIVE days in jail and
dishonorably discharged. The findings
of the courts martial have not been pass
ed upon by Governor Montague, and
the accused will be given 10 days in
which to prepare a state ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
From Washington.
Jurisprudence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. ID. c., Dec. Z.
President Roosevelt today promised a
delegation from Louisville that he would
visit Kentucky in the spring ''if an ex-
ira session of Congress does not interfere. y
Began G. Murray, representing the Louis
vile Board OF Trade and tie Louisville
Manufacturers Club, presented the in
vitation. Accompanying Mr.. Murray
and lending The weight of their influence
were Senators Blackburn and McCreery,
Representative Shirley and Col John w.
Yrekes, U. s. Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. The President told his visi-
tors that he hoped to go TO San Antonio
10 attend the reunion of the Rough
Riders in May and that on the way be
expected to stop at a number of southern
points One of the places he will visit
is Boswell, Ga, the birthplace of bis
mother, who was Miss Bullock.
Francis F. Oldham, special attorney
in the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, who has been investigating
the affairs Of the Citizens National
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT repeated bis
efforts to humiliate the southern people
yesterday BY again sending to the Zen
ate tue nomination Of the colored man
Crum for the position Of Collector OF the
Port of Charleston, :. G. People in
this section have endured much at the
hands of republican administrations
during the past thirty-nine years, and
the President seems 10 be animated by
the same spirit which characterized car
petbaggers and other adventures in by
gone days when they foisted colored Of
ficeholders upon patient and long-sui-
fering people. He is determined to
ignore "only a sentiment" as he calls
it, when speaking of the opposition ofthe
people of the South to having colored
men put over them. In speaking of the
Presidents course in the matter the
Philadelphia Record says
By sticking faithfully to DR.. Crum
the President has finally won, as it was
practically certain that he would If he
cared so little for the attitude OF the
Senate as to continue giving the colored
man recess appointments. But if the
President really desires to do something
substantial for the cOlored brother, let
him appoint a negro to some important
Office in northern State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

The hotel keepers, at Sydney, Z. b,
have refused to accommodate Charles W.
Thompson and his wife, colored, Of
Washington, d. c.
The funeral services Of the late Paul
Kruger were held at Capetown today.
The services were in accordance to the
Dutch Reformed Church.
Several persons are reported killed in
an explosion which occurred today on
bolrd the Norwegian steamer Ole Bull at
Marseiles. As yet no details of the ex-
plosion have been received.
The Russian transport Duieper, al
tached to the Baltic fleet, bound from
Libau for the far East, sailed from Tan
gier for the eastward today, having in
tow two destroyers. This was done in
order to economic in coal.
The Birmingham, Eng, Post is as
sured that if Great Britain absolutely
prohibits the export of coal to the bellig-
erents in the far East America will place
an embargo on anthracite coal. Mean
while German ships laden with coal will
be dispatched practically daily.
The Servian former minister for for
eign affairs has been entrusted with tie
task of forming new cabinet. Unless
the old radicals win over many of the
young radicals. it is possible that par
lament will have to be dissolved so as to
secure an absolute majority on one sidess
The Car is said to have adopted a
policy of observation towards the re-
form movement started in the Russian
empire. If the movement is not serious
the present regime will remain in power,
but if serious, the Gar will concede a
minimum of the necessary reforms after
the greatest possible delay.
The Austrian-Turkish dispute arising
from the seizure OF the Austrian mails at
Salonika has reached critical stage.
1t is reported that an Austrian squadron
consisting Of three battleships, ten
cruisers and number of torpedo boats
will leave Pola for a demonstration in
Turkish waters unless immediate salts
faction is given by the Sultan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
THE CHADWICK CASE.

Criminal action against Mrs. Cassie
L. Chadwick for obtaining money under
false preteUses probably will be instituted
within a few days.
A special grand jury has been sum-
moned in Lorain county, Ohio, to in
vestigate the failure Ofthe Oberliu bank.
Request for such an investigation is
rumored to have been made bv Andrew
Carnegie.
Mr. Carnegie did not see Receiver
Lon, who reached New York yesterday:
bat he reiterated his denials of know
ledge OF or connection with the Chad
wick woman's affairs.
There were numerous conferences in
New York yesterday among Mrs. Chad
wick, her counsel, counsel for Newton,
Fri Reynolds, Receiver Lyon and Others.
K. +. Oldham, an attorney, represent
ing the Comptroller OF the Currency in
the Oberlin bank case, left New York
for Washington last night without seeing
Andrew Carnegie.
Ii developed yesterday that through
an attorney Mrs. Chadwick tried in the
spring to borrow 5000, 900 from Boston
trust company on one of the Carnegie
notes.
She also endeayored to borrow $50, :
900 of Mansfield, Ohio, bank on the
receipt which is now pronounced a
forgery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Charged with shooting Policeman

Charged win shooting foiiceman.
George Ammens, of Roanoke, WAS
arrested yesterday morning charged With
attempting TO kill Policeman Overstreet
and with robbing his own store Ammens'
store, which is located in the west end,
has been robbed some six or eight times
recently, and policemen have been watch
ing it siace, nightly. Officer Overstreet
was hidden in the store yesterday morn
ing before daylight, when Ammeus, it is
alleged, entered. He was surprised by
the officer and drew a pistol, firing full
at the officers breast. The bullet went
through his clothes and lodged under
the skin. The man fred a second shot
and ran. He was alterward arrested
aud bailed in the sum of 81, 900. Am
mems denies that he was the man, but
the policeman is equally certain that be
was the person who broke into the store.
Ammens stands well in the community.
and has resided in Roanoke many years.
He was at home asleep when arrested an
hour after the shooting. Policeman
Overstreet was stunned by the shot and
alleges that Ammens escaped through
the broken window before he could re-
cover himself He then telephoned po-
lice headquarters for assistance, which
resulted in the arrest of Mr.. Ammens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
TOday's Telegraphic News
RUSSIAN BATTLEsHIP SUNK.

Toxic, Dec. lit has been officially
an bounced that the Russian battleship
Pollaya has been sunk in Port Arthur
harbor, and the Retyizan badly damaged
as the result of the japanese lombard
ment.
Toxic. Dec. Following up their
success in the capture Of 2OS Metre
Hill, the japanese, tits announced To-
day. captured and occupied yesterday
Alaska Hill, another eminence IN the
vicinity of Fort Arthur. The announce
meut is also made that the Russian
cruiser Bayan is aground in Port Arthur
harbor,
London, Dec. 7.-Viseount Hayashi,
the japanese minister to Great Britain,
in confirming the report OF the sinking o.
the Russian baitleship PoItaya aud the
damaging of the Retyizan says that
both have been unseaworthy since Dec.
9. He adds: "Our bombardment con-
tinues daily against the ships in the
harbor which are anchored south Of
Periushan. They have been struck by
at least 1874 shells since the occupation
by our forces of Akasaka Hill, which
occurred Dec 6. This is due to the fact
that the enemy are absolutely unable to
resist our fire from 20S Metre Hill. J"
Viscount Hayashi also confirmed the re-
port that an armistice was given on Dec.
6. at the request of the Russians to per-
nit burying the dead, of both sides.
Washington, ID, g.. Dec. THE
following cablegram from Toxic was re-
ceived by the japanese legation today /;
"The Port Arthur army reports that the
enemy on Alasakayama being unable to
stand our plugging fire from 2OS Metre
Hill, evacuated it entirely. We captur-
ed also two other hills near Itszushan on
Tuesday. We consented to Eve hours
suspension OF hostlities proposed by the
enemy Tuesday for the purpose Of collect
ing the dead. The commander of the
naval artillery corps at Port Arthur re-
ports that since December 2 lombard
ment has continued daily with consider
able effect against the Russian ships an
chored south of Penyushen, which have
been hit so far by at least 1874 shots.
Observation from 400 Metre Hill on the
morning of December 6 showed the Pol
tava sunk and Retvisan heeling consid-
erably to port. Both ships are believed
TO be unfit for furthur action or nayiga-
fion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
DIPLOMATS AROUSED.

that part of the Presidents message
which deals with American foreign re-
lations has created connection In the
Diplomatic Corps in Washington. On
account Of their position the foreign dip
lomats at Washington are not at hoer'Y
to give public expression to their opln-
ions but privately and among themselves
great surprise, amounting almost to
CONSERVATION, isexpressed. The language
ard the sentiment Of this part OF the mes
sage are regarged as so far removed from
the ordinary method ofdiscussing inierna-
tional relations that the foreign represent
atiyes do not know what to make iii.
Some OF the President expressions are re-
garded by diplomats as almost threatening
in their suggestion of the necessity for
the United States to be prepared to deal
forcibly with foreign powers when neces-
sary. The special reference to Russia
is spoken of as extraordinary, and it is
suggested that the statement by the
President that the conduct OF Russia in
connection with the refusal to grant
passports to Jewish Americans is unjust
and irritating toward the United States,
il made use Of by the head of any other
government but the United States would
result in a severance of diplomatic rela-
tions. 1t is not believed, however, that
Russia will go to that extent in resent
men. under the circumstances. 1t is
said to be likely that Russia will with
draw from negotiations looking 10 the
issuance of passports to Jewish-Ameri-
cans, which, it now appears, according
to information in diplomatic circles. was
about to eliminate in the desired con-
cession on the part of Russia.
One expression made use OF in describ-
ing the Presidents attitude was: ''The
President stands with the wings Of peace
spread over the universe, but the wings
are on fire."
1t is understood that the several for
eign ambassadors will call individually
upon Secretary Hay to make inquiries
with reference to the Interpretation they
shall put upon the Presidents language
and to ascertain. as far as possible under
the usage of diplomacy, what they are
to assume TO be the purpose Of the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
CrahnatehIncnme Tax.

Profound sensation has been created in Der.
lin by the authoritative report that Baron Won
Rheinbabe, the Minister of Finance, has drafted
a bill for graduated income tax which is to
extricate Germany.
The tax is to be levied on all income drawn
from property representing minimum value
Of 100 600 marks $50, COO, or from an equiya-
lent capital.
While such a law would, no doubt, be the
most soclalistie measured taxation in existence
today. the. bill will surely be fought tooth and
nail by the socilists who have been persistent
Is opposed to measures drafted from their own
programme whenever they emanated FROM
government sources. The party press reverts
to its old argument today, that palliative
measures should be fought by all who believe
in the acceptance Of the entire socialistie pro-
grsmne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Mrs. Chadwick.

New York, Dec Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwicl. with her sor Emil, and her
maid. FL da Swanson. now occupy a
suite of rooms on the fifth floor of the
New Amsterdam Hotel, while United
States secret service officers are located
Ia an adjoining apartment. The woman
who gained so much notoriety during the
last few weeks is under close surveillance
and her every move il watched. The
centre of interest in the Chadwick mys,
terry remains in this city. All the chief
actors are here, and today's develop
ments may solve the whole puzzling sit
uation. There is still talk of arrests, the
same as there was Yesterday, but nothing
positive in this direction can be CLEANED.
Mrs. Cbadwick's flight from the Holland
House to the New Amsterdam last night
was of a theatrical nature, and what
prompted her to make the move, is a
puzzle. Mrs. Chadwick became serious
" i'll today, the result of a nervous break
down, and DIR. Moore was snmmoned>in
a hurry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Condemned hY Socialists.

St. Petersburg, Dec. The Polish
socialist revoIutionaries have condemned
to death Editor Straszewitch of the news
paper Kurier Polski, published in War
saw. They have sent the editor a
notice announcing that his execution
will take place at the earliest oppor-
tunity. Straszewitch Incurred the dis
pleasure of the revolutiouaries by advo-
eating reconciliation between the
Russians and the Poles, and criticising
the recent revolt at Warsaw. Strasze-
witch has gone to St. Petersburg for
official protection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
The Nan Patterson Trial.

New York, Dec. There were seven
jurymen in the jury box when court
opened in the Nan Patterson murder
trial this morning. Nan Patterson
looked brightersnd happier this morn
ing than usual in the fact that she is not
altogether satisfied with the seven jury.
men. They are all middle.aged, and do
not quite come up to her idea of n
"proper jury" When Miss Patterson
took her seat she kissed her father, after
which Mr.. Levy congratulated her upon
her recuperative powers, and her APP
pearance. She laughed and replied that
her appearance and recuperative power
was due to a secret calisthenic which she
INDUCES in her cell each morning. More
than a dozen talesmen were examined
during the early part of the morning
session, but none were accepted as jurors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07

On so LESS good republican authority
than the New York Tribune it is said,
Chat the United States may find it ex-
pedient to take temporary charge of San
Domingo, reorgauize its government,
pay off its Indebtedness and replace in
tolerable conditions with safe and sane
government is not only possible, but
probable. it is also possible that, in
return for thus acting as Dominican re-
ceiver, the United States may acquire
the use Of a coaling station on SANTANA
Bay" Santo Domingo, is powerlesS to
prevent her powerful neighbor from "ac-
quiring" as much Of her territory as this
government may want, but it is "hold
up" Just the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07

The MOST noticeable feature of the
Presidents message is its complete ST.
lence on the subject of tariff revision.
Whatever may have been Mr.. ROose-
velts purpose when hesketched the first
rough draft of his message, he carefully
avoided all reference to a revision of the
tariff in the paper which he sent to Con-
gress yesterday. The clamor of the re-
yisionists has been met by the blunt
statement of the Senate leaders, voiced
in an interview with Senator Hale last
week, that the time is not opportune for
a discussion of tariff schedules aud this
has been acquiesced in by the President.
1t is said, however, if he finds that there
is among the people sentiment for a
ludicious revision OF some tariff schedules
he may recommend to Congress at some
future time that the demand Of the people
be met. Thus twill be seen that the re-
publican's time for revision of the tariff
is the Spaniard's manana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
rELEGRAPHIC BKEvITIEs

Charles Nelan, cartoonist for the New
York Globe, died at Cave Springs, Ga,
this morning
By falling hundred feet down cliff
10 quarry at Halifax, Pa, this morn
ing Charles Kiter, aged 80 was killed.
Burglars early This morning blew open
the safe 10 the Juniata, Pa, Postoffice,
with nitro glycerine and carried away
SIS in cash and $75 worth of stamps,
together with registered letters and
valuable papers.
Because of an advertisement pub
lished Yesterday by Thos. W. Lawson
advising his friends to sell Amagamated
Copper stock at once, that stock dropped
several points on the New York Stock
Exchange today.
Roberts, the messenger, who was shot
BIZ the robber who held up train on
the Santa Fe Monday, died Of his in
juries in hospital al Los Angeles, CAL,
last night. To the end he was unable
TO give an account of the robbery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Captain Willard a Candidate.

For some time there has been current
a rumor that Capt. J. E. Willard would
withdraw from the gubernatorial con-
test and leave the fight between Messrs.
Swanson and Mann, but thisis denied by
Captain Willard who has issued state
ment in what he says.
do not contemplate in the remotest
manner retiring from The field, either in
the interest Of any candidate for another
Office, or for any other reason. | am in
no sort of combination with any aspirant
for aly position, but | am making my
race for governor on my own account,
and according to my previous announce
ment.
Capt. Willard says that his friends
are rallying to him from every section,
and that his prospects are bright. He
expresses gratitude to those who are so
viz e, ~slv RANGING bis interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Japanese Cruiser Reported Sunk.

The japanese armored cruiser Adsuma
is reported, through Russian sources,
TO have been sunk by a mine in the
Liaotie channel, near Port Arthur.
The japanese report having shellod
effectively several Russian battleships
in the harbor of Port Arthur. One Of
the ships took fire and burned fercely.
The Russian War Office discredits Jap
anese reports that General Stoessel has
sacrificed 5000 men in recent attempts
to recapture 203 Metre Hill at Port Ar
thur.
A censored dispatch from correspon-
dent at General Kuropatkin's headquar-
tiers hints at an attempt having beeu
made by n Chinese upon the life of the
Russian commander-iD.c chief.
Russian officials regard as bluff the
reports from Toxic that Japan will forci-
bly, resent any course of France. Ger.
many and Portugal toward the Russian
second Pacific squadron not 10 accordance
with the japanese idea Of their duties
as neutrals.
The difficulties surrounding the ques-
ton of the passage Of the Dardanelles
by the Black Sea feet are thoroughly
recognized by the Lussian officials and
diplomats, who say that the agitation
raised is devoid Of siguificance.
Mukden continues to hear reports that
General Rennenkampff has struck the
japanese heavy blow and carried off
"a guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC. 7. 1905.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has, 1t seems
,,sced the United States in position
mot calculated to enhance its prestige
abroad or 20 cement the good-fcelir
Sbicb has recently been entertained Tor
the republic by friendly nations. a
massage in his message to Congress yes
terlav is offensive, to say the least, and
member, of the diplomatic corps IN
Washington are naturally indignant al
the Presidents rash avowals. Mr..
Roosevelt announced that "tbis coun-
trv was ready to deal forcibly with other
powers, if necessary, and such uncalled-
for language has disturbed the waters
4 conservative of one Of the foreign
governments says ''the President stands
with the wings of peace spread over the
universe, but they are on fire." Ever
since misfortune placed Mr.. Roosevelt 10
the White House many people, appre-
bensiye of the consequences of his pre-
ciuitate nature, have known that sooner
or later he would by some overt act
cause bad feeling if not actual conflict
with some other nation, and the country
has now been placed in an unenViable
position py the rashness of the execu-
tive. In addition to the above pas
IS upon Russia
brew race which
zen quick to re.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Claims Shooting was Accidental.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. John
Wainwright, aged fifty, shot and killed
his daughter, Mrs. Ada A. Lindlay,
aged 90, and put a bullet through the
neck of his wife, Emily S. Wainwright,
at their home on south Bridge street,
Yesterday. Wainwright claims that a
revolver, which be was cleaning, &C.
cidentally exploded twice while he was
in the room with bis wife and daughter,
but the police do not credit the story.
Mrs. Wainwright, who is in the hospital,
says she does not believe her husband
wilfully tried to murder her, but the
stories told by her and her husband do
not agree, and the detective bureau is
trying to find out if there was any
trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-07
Crazed by Fear of Operation.

New York, Dec. Robert Smythe, of
Newark, escaped from the City Hospital
early yesterday, and ran through the
snow to the Essex Private Hospital.
He wore only his undershirt. Smythe
was crazed with fear of an operation for
appendicitis. He was supplied with
clothing by hospital orderly, and ran
from the building. The police patrol
was sent to his house, and he was found
taking breakfast with a neighbor. The
hospital officers decided to let him re-
main at his home.