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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
News of the Day.

President Roosevelt has appointed
Frances E. Leupp, Of Washington, 10
succeed William A. Jones as. Indian
commissioner.
George Truesdell has declined to &C
cept the position of trustee of the estate
of Thomas A. Waggaman in Washing
ton, whose failure involved funds of the
Catholic University Of America.
The Chicago Subway Company, with
a capital stock of $50, 900, 900, aud com
posed of men who represent go per cent.
of the railroads having Chicago termi-
nails, was organized yesterday and took
over the $50, 900, 900 company in Chicago
which has built Is miles of freight tun.
nels under the city streets.
The British steamer ArOs Castle, Capt.
Day, ffty.seven days out from Java with
cargo of sugar, arrived at Philadelphia
yesterday, and reported the probable
laundering on November 8 of the Span
ish bark Tsfalla, with her crew of fifteen
men, during the recent southern storm.
The steamer stood by the sinking bark
for two days, aud on the second night
the Spanish vessel disappeared. The
condition of the Tafalla when the crew
of the Aros Castle last saw the vessel
was such as to lead them to believe that
the bark went down during the hight.
The Russians are adding with great
energy to Vladivostok's already strong
Notifications and are rushing troops
there, expecting vigorous attack by the
Japanese in case Port Arthur tails. The
japanese are sending more reinforce
ments to General Nogi, i'll front Of. Port
Arthur, than to Marshal Oyama, at Lao
yang, concentrating great efforts for the
next attack. Ii is believed at Mukden
that the japanese attack last Friday on
Poutioff Hill, which failed, was meant,
if successful, to be the prelude to gen.
eral assault on General Kuropatkin :
position.
A subscriber to the Magdebourg
Prussia, Gazette has written to the
editor that since the beginning Of the
Russo japanese war he has kept a
careful account of the Russian losses,
as reported in a London pro-Japanese
paper, and also of the japanese losses as
related by an important Russian daily.
Up to the present time the Russians
have lost 4, 379, 700 men, according to
japanese statements, while the Japa-
nese, according to Russian statements,
have lost 5,72S, S0O-these on LAND
alone. On the sea, according to the
same statements, the Russians have lost
S4S vessels and the JaDanese 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
VIRGINIA METHoDIsTs.

The Southern Methodist Conference
of Virginia, which had been in annual
session in Ly nchburg since last Wednes
day, completed its business and adjourne
last night after the regular list of APP
pointments had been read by Bishop A.
Coke Smith, Bishop A. ". Wilson, who
had presided during most Of the Con-
ference, leaving in the afternoon to I'LL
an appointment elsewhere.
At the evening session resolutions
we're passed indOrsing the Anti-salOon
League, requesting pastors TO present its
work to their people, calling upon the
latter to insist that country, city and
state officials faithfully execute the laws
on the subject, aud recommending the
use of unfermented wine in the obSer-
vance of the Lords Supper.
At the morning session an appro
priation of Sl3, 61S, SO, made by the
Joint board of finance for the support
of superaDnuated preachers was ap-
proved.
DR.. Laferty was appointed Sunday
school agent, without salary.
At the afternoon session the following
was passed.
Resolved, That while we denounce
unsparingly all crimes against the safety
and happiness of our people and espe-
cially the crime against our women and
homes, which has been the excuse given
for n resort to lynch law, yet we earn
estly appeal to all our people to repress
the spirit Of lawlessness and to uphold
the dignity of our commonwealth, real
izing that otherwise anarchy and crime
must steadily increase"
The report of the Board of Missions
showed total collections for 1904 Of $50, =
2l7.G6.
Among the appointments were the
following; Rappahannock District
]. I. Whitley, presiding elder; West
moreland, w. j. Williams; Montross,
J. W. Fizer; King George, Charles E.
HOLIDAY.
Charlottesville District-W. w. Lear,
presiding elder. Orange, A. g. Bed-
soc; Woodville, to be supplied by H.
V. Shent'n; Culpeper, f. A. Potts; J.
NJ. Burton, supernumerary; Culpeper
Circuit, l.. Hunter Early; Rappahan-
mock. H. J. Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
The Presidents Cabinet.

1t was announced yesterday &C the
White House that Attorney General
Moody had decided to remain in the
Cabinet after March next. The de-
cislon of Mr.. Moody makes it reason
ably certain that the heads of six OF the
executive departments of the government
have been determined on by the President
for the next administration. Mr.. Hay will
continue at the head of the State De-
ment, Mr., Taft at the head of the War
Department, Mr.. Metcalt at the head Of
the Department of Commerce and Labor.
Mr.. Wilson at the head of the Agricul-
tural Department and National Chair
man George B. Cortelyou will be Post.
master General after March 4 next.
II is expected, also, that Mr.. Shaw will
continue as Secretary Of the Treasury
and Mr.. Morton as Secretary Of the
Navy but IS to these two no definite IN
formation is obtainable. A change is
expected in the Department OF the In
terror, but Secretary Hitchcock has not
let it be known publicly whether he de-
sires TO retire or not.
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r., f.. up. X. II.

After service of fifty six years as sec.
retary-treasurer of the Richmond, Fred
ericsburg and Potomac road, James b..
Winston asked to be relieved of the duties
Of the Office. The board of directors at
the meeting of directors of the company
in Richmond yesterday reluctantly ac-
cepted the resignation. F. J. Duke
was appointed by the board to Gil the
vacancy created by the resignation OF
Mr.. Winston. The stockholders, at
their annual meeting, also elected the
following officers and directors: Presi.
dent, E. +. b. Myers. ST., ani
George w. Stevens, Samuel Spencer, n.
S Medium and w. j. Leake, directors.
on behalf of the individual stakeholder =.
j. Taylor Ellyson was announced as d.
rector on the part Of the State.
The annual report shows tho gross
earnings to have been 81, 522, 1872 3S
and operating expenses 81, 02l, 50l.06.
Less all expenses, including an extraor-
binary expenditure of Sl01, 922. OF.
there is surplus for the year of
800, 1888
The directors say in their report :
During the fiscal year the bonded debt
was increased by the issue of 81, 800, -
600 81 per cent. 40.year bonds secured
by the deed of trust or mortgage ofApril
], 1908, referred to ia our last annual re-
port; 81, $50, 900 of these bonds were
sold at 95 and accrued interest, and the
balance, $3.50, 600, at 80 and accrued in
terest The proceeds of these bonds are
applied to the work of double tracking,
the purchase OF real estate and other i'm
proponents. The board does not anti
cipate any Increase in bonded indebted
ness. The average Of interest of the
bonded debt is 81 per cent. The total
Indebtedness is 81, 800, 600, averaging
S34, 800 mile of double track. A COM
paratlvely small amount remains to be
done to complete the double track of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad, and unless unforeseen
difficulties present themselves the double
track will be ready between Richmond
and Quautico for the spring business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Rate War Ended.

New York, Nov. %. Confirmation Of
the rumors current during the past few
days that the rate war between the con-
tinental steamship lines had been
settled was had today, when the Cuuard
line issued circular raising the CONT
mental rate from ST. to $S3 on the steam-
ers Campania and Lucania, and sSl on
steamers like the Unbria and Etruria.
Some of the other lines engaged in the
continental trade, notably the North
German Lloyd and the Hamburg-Amer.
lean steamship companies, have already
gone back to the rates which prevailed
before war was declared in May last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
The Troubles i'm Colorado.

Denver, Col, Nov. 22.-GOvernor Pea
body fred his first gun in his fight to
retain bis seat, yesterday, when attorneys
for the republican party asked the SUI
preme court to enjoin the election com
missioner, from certifying any returns
from precinct No 8, ward 7, of the
city of Denver. The court set the hear
ing for November 80 Politicians be-
lieve that if the motion is granted similar
motions will be made to throw out every
precinct in Denver, aud others elsewhere
in the state. This would nullify about
5000 votes and elect Peabody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
FOREIGN NEWS.

A dispatch from The Hague says the
hearing of the question OF the House tax
between Japan, England, France, and
Germany. which opened before The
Hague arbitration tribunal yesterday.
has been postponed until February.
The Midland Evening News of London
reports that Andrew Carnegie has pur-
chased the mansion in Lee Park, formerly
owned by j. Whitaker Wright, the
late promoter. Carnegie, according to
the paper, intends to open the building
as national convalescent home. The
price which Mr.. Carnegie is said to have
paid is $50, 900 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Alleged kidnapping.

Believing that her four-year-old son,
Willis Ballinger, had been taken to the
home of Mr.. ]. b. Beverley, one Of the
best-known citizens of Winchester, Mrs.
Webster Ballinger whose home is in
Washington, procured warrant in the
former place yesterday morning and had
the house searched. The boy WAS not
found
According to the story told by Mrs.
Ballinger, her little son was taken about
four weeks ago from her home in Wash
ington and sent to The Plains, Fauquier
county, by her husband, Webster Bal
linger, of Washington. Detectives were
employed on the case, aud the boy was
traced to The Plains. Mrs. Ballinger
hurried there, and says she went to the
home of Miss Fannie Clark to get the
child. She was informed that the boy
was not in the house. Five Minutes
later, according to her story Mrs. Bal
liDger saw her child taken out Of a rear
door, placed in vehicle, covered with
lap robe, and hurriedly driven away.
She says the boy at once recognized her
and called frantically for his mother.
The mother continued her search audi
says she was informed the child bad been
taken to Winchester and placed in the
home of Mr.. Beverley, who is cousin
of Webster Ballinger. AS far as can be
learned, the boy was not taken to Win
chester although the local police and sew
eral detectives are now searching the
town for him.
Mrs. Ballinger said that she instituted
divorce proceedings against her husband
a year ago, and that she procured an or
der from the court giving her the custody
of the child. The divorce proceedings,
she says, were subsequently abandoned.
Her husband had an Office in Washing
ton. She says she will adopt every
means in her power to get possession Of
the child, and still believes he is hid Zen
in Winchester
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
WARM the East.

Paris, Nov. 22.-Dispatches received
here this morning indicate that there
has been no lighting recently between
the Russians aud the japanese at the
Shake river, and that only unimpor-
tant skirmishes have occurred.
London, Nov. 90. Preliminary mano-
euyres have already been begun by Field
Marshal Oyama, which presage gen.
eral forward movement against the forces
OF General Kuropatkin, along the Shake
river, and an attempt to take Mukden.
This is the inference taken in military
circles today from the dispatches from
Mukden stating that Da Pass to the
east of Mukden, in the mountains, has
been taken by force OF japanese, aud
that the japanese are also marching 10
force on Sln-Tsin- Fin. The occupation
of Da Pass is taken to be the first step
in an endeavor by the japanese COM
mander TO accomplish an extensive flank
ing move nent, by the east, on the Rus
sian forces, and thus repeat the history
of Liaoyang, where ahanking movement
from the same point OF the compass
compelled the Russians to retreat to
Mukden. This view also explains to a
degree the repeated efforts ofthe Japanese
to retake PutilOff Hill. This eminence
which commands the road to the south
west of Mukden, and which forms the
bulwark of the deferces of the Russian
western or right army, is the key to any
movement which might be made toward
thanking manoeuvre 10 this direction.
1t is evident that Oyama at first had in bis
mind an effort to get around to the rear
of the Russian force by the west. Final
ly seeing that Putiloff Hill was impreg-
nable, he has in the minds ofthe military
experts, changed his base of action to
the east. Official news to the effect that
the long season of waiting and prepare
ton is at an end, and that the battle of
the Shake is again on in earnest, is
shortly expected,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Another Strike.

Chicago, Nov. 22.--Another indus
trial war at the stock yards was started
Monday, when the cattle butchers en-
ployed by the Hammond Company went
on strike. A mass meeting will be held
tonight to decide on calling strikes Of
cattle butchers at all other big plants at
the yards. Should general strike order
go into effect about 10000 men will be
made idle. The discharge of John Schick,
cattle butcher and prominent iu union
affairs, is given as the direct cause for
the strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Janan,s Financial Condition.

Sar Francisco, Gala, Nov. % ia
pan is on The verge of bankruptcy, ac-
cording to the conclusion of custom
house officials here. The officials draw
this conclusion from the fact of an euor-
nous importation of japanese merchsn-
disc at ruinously low prices. So great
has been the volume of japanese impor-
tations during the last three months that
Collector Stratton has been forced to
hunt for new appraisers store. Japa-
nesc goods are selling for fifty per cent
less than the price asked less than a
year ago, and all sales must be cash.
An immense quantity ofarticles formerly
bringing a high price are being imported
by local firms which are filling all OF
their available storage room with the
goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
MANOR r. W. HUNTER, in a cOmmu.

MAJOR X. w. HUNTER, in cOmmu-
nication in another to columl of today 5
Gazette, makes an earnest request to all
in positions to do so to vie with him in
formulating the roster ofall persons who
served in the army and navy of the late
Confederate States of America. Major
Hunter is secretary Of the Virginia Mill
tary Records, position to which he was
appointed under an act of Congress pro-
viding for the preparation of rosters OF
officers and enlisted men of the Federal
and Confederate armies. 1t is suggested
that some persons may have lists Ofmem-
bers of certain companies which they are
keeping as mementOes. They would be
invaluable to Major Hunter at present,
and it is hoped all who can will aid him
IN his work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
E,gire and TroIIev Car Collide.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Nov. "a
trolley car on the Main street branch OF
the Internationa! Railway Company's
line was struck by Rome, Watertown
& Ogdensburg engine running light on
the second street crossing of the New
York Central at 6;l2 o'clock this morn
ing. The motorman, Walter Philips,
was badly injured and is now in
the hospital. The conductor, Frank
O'Shea, was thrown through window OF
the car by the force of the collision, and
his right arm was cut by glass. The
force Of the collision wrecked the trolley
car and derailed the engine,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
TELEGRAPnIO BREvrrIr.,

Captain Daniel G. Brayton, U. $. ~,
retired, died at Nantucket, Mass, yes
terdsy, aged so years.
1t is rumored that Governor Franklin
Murphy, of New Jersey, will be one OF
the new members of President Roose-
yelts Cabinet.
A half clad man who was found dead
at Mahanoy City, Pa, on Sunday last,
and who was supposed to have been
murdered, was identified today by James
Gaffney, of Williamsport, as John T.
Doyle, of Paterson, N. ].
NJ. H. Dale, the wealthy brick manu-.
facturer of Scranton, Pa, who lost his
leg by jumping from a moving Lehigh
Valley train at the Lehigh Valley
station, Buffalo, n. Y, Sunday night.
died at the Hospital, this morning.
1t is announced that the Marquise DIES
Mostier's remuneration of the Catholic
faith is only preliminary to a court
action in her behalf for the return of at
least part of the funds she bestowed
on the Catholic University at Wash
ington.
The Prince lire steamer Siciian
Prince, which ran aground at Long Is.
land, Sunday morning. remains hard
aud fast. Notwithstanding the efforts of a
hotilla of tugs to pull her into deep
water. The work of Tightening the YES
sci continues today, and it is thought
that she will be foated at high tide this
evening.
Last night, six negroes who had been
lettering about the station at Green's
burg, Pa, held up No. SO a through
express train on the Pennsylvania road.
carrying valuables for Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington aud New York.
Fearing detection, however they jumped
off and fed closely followed by officers
who were summoned, but who failed to
capture them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Severe Weather in England.

London, Nov. ga gale which be-
gan Yesterday has increased in severity
today and the entire coast of England is
being swept. Several inches of snow
have fallen in many parts, especially on
the east coast. Many minor wrecks have
been reported, but so far as known, there
has been no loss of life. The first news
OF death as the result Of the storm was
received from North Berwick this after
noon. A dispatch stated that a Norwe-
gian steamer had gone ashore there dnr-
ing snowstorm and that part of her crew
were drowned. The Peaks OF Derbyshire
are covered with two feet of snow. King
Carlos of Portugal, who is visiting with
the Duke of Devenshire, at Chatsworth,
was compelled to remain in doors today
on account of the snow and driving wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Attorneys Residence Dynamited.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 22.-The resi-
dence Of Elmer E. Thomas, attorney for
the civic federation, was dyuamited this
morning. The federation has been ac-
tive In enforcing the midnight and Sun
day closing law against saloons. Thomas
was awakened by the light of burning
fuse on the front porch. He started to
extinguish the supposed fire when a
bomb exploded, tearing away the whole
front portion of the house, covering
Thomas with debris, but not seriously
injuring him. Last night Thomas prose-
cuted charges against CHER of Police
Donahue for alleged failure to enforce
the laws. He also has been active in
the prosecution of Tom Dennison, Of
Omaha, charged with being implicated
in the SIS, 900 Pollack diamond robbery
in Iowa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Suit for S35O.OOO.

Boston, Nov. 22-The Post this
morning says: "Papers in a suit for
$3.50, 900 were served yesterday after.
noon on Thomas w. Lawson, the noted
copper magnate. The suit is brought
by New York parties, supposed to be
acting for Standard Oil interests. 1t is
also stated that the widow of Attorney
George Towle will she Mr.. Lawson for
libel. Both suits are the result of the
alleged disclosures made by Mr.. Lawson
in his chapters on 'Frenzied Finance
1t is said that Mr.. Lawson took the
serving of the papers in the New York
suit in most nonchalant manner. Mr.
Lawson yesterday published an adyer-
tisement in nearly all the principal
metropolitan dailies, calling attention
to his latest article referring to certain
insurance companies, and it is thought
that this has bearing on the New York
suit.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22

The japanese, while making rapid
increase in the art of war, still hold to
sumo of their old method and it appears
they have not yet given up their stink
pots OF ancient memory, as will be seen
from a ChefoO dispatch which says;
The local Russian Consul has received
from Port Arthur letter describing the
use by the japanese of peculiar missile
which locks like long sausage. The
japanese throw ii into the trenches and
it bursts, giving off an odor so foul that
II is not thrown out of the trenches
Immediately the soldiers faint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
Strike Disorders.

Benton, ILL.,, Nov. 22-The crisis in
the Zeigler strike began last night at 10
O'Clock when number of shots were
fred into a stockade. Deputy Marshal
Dowell is reported killed aud six nom
union miners are also said to have re-
ceived wounds from which they died.
Sheriff Stein left Benton at 2 o'clock this
mort pg with posse for the scene. All
communication with Zeigler is cut off
and correct information is unobtainable.
All men there are reported anxious to
leave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
The Market.
Georgetown. Nov. 22.-Wheat 90aSl OF,
The Best Liniment.

"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is consid-
cred the best liniment en- the market, "
write Post & Bliss, of Georgia, VT No
other liniment will heal cut Or cruise
so promptly. No other affords such
quick relief rom rheumatic pains. No
other is so valuable for deep seated pains
like lame back and pains in the chest.
Give this iiniment trial and become ac-
quainted with its remarkable qualities
and you will never wish to be without it.
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and
W. F Creighton & Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-22
TOday's Telegraphic News
The Nan Patterson Trial.

Nov yort Nov. 22.--Evidence ad-
duced today in the trial of Nan Pstter-
son the actress, charged with the muir
der of Caesar Young, together with the
statement by the Prosecutor, that the
neople would show thatJ Morgan Smith.
brother.in-law of the defendant, had
purchased the revolver with which the
shooting was done, indicates that the
prosecution hopes to prove its case on
two points, frst-that Caesar Young, when
he left the house the morning of the kill
ing, did not have in his possession a fire
arm, and, second-that the revolver came
into Miss Pattsrson's possession through
]. Morgan Smith. The Prosecutor also
states that he will produce a witness TO
show that Smith was overheard to say 10
woman en- the night before the crime
was committed, that she must do it, and
that the young woman replied al cannot
do it; 1 won't do it, and you must do IT
YOURSELF" Hiss Patterson was much
perturbed at the gaze of the curious
throng in the court room. When she
reached her seat she turned and kissed
her father. She.did not raise her veil,
and sat talking quietly to her parent,
while the roll call Of the jurors was being
intoned. Rarely has q murder case in
this city attracted such morbid crowd
as this trial. Swans of women resort to
every possible means to gain admittance
to Judge Davis's court, while the court
officials are being importuned for passes
to hear the proceedings. The prosecution
purpose bringing a skeleton in court to
prove that Young could not have shot
himself The taking of evidence was
commenced this morning.