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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

"Why," said the sweet girl. I'd
they say that love is of the hearth
ITO show" said the old bachelor-'tO
show that the brains have nothing to
do with it,"
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willing TO Listen.

Tess-She was Boosting that she is a
very good listener. Jess-Yes. She's
what you might call fluent listener.
She loves to hear herself talk.-Ex-
change
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

Washington, D. c., Nov. 9, 1901;
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DlkECi-
L ORS for the ensuing year by the stock-
holders Of THE STANDARD BkiCh COM-
PANY viii be held at the Office Of the COM
pany. room 2, Ill south Fairfax street, Alex
andria, Va, MONDAY, December. II, 1904.
Polls open from ~ o'clock noon until o'clock
D. m, in pursuance Of bylaws Of said com.
pany.
BY order of the President,
7. L. HOLBROOK.
Attest HENRY P. WEST, Secretary.
nnvQ d 22dac5 u
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"Dermophile."

For those who prefer wool underwear we
wonld recommend the French 'Dermophile,
made of pure Australian wOtl, and guaran'
teed not 10 shrink; made in three weights
with sox to match If 1t shrinks bring IL oack
and your money will be returned.
Main hOOr-E ST,
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WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX s
DRUGGISTS,
Prescriptions a Speciality,

Prescriptions Specially,
English, French, Ge:nan and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine ksrina Cologne; Mag
nolis. Gedyosimia. Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubii's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatiae, Corn Starch.
Sea Moss Farine, Spices CT all kinds, and
select stock of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same 1ality can be OBJ.
tained elsewhere.
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders ofthe WASHINGTON FER
Office Of the company, No. 1913 south Royal
street, Alexandria, Va, at 1890 9. m, on
WEDNESDAY, December II next, for the
purpose Of electing officers and directors for
the ensuing year and transaeting such other
business as msy come before the meeting.
NJ. NJ. PARKER, President.
LOUIS BEYER, JR., Secretary.
nov23, 0.dec7
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10 boxes Choice CREAM CHEESE Jus. re
eHyed By J. c. hILBUEN.
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TOYS, Dolls, Games.

This seasons display is by far the greatest and
most Interesting we have ever sh 'wn. Toy
from France, many more from Germany-tns
land of toys md host Of fascinating novel
ties from America.
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JOHN AHERN 4 CO..

JOHN AHERN 4 CO..
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRoCrRs
And Dealers ID
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
Country Produce received daily. Our stOct
of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing to be had in this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brands
Of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHlSKIEs
made. Have also in store superior grades NJ
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, cc
Hs-S Satisfaction Guaranteed as 10 Price ~
Quality "a
Corner Prince and Commerce Street.
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Games, New and Old.

We are showing the largest and most com
p'et. stock a. glnes We have ever collected
All the good old ones aud the new ones
everything that is worth your buying.
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Dolls.

We are showing only the best makes o
dolls, and these in every style imaginable
we call special attention to our collection o.
the famous
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"HandWerck" Dolls.

which are imported from Germany direct
They are the highest grade Of the class
Dolls made
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Our business hours from now on
Ss. IN. to Up. N.
Xmas Cards, Books, Diaries aud Caien-
dars-Main Floor, G Street.
Warm Wooden
UndergarmentS
For Men, Women and Children.

The stock is splendidly complete, and we
believe You will have no trouble in getting
lust what is wanted.
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GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON 4 90.

WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
have ON hand Gioson's Xxx, XXX, XXX,
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram WHISTLES; also Bakers and Thompscn's
Pure Rye Whistles, to which they invite the
attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he highest market prices and prompt returns
N. f corner Cameron and Royal Streets
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41O0a garment.
FIUUtU " UDI HEIU HINdFy
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers.
$3.50 garment.
All wool, excellent qualities and
with unusual care: included at this
heavy Ribbed Balb~iggan Union
garment

Special length Drawers for Short Men, OF
cotton. merinO and wool, in light, medium
and heavy weights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
SIMULTANEOUS BANOUETS HELD
 ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC
ANOTHER WEEK FOR
 THE POSTAL TRIALS
CASE IS NOT EXPECTED TO GO BE- FORE THE JURY FOR SEVERAL DAYs-ADJouRNED UNTIL MoN- DAY.

Washington, January 2a--The third week of the postal trial closed today, and the indications now are that the case will go to the jury about the end of next V eek August Machen, the former gen. era, superintendent of the free delivery system. probably will take the stand tuesday, and the present intention is for the old defendants, pr. and Mrs. George E. Lorenz, and Diller P and Samuel A Croft. also to testify. though this plan may not be carried cut.
 An agreement proposed between the Groffs and Lorenz but undated and never signed by them, was read but not ad- mitted in evidence, though number of letters passed between them on the sub- ject were admitted. MT. Croft said he conducted the business of the Groff broth CTS with the postofflce department.
 He admitted having called several times on Machen, but said he merely asked about the delay in payment of bills MT. Croft testified that the first order for the Croft fasteners were in the form of memorandum addressed to Golf brothers, and signed by MT. Machen. A search he said, had been made for this memoran- dum reference to which heretofore has been made in the proceedings, but it was not found, the witness saying 1t was his fathers habit to destroy business papers when the matter to which they referred had been closed
 The court adjourned until Monday with MT. Croft still on the stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
ILLINOIS TO ERECT
 S15O,OOO MONUMENT
Will Be In Honor of Soldiers Taking Part in the Siege of
 vicksburg.

Chicago, January 29-The state of H. linois soon will erect a monument in the National Military park at Vicksburg, Miss, in honor of the 5000 Illinois sol- diers and sailors who participated in the siege of that city from Mach 20 to July f. 1863. The structure, expected to cost s150,00O will be in the shape of rotunda or circular temple. It Is to be construct ed of white marble or granite and orna- mented with bronze.
 Bronze tablets on the exterior of the temple will have base reliefs represent ing Richard Yates, the war governor of Illinois, presenting to Ulysses s. Grant his commission as colonel of the Twenty-frst Illinois; the gunboats running the bat teries at Vicksburg on the night of April IS. 1863 and the surrender of Vicksburg by General Pemberton.
 Around the exterior of the dome will be engraved the sentiment from Lincolns second inauguration: With malice to- ward none with charity for all" and the last phrase in General Grants farewell order to the army: Let us have peace"
 The circumference of the interior will bear panels of size and number sufficient to contain the names of all the Illinois soldiers who took part in the siege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
IDEAL PROFESSOR
 IS A MARRIED MAN
President Harper Outlines ouaIifca- tions for Best AII-Around
 College Instructor.

Chicago, January 29.-The qualifica- tions for the ideal college professor as outlined by President Harper in lecture at the University of Chicago on "The Faculty of a College" are:
 1. He should be married.
 2. He should be church member.
 3. He should mix with the students out side the class rooms.
 5. He should be willing to work hard eleven months in the year
 6. He should be in sympathy with the public and take an active interest in pub lie affairs.
 "The professor, who is married" said President Harper, will do three times as much good in his position as one who is single. And if he has three or four children he will be still better for he will be a stronger man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
CHAFFEE ASKS FOR
 SUITABLE TRACTS
WANTS $2,ooo,ooo APPROPRIATED
 TO PURCHASE LAND FOR CON.
 QUOTING MILITARY MANEU- VERS-REPoRTs TO WAR sEc'Y.

Washington, January 29.-Lieutenant General Chaffee, as chief of staff. has made a report to the secretary of war which will be transmitted to congress, urging an appropriation of 5000, 900 for tas nlpchaFe ef foam fraSls of ground, one in each of the four quarters of the United States. for military maneuvers.
 General Chaffee says that experience shows that it is not possible to rent suit able tracts, so he proposes to take the ninety-fifth meridian and cross it by the twenty-ninth parallel. purchasing the maneuvers tract within each of the four quarters formed. He says investigation indicates a desirable locality in the Done- wagn valley in Pennsylvania, one near West Point, Ky, and one In California. Tracts desired must be from seven to eight miles long and from three to four miles wide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
CARTRIDGES AFIRE
 ARE NOT DANGEROUS
Mckibben Offers to Stay In Room Where Thousands of Them
 Are Burning.

Chicago, January 29.-"To prove that large numbers of cartridges are not dan- gerous in case of fire, I am willing to sta- tion myself in room where one million cartridges are stored in wooden boxes and let fire be started and rage there."
 The Rev. William K. McGibben, who was superintendent of a cartridge com pany before he entered the ministry, has made this offer to a committee appointed by the fire department to determine whether magazines of ammunition in stores will endanger firemen while the structures are burning
 'It will be nothing new" resumed the Rev. MT. McRibben, when the committee had recovered from it's astonishment.
 Several years ago when the cartridge company store house burned and one mill lion rounds of loaded shotgun shells were destroyed by fire, l was in the thickest of 1t and did not get a scratch
 The experiments probably will be made next week at the foot of Randolph street. If the cartridges are found to be danger ous the merchants say they are willing to keep them in fire-proof vaults in the suburbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
LUMBERMAN ARRESTED.
Member of Republican National Com
 mittee Charged With Fraud.

Minneapolis. Minn., January 29.- Thomas H. Shevln, republican national committeeman for Minnesota and prom inent lumberman has been sued in the district court by his brother, Edwin E. Shevlin, who charges him with fraud and deceit and seeks to have the transfer of 300 shares of lumber company stock set aside Plaintiff charges that defendant prevailed on him when in a weak physi- cal and mental condition to transfer tho shares to him for s70,O00. of which s50,0o0 is still unpaid. and that the defendant deceived him as to the quality and value of the timber and lands owned by tho Crcokston Lumber company, and the St. Hilaire Lumber company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
MURDERER MAY BE
 FOUND IN BEDFORD
IT IS HUNDRED THAT OFFICIALS WORKING ON THE MISS SCHAE- FER CASE ARE WATCHING A PROMINENT CITIZEN.

Bedford, Ind, January 2s.-There has been increased activity today among the officials Investigating the murder of Miss Schaefer and there are intimatlons that the authorities have received some im- portant information, though of what na- ture, is kept closely guarded.
 Mayor J. H. Smith stated today he had received an important clue, and holding up an envelope made the remark that if the public knew it's contents Bedford would go wild. Sheriff Smith spent the afternoon in Indianapolis in conversa- tion with officials there. In Bedford, off, ficials know his errand, but they refuse to admit it.
 A persistent rumor has been circulated around the court of inquest today that the investigation Is being directed to- ward a Bedford citizen in good standing. and that the authorities are withholding action until they are certain they have evidence to warrant his apprehension on suspicion.
 This report the detectives deny.
 There Is a growing belief, however that the authorities have what they regard as important information which may lead. to an arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
WILL NOT SUPPLY
 CORRESPONDENCE
MINORITY SIDE OF THE SENATE DOES NOT EXPECT THE PRESl- DENT TO TURN OVER LETTERS IN PANAMA MATTER.

Washington, January 29.-(Special)-ln compliance with the resolution passed by the senate today asking the President to furnish the senate with all the special correspondence in relation to the Panama scheme, 'if not incompatible with the public interests" the minority side of the senate has no expectation of getting any information whatever that will show up the double dealing of the administration in the Panama controversy.
 After the Presidents refusal to make public the correspondence two weeks debate on the treaty will be had and then It's ratification.
 The defence of the postoffice grafters now on trial here Is in brief that they owed each other large sums of money and that the checks and drafts brought to light simply represents the payment of these debts. The story is almost too f1imsy to wash. but it may hang the jury. The friends of the defendants are pre- dieting their acquittal
 WATTERSON sTEALEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
Steamer Damaged By Ice.

Evansville, Ind, January 29.-The steamers Cruiser and Sprague are at the mouth of the Green river, badly damaged by floating ice. It is feared they will be lost. Six miles above this point the Crescent City was struck by an ice flow and a part of her hull was torn away. The river is twenty-nine feet and rising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
TAFT HAS SOUNDED
 KEYNOTE OF POLICY
Future Attitude Is Said to Be Elm bodied In the Words, "The
 Philippines for Filipinos."

Washington. January 29.-.The Philip pines for Filipinos' will be the keynote ofthe policy of Secretary Taft toward the far eastern archipelago. This sentiment was expressed in his last speech before leaving the islands. He reiterated this keynote today which he first sounded when he was inaugurated governor of the hilippine islands.
 This speech has been published by the insular government in an official form through the medium of the war depart ment. Embodied in 1t are the result of studies of conditions existing in the past and at present extant In the islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
COSTS HAVE ALMOST
 BANKRUPTED COUNTY
Jury In Henry Rodgers Case at Merid- ian Returns Verdict of
 Not Guilty.

Meridian, Miss, January 29.-The jury in the case against Henry Rodgers re- turned verdict of not guilty of the charge of murder tonight after deliberat- ing less than two hours.
 This is the continuation of litigation cov- ering nearly three years in which for mer trial resulted in sentence of life imprisonment The cost of this ltiga tion has almost bankrupted Neshoba county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
Lamb Is Convicted of Murder.

Braidentown, Fla, January 29.-Ed- ward Lamb, a prominent white man, was convicted today for the murder of Christopher D. Kennedy on the 4th day of the present month. The verdict was rendered without a recommenda- tion to mercy, which carries the pen atty of death. The indictment, trial and conviction have been accomplished at a special term of court which con vened last Monday. A motion for a new trial will De argued tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
San Bias Tribe in Colombia Makes Hostile OemORstra-
 tion Toward the Vessel
BULLETS CHURN WATER
 AROUND TIL CANOES
Colombian Government Expects to Send Expedition to Panama Since Unted States Objects Only to
 Forces in Canal Zone.

Colon, January 29.-The United States gunboat Bancroft arrived today from the San Bias coast She reports the attitude of the San Bias Indians at Caledonia bay to be not only unfriendly but decidedly aggressive.
 Last Tuesday men from one of the San croft's boats insisted on purchasing a few cocoanuts from the Indians and paid more than full value for them. That night when it was dark twenty canoes were seen approaching the Bancroft.
 The gunboat turned her search lights on the canoes and 1t was revealed that each boat carried as many Indians as could crowd in probably 200 in all All the men were armed with bows and arrows, guns of quaint and odd patterns. and other weapons. Their faces were besmeared with paint There is no doubt their in tentions were hostile. They hoped to sur prise the ship.
 Cleared for Action.
 The commander of the Bancroft order ed the gunboat cleared for action, and her guns were loaded and tialned ready for use. A quickfring Colt gun was placed near the gangway and orders were given the gunners of this piece to Keep a cease less fire all around the canoes. As SOON as the Indians heard this rain of bullets. they immediately began to retreat toward shore
 The gunners were given express orders not to fire at the Indians, so the bullets cut the air and churned the water all around them. No shots were fired at the " at to bring In the report of the occurrence.
 Expedition Against Panama.
 Panama, January 29.--News comes from Bogota that inasmuch as General Reyes and Cavallero have assured Colombia that the United States will object to her land- ing forces only in the canal zone, the Co., lombian government intends to send an expedition against Panama.
 The only explanation of this news from Bogota is that the government of Colom- bit Is compelled to take some steps to prevent it's downfall. This is said to be imminent as President Marroquin has lost all the prestige he ever had There Is speculation in Bogota as to the out come of this move should it be put through.
 Costs Much to Move Troops.
 Colombian newspapers are complaining it costs more than $15.OO000O in paper money Ca Colombian paper dollar is worth about seven-tenths of an American cenD to move the troops Colombia has today at Tltumati. on the Gulf of Darien, from Cartagena to that point. These men are estimated at from 20O0 to 1000, and at ono time they were well supplied with provi- sions.
 Joaquin Velez Perex Soto and other enemies of Marroquin have been impris- oned for alleged conspiracy.
 People arriving from Colombia declare the situation in that country is growing worse every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
Among the Honor Men.

Washington January 29.-(Special)-. Andrew Calhoun Pickens of Alabama will be one of the honor graduates at the naval academy Monday in a class of sixty-two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
British and American Flags.


 The ganqueting hall was decorated with A. great profusion of intertwined British and American flags. Just before the din- ner began the following cable was sent by Secretary Wilson to Walter Neef of London:
 Hello there. whenever you are ready, we are hoop la!'
 Bishop Potter sent this to Lord Roberts:
 ''We reciprocate your good wishes and return hearty greetings. God speed the good work of the Pilgrims and all efforts to bring the Anglo-S Saxon race together. We hope you will pay us the promised visit"
 Bishop Potter read a message of regret from President Roosevelt and a compli- mentary cable from Sir Thomas Upton, and introduced as the first speaker Sir Henry Mortimer Durand. Sir Henry said he had spent twenty years in India where man worked hard and said little, that speaking came to Americans as singing to birds, but to Englishmen 1t came slowly
 He had been told years ago that En- glishmen and Americans would never be in sympathy with one another, but he was glad to say that he had seen the prophecy fail of fulfillment. He predicted that the feeling would continue to grow. IfOtftffIN odh ooOd FFiif ISf TiHSfiSds
 There was nothing in England but good will for America" he said. He men, toned Ireland, and said with an Irishman directing the foreign policy of England; ; another commanding the army, and an- other the channel fleet, Englands position could not be perilous.
 MT. Griggs dwet on the cordial rela- tions existing between the two countaries He said that America had not always been represented by the best of her citi- zens. England had been first to negative the divine right of kings. MT. Griggs said. and had created a government by the people for the people.
 He spoke of attending the coronation of the king and queen, and of the gor- geous uniforms worn by most of the peo- pie attending the ceremony. But" he said. among that glittering gathering there was one man dressed in the ordi- nary attire of an English gentleman-Ar- thur J. Balfour, who represented all Eng land; represented the common people and all"
 He closed by saying that England had taught the world government by the people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
An Accomplished Fact.

He reiterated that the Panama revolu- ton was an accomplished fact, and said he further was convinced that the canal would be built at Panama. This being true, he argued that there Is no more important duty than to remove whatever source of friction there may be-"
 He had heard 1t stated that Colombia would be perfectly conciliated if the Unit ed States would devoted s10000,000 for the purpose of building a railroad connecting Bogota with the canal. If such were the case. he did not believe the United States could do better than to meet the sugges- ton favorably.
 MT. Platt of Connecticut, suggested that if it was to be the understood policy of the United States to buy it's peace with all countries which made cleaims against this country, or have controversies with it, we would have an abundance of oppor- tunity for the expenditure of our money.
 The senate at 4:33 p. m. went into exec utive session, and at 5:15 adjourned until Monday. s.4a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-30
Pilgrim Societies iR London and New York Exchange Greet
 ings By Cable
EVENTS IN HONOR OF SIR
 HENRY MORTIMER OURAND
Tables Are Decorated With Telegraph Wires Strung on Miniature Poles and Messages Are Ticked
 Off While Guests Dine.

London January 29.-While the Ameri- can branch of the Pilgrims society was giving it's diner tonight at Delmonico's in New York in honor of Sir Henry Nor timer Durand, British ambassador to the United States, the English branch of the society celebrated the occurrence with supper at the Carlton hotel
 Shortly before the Delmonico banquet commenced some seventy members of the Pilgrims society in London sat down st a number of small tables which were all looped up with telegraph wires strung on miniature poles and decorated with fo- liage.
 Among those present were Joseph Choate American ambassador, the Earl of Halsbury, lord high chancellor Sir Edward L. Durand, brother of Sir Renry Sir Thomas Lipton and other prominent personages.