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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
From Washington.
fCor. espondence of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington. d. c., Aug. IL.

fCor. espondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.l
Washington, d. c., Aug. IL.
Officials of the Department Of Justice
are interested in the news from Chicago,
70 the effect that the strike leaders con-
template a "forcing of the Admins
tration's hand' by bringing suit to
compel enforcement OF the Grosscup IN
junction against the firms comprising the
so.calIed beef trust. The opinion IS ex-
nrassed that the method in question Is
palpably the correct one, if the strikers
will be careful to leave politics out of the
question. 1t is suggested that by bring
ing their evidence before the district at
torney, showing that the injunction has
been violated, that official will at once
make common cause with those who
present it and pursue the case through
whatever course of litigation may seem
to him the proper one. The only
question involved is that of presenting a
sufiiciency of proof, as the government
would not care to take up a case OF so
much importance and popular interest
without FEELING assured of the outcome.
There is no disposition on the part OF
the Department of Justice to take any
other step against the beef trust at this
time.
The Bureau of immigration will issue
late today, or on Monday, an order TOR
the deportation of Rev. Charles Alfred
Burleigh Hart, the Brooklyn minister,
who is alleged to have violated the I'M
migration laws 10 coming to this country
from England. 1t is stated that upon
review of the investigation undertaken
bt the New York authorities, Commits
sioner Sargent comedies with the view
taken by them, especially in view OF the
fact that Hart admitted that he had
"served time" in England for an ofiense
involving moral turpitude.
Admiral Sigsbeo, commanding the
Caribbean squadron, has been ordered
to send the Denver to Gonaives and
Jeremie. Haiti, for the purpose OF pro-
tecting the lives and property OF Amer
cans and other foreigners threatened py
reason of the recent uprising at those
points. n.,.5.uo.
Copies have been received at the headquar-
ters of the democratic congressional commit
tee of the last speech delivered by Bourke
Cochran in Congress, in which he denounees
the entire tariff scheme, and expressed ardent
free trade sympathies. Their PRONUNCIATION
has been under the tender care Of the repub'
lican national committee. Sentences showing
Mr., Cockran's most violent attacks on the
tariff are printed in heavy, black.faced type
The purpose of the circulation of the docu'
ment is to try to convince the reader that the
democratic and republican parties do not &C.
supy common ground on the iariii question:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
The Market.
Georgetowu, Aug. 13-Wheat SOa92.
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded dis,
Tease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known TO me medical fraternity .a'a an,,
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the found alton Of the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature ia doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars Tor any case
that it falls to cure. Send for list Of testi'
mOnials. 90
Ohio.
Sold by all Druggist, 75c,
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
FOREIGN NEWS.

The American line today announced
a cut in its steerage rate to thirty shil'
lings from Liverpool to Philadelphia.
A fierce fireis raging in the tenement
district of Aberdeen, Scotland. Tit
damage already exceeds 200, 600 pounds
1t is reported from Antwesp this
afternoon that Mrs. Florence MaybrlcE
embarked there for New York under al
assumnd name.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says DR.
Rott, the imperial accoucheur, today re
ports that both the Czarewitch and thu
Czaritza are doing well.
The authorities at Grodno, Poland
ordered the Jews there today TO hole
services for the late NJ. Plehve in thu
synagogue. The Jews did not dare t.
disobey the order, but at the same tim'
they held memorial services for Plehve''
victims at Kishinefi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
The Reef Strikers.

New York, Aug. INSTRUMENTATION
by striking beef butchers against non
union men, who have taken the strikers
places in the packing plants, continued
today in spite of the extra police patrol
in the strike district. Gangs of men and
boys are constantly on the watch for
chances to stone drivers and meat car
riers. Early this morning Richard Sar-
gent, a colored meat carrier, left Schwarzs-
child & Sulzberger's plant to go home.
He was set upon by a gang and stoned.
Sargent fled but was pursued by the
crowd. Policeman Shsiley went to Sar-
gents assistance and for time both
were frequently struck by flying mis-
siles. Women and girls fired stones and
plaster from the roofs and not until the
arrival of another officer did the strikers
resist. Sargent is suffering from deep
scalp wound from piece of plaster
thrown by woman.
Chicago, Aug. f3.-Coincident with
another of the many efforts that have
been made and are making for settle
ment of the stock yards strike came
sporadic cases of violence to non-union
help this morning. This morning the
retail meat dealers committee appointed
one of their number to see Mayor Har-
rison and arrange for hearing by the
full committee to consider plans to
bring about peace conference by means
of the Intervention of the city's chief
executive. While the packing house
teamsters that are out on strike Will
not return to work no further spread OF
that branch of labor will occur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Girl Coughs I'D a ThimbIe.

Mary, 4-year-old daughter OF Will
liam Z. Sailer, of yellow House, Pa,
has Just coughed up a brass thimble
which she swallowed last October. All
known remedies were tried TO relieve the
child, but without success. While at
the supper table day or two ago, how
ever, she felt an odd sensation in her
throat, and this was followed By an at
tack of coughing. In moment the
thimble, greatly corroded, flew out OF
her mouth. 1t is supposed that the
thimble had never entered her stomach,
but had lodged at the point where the
nasal organ touches the throat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
COMMUNICATED.

A few days ago it was published that
the retail grocers of this city were about
to call the mayors attention to the fact
that the stores of some retailers were
kept open on Sundays for the benefit OF
few people. Their efforts to degree
have materialized to sach an extent that
the mayors note from them and his
note to the Chief of Police have awak-
ened the entire city. SALES of all kinds
are prohibited with the exception Of
milk, ice and drugs, which they deem a
necessity. With the exception Of drugs,
are the other two necessity! OF course
every one knows doctors prescription
is necessary at all times. The enforce:
ment Of this law will stop all trains,
boats and stables, except in cases of
emergency, and, suppose, Sunday
papers, which have already been paid
for in advance. But how about the
wholesale and retail merchant who on
Sunday has his tired and worn out wagon
driver or hostler togo to the stable, hitch
up his horse and buggy or vehicle and
take his sweetheart or family for pleas
ant afternoon drive and keep the same
laborer 10 await his return without ex-
ira pay), sometimes quite late; put the
horse in the stable, put the vehicle up,
etc, or get fired? wonder if the good
people will not try to shut up the post
Office and stop the sale Of stamps7 l
wonder if an armless man can have his
shoes blackened? ] wonder if you will
be allowed to blow your nose or laugh !
What are the wild waves saying, sister?
What should be sauce for the goose
should be sauce for the gander. How
about Servants strike" to keep the
Lords Day, and make it holy? VIII
housekeepers be allowed to cook?
ARGO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Bride at seventy.five.

Philadelphia, Aug. 'lS.-0beying the
last request of her husband, who died a
year ago, Mrs. Mary Grebe, rs years
old, was in Philadelphia on Wednesday
night married to John Wallace, who,
though but So years old, W as long close
friend of the lamented Grebe. For SO
years the bride had worked in double
harness with her first husband, who was
a fellow workman with Wallace and a
warm personal friend. Just before bis
death Grebe requested Wallace to marry
his prospective widow, and the ceremony
OF Wednesday was then agreed upon by
the two persons most interested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Woman Murdered.

Boston, Aug. lS.-Mrs. Ada Richard
son, of Methuen, was murderd this
morning at % west Canton street, by
a man named Clark, with whom she had
come to the house last night, and whom
she introduced to the housekeeper as a
farm hand on her husbands farm. About
3 o'clock this morning the housekeeper
was aroused from her sleep by screams,
and npon running out of her room she
met Clark coming down stairs. He was
very much excited and was repeating to
himself: "I've done it, Pve done it. F"
He brushed by the woman and escaped.
Mrs. Richardson was found lying on the
bed with blood streaming from a wound
in her breast. The murderer has moi
been captured.
William E. Clark, the alleged murder
err, had been employed by John b
Richardson, a wel-to-do farmer an'
milkman, of Methuen, off and on TO
several years. The Richardson's had beer
married foury years. Fiyeweeks ago Mrs
Richardson having become infatuated
with Clark, was ordered from the hous'
by her husband, who has not seen he
since. Clark is the son of well-to-d'
farmer of Methnen.
Methuen, Mass, Aug. 1S.-Willian
E. Clark, who is alleged murdered Mrs
Ida Richardson, in Boston, this morn
ing, was arrested here at noon. He wa
found in a clump of bushes near hi
fathers house. lie had taken pari
green in an attempt to commit suicide
and he also had wound in the breast
evidently self.inaicted with knife. H'
will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
News Of the Day.

Senator German, of Maryland, who
is now at Saratoga, will see Judge
Parker very soon and they will discuss
the affairs of the campaign.
DIR. Harvey P. Mcknight has sued
the Columbia National Bank in Wash
ington for S27, 900 as damages for the
alleged dishonoring of his check.
The special session of the West Vir-
GINA legislature having com pleted the
work for which it was convened, was adj
iourned yesterday at noon at Charleston.
Edward NJ. Brown, a well-known lum-
Der broker, of Waverly, Baltimore, COM
mitted suicide in Druid Hill Park late
Yesterday afternoon, on the main drive
way, lust about so yards east of the
Eutaw Place gateway, by shooting him,
self through the head. III health and
business reverses are said to have prompt
ed the deed.
Another conference between the Blair
RYAN interests in the Seaboard Air Line
and the representatives of the Williams
Middendorf holdings, occupied in New
York yesterday, but came to naught.
A representative of the Blair-Ryan in
terests says that so far as this syndicate
is concerned, the negotiations to purchase
the Williams and Middendorf holdings
in Seaboard Air Line have been declared
off.
Abbot Parker, who after he had been
struck to earth by lightning bolt In
New York recently, recovered TO md
himself branded with picture of the
crucifixion on his back, has entered q
dime museum. There was com
petition among the managers, but Four
teenth street drew the prize, because
Parker thought he would like to open
his histrionic career with metropoli-
tan engagement He is said to get a
high salary.
A decision adverse TO Mr.. William j.
Bran in his contest over Their will OF
the late P. S. Bennett, of New York and
New Haven, Conn, was handed down
late yesterday afternoon by the Supreme
Court of Errors after al all day session.
The decision virtually denies that Mr..
Bryan is entitled TO the $50, 900 men,
toned in the sealed letters written by
Mr.. Bennett and addressed to his
widow, to be read by her after his
death. By this letter the windw was
asked to given $50, 600 to Mr. Bryan and
his family The decision sustains the
opinion give by the Superior Court in
the case last spring, and also the &C.
cision of the probate court before which
the matter was first brought up. No
opinion was filed with the decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Motor Car Accident.

A motor car accident of an unusually
dramatic characterize less than a fall
over a precipice nearly 500 feet in depth
occurred Thursday at Ture, in the
Department of Var, France, resulting
in the death of two persons. NJ. Du-
mont, a notary of Rheims, and his wife
were on a holiday tour in 24-horse-
power car, carrying with them their own
chauffeur. The party lunched at Morez,
and after their midday rest went for
run amid the beautiful scenery in the
neighborhood of the Malcombe precipice.
NJ. Dumont, who was an expert motor
list, took the steering wheel from his
chauffeur, and was driving at point in
the Journey where the road skirts an al
most sheer precipice of some 800 feet.
The extremo beauty and grandeur oil the
scenery are famous, and NJ. Dumont
was pointing out some particular spot to
his wife as they were approaching a
bend in the road, the car travelling at
the time about 80 miles an hour.
For some unexplained reason the car
failed to obey its steering gear, for in
stead of rounding the bend it ran across
the road and in an instant had disap-
peared from view over the preclpice.
Two cyclists and some country people
who were close by at the time saw the
car vanish and heard the screams of its
occupants. On rushing forward to the
edge of the precipice the cyclists and
other witnesses of the disaster were hor-
rified to see the motor car lying over
turned at the bottom, while 90 yards or
80 from thesurface the chauffeur was seen
cliuging desperately to the branches OF
shrub. With the aid of ropes he was
brought up to the top Of the cliff, when
it was found that one of his legs and sew
eral ribs had been broken. When the
rescue party reached the scene of the
disaster below NJ. Dumont and his wife
were lying dead, pinned beneath the
motor car, which was a complete wreck.
The chauffeur was conveyed to the hotel
at Morez, where he lies in deliricus
an 4 critical condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
TOday's Telegraphic News
c parsons Drowned

Washington, Aug. by reason ;o =,
the overturning of a 1O.toot excursion p.n
launch At the boat regatta on the o'o
moe river. of Georgetown THIS ai'ef-
m nn"n seven persons were drowned;
"O The accident happened at the close OF
,ha SECOND race. The launch at the
lime tim was near the opening Of a fume
from, Cissell's Mill and the swift current
capsized and sank the boat
All on board were thrown into the
water and before help could be extended
seven were drowned, FIVE women and
two men. One man, the only other &C.
cupant of the boat, was rescued.
Owing to the confusion caused by the
crowd Of boats and the swiftness OF the
current at the point of the accident the
names of the drowned and the name OF
the boat have not yet been ascertained:
The body of Miss Hazel Hiser, aged
20, is the only one so far recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Regatta.

Washington, Aug. Fair, cool and
bracing weather marked the twelfth
annual regatta of the Potomac River
Regatta Association over the Georgetown
course in this city this afternoon. The
banks and excursion boats were crowded
with enthusiastic rOoters for the local
oarsmen and for those that came from
other cities to participate in the twelve
events. The course was policed by the
u. S. torpedo boat Talbot, Lieut.. J. I.
Marshall in command, the vessel being
used also by the committee as referee and
official boat. The press boat and the
boat carrying distinguished guests and
the donors of prizes were the only ones
allowed to follow the contestants, all
others being massed near the end of the
c0ufaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13

ACCORDING TO the most important
financial and corporation interests in
Wall street, the nomination of Mr.. Elihu
Root for Governor of New York by the
republicans is as certain as if the con-
vention had already acted. 1t is said
that the word was passed yesterday
among the Rockefeller interests, the
Morgan interests and the other great
houses that Mr.. Root, while publicly
protesting, has given his private consent
and will accept after he is named. The
republicans fully realize Mr.. Roosevelt s
weakness in New York and to try to
"pull' him through will put Mr.. Root
up for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Notwithstanding Funeral.

Paris, Aug. 19.-Despite the fact that
it was announced that the funeral Of
former Premier Waldeck- Rousseau would
be private one, vast throng attended
the services at Saint Clotilde today.
Premier Combes, Foreign Minister Del
casse and other ministers were present,
while two official secretaries to the Presi-
dent represented President Loubet. The
body Hay on large catafalque in the
centre of the church, surrounded by can.
dies. The church was draped in black.
There we're no flowers in accordance
with the wishes OF the deceased. The
interment occurred at Montmartre ceme-
terv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Virginia News.

w. B. Peasants, prominent Man.
chester citizen died yesterday alter a
snort illness. .. .fa..
Rev. s. a. Templeman, of Fauquier
county, has accepted the call to become
pastor of the Salem Baptist Church In
Spottsysvania county.
Mrs. J. w. Dalton, formerly of King
George county, died at her home IN
Fredericksburg yesterday OF typholu
fever, aged forty years.
Rev. G. w. Lawson, pastor OF tnt
Presbyterian Church, in Washington
n. c., died yesterday, aged 81 years,
He was once pastor of the Churcn OF
Gordonsyille, and later at one IN NOR
folk. .si.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Mining i'm Louisa.

A letter from Frederick's Hall says
mining in old Louisa for pyrites and
gold Is on the upgrade. The Arminus,
Sulphur and Boyd Smith mines are rails
ing and shipping immense quantities of
pyrites constantly, giving employment
and sustenance to probably FIVE thous-
and souls. The Ora Magnina Gold
Mine Company, just opening up, has a
bright future. Heavy machinery of the
most modern type and stamp mills are
being put in place. Mr.. ]. H. Conk is
furnishing large quantities of lumber for
building and shafting purposes. Much
prospecting along various lines is in
progress with satisfactory results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
Brutal Attack ON a Little Girl.

With one vicious stroke of his axe,
Alexandra Carrotoro5 an iceman, cut of
the hand of little seven-year-old Lillian
Carson in New York yesterday after
noon. The little girl went into Caro-
toro's place of business to get piece Of
ice to eat. As she reached Out for a
fragment the Italian chopped at her out
stretched hand and cut it of. The little
girl fell unconscious. An angry inob
chased Carrotoro through the streets,
threatening to lynch him. But the man
eluGed them and hid in his house,
where he was arrested. He was held in
81, 900 bail when arraigned in court. 1t
has been the custom of the children OF
the neighborhood to gather little pieces
of ice from the wagons that visit the
neighborhoOd, ald no objection has ever
been found by the icemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
The Races.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 13.-First race.
Scarfell, 81 to l, won; Gay Boy, 3! to
| second; New York, II to /, third.
Second race-Foxhunter, 4 to 5, won
st. Jude, 8 to 1, second; Grandpa, u to
] third.
Fort Erie, Canada, Aug. 13.-First
race. Silver Heels, Is to |, won; -Four
Leaf Clover, 3 10 l, second; PrOdigality,
4 to /, third.
Second race-Triumyir, 6 to 5, won;
Phelps, Is to l, second; Jarna Christy,
3 to /, third.
First raee-Junior eight oar shells-Ariel
Boat Club, Baltimore, first; Potomac Boat
Club, Washington, second.
Second Tace-JuniOr single shells-Joly, OF
Bachelor Barge Club, Philadelphia won;
Klare, Of Baltimore, second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-13
SATURDAY EVENING. AUG. 49, 1901

day laws in Alexandria is still the topic
Of discussion, and while many persons are
but slightly affected by the operations OF
the statutes, others are materially con-
cerned, and no little wrath is manifested
bv some who will suffer pecuniary loss
Or be subjected to inconvenience or De
called upon to abandon certain customs
Nearly everybody has an opinion to Of
fer and. as in cases when an epidemic
is raging. there are attempts to lay the
trouble at somebody's door. Some I'M
load theiI grievances at the domleiies oil
the grocers others prefer to believe the
mayor has troubled the waters, while
equally as many more are berating the
nolicemen for carrying out the laws In
their strictest sense. Neither the mayor
nor the policemen have anything 10 90
with the validity of the law. Neither
composes an appellate court. No matter
how ridiculous a statute may be, con-
seryators of the peace are sworn to en-
force it, and allow appeals as to It's
validity or equity to come before other
tribunals. Revivals of Sunday laws are IN
evidence four or five times in century.
The last time the epidemic ragged was IN
1891 when several confectioners ana
DRUGGISTS we're made to pay fines for DIS
nensing soda water on Sunday during
the dog days. The unpopularity OF the
procedure caused a cessation OF the en-
forcement of the law, and it had up to a
few weeks ago been virtually ignored
save in regard to the sale of liquor on
Sunday. The impotency of the State to
force an observance OF Sunday according
to church requirements has been appar'
emf for centuries. In this city in colonial
days people we're fined for failure to at
tend church on the first day in the week
The Puritan Fathers in their zeal made
themselves historic by attempting the
impossible in New England, and some OF
their Sunday LAYS have been derided by
sensible people ever since. The follow
ing are specimens;
No one shall run on the Sabbath Day,
or walk in his garden, or elsewhere, ex-
cept reverently to and from meeting.
No one shall travel, cook victuals,
make beds, sweep house, cut hair OF
shave on theSabbath Day.
No woman shall kiss her children on
the Sabbath Day or on fast day.
No one shall play at any time on any
instrument except the drum and Jews
harp.
Now, in the face of such absurditles,
MANY believe the State should modify
all statues concerning the compulsory
observance Of any day in the week, and
leave such matters in measure to the
consciences of its subjects. In European
cities at one time everything was hermet-
ically sealed on Sunday. 1t is not so now
The Royal Art Gallery of London "nc
the Louvre Musee in Paris are wide
open on Sunday, and both are visited
by thousands who have only that day &c
themselves. When in such places they
are not in worse resorts. In most foreign
cities each person is allowed to follow
his or her own inclinations. There
is an abundance of churches for the
benefit OF the devout, museums and
libraries for the studious and other places
to suit the tastes of all. The United
States will eventually profit by the ex'
amples Of older aud more conservative
nations.