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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL

In the Senate yesterday, the President
pro tempore appointed q committee,
consisting of Senators Hoar, Plat of Con-
necticut, SpOoner, Cockrell, and Pettus,
to make the inquiry concerning the
bribery charges against Mr.. Dietrich.
The remainder of the day was devoted
to an argument by Mr.. Morgan in sup
port of the resolution introduced by Mr..
Stone, directing the Senate committee
on foreign relations to make an i%nvesti-
CATION into the Panama revolution. Mr..
Morgan again criticised the conduct of
NJ. Bunau- Varilla in connection with the
revolt, and spoke of the treaty as a con-
cession to the commercial spirit of the
age. He closed with the declaration
that the South would not support the
agreement at the expense of the honor OF
the country.
The proceedings in the House were
enlivened by a spirited discussion of the
Panama question. Mr.. Thayer, demo-
crat, Of Massachusetts, declared the
course OF this government IN fanama 10
have been contrary to the provisions Of
the treaty with New Granada. Mr..
Grosvenor, republican, of Ohio, made a
vigorous defense of the administration,
and said the brightest star that shines
in the pathway of the candidate of the
republican party is his course in the
Panama canal question. He advised
the democrats to keepaway from Panama
as an issue.
A special order made yesterday Dis
trict day, and a number of local bills
were disposed of. Among them were
the bills to prevent the docking of
horses and providing for the condemna-
ton of ~insanitary buildings.
With District Of Columbia business
disposed of, the House took up the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill, consideration of which was pend
ing when the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. 2. 1904

THE CONNECTION aroused by the demo
cratic press at the introduction by Sena-
tor Foraker of a bill to amend the anti
trust law in favor of the big corporations
has had its effect and has nov been mel
by Attorney General Knox, who last
night issued a statement disclaiming
even a partial endorsement OF the For
aker measure by the administration. Inc
Attorney General states that the Presl-
dents purpose is to enforce in their full
strength the existing statutes designed 10
restrain railroads from forming comoina-
tons inimical to the public interest. he
declares that the anti-poOling clause ID
the sherman act is one which President
Roosevelt is determined to carry out ID
its actual intent, and that the Foraker
proposition is expressly obnoxious be-
cause the public welfare is involved ID
the restraint which under its provisions
kAE
carrying corporations would be enabled
to impose upon themselves. The intro
duction of the bill by Mr.. Foraker, now
ever, was sufficient 10 arouse suspicion
IL was but natural to draw the conclu'
sion that anticipating that the supreme
Court would affirm the decision OF the
liver court in the Northern Securities
case. the obvious intent of the Foraker
bill was to nulify and destroy the effects
of the decision. The presence OF a num-
Der of influential capitalists in Washing
ton almost Immediately prior to the IN
PRODUCTION of the measure would certain
Iy suggest the idea that if they did mo-
inspire Mr.. Foraker's bill they haC
knowledge of what would be done, fol
capital is most sensitive and frequently
anticipates the decisions of courts and
the acts of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
The Mabel BechteI Murder.

Allentown, Pa, Feb. Captain
James L. Scbaadt, who has undertaken
to u%nravel the mystery of Mabel Bech-
tel's murder and who promised to name
the murderer and give the details Of the
tragedy by noon today or give up the
fight, failed to make good the first and
most important point of his proposition.
He admitted at noon today that while in
his own mind he is satisfied as to who
killed the girl, his investigation had
failed to produce the desired results. He
said "We hold to the theory that the
girl was not killed at her home, but that
she was MORALLY wounded at a resort by
a jealous admirer and was taken home
in a cab and dragged into the areaway
of the house, hut | doubt whether any
thing but a confession will eve reveal
the true story of the crime"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
FOREIGN NEWS.

Premier Balfour, who has been confn-
ed to his apartments during the past few
days, suffering from an attack ofinfuenza,
was somewhat improved this morning.
At a meeting ofthe council of ministers
in Paris today Foreign Minister Delcasse
declared that Russia's intentions regard
ing the Orient remained pacific, and that
the latest news received was r~eassuring.
The Pope has conferred with Cardinal
Gotti regarding the best way to recog-
uize the heroism of Bishop MuldoOn
during the fatal fire at the Iroquois
theatre in Chicago last month. He is
especially anxious to compensate the
bishop for the groundless attacks on him
when he was a candidate for the arch
bisopric of Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
Opening of Parliament.

London, Feb. liking Edward
opened the last session of the present
Parliament today with a speech from the
throne. The speech dwelt at consider
able length on the progress of arbitra-
ton between Great Britain and other
countries. The scene at the opening Of
the House of Lords was one scintillating
with brilliancy. The floor and galleries
of the place of meeting were crowded
with all the great and noble of the
nation. The peeresses were attired in
gorgeous dresses and adorned with
jewels of priceless value, while the
peers appeared in their full uniforms,
which but added to the grandeur of it
all. The King and Queen left Bucking-
ham Palace at 1870 o'clock and drove
in state to the Houses of Parliament.
His Majesty arrived at the House Of
Lords at 2 o'clock, and passed through
the robing room into the chamber,
where he at once began the reading OF
his speech. Extraordinary interest at
tached to the r~eopening of Parliament,
today, because of the many possibilities
that lie in the near future, which may
result in the trouble fer the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
Tendency Of the Times.

The tendency Of medical science is to-
ward preventive measures. The best
thought of the world is being given to
the subject: 1t is easier and better to
prevent than to cure. 1t has been fully
demonstrated that pneumonia, one of
the most dangerous diseases that medi-
cal men have TO contend with, can be
prevented by the use Of Chanberlain's
Cough Remedy. Pneumonia always re-
suits from a cold or from an attack of
influenza grip. and it has been OBJ
served that this remedy counteracts any
tendency of these diseases toward pneu-
monia. This has been fully proven in
many thousands of cases in which this
remedy has been used during the great
prevalence OF colds and grip in recent
years, and can be relied upon with i'm
plicit confidence. Pneumonia often re-
suits from a slight cold when no danger
is apprehended until it is suddenly dis
covered that there is fever and difficulty
in breathing and pains 10 the chest.
then it is announced that the patient
has pneumonia. Be on the safe side
and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
a. o as cold is contracted. 1t al
ways cures. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
War Inevitable ?

Berlin, Feb. 1.-The conservative
newspaper, the Schlessische Zeitung, to-
day asserts that war between Japan and
Russia is certain and hat an outbreak
is imminent. The paper adds that after
a recent crown council at St. Petersburg,
at which the Gar presided, orders were
issued to stop all passenger and freight
traffic on the trans-Siberian and the en-
tire line eastward. The trains are re-
served for military transportation work.
The foreign Office, however, has no know
ledge of a critical urn of affairs. The
state railway managers have received no
intimation of a stoppage of trans-Siber-
ian traffic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
THE HORROR.

There were few developments in the
Shields case in Roanoke yesterday.
The city council offered a reward Of
81, 900 for the apprehension of the crimi-
nal who made the murderous assault up
on Mrs. Shields and her child. This
will probably be supplemented by a like
amount from Gov. Montague. Citizens
of the city have also pledged themselves
t) the extent of $3.50. Mayor Cutchin
stated last night that the negro had not
been captured. and were the authorities
10 get him he would not be brought TO
the Roanoke Jail. The Roanoke militia
have been sleeping on their arms for two
days. The condition of Mrs. Shields
and her child, while not %reassuring, is
hoDeful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
News Of the Day.

A M who recently died oil prlVa-
ton in st. Petersburg was found to have
left more than 81, 900, 900.
September futures in the New York
coffee exchange yesterday sold at 8 cents,
the highest price for several years.
The price of July cotton reached l7.55
cents in New York yesterday, and is
cents in New Orleans, the highest price
since 1874.
Stockholders in the original Panama
Canal Company have petioned for the
removal OF NJ. Gautron, she l%iquldator,
who holds control in the proposed sale oil
the canal to the United States.
Attorney General Knox has submitted
in answer to aSenate inquiry a statement
declaring that he considers the proposed
amendment to the Interstate Commerce
and Antitrust Law 10 be unwise.
Throughout the Pocohontas and Flat
| Top coal fields, in West Virginia, a re-
duction in miners wages of about III
per cent. became effective yesterday.
All the mines are running as usual
and there are no indications OF a strike.
The monthly statement of the public
debt shows that at the close of business
January 80, 1904, the total debt, less
cash in the Treasury, amounted TO $780,
O62, 549, which is an increase of SPILL
663, as compared with the preceding
month.
The comparative statement OF the gov
eminent receipts and expenditures shows
that for the month Of January, 1904, the
total receipts we're SAL, 58S, $40, and the
expenditures, S4S, S72, 553, leaving ade-
felt for the month of Sc, 1874, 1873. For
January, 1903, there was a surplus OF
SO, 364, 094.
w. Bourke Cochran was nominated
as the democratic candidate for Congress
in the Twelfth New York district at a
convention held last night in the head
quarters of the Tammany Central As
ISOLATION. The nomination is to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mr.. Mcclellan, now mayor Of
New York. Mr.. Cochran accepted the
nomination.
U. S. Minister Beaupre, at Bogota,
Colombia, reports that leprOsy has in
vaded that country to an alarming extent.
In spite of the most stringent sanitary
regulations, he says, the horrible disease
is spreading fast. Leper hospitals are
being constructedin all the departments,
or States. The battle with the dread
malady is one OF the gravest problems
the authorities have been called upon to
confront.
The Southern Charity Ball at the
Arlington in Washington last night
was another success added to the credit
of the promoters of these annual affairs
that are doing such splendid service fol-
veterans of the civil war among the
destitute Southern families there and in
the South. The attendance was large
and included representative and dis
tinguished persons from all sections.
The drawing-room suite ofthe Arlington
was effectively decorated with palms and
vines, in which were emblems apprc-
pirate to the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
Mr.. Whitney's Condition.

New York, Feb. 2.-The condition of
VIM. G. Whitney, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis on Saturday,
continues grave today. Physicians are
in constant attendance in the sick room,
and everything possible is being done to
effect a recovery. DR.. bull, the Oper-
ating surgeon, admits that Mr.. Whit
ney's condition is very serious. 1t is
said hat oxygen has been administered,
as the patients heart has not been act.
ing well. His condition became worse
on Sunday night, and yesterday the
physicians realized that they had a fully
developed case of %peritonitis to on
tend with. Because of Mr.. Whitney's
years, the chances of his recovery are
lessened. All the members of the
Whitney family, except Mrs. Almeric
Hugh Paget, who is in England, are in
the city today.
1t was said at the Whitney home at
noon, today, hat Mr.. Whitney's con-
dition has undergone no apparent change
since this. morning. Physicians are
still in constant attendance at the bed
side of the sufferer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
Minister TO Be Tried.

New Castle, Del, Feb. 2.-The extra
session of the New Castle Presbytery
opened in the First Presbyterian Church
here this morning. The most important
feature of the session will be the trial OF
Rev. Robert A. Ellwood, pastor ofOlivet
Church, Wilmington, who is charged
with violating the constitution of the
Presbyterian Church Of America, and OF
the twentieth chapter of confession of
faith by preaching his famous sermon,
"Should the murderer ofMiss Bishop be
lynched?" Miss Helen Bishop, it will be
recalled, was found murdered in June last
in Wilmington, aud later George White,
a negro, who was charged with the crime,
was taken from Jail by a mob and burn
ed at a stake. 1t is contended that the
iniammatory u~tterances of the Rev. Mr..
Ellwood melted the people of Whining
ton to take the law into their own hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02

Jesuit missionary, contributed to statu-
ary Hall, in the Capitol, by Wisconsin,
has finally been passed by both houses
of Congress. Having passed the House
on Saturday the resolution was brought
ND in the Senate yesterday and adopted
without objection. This puts an end 10
a long controversy about the acceptance
of this statue, which vas objected to by
some misguided and narrow minded per-
sons on account of some feeling growing
out of the statue being 10 the robes OF
priest. The statue has been in Statuary
Hall since 1896 and has been considera
bly, mutilated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
German Encouragement to Turkey

Constantinople, Feb. 2.-It is re-
ported that Baron Marshall, the Ger
man Ambassador, privately speaking to
a number of notables at the dinner on
the occasion of the anniversary of
Emperor Williams birthday, said that
the situation regarding Turkey and
Bulgaria is very grave. shortly" he
is reported to have declared, Turkey
will be in a position to estimate the
worth of the services that the Germans
have rendered in recognizing her army
and showing how she should utilize it,"
This statement of Baron Marschall is
regarded as confirmation of the report
that Germany is encouraging Turkey to
declare war against Bulgaria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02

NEARLY EVERY time a new ship Is lt
he launched some organization protests
AGAINST the use of champagne in thu
christening ceremonies. Champagne al
the christening of J. J. HisPs steamship
Dakota at New London, Ct, February
6. is not wanted by 5000 women o.
North Dakota and South Dakota, who
have signed a petition to that effect and
forwarded it to Mr.. Hill, in New York
city. The women say that the boat Is
named after two prohibition states, and
should not be baptized with champagne.
In the broad expanse of this Gland OF
the free and home of the brave" the
''asylum for the oppressed of all ma
tons" ample room is found for enthu-
siasts and misguided people generally,
most of whom are building pyramids Of
wood, hay and stubble to feed the fires
of the latter day. What great principle
is at stake when a bottle of champagne
is broken on the bow of a new ship is
hard to discern. When broken and
wasted that much at least, of the fruit OF
vine is deprived of the power of doing
either good or harm, and, even from a
teetotaler's standpoint, the custom
should be upheld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02

NOTWITHSTANDING all the sycophancy
on the part of Cuba toward the United
States for the part it played in breaking
the Spanish yoke, it would seem from
certain subsequent incidents that the
islanders have no more real love for this
country than they have for Spain. Many
years ago, when under Spanish rule,
they offered insults to Americans, and il
would seem that their natures have
undergone no material change under
their new conditions. United States
Minister Squiers has called the attention
of the Cuban government to the action
of the rioters at C~ienfuegos, who (con-
,inuing the disturbances which broke
out as the result of disputes over the
election of registrars on the previous
day) on Sunday last vented their i'll
feelings by Hinging mud upon the United
States ~escutcheon hanging over the en-
trance of the United States Consulate
practically covering the escutcheon with
mud and filth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
A DAZZLING U BALL.

A court ball at the winter place at st.
Petersburg last night was the most bril-
liant event of its kind held there for
years, and it marked the climax of the
social season.
The vast labyrinth of the famous halls
presented a remarkable scene, for every
n present, from the Car down, was in
uniform. The women were clad in mag
n%ificent court costumes, and the dazzling
display of jewels probably could not be
surpassed at any other court of Europe.
The Gar and Czarina and the imper-
ial family met the guests in the white
marble salon. Wearing the uniform Of
an officer of the Imperial Guard, the
Car led the grand march with Lady
Scott, wife of the British ambassador,
the ambassador escorting the Czarina.
The Dowager Empress was not present
Mrs. Mccormick, wife of the American
ambassador, was escorted by the Grand
Duke Cyril.
The Emperor did not dance the Rus
sian mazurka, which is the feature Of
the court balls, but instead he moved
about and conversed with the diplomats.
While speaking with Ambassador Nc
Cormick he took occasion to renew the
assurances of his warm friendship FOR the
United States.
Count Lamsdorf, the foreign minister,
drew NJ. KurinO, the japanese minister
to Russia, into a window embrasure
where the two talked earnestly half an
hour. The incident attracted general
attention.
A supper at which 5000 guests sat
down was served at midnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
Cremated in their Home.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Feb. AT
one o'clock this morning the residence of
Peter Christensen was destroyed by fire.
His five children, ranging in age from a
baby in arms to IL years, were burned to
death, and Mrs. Christensen was burned
so that she will die. The husband was
in the country at the time. Noone knows
how the fire started. Just before one
o'clock Mrs. Christensen aweke and
discovered the interior of her home in
flames. She rushed to another room where
the children we're sleeping. That room
was a mass of flames and it was impossible
to gain an entrance. Mrs. Christiansen's
cries aroused the neighbors who tried to
save the house, but it burned rapidly and
was consumed before the fire department
arrived. The bodies of the children
were ~cremated, only the blackened trunks
remaining, Mrs. Christensen is terribly
burned about the face and body. She
said when she awoke the rooms seemed
to be filled with flames. When she re-
tired at 10 o'clock last night there was
a fire in the kitchen stove, but it was low.
This was the only fire in the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
TOday's Telegraphie News
From Richmond.


Especial Dispatch TO the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Feb. MI. Green re-
offered his old bill in the House today
requiring the oath of all candidates for
Office not to spend money.
A bill was offered by Mr.. Gray in-
creasing the number of miles of tele-
phone lines to be taxed at the minimum
rate from 300 to 500.
A bill was offered to pay clerks in the
auditor Office IS, 900 in connection with
the settlement of Virginia and national
accounts.
Mr.. Cation offered bills to protect fish
in the Potomac river; to allow Corpora
ton Court judges TO practise law, and to
reduce the franchise tax on corporations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02

IF A bill which passed the House OF
Representatives yesterday receives the
approval of the Senate and is signed by
the President, the days of bob-talled
horses in the District of Columbia are
numbered. After the passage of the act
it will be unlawful to dock the tail OF
anv horse within the limits Of the
District, and it also will be unlawful to
bring from any State or territory into
the District equines with abbreviated
tails. The practice is an inhuman and
cruel one and should never have been
allowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02

TUE PRESENT winter has been a re-
markable. one for duration and low tenn
peratnre and the end is not yet, for there
is still another full winter month, ana
according to the calendar, spring does
not begin till the Dist of March Inc
cold weather began early in November
and has continued with hardly any inter
mission up to the present time. Novem'
her was one of the coolest on record and
December was not much better, while
the weather bureau reports January the
coolest for many years. Snow has
covered the ground during three-fourths
of the month, and ice in the river has
impeded navigation a large part OF the
time and has been the despair OF steam
boat men during nearly the entire month
According to the weather bureau, the
mean temperature for January was u
slightly above 81, which is % or b
below the normal mean temperature Tor
the last 80 years. February opened coid
and the first night was the coolest OF the
season, registering in this section from
60 above to A. below zero. This Is
Ground Hog Day, and as the weather i
clear and the sun shone brightly, SIX
weeks more of winter may be expected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
Relief I'm One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in one
minute, because it kills the microbe which
tickles the mucus membrane, causing the
cough, and at the same time clears the
phlegm, draws out the inflammation and heals
and sOothes the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs, wards of
pneumonia and is a harmless and never fail
ing cure in all durable cases of Coughs, Colds
aud Group. One Minute Cough Cure is pleas.
ant to take, harmless and good alike for young
and old. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
New York Stock Market.

New York, Feb. 1.-The stock market
this morning has been n of special
features. The general list was some
what irregular in the first hour, but later
showed fresh but small gains. Dealings
in railroad shares were light and were
marked by a professional character.
Copper was the most active industrial
and showed a good gain. The specula-
ton quoted down somewhat after the
first hour and showed little pronounced
tendency. Bonds were somewhat
firmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-02
II OF APPEALS.

Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany VS.. Hawkes., by &c. Argued and
submitted.
Northington by &C., VS.. Norfolk Rail
way and Light Company. Argued and
submitted.
Standard Sewing-Machine Company
VS.. Gunter. Argued and continued.
Next cases to be called Mack Manu-
featuring Company VS.. SmOot & Co., ct
al. Templeman's administrator IS.
Pugh, Receiver Denning VS.. Denning
and others, being Nos. SO, "a and 90,
on argument docket.