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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
The Kaiser's Birthday.

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Today is the forty
fifth anniversary of the birth of Emperor
William, and the event is being cele-
brated throughout the German empire.
The Bourse and all shops are closed
the streets are decorated with flags and
bunting, and crowds of people are out.
The newspapers are observing the day
by not publishing for thirty-six hours.
There is a great gathering of royalties
including King George of 5axony and
King Leopold of Belgium, also twenty
royal Princes. About one hundred
military reviews are being held through
out the empire. At noon a salute of 3S
guns was fred at every military station.
twenty thousand thanksgiving services
we're held this morning. The court re-
ception, at which there will be one
thousand guests, will be held this even
ing. The dress which the empress will
wear will have a train six yards long,
which will be borne by four pages, each
Of noble birth. The scene will be most
gorgeous. Tonight is n occasion when
military etiquette excuses officers for in
~toxication, and the restaurants will be
crowded with officers drinking the
Kaiser's health. The Kaiser looks
much older than he did one year ago.
His hair is streaked with gray, and there
are lines on his face. In celebration Of
the occasion, the United States Ambassa-
dor to Germany, Charlemagne Tower,
entertained three hundred Americans al
luncheon today. Among the congratu-
lations received by the Kaiser was one
from President Roosevelt. The Kaiser
replied In a warm message of thanks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
CONGRESSIONAL.

The time of the Senate was again
divided yesterday between the con,idera-
ton Of the Pansma question and other
subjects. There was but one speech on
the canal, and it was made by Mr.. Stone,
who spoke to a resolution directing the
Senate committee on foreign relations to
make an investigation into the Panama
revolt. He contended that the circlm-
stances indicated completely on the part
of the United States in the secession of
Panama, and urged that in the interest
of the country's good name all the facts
should be known.
Mr.. HEPBURN, of Idaho, made his first
speech in the Senate in support of a res
o~lution introduced by himself prohibit
ing railroad companies from taking up
land in a solid body in lieu of land in
forest reservations.
A number of bills were passed, among
them being a measure for a memorial
bridge across the Potomac river at Wash
ington.
In the House in the general debate on
the urgency deficiency bill, Mr.. Boutell
delivered a party speech, in which he
scored the democratic position and cham
pioned the policies at the republican
party, declaring that President Roose-
welt would be nominated to succeed him
self, and triumphantly elected. Mr..
Williams, of Mississippi, the minority
leader, answered Mr.. Boutell in an
equally vigorous speech.
A resolution was passed calling on the
Postofice Department for information
as to the number of carriages and auto
mobiles in use in that department.
The deficiency bill carries an appro-
priation of $145, 900 to pay the mileage
of Senators and Representatives, and
the subject was up for discussion. Chair
man Hemenway said his committee had
merely followed precedent in including
the item in the bill, and that it was "up
to the House" to decide whether the
mileage should be allowed. Mr.. Under
wood, of Alabama, contended that the
allowance of mileage was not legal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia is send
ing two lions and other gifts to President
Roosevelt.
A scientific investigation will be made
of the ruins Of the recently discovered
cliff dwellings in Utah.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission in its annual report recommends
q plan of annuity insurance to provide
pensions for civil employees.
The university library at Turin, Italy,
has been partially destroyed by fire, and
it is estimated that over 100, 900 volumes
were burned, as well as many rare man
uscripts.
Fire which originated in the cellar of
the New York Clothing House in Balti-
more, last night, caused damage estimated
at about $50, 900, principally from smoke
and water.
1t is reported that the insurgents are
destroying American property in oanto
Domingo and the United States cruiser
Columbia left San Domingo for San Pc
dro Macoris to protect American interests.
The democratic members of the Mary
land Legislature will meet in caucus to-
night in an effort to settle the senatorial
contest. This action was brought about
by the uniting of the friends of Messrs.
Smith and Carter.
Fire yesterday destroyed the Goddard
warehouse at Louisville, KY, entailing
losses upon several wholesalers which
aggregate about 1925, 900. The fire
caused a slight panic among the guests
of the Gait House, which, however, did
not result in harm to anybody.
Mr.. w. j. Bryan in a speech at Madi-
son Square Garden, New York, last night
arraigned corruption in high places and
preached to thepreachers present. lie
asked them what they are doing to warn
their congregations Of commercialism'
d~ebauching the nation and betraying the
country, and during his speech he Sc
verely criticised the last administration
of President Cleveland.
off I tell you all l know, then, you
are willing to let me 60 scot free, are
your" said Diller B. Croft, on May q,
1903, to Postofice Inspector Mckee,
the latter declared in his sworn testi-
mony on the witness stand in the post
Office conspiracy trial yesterday, in
Washington. The testimony of the
witness on the point could not be shaken.
In the course of the fight over the adj
mission of the statement Diller b. Croft
took the stand and r~epudiated the state
ment made by Mckee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
Dislocated Her sbouIder.

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, tell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get it back
in place as 500 as possible, but it was
quite sore and panied her very much.
Her son mentioned that he had seen
Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised for
sprains and soreness, and she asked him
to buy her a bottle of it, which he did.
1t quickly relieved her and enabled her
to sleep which she had not done for sey-
eral days. The ION was so much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that he
has since recommeddeditto many others.
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
Belief That Wright Killed Himself.

London, Jan. 27.-The impression
grows that Whitaker Wright, charged
with wrecking the London and Globe
Corporation, and whose death within an
hour after he had been sentenced to seven
years penal servitude, yesterday, caused
a great sensation, did not die from an
attack of heart trouble or apoplexy, but
that he committed suicide by swallowing
a tablet containing poison. 1t is con-
tended that if apoplexy was the cause of
death it is more than probable that he
would have been seized with the attack
when sentence was pronounced. The
post norton will take place today. The
Globe today says that a revolver with six
chambers loaded and at full icock was
found on Wrights body by the police
last night.
The Central News is authority for the
statement that the autopsy which took
place this afternoon, showed that Wright
committed suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
Cured After SUFFERING 10 Years.

b. T. Hare, Superintendent Miami Cycle
and Manufacturing Company, Middletown,
o., suffered for ten years with dyspepsia. He
spent hundreds Of dollars for medicine and
with doctors without receiving any perma-
nent benefit. He says, Zone night while
feeling exceptionally bad, / was about to
throw down the evening paper when | saw an
item in the paper regarding the merits Of Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure. 1 concluded to try it
and while / had no faith in it l felt better
after the second dose. After using two bottles
| am stronger and better than l have been 10
years, and | recommend Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure to my friends and acquaintance suf-
fering from stomach trouble. Sold by all
drupgists-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
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
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 ali throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
Bottles SOC and $1.00. Trial Bottles free at T..
5. Leadbeater & Sons drug store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Percy Thomas died in Culpepel
yesterday, in the twenty-fourtb year Of
his age.
Mrs. Susan McNeally, wife of Ameri.
Gus NcNealy, Of Leesburg, died late Sat
urday night. She was about forty year:
of age.
1t is said in Richmond that the ne
groes will send a black delegation to the
Norfolk convention to antagonize Mr..
Agnew. They are incensed at their
exclusion from meetings which elected
delegates to the convention.
The bust of Rev. John Jasper, the
celebrated negro preacher, arrived at
Richmond yesterday and was unveiled
last night in Jasper Memorial Church,
in the presence of an immense gathering.
One of the grandchildren of the preacher
drew the cord.
1t was announced at Roanoke yester-
day, that notices were posted at every
operation in the Flat Top coal fields yes
terday announcing a reduction in wages
of the miners would go into effect on
February l. The reduction will average
about 10 per cent. 1t is believed that
the reduction will be accepted without
trouble.
A destructive fire occurred at Hanil-
ton, yesterday morning about 8 O'Clock,
when the livery stables and adjoining
buildings, with all their contents, owned
by j. NJ. Corbin, were burned. The
loss is about SO, 600, partially covered by
insurance. The dwelling Of Mr.. Corbin,
nearby, was in great danger, but prompt
efforts saved it.
The first public reception of the year
was given at the executive mansion in
Richmond yesterday evening by Gov.
and Mrs. Montague. The house was
decorated within with palms, ferns,
American Beauty roses, and flags. The
governor and his wife were assisted in
receiving by the members of his staff
and their wives. henderson, the legis-
lature and most of the leading people of
Richmond we're in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

THE "anti-M Martin" men seem to have
much trouble in picking their man to
oppose Senator Martin when the election
comes mp two years hence. Various
names have been put up only to be with
drawn. but the last mentioned is that OF
Mr.. Carter Glass, of Lynchburg. a
dispatch from Norfolk which has been
going the rounds says:
Representative Carter Glass, of the
Sixth Virginia District. is rapidly be-
coming an important factor in Virginia
politics and is now the undisputed
leader Of what is known as the ant
machine democracy in Virginia, which
is fighting u. 5. Senator Thomas 5.
Martin for reelection to the Senate by
the next Virginia Legislature. 1t has
up to this time looked as if Governor
Montague, elected on an anti-machine
platform to the position henow occupies,
would be the leading candidate against
Martin, but there are now signs that the
Senatorial toga worn by Martin may at
The end of his present term fall to the
Sixth Virginia There are some VINO
predict that when the senatorial hight
comes on Governor Montague will be
out of ii and the real battle will be be-
tween Glass and Martin.
The Governor may not like the idea
Of being shelyed by his friends in this
summary manner, bnt the truth is that
the cry of the '%'anlis" Of "anybody to
beat Martin" is only strengthening the
Senator, and it is believed by many that
when the time comes he will have no
opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

IT MUST have been the irony of fate
which led flames to attack and destroy
an 9sbestos factory in Chicago Monday.
Following the discussion in connection
with the asbestos curtain at the lro-
quOis Theater. some nervous people
have lost their faith in the ability OF
asbestos to resist fire. On Monday their
faith was still further shaken by the de-
struction of the fye.stOry brick building
in Chicago occupied by the Hall Asbestos
Manufacturing Company. Everything
in the interior was consumed. Asbestos
has been held in theory to be non-com-
bustible, but in practice there are few
things which will not burn if the fire
surrounding them is sufficiently hot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
Applied for Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Chicago, Jan. 27.--Mayor Carter
Harrison surrendered himself to Sheriff
Barrett today and gave notice of an APP
plication for a writ of habeas corpus, for
his release from custody. The Mayor
in his petition for habeas corpus alleges
that he is illegally restrained of his
liberty, that certain charges have been
made before the coroner's jury that are
without legal foundation, and that there
is no warrant for holding him response
BILE for the ~Iroquois theater disaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
III. I'M T IIV'IWVUNs
Teste: DANIEL r. STANSBURY, Clerk.
DEAD MAN IN SLEIGH .-Death was q

DEAD MAN IN SLEIGH death was 70
guest, unbidden and unweIcome, at a
sleighing party given By a number Of
young people Saturday night in Anoka,
Mimi. Among them was Lewis Flicker,
a young farmer, and by his side, with
her arm around him, sat the young wo-
man he had brought. In the midst Of
the joking and singing she scarcely no
tced that her companion was unusually
silent. She thought he was hanging his
head on his breast to avoid the cold.
Even when she remarked Chow cold
your hands are and received no reply,
she thought little Of the fact that he did
not answer. In this way the sleigh sped
for miles, to the accompaniment OF loot
ing horns, shouts, singing and Laughter.
At last Ficker's continued silence at
tracted general attention. Investigation
followed, and a young doctor in the par
ty declared that Flicker had been dead
more than an hour. Heart disease was
the cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
The Market.
Baltimore Stock Market.

Cattle-Receipts for week, 2,944. Best Cat
tie stronger, others slow and about 10 cents
lower. Quote Steers, export. 1876 to g 10;
fair to best butchers, 800 to $3.50; others
81 rs to 1915; heifers, $3.50 to $500; cows,
Si.5O to $3.50; bulls, $3.50 to $3.50.
Hogs-Fair supply market slow. Quote :
Westerns, heavy, 1910; light, $3.50 10 500 :
from other points, 500 to $40; roughs, $40
10 $4.75.
Sheep and Lambs-Light supply; sheep
hrm am6s higher. Quote: Sheep, $3.50 TO
$4;75 lambs, 500 to $3.50.
Calves-Fair supply; market steady. Quote:
Common to best, 800 TO ST.OO.
Fresh Cows-Fair supply market steady.
quote: Common to best. SIS to $50 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
F~ifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 81.
SENATE.

A resolution, directing the committed
on privileges and elections to investigate,
at this session of Congress, the right
and title of Reed Smoot, the Mormon
elder, to his seat in the Senate, wa:
agreed to without objection.
A resolution directing the Secretary
of State to inform Great Britain that il
is the desire of this government to re.
wise the concurrent regulations of 1898,
for the protection of the fur seal herd Of
Alaska, was agreed to-
Mr.. Morgan offered a resolution d.
recting the committee on public health,
of which he is chairman, to investigate
and report as to a plan of government
for the canal zone, relative to health,
sanitation, immigration, etc. The reso-
luton went over.
The Daniel resolution calling for GER
tain information from the State Depart
ment relative to the canal treaty was
taken up.
Mr.. Simmons defended the treaty.
hOUSb.
A resolution calling upon the Post.
master General for a report upon the
number and condition Of railway postal
cars on June 80, 1908, IA adopted.
The resolution calling upon the
Secretary of War for a report as to the
expenditure of money to promote Prof.
Langley's flying machine experiments
was reported to the House by Mr..
Hemenway, who moved that the res
olltion be laid upon the table. The
information asked for, he said, is on
tanned in the annual report of the board
of ordnance of the War Department.
Messrs. Hitchcock and Robinson de-
clared the expenditure in question to
have been unwaIranted.
Mr.. Hemenway defended it.
The resolution was tabled.
In the committee of the whole, the
urgent deficiency bill wa again taken
up.
Mr.. Burkett replying to the speech of
Mr.. Williams, delivered yesterday, made
a political speech, attacking the record
of the democracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

The NINE DISASTER at Cheswick,
Pa, Monday morning, is another of the
horrors ~chronicled during the first month
Of the year 1904. Between $50 and 1910
persons persisted, and today hundreds OF
homes in the n%eighborhood of the disas-
ter are benoauing the loss of husbands,
fathers and brothers. A mine explosion
is one of the greatest horrors. 1t is a
literal burial alive often of hundreds OF
human beings who are compelled to
work in the bowels OF the earth, and
the he%art-rending scenes enacted by
wives and children who gather at the
entrances after such catastrOphies form
sad pictures and incite the sincere COM
misseration of their fellow-creatures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
The Maryland senatorship.

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 27.-Still no
choice in the Senatorial contest. The
vote was: Rayner, SO; Smith, S2 Car
ter. 10; Jackson, 5; Miles, A all demo-
Gratis, McComas, 81. Necessary to choice,
GA. A caucus has been called for to-
night, and the representations are that
John Walter Smith will win.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Jan. 27.-The election Of Sena-
tor Daniel was confirmed in a joint session OF
the Legislature today and the Senator made g
fine speech largely devoted to his reasons for
opposing the Panama treaty.
A bill was offered to reduce the State licen-
ses on merchants.
Mr.. Lion offered bills amending the dispen.
sary act for Manassas, and to provide a new
charter Cor that town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
DIED.

At his parents residence. 1923 Prince
street, Tuesday morning, January %, 1901,
after a brief illness of pneumonia, GEORGE
T., beloved son of Mark r.. and Elizabeth A.
Norris, aged q years, 2 months and u days.
Funeral from the Second Presbyterian Church
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Friends OF
the family are invited 10 attend. Asleep in
Jesus.-lWashington and Baltimore papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
Russia and japan.

London, Jan. 27.-News from the far
East regarding the strain between Russia
and Japan was conflicting today. Press
dispatches were tinged with a pessimistic
tone, but news received by fnanciers was
evidently of a more encouraging nature,
as securities markets were firm aud the
continent was a liberal buyer here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT declares that
he prefers to lose the nomination rather
than exert any pressure on federal Of
~fceholders who may be delegates to the
Chicago convention. Let us pray
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

Carl Corpoer, president of the Carl
Corpoer Brewing Company, committed
suicide last night in the Office of his
brewery. by shooting himself with a re-
volver. The business was not profitable
and several months ago the plant was
placed in the hands Of q receiver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

The resignation of Col. T. NJ. R.
Talcott as assistant to the president OF
the Seaboard Air Line has been tender
ed, to take effect the last of this month.
The election OF Mr., Barr left Colonel
Talcott with but little to do he, there
fore, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

At a meeting of directors of the Balti-
more & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Company, held in New York today,
Oscar G. Murray was elected President
to succeed J.. S. Loree. Samuel Res
was elected q director of the company to
succeed the late Frank n. Tracy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

Tommy" Ryan and philadelphia
Jack" will contend for the middle
weight championship in Philadelphia
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Att regular meeting of the Board of Al
dermen of the city of Alexandria, Va, held
January &c, 1904, there were present;
John 7. Sweeney, esq, President, and
Messrs. Hill, Burke, Marbury, Ballenger,
Clark, Curtin and w. II. Sweeney.
Mr.. Curtin submitted o petition of sundry
property-owners for the construction Of a sewer
on 0ronoco street from the present sewer
westward TO Alfred street, with lateral sewers
on st. Asaph. Washington, Columbus and Al
fred streets. The petition was referred 10 the
Committee on Streets.
The following were received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred in
by unanimous votes:
Report Of the Finance Committee on a conn.,
nunication from the Cooperative Charities
Association, together with certain bills
amounting 70 sl96.59 for produce, &C., fur
nished the poor.
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to
execute a special warranty deed to Alice p.
Lockwood for the property No. 1922 Wythe
street upon the payment of $2S.
Report Of the Finance Committee on o
communication from the Board of Fire War
dens asking an increase ofpay for the engi-
neers of the Columbia and Reliance fire en-
gines.
Report of the Committees on General Laws
and Streets on a communication from J. f..
Chichester regarding the placing ola watch
man at the intersection of Duke and Fayette
| streets.
An ordinance to provide for the granting by
the city of Alexandria 10 the person or cor
poration hereafter to be ascertained permits
sion TO erect piles and run wires on the
streets and alleys Of the city for the purpose
of furnishing light and power by electricity.
Resolution increasing the salary of the
| driver of the Relief Hook and Ladder truck.
An ordinance making it unlawful for any
firm or corporation to allow any house or bath
water or any drainage except rain water to
run on any street or alley where a public
sewer has been or may be constructed.
An ordinance increasing the salaries Of the
officers and p~rivates Of the police force.
Resolution appropriating $50 for decorating
the City Hall February ~.
An order directing the City Engineer to
prepare plans and cost of sewer near the in
tersection Of Washington and Pendleton
streets.
Communication from j. Y. Williams. sec
rotary of the Washington Birthday ASsocia-
ton, asking an appropriation Of $3.50 toward
defraying expenses Of the parade on the I'D
of February.
The board then adjourned.
j. T. SWEENEY, President.
-. ITTIIINn NJ ~ 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-27

The faculty of the University of Chicago
are alarmed at a new disease which has APP
peared among the students. 1t is called mind
wandering. and is seriously interfering with
the studies of the students.