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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
STARTLING INCREASE IN DIVORCE Is
SHOWN BY LATE CENSUS STATISTICS

exceptionally high. the number given
being the number of those divorced
out of every ! 900 married:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
Negroes Threatened.

Washington. Sept. Indignation is
expressed by many officers in the war
department because of the hostile at
titude of southern militiamen toward
the Connecticut COlOred soldiers i'll the
Bull Run maneuvers in Virginia. The
threat TO use ball cartridges against
the cOlOred men, however, was not
taken seriously here but interest was
awakened in the situation by dispatch
es from Georgia containing the news
that Gov. Terrell of that state had
commended the true Georgia grit" of
George militiamen who had refused
TO salute cOlOred officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
Night Falls at Three.

Under the rules OF the maneuvers
night fell at o clock. When the re
call sounded the two armies were ac-
lively engaged on the right flank of the
Brown army at a place about three
and a half miles northwest of Gaines
Vile
made a feint on the left flank of the
Brown army, which resulted in the
loss of four companies of the Seventy
fourth New York infantry and one com.
pany of the Fifth United States infan-
try. These troops were very foolishly
thrown against the Brown lines and
were theoretically killed in about ten
minutes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
GEN. BELL VICTOR
Distinguished Soldier OutpOints Son
ofCivil War Leader in
Sham Battle.
HAS COMMAND OF BROWNS
ManeuVers in Virginia Hills Occupy
All Day - Race Question
Enters.

Corps Headquarters, Gainesville, Va,
Sept. When the maneuver armies
rested on their arms at o'clock yes
terday afternoon it was generally con
ceded that the Brown force, under the
command OF Brig. Gen. J. Franklin
Bell. had won a great victory.
Not only had the Blue force utterly
failed to pierce the line of the Brown
army. which is supposed 10 be on the
defensive. but the Browns had placed
several organizations of the Blues out
of action. capturing Bird. Gen. Theo-
dore wint, a Blue brigade commander
and Col. Rogers, chief of the Blue cav
airy in addition TO two guns belonging
to a Blue battery or artillery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
VIII Continue Strike.
Fnvor Abandoning Strike.
Would Give Up Strike.

Sioux City, Iowa. Sept IA small
majority are in favor of abandoning
the meat strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
Favor of Returning.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. IA majority
Of the strikers voted in favor of re-
turning to work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-07
Give Out 1

According to a statement just given
out nearly 10000 strikers voted to re-
main on strike, and $4,000 for a return
to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Virginia Democrats.

State Chairman j. Taylor Ellison has
issued a call for meeting of the State
democratic committee at Murphy 5
Hotel, in Richmond, April 29th, at
noon, to fix the time and place Of the
State democratic convention and the
basis of representation.
The committees report on the investi-
CATION of the Norfolk primary and the
convention arrangements will be disposed
of at the same time. Another matter
that the State committee will have to
deal with is the reduction of the size OF
the convention. In 10 years the con-
vention has grown from 700 or 800
delegates to from 1000 to |, 400.
The basis of representation has here
tofore been one delegate to every 100
voters or fraction thereof. 1t is prob
able that an effort will be made to reduce
it to about one-half, or one delegate to
every 200 voters.
Whether Virginia will instruct for
Parker is questionable. The Sixth dis
trict committees action, at Lynchburg
On Monday, would seem to convey the
sentiment of this State to Daniel, if a
southern man is considered, and Parker,
if a northern man seems necessary. An
Endorsement embodying this idea is
likely to be the one adopted if any res
oluions of instructions are passed.
Richmond is making Preparations to
secure the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
News of the Day.

Hearst boomers at Charleston are
making determined effort to capture
the West vi. ginia democratic delegates.
Apathy among Senators is taken to in
dictate there is no chance for ratifying an
arbitration treaty with France at this
session OF Congress.
The gold output of the Klondike for
the season, it was estimated, will be
80. 900, 900 and several millions more
from Nome and other places.
Austen Chamberlain, chancellor OF the
British exchequer, in presenting the bud
get to the House of Commons, yesterday
stated that the markets in which Great
Britain had heretofore been supreme
were increasingly threatened. His pro-
posal for increased duties upon tea and
tobacco were adopted.
In an uninteresting general election
the democrats yesterday swept Louisiana
electing their ticket headed by former
Justice NC. Blanchard for governor, and
practically a solid representation in both
houses OF the legislature. The legislature
elected will chose a United States Sena-
tor. Senator Murphy j. Foster, having
been nominated in the primary, will re-
ceive practically the solid votes OF both
hOuses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 90 1904.
co,cu.s,oNER OF REVENUE GALA

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE GALA
HAN has completed the city assessment
for 1904. Of course every one any way
familiar with the matter was prepared
for the large falling of in the Fourth
ward caused by the action of the Cor
noration Commission of the State list
inc the whole rolling stock Of the South
ern Railway Company, amounting TO
nearly two millions Of dollars, in the
CITY of Richm ond, which stock was
previously distributed throughout the
State 1921, 900 of which was assessed
in Alexandria in the Fourth ward.
Remarkable as was this slight-of-hand
mystery of the Corporation Commission
its leoerdemain was exceeded in the
matter of assessing the Southern Rail
way's track. Years ago, before the Icy
ing of tracks on Wythe street and
around Jones's Point to the ship yard,
the State Board of Public Works listed
for taxation 1876 miles of track for ST.
$40. Now the Corporation Commission
finds only .76 miles which it assesses al
$3.50. The ways of some persons are
past finding out, but certainly there mas
been no shrinkage in that railway bed
and rail. Governor Montague's Stale
Corporation Commission does not appear
to be much in love with Alexandria, for
it neither views us with friendly eye
nor praises US with hattering tongue,
but if this work is to stand for all time
they have struck this city a severe blow
The Commissioner of Revenue IS re-
ouired to fellow the assessment made by
the Corporation Commission. s247' oOo Is
thus lost as tax assets and means exactly
S4,127. 20 less money to pass into the
city treasury next year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Virginia News.

A new hotel, TO cost 800, 900, is to be
built at Virginia Beach.
DIR. Abram Miller Henkel died sudden
ly yesterday at Stanton.
A coroner jury at Norfolk, yesterday
held Jefferson Jones, of Portsmouth, re-
sponsible for the murder of John Morgan,
his father-in-law.
Reports from different parts of south
side Virginia indicate that the cold wave
has done considerable damage to fruits
and vegetables in that section.
Mr.. Willard Smoot, well-known in
surance man, of Staunton, and Miss
Irene Massie were married Saturday
night. This gave their friends pleasant
surprise.
Harry j. Richardson, of Orange
county, a veteran OF the Mexican and
Confederate wars, now eighty-nine years
Of age, will attempt to walk from his
home to the st. Louis Exposition and
expects to begin his journey about May |.
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad have rescinded their
order prohibiting the transportation OF
spirituous liquors from Richmond to
Ashland, and the familiar gallon jug Is
again a regular commuter on the accom-
mediation trains.
Henry Woodward, colored, convicted
at the March term Of Circuit Court OF
Tazewell county for the murder of Frank
Tabor. at Pocohontas, on Christmas Day,
and sentenced to be hanged on next Fri
day, has been granted respite by Gov.
Montague until the 9th day of May.
The large barn of William F. Powers,
near White Post, was destroyed by fire
Monday night, together with all the
contents. which included four head OF
livestock, 40 barrels of corn, large
quantity of hay and lot of agricultural
implements and machinery. The loss is
Sc, 900, with only 81, 900 insurance.
Mr.. ]. B. Gray has sold to Mrs. DR..
o. ID. Wuton, OF League Island, Pa,
his handsome estate on the Kappa
hammock river, in Stafford county, known
as Travellers Rest" containing $50
acres, for the handsome sum of S24,
600. This is one of the handsomest
estates in this section and second ia
none in quality and fertilitff OF soil.
1t is an excellent agricultural farm, as
well as a picturesque home.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant, this
week, to citizens of this State of the
following patents: Henry II. George,
ir., of Richmond, two patents) for a
Complaining attachment for power ex-
cavaters Josiah T. Nichols, of Ports
mouth, for butchers chopping-block
Walter B Burrow, of Norfolk, for q
process of treating and manufacturing
steel Joseph II. Martin, of Roanoke,
for an adding or substracting machine
Margaret A. Quee, of Richmond, for
trademark for a sleeping-draft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
TOday's Telegraphic News
THE WAR IN THE FAR EAST.
New Commander OF Russian Fleet
Want of Confidence in Alexieff


New Commander OF Russian Fleet
Want of Confidence i'm Alexief
st. Petersburg, April 20.-The re-
port that Yi,eroy Alexieffhas telegraph
ed to the Gar asking to be relieved OF
his duties in the far East is persistently
current again this morning, and will
not down. Nothing official in the mat
ter is obtainabIe
A report received in the Russian
capital this evening states that the Rus
SLAMS are strengthening their fortifica-
tons at Chiu-Lien-C heng, and intend to
stubbornly contest the passage of the
Yalu river
st. Petersburg, April 2O.-Admiral
Skrydlof, the new commander OF the
Russian naval forces in the far East, in
an interview has stated that he will pro-
fit by Admiral MakarohTs experience.
He says he will make no sorties from
Port Arthur harbor, as the squadron
there is too much reduced since the loss
of the Petropayloysk to run any further
risks. He will zealously protect his
ships, reserving them for better OPP
portunity.
Berlin, April 2O.-The Morgen Post
learns that the Car has telegraphed
Viceroy Alexieff complaining of the
inefficiency of the Port Arthur feet,
and reprimanding him for incompetency.
In naval circles, continues the paper,
il il asserted that the loss of the PetTO-
payloysk is inexplicable unless 1t Is due
to criminal negligence.
Tien Tsin, April 20.-AccOrding to a
report received here today, the Russian
forces have withdrawn from the Yalu
river. This report says that the Rus
slams have only four regiments left on
the river bank.
London, April 20.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent Of the Central News
wires that a report is current in the
Russian capital that the Japanese have
landed in force near Newchwang.
Paris, April 2O-A nationalist poll
tician of Paris claims to have authority
for the statement that the battleship
Petropavolysk was sunk at Port Arthur
by "A japanese submarine. He further
states that the submarine which enabled
Admiral Togo to sink the Russian bat
tleship was the famous Goubet, which
was sold to Japan through the japanese
minister at Paris. Russia, he says,
had previously refused to purchase the
vessel.
London, April 2O.-The Central News
has received dispatch from its Toxic
correspondent stating that telegram re-
ceiyed there reports that 80 Cossacks
arrived at Syong-Chin on the east coast
of Korea, yesterday, and burned the Jap
anese houses in the city.
St. Petersburg, April 20.-It is re-
ported that a plot has been discovered
for the blowing up of the warships build
ing in Russia. Internal machines are
said to have been found in the ship
building yards. japanese spies are re-
ported to have been taken into custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
ID. A. r.

Washington, April 20.-One develop
ment of the present congress of the ID.
A. r. which has been awaited with in
terest by the delegates is the report of the
special committee of the national board
on the long standing controversy be-
tween Mrs. Thomas Roberts and Miss
Harriet Baird HueY, society leaders Of
Philadelphia, whose rivalry for leader
ship in the Tauks Of the Philadelphia
daughters led several years ago to an
open rupture in their formerly amicable
relations. A decision by the judicial
committee satisfactory to both Mrs
Roberts and Miss Huey is the solution
sought fer, but the delegates think it
hardly possible.
Washington, d. c. April Coon
sideration of amendments, which was
to have been finished Monday, occupied
most of this mornings session. OF the
10 proposed amendments to the consti-
tuition, all have now been defeated.
Only one controversy arose this
morning when a delegate wished to de-
bate a molten to table a certain amend
ment
ga motion to table is privileged and
is not subject to debate" ruled Miss
Bradford, the official parliamentarian.
"You can only vote on it."
eve don't want to debate the mo-
ton, retorted the delegate.
"AlI we want is a chance to talk
about it and then vote"
Many delegates were Tor 'Just talk
ing" about the motion to table, but the
parliamentarian was INDICATED.
A motion was carried that Mrs. Fair
banks appoint committee to petition
Congress for the preservation OF ST.
Johns Church, Washington, the de-
struction of which is threatened by the
Park Commission, together with houses
formerly occupied by Dolly Madison and
Commodore Decatur.
The Congress was received at 2:3O
O'Clock this afternoon by President Roose-
welt at the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
houses.

The question of additional accommoda-
tions in the way of Office and committee
rooms for the Senate occupied the atten-
ton of the Senate the greater part OF yes
terday. The subject arose in connection
with the provisions in the sundry civil
appropriation bill, one for an extension
of the east front of the Capitol building
in accordance with sketches lett by
Architect Walters, and the other for an
outside Office and committee building.
Much variety of opinion was expressed,
and the question was still under consid-
Grafton when the Senate adjourned.
After a debate extending through the
entire session, the House by a strict par
ty vote passed the statehood bill proyid-
ing for Joint statehood of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory, under the name Okla
homa, and of Arizona and New Mexico,
under the name Arizona. In discussing
the rule which had been reported by the
committee on rules, providing for the
immediate consideration of the bill, Mr..
Williams, the minority leader, declared
that no republican had any idea that the
bill would become law at this session.
Delegate Wilson, of Arizona, opposed
the bill. but it was favored by Delegates
Rodey, of New Mexico, and Mcguire,
of Oklahoma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Strike in Hungary.

Vienna, April 2O.--A large majority
ofthe railway men of Hungary have gone
out on strike as the result of the ministry
prohibiting them from holding a meeting
to discuss their wrongs. Sixty thousand
men, principally Of the western division,
are out and it is feared the strike will be-
come general today Already the railway
lines are blocked through lack of men.
The ORIENT express could not leave Buda-
pesth yesterday evening. The strike has
caused the suspension ofall posts. The
strikers have seized trains travelling to
Central Railway functions, and threaten
to further cripple the roads by tearing
up the rails iftheir demands are not COM
piled with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
In Favor of the King.

Brussels, April 2O.-The Court ofAp-
peals which has been hearing the claims
brought against King Leopold by the
creditors of Princess Louise, of Coburg,
his daughter, and the claim Of the Coun-
tess of Lonyay, another of Leopold 5
daughters, today decided in favor of the
King. The Princess Louise contracted
heavy debts on the strength of an in
heritance due her from her mothers es-
tate. This inheritance did not material
ize, as King Leopold claimed there was
no estate left. The creditors of the
Princess accordingly brought suit to force
the King to pay his daughters debts
The suit of the Countess of Lonyay
was to obtain her portion other mothers
estate The King made the same reply
as to the creditors of Louise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Quiet at Garrett.

Somerset, Pa, April 20,-Sheriff
Coleman reports everything quiet at
Garrett, Pa, this morning. The fact
that the town is in the hands of the law
officers attracted good many strikers
but nearly all have returned home
again. The ground is covered with
snow and a bling cold wind is sweeping
the streets. The saloons are closed and
the crowd have no place to assemble.
The strikers are sulen and morose.
The remains of the six victims are rest
ing in two caskets, those of Mrs.
Meyers in one and five in the other.
The two Italians arrested last night on
suspicion of having set fire to the
Meyers house are being held pending
the verdict of the coroner's jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20

IN THE Pennsylvania democratic plat
form adopted yesterday in the State con-
vention the following paragraph gives
a true estimate of how President ROose-
welt is held in the opinions of thinking
men.
1t is obvious that since the accession
of President Roosevelt to the presidency
the thoughtful sentiment of the country
has become distrustful of his administra-
ton and fearful of the consequences Of
his extraordinary, erratic and autocratic
assumption and exercise of power All
that conservative men feared as a result
of his accession to power has come to
pass. Safe, digni6ed administration has
given way 20 strenuous spectacular parti-
sanship; national and international prob
lens OF vast import have become the
sport Of personal ambition, and have
been fashioned and moulded as stepping
stones to the presidential succession. To-
day the country indsin Theodore ROose-
welt a standing menace to constitutional
government, to international peace and
10 business stability and to prosperity.
1t turns to the democratic organization
for safety and rehef-to that party Of
conservatism which from its birth and
through so many years was the bulwark
against which the spirit of sectionalism,
fanaticism, radicalism and the crude,
wild theories of experimentalists dashed
in vain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Long Lost Pocketbook.

Mr.. Edward Gill, of Stafford county,
Va, lost his pocketbook, containing
$26, on the main road between Wide
water and Onville nearly a year ago. A
few Gays since he was going over the
same route in a buggy with his wife,
and at the foot of a steep hill got out to
tighten the load, when his eye fell on a
dark object in gully on the side of the
road, and going to it, he kicked it out
of the ditch. 1t turned out to. be his
pocketbook, which had been lost months
before and had escaped the eyes of all
passers-by. Notwithstanding the ex-
posture to weather, mud and water, it
was found to be intact and the contents
had not been disturbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Will Have to Leave the State.

The power or jurisdiction of railroad
detectives in Virginia has been mate
rally increased by a new law passed at
the last session of the general assembly.
According to this law, such police agents
"shall have authority in all cases in
which the rights of such railroad are
involved, to exercise within the State
all powers which can be lawfully exer-
cised by any constable or police officer
Tor tho preservation of the peace, the
arrest of offenders and disorderly per-
sons and for the enforcement of laws
against criminals. a"
Hitherto, it is said, persons who are
being sought by these detectives would
defy arrest by them when not on rail-
road property. The new law will break
up this proceeding, for under it the rail
road officers can arrest on warrant any
where in the State. - Richmond News
Leader
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
Junior Mechanics.

That branch of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics which still
owns allegiance to the national council,
held its meeting in Richmond yester-
day. Officers were chosen as follows:
These officers were elected or appoint
ed State councillor, G. G. Jewell, Of
Richmond State vice-councilor. Eu-
gene Colver, of Berkeley State secre-
tary, J. E. Boehm, of Roanoke; State
treasurer, J. II. Trimyer, of Alexan-
dria State conductor, E. l.. Crockett,
of Tangier State warden b. B. Bot, of
Berkeley; State inside sentinel, G.. c.
Wire, Lovettsville State outside senti-
mel, e G. Williams, Norfolk chaplain,
Rev. w. F. Sheppard, of Claremont;
trustees, G. NJ. Cradlin, of Alexandria
J. H. Mullen, Waterford j. l.. Walkup,
Richmond national representative, Z.
J. Reed, of Roanoke; Committee on
Printing, V. NJ. Wilcox, of Fredericks-
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
DRY GOODS.
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Lansburgh s. Bro,
Washington's Favorite Store.
DRY GOODS.
Bargains in
Black Goods.

A halfdozen special values are offered for
one days selling Prices and qualities VIII
appeal to those who appreciate real bar
gains
All-wool cheviot, a good well-woven and
dyed dress material, always in style; the
quantity is limited and no more for the l2C
same price. SO inches 6Oc value for. wv
Lupin's fine all-wool Albatross; ranks with
the best manufactured in the world; this is an
extra value. SOC value. SO inches. One I2C
day.
Medium-weight all-wool black cheviot, for
spring and summer wear; the weave dye, and
finish of this are perfect 50inches wide l2r
60c value. One day ................ .......-. FO~
German Etamine, one of the leaders for the
season. This is a regular dollar value, and
if you wish it come early, as there is 75C
only one piece. so inches ................ <OS
Silk and wool Crepe de Paris, another Of
Lupin's fine dress fabrics; new design and
very desirable. Al inches. Dollar &c
value. For one day, for ....... ........... OON
Atwood cheviot, in medium heavy weight.
for walking skirt or full suit. fine quality and
one price only. 80 inches for one 7Sc
day............ .............................'...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-20
University President.

The board of visitors of the UniVer-
sity have not elected a president, and at
the close of the afternoon session yester-
day, at which time the matter of the
presidency was discussed at length,
it was announced that there would be no
disclosure as to the status of the question
of electing a president at this meeting Of
the board. Later another member said,
in answer to the question, "Haye you
elected a president?" 81 don't know
whether we have or not"
The belief is expressed by some that
the members have decided upon the
man for the place. but are Withholding
the announcement until it can be learn
ed whether he will accept. Others say
that ballot was taken, which revealed
the fact that the members were as wide
apart as ever, the vote standing: Al
derman, 3; Page, 3; Lille, 3.