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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
RUSSIANS HEMDIED IN?

London, May 1S.-A remarkable re-
port to the effect that General Kuropat-
kin and his army of Russians are hemmed
between Laio-Yang and Mukden, is
current this morning, and in many
quarters is given credince.
Dispatches from Manchurian points
received during the past twenty-four
hours have intimated that the willy
japanese have a deep laid plan on foot,
by which they will attempt a master
stroke, which, if successful, will impose
a crushing blow upon the Cars land
forces. What this stroke is the report
mentioned seems to make manifest.
Several dispatches this morning, notably
one from the Central News Rome cor
respondent, indicate that General
Kuroki has sent large force Of troops
to the north of Mukden, and that the
latter place is now practically cut of.
These reports, if true, mean but one
thing, and that is that the japanese for
the time, at least, are masters of the
situation. If a large force now lies be-
tween Mukden and Russia, General
Kuropatkin will have to fight double
headed enemy, with a large force in
front and another large force in his
rear. To add to the Importance of the
movement, it is stated in some quarters
that the japanese force outnumbers the
Russian.
Other reports at hand indicate that
the fight will occur at Mukden, and not
at Lao Yang, as has been expected.
General Kuropatkin is reported to
have discovered that his position at Lao
Yang was untenable, and has, as a result,
retreated toward the capital This re-
port is not confirmed, but owing to the
remarkable silence as to the exact where
abouts of the main Russian force, it is
given some belief.
Toxic, May 1S.-An official dispatch
received today reports that up to yester-
day the railway to Port Arthur had been
cut in five places. The japanese casual
ties in the skirmishes which accompanied
the cutting of communication were lac.
London, May 1S.-A dispatch to
Lloyds from Newchwang dated yesterday
confirms the reports that the japanese
have landed at Kai.ChOw and are march
ing toward Newchwang.
Toxic, May Is. 1t is reported that
the japanese have captured Kai-Hing,
about 20 miles to the southeast of Neu-
chwang, and inland from Kai Chow,
after heavy losses.
st. Petersburg, May 1S.-A letter re.
ceived by friend of General Stoessel,
the chief of staff at Port Arthur, gives
the first intimation that submarine boats
have been used in the present war. The
letter written by Stoessel states that the
battleship Pobieda, which was damaged
at the same time as the Petropavlovsk
was destroyed, was struck by torpedo
sent from a submarine. All the Rus
sian reports of the damaging Of the
Pobieda, sent heretofore, said she had
struck a Russian mine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY IS, 1904

THE sroNINa of steam and electric
rains between this city and Washington
during the present week has caused con-
siderable comment and no little exasper-
ation Last night little child was
uainfuIly injured by a rock hurled
through a car window, and when the
train reached this city it became neces-
sary to delay its departure until the
services of a physician could be pro-
cured. On the previous night a gentle
man who resides in Alexandria county
was struck on the head by stone which
came crashing through window. some
6end fred a pistol shot into passing
Steam train the same night. Apart
from these outrages, it is believed by
railroad men that last nights accident
to passenger train No. 80 was caused by
some malicious person or persons VINO
disconnected the switch at lonely SID
ing and turned the white light towards
the engineer. 1t is also the impression
that the run-off at Rockfsh last week
was not altogether caused by the fall OF
the rods on one side of the locomotive.
Whether these theories be correct or not,
the fact remains that passengers on
trains within sight Of the Capitol have
recently been compelled to RIM gauntle's
in passing certain localities at night
There is much concern in regard to
alleged gambling resorts in Alexandra
county. Without apologizing for their
existence, it may be stated that the
travelling public would much rather pre-
fer to see train-wreckers and other mis-
creants captured than raids on pool
rooms, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Tortured HIS Patients,

Chicago, May 1S.-When CDR. -
Hannish, leader of the Sun Worship
pers' cult, is placed on trial next week,
charged with "practicing medicine with
out a license" he will have to face
serious charges of torturing his patients
by using a machine carrying twenty
needles attached TO a spring. These
are sunk deep into the flesh and then a
mysterious oil is rubbed into the wounds.
This is said to cause excruciating pains
and cause horrible blisters and running
sores. George Gilbert says his wife was
thus treated by two of Hanrsh's women
helpers and that she was subjected to
the ordeal even the day upon which his
wife died. Miss Reuse, one of the
patients, was taken to the hospital just
prior to being adjudged insane and taken
to Elgin, where she is now confined.
Miss Reusse's back was in a frightful
condition, evidently caused by the needle
treatment Her back was literally
covered with sores, aud she groaned
and wept continually from the pain.
From members of the cult it was learned
that followers afflicted with almost any
ailment were tortured. Mrs. Isaac
Henry Strong high priestess ofthe Sun
Worshippers, boosted that the sick and
afflicted we're punished by needles and
burning oil. cit is one way to subjugate
the flesh and drive out the devil" she
said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18

Two successful experiments in treating
tetanus have been made by physicians
in Gouverneur Hospital, New York. 1t
is a new mode of treatment and was dis
covered by celebrated German scientist.
His theory is that many diseases, such
as lockjaw, spread through the nervous
system rather than through the blood.
Heretofore cases of lockjaw have been
treated by injecting tetanus antitoxin in
to the blood and even into the cranial
cavity. The treatment is often unsuc-
cessful. The patients treated in Gouyer-
neur Hospital were two boys, one OF
whom ran nail in his foot. The other
was shotin the hand with blank car
fridge. The conditions of both became
very serious. When hope for their re-
covery was almost abandoned DR.. Rogers
experimental with the new theory. In
stead OF injecting the antitoxin into the
blood or skin of the patient whose foot
was injured, the physician made an incis-
ion at the groin, where the leg nerves
Join the trunk nerves, and the nerves
themselves injected with the antitoxin.
The effect was beneficial at once. In
two weeks he was convalescent, and he
left the institution completely cured
about week ago. The other boys
nerves were laid bare in the upper arm,
just below the shoulder, and the antitox-
in was injected in the nerves. He also
began to improve Immediately, and will
be able to leave the hospital in a short
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Blackmail CHARGES.

Gen. Samuel Pearson, of Scranton,
Pa, who served under Gen. Louis Botha,
in the Boer war, and Cornelius w. Van
der HoOgt, foreign correspondent of
Baltimore and Washington, were arrest
ed in New York yesterday on complaint
of Webster Davis, who was Assistant
Secretary of the Interior under President
Mckinley, and were held in 81, 500 bail
each by Magistrate Connell, charged with
suspicion of blackmail." Mr.. Davis
claimed to have received letters from
Gen Pearson and also a letter, unsigned,
threatening his life unless $50, 900 was
forthcoming. Gen. Pearson and Mr..
Won der Hoogt declare that the former
Assistant Secretary of the Interior re-
ceived 5000, 900 in gold bars, to be used
in advancing Boer cause in the United
States, and they have been clamoring
for an accounting for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
The Fire at Waverly.

As has been stated in the Gazette,
Waverly, a station on the Norfolk and
Western railroad in Sussex county, was
visited about O'Clock yesterday morn
ing by destructive fire which burned
most of the business section of the town.
About 8 o'clock yesterday morning
Mayor Jones, of Petersburg, received a
telegramlfrom Mayor Arnold, of Wayerly,
asking ioc assistance. A fire steamer
and hose cart with a detachment of
firemen were sent to the scene on a
special train. The loss is estimated at
over $50, 900. About one-half of that
amount is covered by insurance. The
fire originated in a warehouse in the rear
of the Waverly Furniture Company's
store about a. M, and burned fercely,
soon getting beyond control. That the
negro population of Wayerly bad no OBJ
lection to seeing it burn seems substan-
tiated by the report Of a Richmond man
who aided in extiDguishing the blaze.
According to him, they declined to
handle the buckets of water or to help
carry property from the burning houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Predicts RooseyeIt's Defeat.

Columbus, o., May 1S.-One discor-
dant note in the harmony of the republic
can gathering was struck last night by
General G. NJ. Splitter, of Toledo, when
he said that President Roosevelt should
not be nominated. General Splitter is a
delegate at large from Lucas county.
He is leading banker and one of the
heavy contributors to the republican cam
paign fund. General Splitter said owe
have something to think about that is
more important than factional strife, and
that is the nomination of President
Roosevelt. | tell you thatif he is chosen
for another term as the candidate of the
republican party he will be dedicated, and
it matters little who the democrats put
up. base my prediction on what |
learn from all parts of the country. We
have correspondents in all sections and
word from them bears me out in my as
sertion. Roosevelt will be defeated as
sure as you live. He has placed himself
in such position that no one feels safe
with him."
The convention for the selection of
delegates to the republican national con-
yention was called to order at 1925
o'clock. The various committees re-
ported and then the platform, which was
written by Senator Dick, was presented.
1t reviews the work of the republican
party in the past and say the party's best
pledge for the future is its record of re-
suits achieved. A tribute is paid to the
dead Ohio leaders, Mckinley, Sherman,
Foster, Bushnell and Hanna. Renewed
confidence is expressed for President
Roosevelt, and support for his nOmina-
ton pledged.
The delegates elected are Senators
Foraker and Dick, Governor Herrick and
George B. Cox. For presidential cleo
tors, n. H. Swayne of Toledo, and
Charles p. Taft, of Cincinnati.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Sacred Statues Fiery Raptis m.

Without mark to indicate the fiery
condition through which it bad passed q
statue of the Virgin Mary with the
infant Jesus in her arms, was found in
the blackened ruins of the Camden Stor-
Iage Warehouse Company's building, in
Philadelphia, yesterday. The statue,
which is three feet in height and carved
ont Of Italian marble, was found packed
in a barrel of excelsior. Neither barrel
nor excelsior was charred or scorched,
though all around the barrel was piled
twisted iron, burned furniture and tons
Of brick, reminders of the fire which des-
troyed the building about two weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
The Methodists.

The episcopacy committee of the
General Conference of the Methodist
Church yesterday at Los Angeles,
California, recommended the election
of eight new bishops. The recon-
mendation was adopted by the Gen
eral Conference, and the election will
be held today.
The Conference took up the report
of the judiciary committee on the ques-
ton of districting the bishops and a
heated debate ensued. DR.. Buckley and
DR.. Nicely engaged in verbal encoun-
ter in which it was charged that mis-
representation regarding tie statements
OF Bishop Harris upon the general
SUPPLEMENTARY OF bishops had been
made. .ac
The committee on the state of the
church having in charge the consider
alton of the proposed change in the
rules in regard to dancing, card-playing
and theatergoing has decided by vote
of 55 to 43 against recommending any
change. This result was reached only
after a vigorous and prolonged contest
in the committee meeting. A minority
report, presented by members OF the
committee whoifayor q more liberal con-
struction of these rules, was offered be-
fore the Conference. 1t is understood
the submission of these two reports to
the general body will be the signal for
the most spirited struggle of the present
Conference.
The committee on itinerancy, by a
vote of GO to so, has decided against re-
commencing any change in the pastoral
time limit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Accident To Steamer.

Queenstown, May 1S.-The Red Star
liner Friesland, from Philadelphia for
Liverpool, which arrived here yesterday
evening and started for Liverpool, now
lies helpless with broken shaft 10 miles
southeast of Mine Head. Tugs have
gone to her assistance. 1t is expected
she will reach Liverpool tonight. The
liner carries 30 second class and l12
third class passengers. All are we'll.
No fears are entertained as to the safety
of the steamer as the weather is splendid
The Cunard liner Sylvania offered to as
sist the Friesland, but the latter declined
Three tugs are now on their way to the
disabled liner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18

A DISPATCH from Boston says that
George Fred Williams, leader OF the
Hearst forces in Massachusetts and his
general adviser in New England, is or
ganizing an independent party, which he
aims to put on national basis in time
for the next campaign. 1t is suggested
that Williams foresees that a comblna-
ton of the Hearst, Bryan and populisl
elements would constitute a powerful
factionlin 1908, that will enable him to
swing things his own way, and his way
is believed to mean Williams's interests
before Hearst or Bryan's. The above
may be father to the wishes of some who
are signing for a disruption of the demo-
cratic party. 1t is generally admitted
that with united organization the re-
publican party will be RELOCATED to the
rear this year hence dispatches like the
above are believed to be conceived by
those inimical to the ascendancy of the
democratic party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Sensational ElOnement.

New Brunswick, N. j., May 1S.-A
sensation was caused here today, when
the police authorities were requested to
arrest Rev. j. F. Cordova, pastor of the
Methodist Church, at South River, and
Miss Julia Bovine, who, it is reported,
eIoped last night. 1t is said that they
came here last night on trolley car with
the father of the girl in pursuit, in an
automobile. Rev. Cordova has wife
and three children, aged II, d, and 5
years. Miss Bovine is IS years old, and
was formerly member of the choir OF
Rev. CordOva's church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18

The executive committee Of the Ma.
tional Civic Federation has begun the
formation of a Joint trade agreement
department, with the object of promoting
friendly trade agreements between or
CARNATIONS of employers and labor
unions. Mr.. John Mitchell told the
committee that 350,OC0 miners were
now working under this plan, by which
all differences were adjusted, leaving nc
question 10 arbitration, which would be
used only as last source to avoid
strike. This would indicate growing
desire to obviate strikes which for years
have proved to be disastrous to both
employer and employee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
News of the Day.

The republicans elected their Mayor
an CITY Council in Cumberland, Mary
land on Monday.
The British House Of Commons voted
an address to King Edward asking for
the erection in Westminster Abbey of
monument to Lord Salisbury.
In an address in st. Louis Gen. Nell
son A. Miles suggested that 5000 sol
diers during times of peace be employed
in assisting local authorities in construct
ing good roads.
Delegates to the Maryland democratic
State and second congressional district
conventions yesterday we're nominated
at Towson and Senator Gormon was In.
dorsed for the presidency.
BY a majority of 10 votes the Cali
fornia democratic State convention last
night instructed the delegation to the
national convention at st. Louis tC
vote for Congressman Hearst for Presi-
dent.
At Hopkinsyille, KY, yesterday Rev.
John Gardner Murray, rector OF st.
Michael and All Angles Episcopal Church
in Baltimore, was chosen bishop of the
Kentucky Diocese to succeed the late
Bishop Thomas Underwood Dudley.
The Wisconsin democratic State con-
venlion. by a vote of SO4 to 226, yester-
day adopted the unit rule and instructed
the delegation to the St. Louis conyen-
ton to support Edward c. Wall, Of Wis
cousin, for the presidential nomination.
The ordinance authorizing a loan o.
sc. 900, 900 to be used by the Baltimore
municipality in carrying out its plans tc
provide the city with capacious and
modern system of docks in place of the
present structures, was ratified by the
people yesterday.
Mr.. Bobrof, Second Secretary OF the
Russian Embassy, in Washington, ha:
sent in his resignation, and has asked to
be admitted into the Russian army to
fight the japanese. He would like q
commission, but if he cannot get it will
enlist as private. He is one OF the
handsomest members of the diplomatic
corps, and is accredited with a warm
admiration for Miss Alice Roosevelt.
Seven members of a charivari party,
organized to serenade Robert Robertson,
farmer living six miles from Romeo,
Mich. who was recently married, were
wounded Monday night when Frank
McFadden, Robertson's hired man, fired
six shots from a shotgun at the sere'
naders. Three ofIthe injured are young
women. Louis Dietrich, the most seri'
ously injured member of the party, will
recover unless blood poisoning sets in.
Frank McFadden, who is charged with
having done the shooting, has been ar
rested.
The South Carolina democratic State
convention met today to elect delegates
to the St. Louis convention. The pres
ent outlook is against an instructed dele
CATION, the majority of the Parker men
favoring no instructions, but there is nc
doubt that the body will be overwhelm-
ingIy for Parker. 1t is probable that a
resolution indOrsing Parker's candidacy
will be adopted and the delegation in
structed to vote as a unit. Hearst will
have some delegates. These were elect
ed where no lines we're drawn, and where
candidates for delegates were not re-
quired to express themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism.

"My mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" says w.
II. Howard, of Husband, Pa. "At
times she was unable to move at all.
while at all times walking was painful.
| presented her with bottle OF Cham
berIain's Pain Balm and after a few APP
plications she decided it was the most
wonderful pain relieyer she had ever
tried, in fact, she is never without it
now and is at all times able to walk. An
occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the pain that she was for
merly troubled with" For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. f. Creighton
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18

THE fish commission reports that fifty
million young shad will be planted
in the Potomac river this year, which Is
a little below the average for the past
four years. This work is done at a
great cost, but if any one save those who
are paid for "hatching" these fish Ii
benefited, he has not as yet come tt
light. Shad are becoming scarcer IL
number and higher in price year by
year, and if, instead of paying so much
attention to the artificial propagation Of
these fish, laws could be passed to allow
their free entrance into the river from
the ocean and to protect their spawning
grounds, Potomac shad would soon be
plentiful again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
TOday's Telegraphic News
The Richmond primary.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Richmond, May 1S.-1he fight on
the State primary was renewed here to-
day when it developed that there would
be opposition to the Parker delegates in
only three precincts. Many politicians
favor declaring all the other candidates
for delegates elected, and not allowing
the people to vote on the question OF
maintaining a State primary. This pro-
vokes bitter opposition, as the stand Of
the Richmond delegates on the primary
question may be regarded as significant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Dug His Way Up 100 Feet.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 1S.-JOhn Sa-
bolick, of Stockton, returning from a
fishing trip yesterday, lost his way and
fell into 90O-foot cave hole. Halfway
down he struck against a prop. This
saved his life, but he was still $50 feet
from the surface, and the hole pitched so
degrees. He started to dig steps with
his fingers and a sharp stone, aud, after
eight hours work, reached the surface
exhausted, with his fingers badly torn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Jumped to Their Death.

New York, May lS.-Two cases OF
suicide occurred in this city early this
morning, and in each case life was ended
by jumping from roof. The body of
Mrs. Sophia Sobel, aged "a, and the
mother of one month old child, was
found in the yard of her residence on
east 15Sth street, and Carl Bowtene, aged
So, jumped to the sidewalk in front of
his home on west 57th street. He had
been sufferer from complication Of
diseases for years. Bowtene was observed
acting strangely ON the roof by persons
passing on the street. Now and again
he would look over the side of the house
as if terrified at the drop between him
and the pavement. Suddenly, the man
walked to the centre of the roof, stood
for second, and then with a flying leap
dived in the air and fell to the pavement
four stories below. Death was instan-
taneOus,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18

THE CUSTOMS appraisers on the Pacific
coast have been having "sweet" time Of
it trying to place and appraise anew arti-
Gle of food being imported by the enter
prising japanese. It's called midzu-ame,
and is japanese syrup made of millet
and rice, mixed with barley malt, which
finds demand in the West in competi-
ton with corn syrup. 1t is said to be
palatable and a strength food for old and
young. A duty of 10 per cent. ad valo-
rem has been imposed, but this is very
low, and midzu-ame threatens to food
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
Presbyterian General Assembly

Buffalo, N. Y, May 1S.-On the third
Thursday of May 1889, was held the
Gst General Assembly of the Presby-
terrain Church ofthe United States. This
usage thus established has been formula
ted in standing order by which the
General Assembly meets invariably on
the third Thursday of May each year.
The 10th General Assembly will con-
vene tomorrow morning promptly at
II o'clock in this city, and continue to
hold session for ten days. BY tomorrow
from 1900 to 400 visitors will be here.
They will include the commissioners,
the delegates to the women's meeting,
the missionaries, and the wives of the
commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-18
"Massa in De Cold, Cold Ground"

Pittsburg, May 1S.-When Morrison
Fosters body was lowered into the grave
beside the mound containing the body
of his brother, Stephen G. Foster, a
choir sang, "Massa's in De Cold, Cold
Ground" the plantation melody written
by his brother. A group ofaged colored
men stood near by and wept like child
rcn. causing the whole group Of mour-
ners to shed tears.