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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
General Gordon's Remains.

Miami, Fla, Jan. 1.-THE family Of
General John B. Gordon will leave here
Tuesday morning for Atlanta with the
body of the dead chieftain. A company
of State troops is on guard over the re-
mains. Henry NJ. Flagler, the Stand
ard Oil magnate, will, at his own
expense, furnish special car 10 carry
the remains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt, Of Bar
gerton, Tenn, saw her dying and were
powerless to save her. The most skilful ply
sicians and every remedy used failed, while
consumption was slowly but surely taking her
life. In this terrible hour DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption turned despair in
TO JOY The first bottle brought immediate
relief and its continued use completely cured
her. 1t is the most certain cure in the world
for all throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
Bottles Soc and $l.00. Trial Bottles free at +.
S. Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

REPORTS COME from Richmond to the
effect that fight is expected in the legis-
lature over the attempt of the Norfolk
county fusionists to be admitted to the
democratic caucus. Messrs. Owens and
Parker were elected by the fusionists,
and the ''straight-out' faction Of Nor
folk holds very properly that they are
not democrats and should not be admit
ted to the caucus. The democrats should
welcome every one to their fold but
should not allow men who, at the recent
election, defeated the regular nominees,
TO come into their caucus and take part
in the private deliberations Of the party.
Nor should men who opposed the demo-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

u. S. SENATOR DIETRICH, OF Nebras-
ka. who, through a bubble, or tech
nicaity of the law, was acquitted of the
charge of bribery in the federal court in
Omaha on Friday, subsequently stated
that che anticipated asking the Senate
to make an investigation of the charges
made in the indictments, and request
that a committee be appointed for that
purpose" His counsel said that just
how soon this would be done he did not
know. In all probability this will be
"manana."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
To Combat Commercial Competition

10 COMBAT COtnmercfai COmpctitiOn.
Berlin, Jan. ia number of prom
inent public men in all parts of Germany
have founded a new commercial league,
the object of which is to promote a CEN
trail European zollverein in Germany,
Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, Holland,
Denmark, Scandinavia, and perhaps the
Balkans as means of combating Ameri-
can competition. The Executive Depart
ment of the new league includes econ
omists and parliamentary leaders OF
the three greatest parties in the German
Reichstag which command majority in
the Reichstag. The movement, it is
understood, will also direct opposition to
English and Russian competition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Sanders Smith, well-known farmer,
of Mid1leburg, aged about eighty-two
years, died Thursday.
As the result Of a fight between citi-
zens and marines at Portsmouth yester-
day two men were fatally cut and a
number of arrests were made.
Among those who passed the exami-
nation to practice law before the Court
of Appeals on Friday were W. f.
Nelson, of Culpeper, and Howard W..
Smith, of Fauquier county.
The clerk of the House of Delegates
has received a letter from H. F. Colen-
trander, a magistrate in Durham, South
Africa, asking for copy of the law Of
Virginia against the intermarriage of the
white and black races, with view of
making a crusade on this line in his
country.
Richard Knight Flanagan, one of
Charlottesville's Oldest citizens, died on
Friday night in the anti-room of the
lodge hall in the Masonic Temple.
Death was due to heart trouble, aggra.
waited by a spell of dyspepsia. Mr..
Flanagan was born 70 years ago in
Fluyanna county.
Mr. Samuel Leievre, an old resident
of Loudoun county, died on Friday at
his old home, ten miles southeast of
Leesburg, in the seventy-sixth year Of
his age. During the civil war he was
member of the Loudoun Artillery and
went through the war from Blacksburn's
Ford to Appomattox without wound.
While NJ. NJ. Struder, magistrate Of
Wildwood, Clarke county, was on his
way home along dark road, on Friday
night, two men, supposed to be negroes,
emerged from the roadside and attacked
him. As he fell, Justice Struder drew
his revolver and emptied it at his assail-
ants, who, upon hearing assistance COM
ing, disappeared in the darkness.
The democratic caucus to nominate
State officers will be held in Richmond
next Thursday night The officers to be
selected are first auditor, second auditor,
register of the land Office aud public
printer. There will be strong contests
for the two latter offices. The candidates
for register of the land Office are J. w.
Richardson, the incumbent; Representa-
tive S. NJ. Newhouse, of Culpeper; Door
keeper of the Senate S. NJ. Donald and
]. n. Brenaman. Horace A. Hawkins1
newspaper man, is candidate for
public printer against the incu mbent, ].
II. o. Bannon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
THE LEGISLATURE.

The legislature, when it adjourned on
Saturday left much unfinished business
which it will not likely complete in the
two days left. The new legislature con-
venes on Wednesday. A number of the
new members of the new body we're at
the Capitol Saturday, picking out their
seats and famiiarizing themselves with
procedure. The House adopted and the
Senate rejected a resolution cutting off
new business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
J. r. Cation, pa.
ianQ w4W

THERE WILL BE A CALLED MEETING
1 Of the stockholders of the COLONIAL
LOAN AND DEPOSIT ASSOCIATION at
the Office Of said association, No, l2s s. Fairfax
ST., Alexandria, Va, MONDAY. January 25,
1904, at 2 o'clock p. no, TO take action on the
resolution Of the Board Of Directors declaring
that it is advisable to amend the third and
eighth sections of the charter of the said as
ISOLATION, which proposed amendments pro-
vide for the issuance of $500 shares of full
paid sto, X, the holders whereof shall have the
entire voting power Of the association.
By order Of the Board of Directors.
CHARLES T. PHILLIPS, President.
NORMAN II. DAVIS, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
l of the stockholders of the COLONIAL
LOAN AND DEPOSIT ASSOCIATION
will be held at the Office Of said association.
No. 1873 south Fairfax street. Alexandria.
Virginia, on TUESDAY, January 20, 1904.
at O'Clock p m, for the election Of directors
and for the transaction Of such other business
as may come before said meeting. II is pro-
posed at this meeting 10 consider the question
Of issuing $500 shares Of full paid stock, the
holders whereof shall have the entire voting
power Of the association.
BY order Of the Board of Directors
CHARLES I. PHILLIPS, President.
NORMAN IL. DAVIS, Secretary.
ian1s III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

GEN. STEPHEN ID. LEE SUCCEEDS
GORDON. In a general order issued in
New Orleans, last night, BY Lieutenant
General Stephen d. Lee, commander OF
the Tennessee Department, United
Confederate Veterans, General Lee as
sumes the Office of commander-in-chief
of the United Confederate Veterans
Association, made vacant by the death
of Gen. John B. Gordon. In his order
Gen. Lee says that the staff OF the late
commander-in-chief is continued as the
staff of the present commanding general.
Gen. John Clement A. Evans, COM
handing the Georgia division, is direct
ed to assume command of the Division,
of Tennessee. General Evans will in
struct the ranking brigadier general of
the Georgia division or recommend a
suitable officer for that Office. In
his order General Lee eulogizes General
Gordon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, d. c., Jan. II.
SENATE.

Shortly after the opening of the Senate
today resolution was presented by Mr..
Morgan calling upon the President to re-
open negotiations with the government
OF Nicaragua and Costa Rico for the
construction of an isthmian canal.
Upon request OF Mr.. Daniel, the reso-
luton went over.
Mr.. Stewart Offered resolution call
ing upon the committee on appropriations
to report the amount of money necessary
to provide sufficient additional clerks in
the Departments to avoid the necessity
of adding half an hour more time to
their labOrs.
Mr.. Gallinger objected to immediate
consideration.
At 12:45 the doors were closed for the
consideration of executive business, it
having been previously agreed that the
resolutions calling for a congressional in
vestigation of the postoffice department
he taken up tomorrow for action.
The Senate has confirmed the nomi-
nation of VIM. |. Buchanan to be
Minister to Parma. This constitutes a
formal recognition by the Senate of the
Republic of Panama.
HOUSE.
In the House today, the chaplain an
nounced the death of Representative
Skies, of Ohio, and feelingly referred to
his life as a father and as servant ofthe
Government.
Mr.. Bingham presented the legislative
executive and judicial appropriation bill
and gave notice that he would call it up
for consideration tomorrow.
Mr.. jenkins, chairman of the judiciary
committee, reported resolution from
the judiciary committee calling upon the
Attorney General for full report of the
disposition'ofthe $500, 900 voted by-Con-
gress to be expended under his direction
in enforcing the Sherman antitrust law.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
without debate.
Speaker Cannon read the rule govern
ing the conduct of members to the House.
There has been too much confusion to
suit him.
Mr.. Grosvenor offered resolutions ex-
pressing the regret of the House at the
news of the death of representative
Skies.
A committed of fifteen was appointed
to represent the House at the funeral.
The House, at 1925, adjourned as a
further mark OF respect to the memory
of Representative Skiles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

''The Liberty Star" is the title of a
new monthly magazine published by the
Liberty Publishing Co. at Bedford City,
Va Itconsists of continued stories,
short stories, special departments and
miscellaneous matter. This magazine
will be sent for whole year to any ad-
dress on receipt of l0c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
By NEWELL S. GREESAwAY, ID. c.
Norton & BOOthe, p. q. ianll w4w

NIRGlNIA.-In the Clerks office of the
Corporation Court of the city Of Alexan-
dria, on the Sth day of January 1908.
City Council of Alexandria, which sues for
itself and such other lien creditors as may
come into, take part in and share the ex-
penses Of this suit, VS.. John Chauncey, the
husband, and the unknown heirs of Mary
c. Chauncey, deceased.
Memo The object of this suit is to subject
the following property in the city Of Alexan-
dria, Virginia Beginning on the west side
Of Henry street 176 feet inches south of
Wilkes street, and running north with Henry
street % feet; then west parallel with Wilkes
street 1913 feet inches then south parallel
with Henry street % feet then by straight
line TO the beginning, TO the payment of the
lien of the City Council of Alexandria there
on for taxes and all other liens.
ID appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, the heirs of Mary
c. Chauncey, deceased, are non-residents Of
this State : It's ordered, That said defendants
appear here within fifteen days after due pub
LEGATION Of this order and do what Unnecessary
TO protect their interests in this suit, and that
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper published in
the city of Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
of the Court House Of this city.
A eopy-TEsTE:
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
j. r. Cation, pa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The New York stock market this
morning maintained decided strength
throughout the first hour but later there
we're small reactions.
Ex-Governor John Young Brown died
at his home in Henderson, KY, at 9
O'Clock this morning He had been in
precarious condition for some time.
Mr.. William j. Bryan, who arrived at
New York from Europe Saturday, left
early today for New Haven, where he
goes in connection with the Bennett will
contest. From New Haven Mr.. Bryan
will proceed to Indiana, where be is
scheduled to make tive speeches.
The Chicago boomers were on the scene
early this morning to secure the meeting Of
the next democratic national convention.
Chicago stands ready to spend $4,000 for the
convention. What New York and st. LOUIS
will offer the committee as bid has not been
ascertained.
st. Patricks Catholic Church in Lowell,
Mass was totally destroyed by fire this morn
ing The loss is estimated at over 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

0TTERBURN LITHIA WATER.-This
" water is indicated in all affections due 20
Uric Acid. Diathesis, Govt rheumatism,
stone IN the Bladder, Kidneys or Liver
Bright's Disease and Kidney Diseases Of
every form For sale By
WAKEFIELD x HALL,
Sole Agents Cor. Prince 4 Fairfax Sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

THE Pope ONLY JoKING. Martins
D'Antas, Portuguese ambassador to the
Vatican and dean of the diplomatic corps,
says that the report that Pope Plus has
charged him to forbid women to wear de-
coIlete gowns at receptions which are
attended by cardinals and other prelates
is erroneous. Ambassador d. Antas says
that be last saw the Pope on December
81, when he called TO pay his holiday
greetings, and that the Poutiff, without
giving injnnctions or even recommenda-
tons, and more as a joke than otherwise,
said it was desirable that the gowns Of
the women should be somewhat high cut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
SENATE.

The Senate spent fruitless session,
because Mr.. Cogbill carried out his prom
Use to "talk to death" the annexation
bill" He was entitled to the floor, and
at the beginning announced his purpose of
holding it all day, if necessary to kill
this bill, which he regarded as peculiar
ly obnoxious. He received with equan-
unity, indeed welcomed, every species OF
ridicule and innuendo that the ingenuity
of the wits of the Senate could originate
and hurl at him.
Mr.. Barksdale, at o'clock, interrupt
ed with motion to adjourn, and it was
adopted. Mr.. Cogbill had the right to the
floor again this morning. The bill un-
der discussion provides for the annexa-
ton by cities and towns foutlying prop
erty without submitting the matter to
the vote of the people in the territory to
be annexed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11
VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria, on the 9th day of January, 1904.
City Council of Alexandria, which sues for
itself and such other lien creditors as may
come into, take part in and share the ex-
penses of this suit, vs. the unknown heirs of
William Briggs, deceased, called also Will
liam r. Briggs. In chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to subject
the following property, in the city Of AeKan-
dria Virginia: Beginning on the east side
of West street extended, at point equidista
from Wolfe and Wilkes streets extended, and
running thence south along West street 20
feet thence east, parallel with Wilkes street
100 feet thence north parallel TO West street
20 feet, and thence west l0l feet to the Begin
ming, together with the right Of way in com
mon with others over a court 20 feet wide adj
iOing the said lot of ground on the east, and
also an alley 10 feet wide connecting the said
court with Payne street il being part Of
larger lot of ground assigned 10 John T.
Emerson by deed of partition between said
John p Emerson and William Fowle, jr..
dated September Is, 1868, to die payment
of the lien Of the City Council Of Alexandria
thereon for taxes, and all other liens.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
heirs of William Briggs, deceased, called
also William r. Briggs, are nom
residents of this State Il is order
ed that said defendants appear here within
fifteen days after due publication of this order
and do what is necessary TO protect their in
terests in this suit, and that a copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published in the city Of
Alexandria, once a week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door of the.
Court House of this city. copy-Teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, ID. c.
Norton 4 B00the, p. q. janll w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-11

The discussion in the House over the
eminent domain bill was quite interest
ing. Mr.. Duke was bitter in his remarks
against the Senate committee and the
corporation lawyers on it, aud declared
that if the amendments were permitted
the railroads could not only rob man of
his home, but desecrate the graves of his
forefathers. He accused the railroads of
broken promises in the past, and discrim-
ination against Virginia cities in favor
of those of the north. The amendments
were all read and all rejected in turn. A
conference with the Senate was asked on
the bill, but there is little likelihood of
an agreement.
The House passed bill requiring
treasurers of cities and towns six months
prior to elections to furnish the clerks
with lists of those who have paid their
poll taxes.
Mr.. iCumming introduced his bill to
allow the property of infants to be en-
numbered for the purpose of improve
ment. The bill is designed to include
the ground. 1t was opposed by Messrs.
Whitehead and Bland. and finding that
the bill would be defeated, Mr.. Cum
ming moved for adjournment.
A bill authorizing the University of
Virginia to send property to the st. Louis
exposition was passed.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-28
IN MEMoRIAN.

"Fell asleep in Jesus" Oct, 10th, 1904,
Sl5 p. m, William Daniel, beloved son
of Wilson b. and Villa T. Demby, after
80 days illness of malarial fever and in
fammstion of the bowels. Only those
who watched him know the intensc pain
he suffered. He was truly one of the
Kings children, for he knew Jesus as his
Savior and prayed to go to live with
Him in Heaven. William was loved by
all who knew him and won many friends
while on his vacation this summer. His
funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at
Bluff Point Union Chapel, of which he
had been member since babyhood,
having taken part in all the exercises
held there since he was 2t years of age.
Rev. G. Tinsley Thrift and Rev. F. w.
Claybrook conducted the burial services.
The choir sang Williams three favorite
hymns-"Blessed Assurance. Jesus is
Mine" ""Rock OF Ages" and, at the grave,
"Jesus, Savior, Pilot me-"
BE leaves father, mother, two brothers
and host Of friends to mourn their loss
The golden gates were opened,
And gentle voice said come"
And with farewells unspoken,
William calmly entered home.
By HIS PARENTS.
| Eilmarnock, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-28
PRESIDENTS FRIENDARREsrRp

The importation of negro voters
in New York city by the Republi-
cans, referred to in our political
columns, has resulted in the arrest of
Richard Van Cott, son of the post
master of New York and a warm
personal friend of President Roose-
velt, and Bankson McAvoy, cashier
in the city postoffice. The prisoners
were charged with the colonization
of negroes for the purpose of regis
tering them as Republican voters.
One of the men hired by Van Cott
to bring in the negroes and locate
them IN the Fifth Assembly District,
was arrested and confessed under
oath. He says in his confession that
he bargained with Van Cott to bring
in seventy-fiVe negroes and locate
them. He alleges that Van Cott had
rooms rented for the negroes in vari-
Gus sections of the district.
Colonization is a felony in New
York, punishable by term in Sing
Sing. McAvoy appears 10 have ham
died the money paid for the impor-
tation of the negroes. The evidence
of the man who confessed is wholly
corroborated by four other men, who
were acting with him.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-28
THE REQUIEM.

Published by request of Jno B. War.
wick, of the 10th Virginia Regiment, ia
memory OF bis comrades who tough,
around Richmond
The muffied drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo,
No more on li:e's parade shall meet
That brave aud fallen few.
On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with solemn sound
The memory of our dead.
No rumor of the foes advance
Now sails upon the wind;
No troubled thought at midnight hours
or loved ones left behind;
No vision of tomorrow's strife
The warriors dream alarms;
NO braying horn nor screaming fife
at dawn shall call to arms.
Their naughty banner, trailed in dust.
Is their martial shroud,
Aud plenteous tears have washed
The red stains from each brow.
While etheproud banners, by battle gashed,
Are free from turmoil now.
The neighing steed, the flashing blade,
The bugle's stirring blast,
The charge, the dreadful canonade,
The din and shot are past.
NO wars din note, nor glorious peace,
Shall thrill with fierce delight
Those hearts that never more NAV feel
The rapture OF fight.
Full many mothers breath has swept
The Southern plains,
And long the plying sky has wept
Above the mouldered slain.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-28
OUR OYSTER INDUSTRY.

The Norfolk Landmark very terse-
ly sums up the greatest of our oyster
troubles thus:
For several years The Landmark
has been calling attention to the fact
that the oyster industry in this Sec
ton is suffering greatly from lax en-
forccment of the State laws by
inspectors.
Much has been said about new
oyster legislation, and this is great
question. The more important ques-
ton now, however, is the serious and
widespread violation of the existing
statutes designed for the protection
of the oyster industry.
If the State of Virginia will get in
spectors who will, without fear or
favor, report and punish illicit oys-
tertakers, the most immediate, press
ing, and serious part of the oyster
problem In the Commonwealth will
be settled. If the State does not
soon do this, there will be few oysters
of any account to protect. We
can get along without new laws if
we can only get the present laws en-
forced; aud if we cannot get the pre-
sent laws enforced, what good would
new laws do?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-10-28

Service men followed them in
another carriage, and remained all
day about the hotel. Last night
Count and Countess Cassini attended
performances at Broadway theatre,
where the Secret Service agents were
just as much in evidence as they
had been about the hotel earlier i'm
the day. 1t was learned that the
RussiaL Ambassador had boen under
the special protection of the Secret
Service for months.
The exact nature of the causes
that have led the United States.
Government to adopt this extraordi-
nary preeaution could not be learned
but it is said that in the last few
weeks threats had been made against
the life of Count Cassiui.
Four months ago information was
received at the State Department to
the effect that japanese families in
this country harbored designs to kill
or harm. the Russian Ambassador
and Countess Csssini as representa-
tives of the Russian Government.