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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
Death of Alexander Marshall Smith.

The death Of this good man on the 9th in
slant at the residence of his sOn-in-laY, Mr..
l.. w. Skinner, in Loudoun county, closes the
long life of one widely known and beloved.
II is the passing Of a landmark and breaks
most sadly one more tie that binds us to the
olden times. lie was an old Virginia gentle
man, "a chevalier without fear and without
repr0ach." A member Of Middleburg Bap-
fist Church In Loudoun county, he was not
only a consecrated Christian, but was finely
equipped with clear and strong views Of truth.
His was not an ignorant type Of piety, but
one involving an earnest, intellectual grasp
Of the highest orthodox theology. He knew
what he believed and could give a reason for
his hope.
He leaves surviving him five children
Horace Smith, Mary Lewis Pickett, wife Of
George X. Pickett, esq; Mrs Rosalie Ritten-
our. Mrs. Ella Bodmer and Mrs. Katie Skin
ner' He was closely allied to the noble
family Of Marshalls, which produced the
great chief justice.
The dates Of his birth and death span the
great period of our nations rise and develop.
ment. When he was born James Monroe pre-
sided over an infant republic Of undreamed
possibilities, and Mr.. Smith lived to see the
administration Of twenty succeeding Presi-
dents.
Through all this period, characterized by
times OF great excitement and turbulence, he
steadily developed the well rounded character
ora good citizen, a tender husband, a loving
iatner and a faithful friend, being, above all,
a deyout servant Of God.
III trials Of life were his in severe measure,
but he came out Of them as one tried by fire.
de has come into the fadeless light now, and
knows the joy of eternal youth in Gods
Only the clay
We've laid away;
His soul is with the blest.
Where our hope lies
That We shall rise
To join him in that rest.
THOMAS A. BROADUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

Reductions in wages in the past two
months, resulting apparently from a pre-
concerted move on the part of the opera
tors, may result in a general strike OF
the 1926, 900 union miners of the country.
In three states operators are making efforts
for a further reduction, and the conyen-
ton of the United Mine Workers of
America, which holds its opening session
in Indianapolis, Ind, today is expected
to take action.
A "policemen's protective ~associa-
ton" has been formed in Chicago for
the purpose of fighting the reform move
ment now going on in that city. The
announced purpose of the organization,
which was formed with the sanction of
Mayor Harrison, with the aid of Inspec-
tor Wheeler and the active approval of
Chief O'Neill, is to provide a defense
fund "for the protection of any police
man. unjustly attacked by refOrmers.
The remains of Ex-Governor Bushnell,
under escort of the National Guard, we're es-
corted from his residence to Christ Episcopal
Church, at Springfield, ", TINS morning,
where they laid in state until noon. AT 2
O'Clock the funeral services began at the
church, conducted by Bishop Boyd Vincent,
assisted by DR.. Julius Atwood and DR.. A. c.
McCabe. Gov. Herrick and staff and Senator
Foraker were among those present.
Col. John H. Bacon, a pioneer and ex
mayor of Colorado Springs, Col, committed
suicide yesterday by shooting himself through
the head. He was TO years old. He left a
note saying that he had suffered so much
pain from rheumatism and insomnia that it
more than offset the pleasure Of this world.
NJ. Summagata, of Toxic, Japan, who is be-
lieyed to be an agent of the japanese govern
ment, arrived at Lexington, KY, last night.
While he declined to make known his bust
ness in that city, it is generally believed that
he is trying to buy a large number Of horses
for the use of the Japanese army.
Turner's Opera House, at Findlay. o., is
being destroyed by fire. The loss will be
SS0 ONO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
T~ELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

DR.. PulaskiF. Hyatt, formerly United
States consul at Santiago de Cuba, died
last night, at Williamsport, Pa, aged
81. During the civil wal he was a sur
geon at the Carver Hospital, in Wash
ington.
A meeting was held at the city hospi-
tai in Chicago yesterday afternoon, at
which it was decided to offer the site and
building occupied by that institution for
the proposed memorial TO be erected in
memory of the Iroquois Theatre fire vic
tins.
The body of James L. Blair, will ar
rive in st. Louis tomorrow. The total
insurance carried by Blair is 81, 1874, 900
of which 5000, 900 was written by the
New York Life. 1t is expected that
Mrs. Blair will receive $500, 900. ABOUT
$500, 900 was assigned by Blair to his
creditors.
The federal grand jury at Galveston,
Texas, did not find sufficient evidence to
justify indictments, but claims were
made as to the alleged existence of peon-
age in Texas, which, if true, reveals
a deplorable state of affairs, many colored
men and women being practically in a
state of bondage.
The hearing Of further argument in
the various motions growing out of the
proceedings of the dissatisfied bond
holders to have the receiver for the
United States Shipbuilding Company,
made permanent, which was to have gone
on today, before Judge kirkpatrick in the
United States Circuit Court at Trenton,
n. j., vas adjourned indefinitely on ac-
count of theillness of Judge Kirkpatrick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
Call for Convf ntion.

Washington, Jan. l8.-Hon. James
K. Jones, chairman of the democratic
national committee, this afternoon is
sued the call for the national convention
to be held at St. Louis, July g.. Under
the terms of the call each State is en-
titled to representation equal to double
the number of its Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress, and each
territory, Alaska, Indian Territory
and the District of Columbia six dele
gates. The call concludes: "All demo-
cratic citizens of the United States who
can unite with us in the effort for a pure
and economical constitutional. govern
ment are cordially invited to join us
in sending delegates to the convention"
Chairman Jones also announced today
the personnel of the committee on ar
.rangements for the convention, and has
called a meeting of that committee Tor
February I'd next, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
at the Southern Hotel, st. Louis. The
membership of the committee is as fol-
lows James X. Jones, chairman, ex-
oficio; VIM. j. Stone, vice chairman,
ex-oficio; j. NJ. Gufey, Pa. D. j..
Campau, Mich. ; n. E. Mack, n. Y. ;
J. G.. johnson, Kansas ; Jno. r. Nc
Lean, Ohio; j. NJ. Head, Tenn, and
Jno. E. Osborn, Wyo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
PREPARED For A

Japan does not anticipate Russia's
rejoinder for at least one week. In the
meantime the nation is prepared aud
grimly reconciled to wal Political and
other distinctions have disappeared and
the country is periodically united. The
government is receiving many offers of
contributions, in the event of war,
amounting to many millions of yen.
The japanese people would welcome an
honorable peace, but are resolved to
fight before receding from their position
in oriental affairs. They fear the agrees
sion of Russia, and believe if it is not
stopped now it will never be stopped.
They are confident that their demands
are fair and moderate, and that their
diplomacy, which has been patient, has
gone 10 a reasonable limit. They expect
the worlds sympathy in the struggle
and have a splendid confidence in their
army and navy.
In the event of reverses or a national
disaster it is thought that England aud
the United States would intervene to
preserve q balance of power in eastern
Asia. There is no fear of an invasion
of Japan, a country which is probably
the most strongly defended in the world.
The growth of British and American
sentiment is remarked. Numerous dis
plays of the flags of the two nations are
made, and popular songs reciting the
glories of the "Lion" and "Uncle SAM
are sung.
The characters of "Uncle SAM and
Johnny BulP' are also seen at public
dances. The activity OF the United States
in the opening of the ports of tIukden
and Antung is keenly watched and in
some quarters it is hoped that this may
aid in solving the problem of iDsuring
peace. The censorship prohibits the
publication of military movemen is.
At present the movements are merely
preliminary and aimed to insure an i'm
mediate dispatch of an immense land
and sea force if it should become neces-
sary.
The Associated Press correspondent is
reliably informed that Japan has re-
ceived a Russian communication saying
that Russia will respect the rights and
privileges already acquired by the powers
in Manchuria under existing treaties
with China, excepting the establishment
of foreign settlements, aud in 50 far as
these rights and privileges are not preju-
dial to Russia's future relation with
Manchuria. These reservations are re-
garded as multiplying the value of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
Cured After SUFFERING 10 Years.

B. F. 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. / concluded to try il
and while | had 40 faith in it | felt better
after the second dose. After using two bottles
| am stronger and better than l nave been in
years, and | recommend Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure to my friends and acquaintance suf-
fering from stomach trouble. Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
MONDAY EVENING, JAN. IS, 1904.

SENATOR HANNA on Saturday evening,
as stated in the Gazette of thatday, issued
the call for the republican national con-
veniion. In doing so he refuted abso-
lutely all the stories and rumors in cir
culation respecting his intentions regard
ING the matter. He repeated his declara-
ton made at Pittsburg the previous night
that he would not under any circum-
stances become q candidate himself, and
that he would not accept the nomlna'
ton if it we're rendered him. Mr..
Hanpa's action and his statements re-
specting his own attitude are important
only in 50 far as they remove all vestge
of doubt regarding the certainty OF M.
Rooseyelt's nomination. Whatever fights
NAV be made in the different States now
will be but struggles for State supremacy
between different leaders, and the candi-
dacv of Mr.. Roosevelt will not be affected.
There is no question that Mr.. Hanna
will be the strongest man in the conven-
ton. in the matter Of controlling vote.
He is probably laboring to bring about
this situation, but al the same time he
leaves no room to doubt his assertion
that his strength will be exerted for Mr.
Roosevelt. He has pledged himself so
often and so emphatically to support the
President that even those who have here
tofore questioned his sincerity are satisfied
he has no Interior purpose in view.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
lessened.

1T IS distressing to hear men wishing
for war between Russia and Japan IN
the hope that this country might be ben
Gifted thereby. They should remember
that any benefits inuring to the United
States would be shared by but a few
while the many would keeDly feel the
increased expense of living, as prices for
food and clothing would surely be ad-
vanced. A prominent diplomat in St.
Petersburg truly said a few days ago:
'Let all those who are adding fuel to
the fire, which mean war, remember that
no possible power can limit that war to
Japan and Russia. Its extension to
other countries is sure, with results too
terrible to consider"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
German Colonists in Danger.

Berlin, Jan. 18.-Dispatches received
here indicate that the indications of the
white German West Africa is most des-
perate. There are three thousand whites
in the territory, of whom 800 are Ger
man colonial troops, and n thousand
are civilians capable of service. They
are compelled to do service over an area
of 300, 900 square miles. There is one
force of 800 whites while the remain
der is split into 20 bands. Opposed
to them are 81, 900 rebel Hereros and
40, 900 Bondelzwarts, and Zwartboys.
The Hereros are the finest negro race.
They are reported as leadinga war Of ex-
termination against the whites as a re-
suit Of the governor having exasperated
them by executing their chief, Nico-
demus, for high treason against the
Kaiser. Ten thousand of them are
banded together and now threaten the
capital of the district, Windhock. About
forty Americans live in the threatened
district. Germany is to send reinforce
ments to the colonists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
Saved From Terrlble Deatb.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt, of Bar
Tenn, saw her dying and were
powerless 10 save her. The most skilful ply
sieians and every remedy used failed, while
consumption was slowly but surely taking her
life. In this terrible hour DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption turned dispair in-
to joy. The first bottle brought immediate.
relief and It's continued use completely cured
her. ID is the most certain cure in the world
for all throat and hung troubles. Guaranteed
Soc and $1.00. Trial Bottles free at T..
Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
DisIocated Her shoulder.

Mrs. Johanna SOderholm, Of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, tell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had a surgeon get it back
in place as soon 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 sew
eral days. The son was so much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that he
has since recommended il to many others.
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
Now York stock Market.

New York, Jan. 18.-The stock mar
ket this morning ruled strong with
an average improvement of approx
mately a point in the greater number OF
issues. Advances of fully l per cent.
or over we're recorded in some of the
specislties. In the industrial list, U. S.
Steel stocks were strong. After the
first hour there were some fractional
concessions, but the undertone ofspecula-
ton remained hopeful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

THOMAS NELSON PAGE, the we'll
known Southern novelist, presents his
view of the lynching problem in the
current number of the North American
Review. 1t is that lynching had its
origin in the violation of white women
by negroes and cannot be done away
with until that crime has been done away
with. He suggests the possibility Of ac-
complishing this through the co-opera-
ton of the better class of negroes, and
even through putting the police powers
in regard to this matter in the hands OF
the better class of negroes and holding
them responsible for its exercise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

While a fire was in progress in Allen
district-school, near Dayton, Ohio, this
morning four hundred pupils marched in
D~erfect order down the stairs, tongues OF
flames shooting through the walls and
sides of the building at the time. The
nupils. however, became panic-stricken
when they reached the ground Hoor and
s~tampeded. One little girl was seriously
;niured. The loss will amount to about
So, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

REPUBLICAN, COMMITTEE. - Republi-
can State Chairman Park Agnew has
called a meeting of the State committee
for next Wednesday evening at Murphy's
Hotel, in Richmond, to fix the time and
place Tor the State republican conven-
ton. There is little doubt that Norfolk
will get the convention and that the
delegates-two from each congressional
district and four at large, making "a in
all-will be instructed for Roose Telt. 1t
is said that Hugh Gordon Miller will ad-
vocate the name Of Judge L. L. Lewis as
one of the delegates-at-lsrge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

DISAPPOINTED WHOEVER. Several
days ago a marriage license was issued
in Petersburg authorizing the marriage
of John H. P~rettyman, aged forty-seven,
a widower, of Maryland, to a Peters
burg lady. The prospective groom went
to the home of his intended bride
and arrangements for the wedding were
perfected. Immediately, however, he
bride-elect left the house with another,
since which time her whereabouts have
been kept a secret. The disappointed
Marylander returned the license to the
clerk of the courts and left the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

FROM all accounts the Chatham Saw
;ncs Bank must be in a Aourishing con-
dition. Last year was the most prosper
Gus since its existence, thirty-two per
cent. net profit having been earned on
the capital stock. One half of this
amoun was distributed among the stock
holders. and the remainder was passed
TO the surplus fund. Immediately fol-
lowing the stockholders' meeting last
week a delightful banquet was served
them and their families. 1t is needless
TO saw that at the annual meeting of the
stockholders Of 1.-THE bank last Monday all OF
the officers were reelected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-ordain Sec
lions X and XVI of an ordinance entitled
IAN ordinance providing for the inspection
of buildings and regulating the construc-
ton and repairing of buildings within the
city limits" approved May IA, 1896.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Coun
and XVI of an ordinance entitled "An orli-
nance for the inspection of buildings and reg
ulatiDg the construction and repairing of
buildings within the city limits" be amended
and re-ordained so as to read as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

The New York World has printed
columns of what is said to be trustworthy
reports of the inside history of the Pan
anna canal and the secession Of Panama
from Colombia. 1t claims that the whole
thing was fixed up and that -, 900, 600
was realized by those in the sim on the
immediate rise OF Panama securities.
Such is ''patriOtism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

Empress Augusta Victoria, is suffering
from an injury to her foot. The nature
of the injury is not known. The court
reception arranged for January 10Th has
been cancelled owing to the Empress
injury.
Senior Petro Nacarons Brave, Presi-
dent of the Cuban court of justice under
the Spanish regime, committed suicide
in Madrid today by shooting himself in
the head with a pistol. When he return
ed to Madrid, after the occupation of
Santiago by the Americans, he showed
signs of insanity, speaking continually
of a fearful threat which General Shafter
had made regarding the manner in which
he would be executed unless he obeyed
orders.
A serious fire is raging at the gun
mounting shopsin the Portsmouth, Eng.s
dock yards. The fire is not yet under
control. The damage will be extensive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

A waterspout yesterday destroyed
three hotels and many houses at Bio, m
fonteine, Orange River Colony. The
number of dead is not yet known. Hun
dreds have been left homeless.
A dispatch from Berlin says that the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
DEL.

On Sunday, January II, 1904, at 1920 a.
NJ, at his residence, Belleview, Alexandria
county, Va, JOHN W. SLATER. aged 90
years. Funeral Tuesday, January ~, at 3
o'clock, from Christ Episcopal Church, Alex
endria VIRGINIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18

Mr.. Rixey has introduced abill in the
House for the relief of the trustees of
Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church,
neal Aide, Loudoun county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
%TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandra Ga1ette-l
Richmond, Jan. lS.-Mr. R. E. Lee, Of
Fairfax, today offered in the House a bill
allowing a popular vote to be taken on ques-
tons relating to annexation Of property to
cities and towns.
Both the House and Senate held short ses-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-18
F~ifty-Eighth COngre ss.
Washington, d. c., Jan. Is.
SENATE.

Mr.. Hanna was in his seat shortly
after the opening of the Senate today,
after an absence of several weeks. Many
republican members took advantage oil
the routine business hour to pay him
their respects.
A bill was passed providing for the
holding of an additional term of court
in the northern district of West Virginia
at M%artinsburg.
When the resolutions calling for a
congressional investigation of the Post
office Department were laid before the
Senate Mr.. Hale in fayoring a reference
to the committee, defended the Post
master General and referred to Mr..
German, the minority leader, as occupy
ing the self-imposed role of public prose-
cutor of the republican party.
HOUSE.
In the House today Mr.. Currier, oil
New Hampshire, was appointed chairman
of the committee IN patents, succeeding
the late Representative w. W. Skies, OF
Ohio.
Mr.. CARRIER, Ohio, was appointed
a member of the committee on revision
of the laws, and Mr.. Hardwick, Of
Georgia, member of the committee on
coinage, weights and measures.
The House then gave consideration to
the legislation for the District Of
Columbia.
Mr.. Longworth took occasion, in the
latitude of general debate, to answer the
charges made against Cincinnati, his
home, by Representative Baker, of New
York. Ci%ncinnati's voters, he said,
bad crushed the serpent of socialism in
the last election.
Representative Bartlett had read a
letter from NJ. A. Louis, formerly super
intendent of supplies of the ~postofice
department, attacking Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow for alleged
violations of the civil service laws by
having his father and son appointed to
office.
The House today decided the Conry-
Keliher election contest from Boston in
favor of Keliher, the sitting member.
The House then passed several Dis
trict of Columbia bills, and at 1875
adjourned.