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

Philadelphia, Penn, December 81
The armored cruiser Tennessee was
launched from the yards of the Cramps
shortly before III o'clock this morning.
AS the vessel glided down the ways into
the Delaware, she was saluted with
whistles and the glad cries of thousands
Of people in the shipyard and on adj
jacent piers. Miss Frazier, the youth
ful daughter of the Governor of Ten
nessee, the sponsor of the vessel, was
occompaied by half dozen OF the
fairest young women who ever left the
State of Tennessen to take part in such
function. The Others besides herself,
were attired in white and rs they
mounted to the christening platform,
they gave the appearance of bridal
party going into church. Miss Frazier
mistook the order of workman on
deck for the word to break the bottle,
and promptly swung her fright on
The good ships prov. Before the
people who had scattered ip or
der to escape the unexpected shower
of champagne spray, could get out of
the way the holding blocks had been
sawed asunder and the vessel had start
ed on its first voyage. After the launch
all the invited guests we're entertained at
luncheon in the mould loft, of the works.
Among the guests present were: Sena-
tor and Mrs. T.. w. Carmack Congress
man Gaines and a number Of naval Off
GERS. The Tennessee Is of IA, 500 tons
as against 1850 tons Of
the Colorado and Pennsylvania. She is
500 feet in length, 7 feet 6 inches beam,
two feet wider than the Pennsylvania
"a feet inches draught and required to
make a speed of 22 knots for four consec-
utive hours. Her gun power is greater
than the others by substitution of ten
inch instead Of eight-iuch, and by two
additional six-inch guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
rhe Rnsso-Iappnese war.

Toxic. Dec. 3.-Reports from the Vi
cinity or Port Arthur show that japanese
vigilance has not heen relaxed.
London. Dec. 3.-It is reported in OF
fetal circles that the Marquis Ito, Jsp-
aness Ambassador to Korea, accompa-
MED By NJ. Kurino, former japanese
Minister to st. Petersburg, will come to
Europe by way of America, early in
1905. The purpose of their mission has
not transpired, but ii is known that it
partly relates TO the future administration
Of Korea, and the transferring of the
business of the Korean legations to the
Japs nese ministers.
Mukden. Dec. 3.-Opinion is divided
here regarding the prospect of a big bat
tie between the Russian aud japanese
forces before the next spring, although
the indications point that General Ku-
ropatkiD, cOmmander-in.c hiefof the Rus
sian forces, in Manchuria, has resolved
not to assume the offensive during the
wiDter months. The Russians are estab-
fishing winter quarters and are collecting
huge stores offorage aud provisions.
Believing that general hostilities will not
be resumed during the winter months,
there has been a great exodus of news
paper men and military attaches. Lieut..
Colonel Walter 5. Schuyler, of the Sec
ond U. s. Cavalry, and Col. Carl Reich
mann of the 18th U. 5. infantry, the
United States military attaches with
General Kuropatkin's army, are among
the last departures. Only six newspaper
men remain and some of these contem-
plate leaving.
Mukden, Dec. 8. -Outpost fighting
continues to both tanks.
Toxic, Dec. 3.--Tbe announcement
was made here today that an annistice
for six hours was declared yesterday at
Port Arthur in order to- give the contend
ing forces an opportunity to bury their
daad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Drop in Cotton.

New Orleans, Dec. 3.--The Cotton
Exchange was filled with visitor, includ-
ing several hundred ladies. today, to
hear the annual agricultural bureau re-
port. The estimate Of II, 1862, 600 bales
to which conservative trades added g.
500, 600 for linters, makes the present
crop about l, 00O,o 600 bales larger than
any crop raised in the history Of the cot
ton industry. Prices fell within few
minutes As to 80 points. The excite
ment was intense especially among
country bankers who had been lending
money on cotton at s cents and over.
Spots middIiug were marked down 10
S Lie cent and sold lower than this
board quotation. January wen, to 1888
March sO2, and May to SO4. The bulls
had been forewarend by the ginners re-
port and nearly every one was covered
Ordinarily the report would have sent
cotton down two cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

THERE Is every reason to believe that
the curtain will soon be rung down W on
Port Arthur, and that the heroic band
which has held out so long against terri
bic odds will be forced tn capitulate or
suffer determination. The pertlnacity
of the japanese and the bravery and OBJ
stnacy Of the besieged will form promi-
nent chapters in the history Of the mill
tary and naval proves of the twentieth
century. With total disregard of life
aud limb the Japanese have taken one
stronghold after another until they are
now in a position TO mount guns and
shoot into the city and harbor. The
Russians in the meantime are holding
out faithful unto the end, and while
lodging shells and extinguishing fires
they have preserved their reputation for
heroism and self-denial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Burning of"Ancient Rome. y

St. Louis, Dec. IA fire at 1870
last night totally destroyed Ancient
Rome, oD he Pike, at the exposition
grounds, and partially burned "On the
Bowery", "Quo Yadis" Fair Japan"
aud cold st. Louis. The total loss is
S25S, 00O part OF which is covered by
insurance. In the section of "Ancient
Rome" concession occupied by the
"Quo Vadisp exhibit, we're twelve beau.
tiful paintings by the Polish artist JAMS
Styka, which we're burned. Steyka
states that the paintings were insured
for $50, 600 in Europe. They were val
usd at $4,000. The fire occasioned
wild excitement among the employees on
the Pike, many of whom live in the
concessions. Several inmates of "Fair
Japan" were injured in rescuing their
possessions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
TOday's Telegraphic News
Mrs. Chadwick.

Y
New York, Dec. 3.-Mrs. Cassie
L. Chadwick is still at the Holland
House this morning. 1t was learned to-
day that she was deferred from going TO
Cleveland last night by advices by coun-
sci here in regard to the receivsrship
proceedings brought in Cleveland. IL
was also learned Mrs. Chadwick has no
intention of sailing for Europe; that she
proposes to settle the claims of Jaques
krakauer, dealer III laces and house
furnishings, in New York. His ella m
upon Mrs. Chadwick is only for 5000,
aud she expects that the same action that
was taken in the Newton case will re-
suit in the settlement OF the Krakaur
claim, and the receiyership proceedings
will again be Withdrawn. Mrs. Cha(-
wick received word from counsel lasi
night that receivership proceedings hi d
been begun in Cleveland. Later she
called up the home of George Z. Ryall
Of counsel for Herbert Newton OF Brook
line, Mass, and assured Mr. Ryall tlit
the new receivership proceedings would
have no effect upon her agreement 10
settle the Newton claim of $3.50, 800,
according to the terms decided upon.
Justice COnlon in the city court this
morning, issued an attachment against
the property of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chad
wick, in favor OF Louis & Co npany,
Fifth avenue milliners. The attach
ment was issued on the ground that Mrs.
Chadwick is a nonresident of this city.
The amount is $1,000. The writ was
Immediately placed in the hands OF the
sheriff, who started out in search OF
property belonging to Mrs. Chadwick
upon which to levy.
Jacques Krakaur, the New York lace
and embroidery merchant, upon whose
claims against Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick,
a petition was filed in Cleveland yester-
day declaring the woman's affairs in
voluntary bankruptcy. declared today
that grievous mistake had been made
and that the application would be i'm
mediately withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
PREPARING FOR FINAL STAND.

AS has been stated in the Gazette, IN
desperate attempt TO retake the i'm.
portant position known as 203-Meter
Hill the Russians were repnlsed with
heavy loss. The iact that General
Stoessel risked the lives of his rapidly
dwindling force OF brave defenders in
such an undertaking shows the ex-
tremely critical situation of the garrison.
The Russians are certifying positions
between Liaoti and Mantai Mountains,
upon which they evidently intend to
make their final stand.
1t is limited in st. Petersburg that if
the fall of the fortress is shown to be
inevitable the Gar may direct its sur
render in prevent further sacrifice of
men.
The Russian War Office officials are
puzzled over The situation in Manchu:ia
and are reticent concerning reported
movements. There was a heavy bonn
bardment along the Russian center and
right yesterday, which ST. Petersburg
officials admit may indicate that Kuro-
patkin il about to again assume the
offensive. General Rennenkampf pur-
sued a japanese detachment below
Sintsintin as far as The raitse river.
The fact that the japanese offered
little resistance TO Rennenkampf might
be a trick to draw the Russians iuto a
trap.
With the confirmation of the news
that the japanese have occupied 2OS
Metre Hill, and the report that the Rus
SLAMS unsuccesslully attempted recapture,
officials at the Russian War Office are
beginning to prepare themselves for the
inevitable. Golden Hill and Liaoti Hill
are higher and dominate 203-Metre Hill
but the officials say that II the japanese
succeed in mounting heavy guns upon
the latter, il probably will be only a
question of days or weeks before the
fortress falls. Still, there is not the
slightest idea among General Stoessels
friends that be will surrender, even if he
should be ordered to do so. 1t is limited
that it is possible that if the fall OF the
fortress is shown to be inevitable, the
Emperor may direct its surrender in
order to prevent unnecessary sacrifice OF
the remnant OF its brave defenders; but
it is believed by those who know General
Stoessel best that be will literally make
good his threat TO hold out to the lasi
man and the last cartridge in Port Ar
thur.
The ships in the harbor, it can now
be stated on high authority, are in no
condition 10 attempt to break through
the investing squadron. The guns Of
the warships were long ago landed, and |
the marines and soldiers have been par
in the land defense. Some of
the ships also have been injured by shells.
Tf the fortress falls it is understood they
will be taken outside and sunk in deep |
water, in order to prevent the possibility |
of their ever being of service to the
enemy.
The question Of the adyisability Of re-
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's
squadron with the Black Sea fleet is
again being agitated by some of-the
papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Sniclde OF Reiected Lover.

New York, Dec. 3.-The uDrequited
love of Edward T. Gray, mining man,
tor a young woman he had met in the
lower Tenderloin, was the cause Of his
selfdestruction early this morning in
his room at the Lexington Hotel. The
young woman is Lulu Adams, who was
with GRAY when he shot himself. She
has been taken into custody by the
police as a suspicious person. Gray met
Miss Adams some time last April
while Willing away some leisure time
at the Alhambn on east Fourteenth
street. He became infatuated with her
and told her of his love. He proposed
and was refused, the young woman de-
claFing that she did not care to marry.
Gray continued his attentions and six
weeks ago he went to Kentucky, on
business, and on his return he rented
room at the Lexington Hotel and
hunted his sweetheart. He offered her
marriage and declared that unless be was
accepted he would kill her and himself
Last week Miss Adams agreed to marry
him and Gray bought the ring and
arranged for the wedding at the Little
Church Around the Corner Tor last
Tuesday night. The night before the
wedding Gray found his 6ance ia the
company OF man in the Alhambra. He
became jealous. The night of the we'd
ding the woman failed to appear, and
she later told Gray that she would
marry him next week. Last night Gray
armed himself and started out to kill his
rival. He found Miss Adams alone and
she went with him to his room in the
Lexington Avenue Hotel. Guests Of
the hotel heard quarreling and screams,
after which Miss Adams ran out Of the
room. A few moments later a pistol
shot was heard and Miss Adams and
night clerk Tricks returning to Gray's
room found him lying on the bed dead
with wound in his head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
ss.tutional remedies Deafness is caused by an
lnhamed condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eusiachian Tube. When this tube is inilamCd
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
Ing, and when il is entirely closed, Deafness
Is The result, and unless the inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever: nine cases out Of ten are caused by
gatarrh, which Is nothing but an inhamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We gill give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrhl that con,
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure SEND
for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

The THIRD session of the Fifty-eighth
Congress will begin on Monday next
Speaker Cannon says that there will no!
be more than time enough in the session
to consider and pass the regular appro-
priation bills, and his word goes. An
effort will be made, however, to pass the
Cooper bill for exploiting several schemes
of railroad speculation in the Philippines
at the expense of the natives. AT the
same time new attempt will be made
to give the steamship trust some kind OF
a subsidy in accordance with party
promises. But as legislation in the Sen
ate is "by unanimous consent, as
Speaker Cannon says, no important
measure on which Senators differ in
opinion is likely to run the gauntlet in
this session save the general money ap-
preparations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
News Of the Day.

Snow and cold weather prevails
throughout the northwest.
Republican leaders in the House say
there will be no ship-subsidy legislation
this Congress.
Fred Wittrock, who succeeded in
obtaining 1924, 900 in train robbery in
the West in 1887, is dead.
Chauncey F. Black, former lieutenant
governor of Pennsylvania, died at his
home, near York, yesterday.
Lieut.. Gen. Adna X. Chagee will be
grand marshal Of the inaugural parade
in Washington on March 4th next.
The report of the Director of the Mint
shows that the output at the leading
miuls during the past year was the
largest on record.
1t is not considered probable that
vote will be reached on the case of Sena-
tor Smoot, of Utah, during the coming
session of the Senate.
1t is now reported that wealthy New
York woman has come to the he p OF
Ms. Cassie l.. Chadwick, who is in
yolyed in financial difficulties.
In,Philadelphia yesterday the National
W. G. T. U. reelected the General Of
ficers for another year with Mrs. Lillian
NJ. Stevens, of Portland, Me-, president
William r. Wilcox will be appointed
postmaster at New York to succeed the
late Cornelius Van Colt. The appoint
ment will be sent to the Senate on Tues
day.
"Kid" Sullivan, of Washington,
showed his superiority over Tommy
Daily, of Baltimore last night when he
was awarded the decision at the end Of
their fifteen round bout before the Eureka
Athletic and Social Club, in Baltimore.
An injunction to prevent his wife from
talking was asked yesterday in the Cir
cult Court in Chicago by Thomas ?.
Wood, a carpenter. Wood fears that
his wife will tell things about him TO the
members of secret societies to which they
belong.
Rev. Edward Holker WEIGH, ). j
professor of constitutional history in the
graduate school of Georgetown Universe
ty, of the faculty of which he had been
member for number of years, died
Yesterday in the Georgetown University
Hospital Of pneumonia, in his eighty
third year.
Mrs. Ida Lindsay, fOrty-two years old,
who went to Baltimore nine months ago
from Richmond county, was found I'M
conscious In her room in the latter city
yesterday evening with the end Of rub
Der hose attached to gas jet close to
her nose. She gave trouble as the reason
OF her attempted suiciie.
With seven hundred passengers on
board, the ferryboat Paunpeck, of The
Hoboken Ferry Company, was rammed
last night by steamer bound up the
North river. The entire overhang Of
the after cabin on the mems side Of the
ferryboat was ripped away Three men
were injured so seriously that they had
TO be sent TO a hospital, and fifteen
others received minor injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
SATURDAY EVENING. DEC. 3, 1905

IN CONSEQUENCE of its unfortunate
notification Of the fake story about The
Presidents son cruelty treating gin
turkey. the Boston Herald is not only
barred from access to official news
sources in Washington, but also to those
in the local federal Offices in Boston.
The Presidents order prohibiting
CHOSE responsible for the publlcs'
ton of the story" from securing news
from the executive departments OF the
government covers the weather bureau
At Boston. also the customs house, the
internal revenue offices, the immigration
Offices. and the u. S. Clerks and mar
shal's office. in Boston. The orders 10
these offices have been transmitted from
the government departments having
jurisdiction over them. 1t is the Presi'
dent's purpose to bar the Herald from
all direct access to government news an
ill such time as be shall deem thai
the paper has been sufficiently punished.
The story was no doubt annoying to the
President, but his wisdom in dignlfylpg
it by an official denial is questionable
The turkey manifesto will probably
.,,san,aot IN futilre his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Wife Murder and suiciCe.

Dayton, O, Dec. 8. --Cbarles Frsver,
aged 81, while his wife, Henrietta, aged
SIS, was sleeping this morning sent a
bullet through her temple. He then
turned the revolver on himself and end
ed bis life. Their son-inls law, Joseph
Ingellinger, aud his wife rushed to the
door and opened it just after the second
shot had been fired. The old man was
standing with blood trickling down his
face. As they gazed he dropped heavily
to The floor dead. Mrs. Frayer was
dead when they reached the bed. Fraver
probably shot his wife and killed him
self because she wanted to 90 to Indiana
to visit friends. They had just received
letters Of invitation to make long visit.
They quarrelled about making the trip,
aud children think this led to the
tragedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Serious Charges Against Merchant.

Oliver F. Faulkner, one of the most
prominent dry goods and shoe merchants
OF Winchester. was yesterday afternoon
made defendant in an action for $40, 600
damages, claimed by John Beitsch, act
ing for Elite Beitsch, his 12-year-Old
daughter. The girl in the bill alleges
that, while in the Faulkner store on
November 81 she was at the hands Of
Mr. Faulkner greatly hurt and injured,
and did suffer great mental anguish,
shame and dishonor." A sensational
trial of the case is expected at the next
term of the Circuit Court. Owing to
the prominence of the defendant, who is
a married man with a family, the affair
has created a sensation. The declaration
of the complainant contains seven counts,
alleging improper treatment while in his
store on November 81. Mr.. Faulkner
says the allegations are false and that
be would fgh. the suit to an end. 1t
was stated that criminal proceedings
would also probably be instituted BY
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

OK THURSDAY MORNING the Presi-
dent after consultation with number
of the republican party leaders an
nounced that nothing would be done
with the tariff for the present. Thurs
day night Vice President-elect Fairbanks
who was among the speakers at the an
nual dinner of the Home Market Club at
Boston, declared that the tariff must be
altered to fulfill the promises made by
the party during the campaign. But
what are campaign promises among
FRIENDS of the tariff? The same leaders
who prevailed upon Mr.. Roosevelt to
change his mind concerning the tariff
will have to see Mr.. Fairbanks so that
the head and tail of the ticket can talk
in unison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Powers to Protest.

Paris, Dec. S.-The newspaper
Libertc says today that the powers have
agreed to protest against the decision OF
President Castro. of Venezuela, to open
new ports of that republic to foreign
commerce, thereby diminishing the Gus
tons receipts which were given As Sc.
curity for debts, and thus disregarding
the verdict of the arbitration tribunal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
COURT OF APPEALS.

Following were yesterdays proceedings
of the Court of Appeals of Virginia
Farley VS.. Thslhimer. Fully argued
and submitted.
City of Richmond VS.. Gays admins
tratrix. Argued and continued until
Monday.
Next cases TO be called
Richmond Passenger and Power Com
pany VS.. Steger; Harrison VS.. Thomas,
and Rixey, &c, VS.. Rixey's administra-
tor and others, being Nos. IL, ~ and l3
on argument docket.
Court will hereafter meet at 10 O clock
intead of 1870 in the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

Miss Hopkins, the director of physi'
cal training for women at the Drexel
Institute, Philadelphia, is the possessor
of q composite photograph Of the average
American woman, which is far from
fiatteriug. The picture was taken o.
several hundred women inspected for
physical training classes, and it has been
found that the young American is fiat
chested and unevenly developed, and
altogether less symmetrical, from an
artistic standpoint than the woman OF
many other countries. And what will
the American girls do now, poor things
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03
Now York stock Market.

New York, Dec. 3-Continued lucy
ancy was the feature Of the stock m lrset
this morning. The weakness in cotton
resulting in further declines in the
foreign exchanges stimulated speculation
ia the issues OF the southern stocks. At
lantic Coast Line gained over a point.
There was an increased demand for
Southern Railway, and Chesapeake q
Ohio and Norfolk Western advanced 2
per cent. In the Industrials, Virginia
Chemical was strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

The comptroller of the currency has
issued statement showing the ccndi-
ton of the Virginia banks on Tuesday
last. From this report it is shown
that the total resources of these banks
are 81, 772, l54, including loans and
discounts amounting 20 $S9, 954, POP.
The capital stock of these banks, paid in,
is 81, SO4, 27O; surplus fund, SO, 9l2, 5Sl;
undivided profits, 81, 594, $50; individual
deposits, $50, 4O5, 2lO, and U. 5. de-
posts, 81, 6T6, 404. This is a gratifying
exhibit aud shows a marked increase in
the banking business in this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-03

A WEATHER wise resident OF Cape
May county, n. j., says: 1.-THE win
ter ahead of US is going to be the mild
est winter experienced in years. 1t will
be as open e season as the winter Of
1882. which was record breaker for
mild. balmy weather" Hicks predicts
a cold December Those who believe
IA weather prophets can take their
skoies without paying their money.