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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Saws ,IcCue is Innocent.

Hon. George w. Morris, judge of the
Corporation Court Of Charlottesville, has
received an anonymous letter under
Richmond date line, which declares that
J. Samuel McCue, former mayor Of
Charlottesville, is not guilty Ofthe murder
OF his wife, for which crime he now lies
in the Jail at Charlottesville, sentenced
to be hanged January 20 next. The
writer oi the letter says that he entered
the McCue residence with the intention
OF committing robbery, he having heard
that McCue had a considerable sum of
money 10 the house. The writer says
that McCue is absolutely innocent, and
that to save bis lie he will surrender
himselfto the Charlottesville authorities
January 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Nurse ExpelIed from Russia.

Berlin, Dec. 2S-The Lokal Anzeiger
says that the nurse of the Grand Duchess
Olga has been attached to the Imperial
household for nine years and enioyed
the Czarina's special favor. Suddenly
It transpired that the nurse had ex.
plotted from her confidential position Il
note giving the contents of state docu-
ments in the Cars desk. A detective
caught her searching the Cars study.
The nurse, it is said, is the person who
supplied the revolutiouaries in Russia
with the governments intentions, and
introduced the mysterious missiyes
threatening the Cars life. Numerous
copies of important docu ments were
found in the nurses possession. Be-
sides helping the reyolutionaries, it is
stated that the nurse Is in the pay of a
foreign power needing Russian secrets.
The police escorted the nurse to
Eydtkuhnen, where they expelled her
II is believed it is her intention to go
10 Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
The Zemstvo Con gress.

Moscow, Dec. 2S.--The zemstvo
congress OF the Moscow government,
which has been in session since Monday
last, adjourned sine die today, after
passing a resolution which declared it
vas impossible 10 conduct business with
the necessary quiet, owing to the govern
ment communique on the subject of 1em
stvos meetings This communication,
published several days ego, relegated
the zemstvos to the background ia the
settling OF affairs of local or national
Importance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Tragedy on a Train.

Passengers on train on the Norfolk
and Western Railroad, bound from Nor
folk. Va, to Columbus, o., witnessed
thrilling tragedy at Vivian in the
mountains along Tug river yesterday
Soon after the train pulled out of the
station a negro refused topay Conductor
William Fall, of Blue6eld, his fare.
When the conductor emphasized his de-
mands the negro pulled knife and
slasbed the conductor across the head,
nearly severing an ear. Stepping back
in the aisle, almost covered with blood,
the conductor pulled his revolver and,
taking deliberate aim, shot the negro to
death. The negro was unknown. Con-
ductor Fall was taken to the hospital.
His wounds are OF very serious nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
News of the Day.

Congressman William F. Mahonev,
of the Eighth Illinois district, died yester.
day in Chicago. Death was due to kid
ney trouble.
The twenty-third week Of the textile
strike at Fall River, Mass. opened yes
terday with decrease of operatives re-
porting for work at the mills. according
to statements made at the labor halls
No further move is apparent towards
bringing the disputants together.
Attorney-G General Moody yesterday
began suit by petition in the United
States District Court at St Paul, Mimi,
on behalfo of the United States against
the General Paper Company aud Other
companies asking that they be eujoinec
from continuing the combination.
Captain Jack Bailey, who has for a
number OF years been popular conductor
on the Southern Railway with a run be-
tween Salisbury and Asheville. has been
carried TO Hendersonville, y. C., for
mental treatment, having become total
wreck. 30 far as his mind is concerned.
The Haytian court has condemned
former President Sam to Imprisonment
for life for the alleged fraudulent issue
of bonds. His wife has been sentenced tC
10 years, and several members Of bis
ministry have also been condemned.
Sam and most of the others have left the
country.
1t is said that Gen. Horace Porter, OF
New York, will retire as Ambassador Ia
France. and will have his resignation
in the hands Of President Roosevelt be-
fore the Inauguration. Gen. Porter :
successor will be George Won Lenerkt
Never, the present Ambassador Ia
Italy.
In dense fog at New York yesterday
evening the ferryboats Bergen and Mus
conetcong crashed into each other near
the HobOken ferry slips. and for few
minutes there was panic on both boats.
Three persons were hurt, and also the
ferryboat Chicago, loaded down with
commuters, was run into by the big
steam transport Maryland in the North
river, just off the Cortlandt street Sill oil
the Pennsylvania ferry. No serious
damage was done to the hnlls OF the
steamers.
The stockholders Of the wrecked Citi-
zens' National Bank, Of Oberlin, Ohio,
have received notice that they will be
held to pay the double liability This
notice comes from Washington and Is
signed by Receiver Lyon. The notice
says that the stockholders will be ex-
pecte1 to pay the double liability by
January 9Th, 1905. but that thirty days
extension will be granted them. II they
so desire, bali can be paid now, and hall
February :. Several stockholders have
already paid the full am cunt OF theil
assessment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Bishop Talbot.

The presentation which will be brought
against Bishop Ethelbert TALBOT, of the
Central Pennsylvania Diocese of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, became
public yesterday. 1t charges him with;
"Crime, to wit, criminal libel
against the Rev. Ingram n. w. Irvine
whom the Bishop unfrocked."
"ImmoraIity, to wit, false statements. "
"Bresch of ordination and consecra-
ton VOWS"
"Conduct unbecoming a bishop"
In each charge are grouped specifica-
lions, which add dying "ials.fica-
tons" and the Circulation of untrue,
malicious and defamatory reports" ia
the sum of accusations.
1t appears, further, that the present
nent will involve prominently the name
of Mrs. Emma ID. Elliott, Of Hunting
don, Pa, who has figured in the case
during its sensational four years pro-
gress in and oat of the Church courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Deaths by Storm

Chicago. Dec 2S.-Death rode in the
fierce gale which hOwled over Chicago
aud the middle States Tuesday, as the
accompaniment of one of the worst
storms OF years. Three lives were lost
in the city in direct consequence of tie
gale; another life has been lost as a re-
suit OF a fire which was famed t. fury
by the raging wind, and a number oil
persons were injured while battling with
the blast, which reached a NAHUM
velocity of y miles an hour last even
ing a: $500 Other deaths resulted from
injuries were reported from elsewhere,
as well as heavy damages TO buildings,
delay in railroad traffic. street car trans
porlalion, telephone and telegraph lines
and business generally. Thirteen were
reported injured this morning.
Buffalo, n. Y, Dec. 2S.--This city is
in the midst OF a blizzard of immense
proportions. The air is filled with swirl
ing snow and the wind is blowing from
the lake at a speed Of fifty Or sixty miles
an hour. so great is the storm the
treets are practically d serted, and
busire is at a stlndstill, It is one OF
the worst storms in the city's history.
The steamer Massasoit, loaded with lum-
Der, which has lie n fast on the Intake
Pier, for a couple of weeks, and has de-
fed the combined efforts of halt dozen
tugs to dislodge her, is being pounded To
pieces by the waves Of the Niagara river.
She is splitting apart and can hardly
hold TILL night if the high wind continues
to prevail. All trains are reported late,
and street car traffic is greatly disturbed.
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Startling Evidence

Fresh testimony in great quantity is coz
stsntly coming in, declaring DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs aud Colds
to be unequaled. A recent expression from
T. j. Mcfarland, Of Bentonyille, Va, serves
as example He writes 81 had Bronchitis
for three years and dOctored all the time with.
out being benefited. Then | began trking
DR.. Kings New Discovery. and few bottles,
wholly cured me-" Equally effective ia cur.
ing all Lung and Throat troubles, Consump-.
ton, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by
4. S Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Triad
bottle free, regular sizes 5Oc and 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Fairbanks Becomes a Mason

Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, Vice
President-elect, was initiated into the
secrets of Masonry yesterday He took
the first two DEGREES yesterday in Orien-
tai Lodge. No. 500, in Indianapolis,
and last night in the Scottish Rite Tenn
pie he was given the third degree by
the lodge before a distinguished crowd
of Indiana Masons, numbering 1900.
The initiation Of Senator Fairbanks was
made the occasion of one of the most
notable gatherings OF Masonry ever held
in Indiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The stock market
was comparatively active ia the first hour.
The character Of the dealings was unchanged
and in almost every one Of the leading issues
further gains in prices we're established.
Sentiment was confident, although it was
conceded that proies ional inspiration was
responsible for the movements in some is.
sues By the end of the first half hour ex-
treme gains of to II had been established.
At the highest figures fractional concessions
occurred due TO sales to realize profits by
traders who bought stock early in the day.
The market continues active and shows dis
position to broaden. The armness Of tone
vas maintained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28

CHIEF ENGINEER WALLACE. of the
Is;hmian Canal Commission, reports in
favor of a sea level canal at Panama,
which he estimates would cost about
$500, 100000 He says such a canal
would be less expensive to maintain and
operate that time would he saved in pas
sage through it, and that it could be
widened or deepened without interfering
with traffic. The report of Mr.. Wallace
will probably be adopted and it is feared
that the Panama canal will be made the
means Of an intermnable drain upon the
tr, asury and tax payers of this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Rau Into an Open Switch.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-At $40 this morn
ing a train on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, ran into an open switch at the
east end of Sherwood, Ind. striking
some cars on a siding. The engine and
express car turned over and are burning.
Engineer Collins and Fireman. Plumb
we're badly bnrned. The conductor re-
ports that no passengers are injured.
Another engine was brought from De-
finance, and the rear of the portion Of
the train pulled away. The coaches and
Pullman cars are all right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Death frnm NIornhine.

New York Dec 2s.--As a result ot
taking an overdose of morphine, Ores c
Weed, aged %, of Boston, is dead, all
Bernard Reilly, aged %. of Springfield,
Mass, is a patient in Bellevue Hospital
both men are said to be bank clerks end
have been stopping at the Grand Union
Hotel since Saturday. Early this morn-
ing Reilly appeared in the hotel office
and announced that biz friend was dy-
ing. An ambulance was summoned aud
they were removed to Bellevue Hospital.
Weed expired shortly after reaching
there. Ia a statement Reilly says the
men took fhe drug on dare, and con.
sidered the matter joke. Reilly is held
a prisoner in a ward in Bellevue Hos
pita on the charge Of attempted suicide
Weed was a brOther-in-law of former
Tufts Sprague of Rhode Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Steamer I'm Peril.

Palchogue, l.. l., Dec. 28.-The stu
alion of the British steamer Drumelzer
which is ashore on Fire Island beach
is extremely critical this morning, anc
unless the wind and sea settle befor,
night, her destruction, with her captain
aad crew Of thirty two men seems almost
certain. The cargo OF the vessel is valued
at $500, 900 and she. vas bound from
New York for Havre, when she ran
a.hOre Monday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There lie only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
st;tutional remedies Deafness is caused by an
infIamed condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inhamed
YOU have rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
Ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness
is the result, and unless the inflammation
can be taken out aud this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever nine cases out Of ten are caused by
Catarrh, which is nothing but an infamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catsrrhI that con-
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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s. Bro,
420 to 420 Seventh street,
cff WASHINGTON. D. C. ~
TCoMMUNIcArrn

The firemen of Washington, accord
iug to the newspapers of that city, we're
recipients of reminders from friends.
10 reading of such. some lifelong frcmen
in Alexandria often fall into reyeries.
Ia this city several members OF one of
the fire companies were selling tickets
for concert which took place here asr
spriug for the benefit nf the company.
They called on quito number Of business
men to buy tickets for the concert and
were Informed that they "w0uld not
help the fire department. And this is
volunteer department that receive no
compensation for their services what
ever. A FIREMAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Bilious Collie Prevented .

Take double dose of Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as
soon as the first indication Of the disease
appears aud a threatened attack may be
warded off. Hundreds ofpeople who are
subject to attacks of bilious collie use the
remedy 10 this way with perfect success.
For sale by Gibson and Timberman and
W. F. Creighton x Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
PRICE THE GIN
ONE CENT. IL ~

Baltimore, Md
Nov Sells For Cert, and Can Be Had of
Every Dealer, Agent or Newsboy at
That Price
The Farmers Paper.
The Suns market report and commercial
columns are complete and reliable and put the
abe farmer, the merchant aud the broSer in
touch with all points in the United States.
The WOman's Paper.
The Sun is the best type of newspaper,
morally and intellectually. la addition to
the news of the day, it publishes the best
features that can be presented, such as fs'hlon
articles. and miscellaneous writings from men
and women Of note and prominence
The Sun is published on Sunday as wen hS
every other day of the week. II.
By mail the daily Sun, 50 year: lnciudihs
the sunday Sun, 81. The Sunday sun alone
81 year. p.L,;.h.
aud Proprietors Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Indians ASK investigation.

Ashland, Wis, Dec. 2S.-Indiaus
Of the Bad River reservation met in
council at OuaDa yesterday and decided,
by unanimous vote, to petition the new
Indian Commissioner, Francis L. Leupp,
FIR grand jury investigation c the con-
duct of reservation affairs by Indian
Agent 5. w. Campbell. One of the
Significant things in the petition prepar
ed and signed by the chiefs is the re-
quest that inquiry be made as to how
Indian farmer Roger Patterson acquired
his wealth Patterson is said TO have
been a poor man when he accepted the
position of Indian farmer, ten years ago.
His salary has been only 500 month,
vet he is now said to be worth anywhere
from $50, 900 to $40, 900. Patterson has
600 acres of the best land on the reser-
walton, which is on the tax roll at the
assessed value OF Sll,000. He admits
having 10, 900 stock in the York Lum-
Der Company, at Grafton, Va.
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Virginia News.

Mrs. Minnie MarteI Majer. OF Freder-
icksburg, aged 50 years, died at Flat
bush, n. Y. Mondey. She was visit
ing her daughter at the time.
Westmoreland Lodge of Masons, No
PIP, which is the only Masonic lodge
now ia that county, held an elaborate
banquet at Kinsale on December Il
John r. Turner, Tor many years q
prominent dry goods merchant aud one
of Petersburg's most honored ciil'
zens, died suddenly yesterday aged 81
years.
Mrs. Susan A. Rose, widow of the late
Thomas Rose, died Monday at heI
home, in Stafford county, aged eighty
seven years. She is survived by ten
children.
The marriage of Miss Lima McCOrklc
Montgomery to DIR. William Mason
Strong took place at O'Clock last night
at Grace Street Presbyterian Church,
Richmond.
Thieves on Monday night broke intc
the store at Fredericksburg owned by
Councilman w. l.. Watson, known as
the Boston Vari, ty Store, aud after TAX
ing all OF the money out If the cash
register stole 10 watches, Is suits of
clothes, and other articles amounting to
nearly $500 IN value. .
A negro named Ollie jackson at
tempted Monday night to criminally as
sault the daughter OF r. c. Radford,
merchant Of Rockville, 10 Hanover
county. Her screams frightened him
away. The girl is in. q state of collapse
and search is being made for the
negro, who is thought to have gone to
Richmond.
A deed was executed by the city of
Richmond yesterday conveying land at
Dutch Gap, on the James river, to the
United States government, which pro-
poses to widen the chanpel there and
cut down a bluff. Dutch Gap was
opened during the war by Gen. B. F.
Butler. It shortens The iou rney u the
sea seven miles. .a -.-....s e., t
Mrs. Mary Gordon Ribhle, wife oil Rev.
J. Francis Ribbe, rector of St. John $
Episcopal church Petersburg, died Sun
day night at her home in that city after
brief illness. She was a daughter OF
John Gordon Beale, of Fauquier county,
and was 80 wears old. Size leaves three
children. Her body will be sent to Cal
vertOn, for burial.
Miss Laura Potter, aged II years, an
inmate Of the Baptist Orphanage, at
Salem, escaped from that institution Mon
day night by letting herself from win
dow to the courtyard, where her lover,
Claude Haislip, was in waiting. The
couple eluded the night Waterman and
took a carriage for Ellston, 10 miles
away. There they boarded a train aud
went TO Bristol, where they were mar
ried.
One hundred lunatics, all females and
many Of them violent, were hastil y re-
moved from one of the buildings OF the
Eastern State Hospital. at Williams.
burg, Sunday, because OF the fear that
the building would fall and crush them.
The building was erected "a years ago.
Sunday afternoon there were cracking
noises which seemed to indicate that
thee was danger. The patients were
taken out quickly and an expert sum-
moned The expert said the walls were
bullying and that the structure was likely
% fall at any time. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
The Metropolitan's holiday nanber

The Metropolitan's holiday nanber
for January, which has been received
from its publishers in New York, con
tains number Of striking illustrated
articles and is especially strong in short.
fiction. The opening feature Of this
issue is the $500 prize story BY George
Gibbs. Gan Artist in Bermuda" tells
OF the deDizens of tropic waters. Ell
ward Marlin is at bis beat in ':Convic-
tons" "A Little Pilgrimage" de,
scrlbes scenes in Palestine Joel Chand..
Ter Harris has another inimitable "Uncle,
RENTS" tale. 1.-The World at Large
is department of timely portrsiture
and comment. A series of drawings by
Malcolm Strauss is Il feature of this num-
Der and its poems are numerous and
pleasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
A STIR among shipping men at Vic

A STIR among shipping men at Vic
torIa has been caused by the discovery
of iron in a steamers life preserver.
The same discovery was made recent
ly in factory in New Jersey.
If even justice had been needed
out and the punishment made to fit
the crime the men who put the iron in
the life preservers would have been
thrown overheard with their own shams
about their necks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Pleasant Pill.

No pill is as pleasant and positive as De-
Wits Little Early Risers. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are so mild aud effective. that
children, delicate ladies and weak people en-
JOY their cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills sold. Sold oy
all druggists
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be fewer.

THE SUN, after total observation OF
full four days, made his reapPearance to-
day, much to the qualification of all. 1t
has been many years since such gloomy
weather prevailed for so many days dur
ing Christmas holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
Converted to Roman Catholic Faith.

Rev. George Albert Cain, late curate
of the Protestant Episcopal Church of
of the Holy Innocents at Hoboken, n. j.,
has announced his conversion to the
Roman Catholic faith and expects soon
to begin his studies for the Roman Cath
Ole priesthood. He was received into
the Roman Catholic Church by Rev.
Hubert ID. Garland, chaplain of New
man School, at Hackensack. Mr.. Cain,
upon his ordination as an Episcopal
clergyman, became a curaie at Grace
Church, Broadway and Tenth street,
New York city, leaving there to become
rector of st. Johns church, Long Island
City. From there he went as curate to
the beautiful church erected by the
Stevens family in Hoboken. Mr.. Gains
father, Rev. Albeit Cain, of Andover,
\ j., and his brother, Rev Charles
Cain, are well-known clergymen Of the
Methodist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28

sponsible for the catastrophe on the
underground railroad in August, 1903,
resulting in the loss of sixty-fve lives.
Heavy fines aud terms Of imprisonment
we're imposed. If railroad employees
were held to strict accountability IN
this country railroads accidents would
10 fawa-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
DIED.

On Tuesday, December q, 1904. NELLIE
S., daughter Of the late W. II. and nary ..
Curtiss and granddaughter OF the laIe Ddvl
G. Watkins. Funeral from her late resi-
deuce. 2lO north St. Asaph street, on Thurs
day at D. IN. Friends and relatives are in.
yited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-28
DURsUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS

DURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS
Of the bylaws, notice is hereby given that
the annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
NEW WASHINGTON BRICK COMPANY,
for the election Of nine directors to serve Tor
the ensuing year. and for the transaction OF
su h other business as may be brought before
the meeting, will be held at the ccompany's
office, No. III south Fairfax street, IN the city
OF Alexandria, Virginia. on the first Thursday
after the second Monday, being the TWELFTH
DAY OF JANUARY, 1902 al noon. Polls
will be open from u o'clock N. TO ! o'clock
TIL. HoLBROOK, President
VIM. f. MATTlNGLY, Secretary.
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Fewer Gallons; Wear Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Devoe Lead
aud Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer:
twics as long as lead and oil.