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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
PhenomenaI shipment of Tobacco.

For the first time in the history OF the to-
bacco business a shipment has been made In
one order, to one concern, of solid train of
manufactured smoking tobacco. On March
list the Norfolk & Western Railroad started
from Durham, n. c., train consisting of 80
cars. all loaded with Dukes Mixture" the
entire lot of tobacco being purchase made
by Messrs. Sprague, Warner 4 Co., wholesale
grocers. of Chicago, Ill. Durham, where this
tobacco is manufactured. is the famous to-
baceo town situated in the golden tobacco
belt of North Carolina. Dukes Mixture
was named many years ego for Mr.. j. b.
Duke, the famous tobacco man, and the eenor-
nous growth has made it his pet, and the
greatest care is exercised in its manufacture
This shipment contains $3.50, 600 single pack
ages of tobacco, and would furnish each male
adult in the United States with five smokes
each. or one package to each Of the, soldiers
of the standing armies Of the United States,
England. France, Germany, Italy, Austria
and Russia. This train went direct from
Durham, n. c., to Chicago ILL.,, and has at
tracted much attention en- route, arriving IN
Chicago today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Pnlice Court.

IJustice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning.
James Ball, colored, arrested by Officer
Allen charged with abusive language
toward John Webb, colored, was fined
John Dogau, colored, arrested by ON
,,,rs Allen and Arlington charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined 50.
Two white men, arrested by Othcers
Mayhugh, Gill and Knight charged with
being drunk in the street, were dismissed
with an sdmonition. =, on
A man. arrested by Special Ofhcer
Genzberger for being drunk in the street.
was fined $3.50.
Three colored boys, charged with steal
ing bikes from E. Goldsmith, were dis'
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
The New Bank.

The Alexandria National Bank
opened its doors for business at its bank
ing building at the northeast corner OF
King and Royal streets this morning
under most favorable auspices, and dur
ing the day large numbers of citizens
visited the bank and were more than
pleased with what they saw. The bank
is the handsomest in the State and is
most conveniently arranged. Today
the bank presented most pleas
ing appearance everything was
new and bright flowers deco
rated the counters the officers were
all in good spirits and received their
visitors most cordially. Judge Nicol,
the president of the bank, was in his
private room, where many of his friends
called to pay their respects; Mr.. I. Q.
Smith, the cashier was at hispost direct
ing matters generally; vice Presidents
w. B. Smoot and S. r. Smith were
present warmly greeting their friends,
as were also a number of directors. The
business for the day, it is said, was most
satisfactory. The following are the
officers and directors of the bank: G.
E. Nicol, president; William B. Smoot,
vice president S. Russell Smith, second
vice president; w. A. Smoot, John A.
Marshall, James w. Roberts, Z. l..
Cockrell. w. A. Smoot jr., @. t. Martz,
Henry F. Robertson, j. w. Yates,
George R. Hill, S. j. Johnston, and L.
G. Smith. Mr.. G. w. Keys, formerly
travelling engineer of the Southern Rail
way. is the solicitor of the bank. He is
weil-known throughout this section OF
the State, and is popular and energetic.
Handsome bouquets were sent to the
bank this morning from the Fleischmann
House and the New Hotel Rammel.
Those from the former we're token OF
esteem for Judge Nicol, the president
those from the New Hotel Rammel for
Mr.. T. G. Smith, the cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Road to FiShtOWn.

A resolution was introduced in the
City Council last night apprOpriating 500
for the construction OF a roadway to the
approach to Fishtown. The resolution
was referred to the committee on streets
and should they report favorably upon it
and Council adopt their report, the first
of April will have come before the work
is begun. This is an improvement the
Gazette has urged for several years, and
all who have business at Fishtown dur
ing the spring will be glad a movement
has been iuaugurated toward improving
the existing situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
New York Stock Market.

New York, March 9.-Speculation
continued extremely quiet and with no
important feature. No new feature de-
veloped in the way of news but the
street seemed to be filled with a nervous
ness over the possibility of an unexpect-
ed handing down of the decision in the
Northern Securities case today--a pro-
ceeding which would be entirely out OF
harmony with the custom and precedents
of the United States Supreme Court.
The market has been intensely dull
since the first hour and absolutely de-
void of significance. Bonds are quiet
and barely steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
WakefuI Children.

For long time the two year old child
of Mr.. P. L. Mcpherson, SO n. Tenth
street, Harrisburg, Pa, would sleep
but two or three hours in the early part
of the night, which made it very
hard for her parents. her mother con con
cIuded that the child had stomach
trouble, and gave her half of :t one %,S Of
CSamhsrIa;n's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, which e.,uieted her stomach and she
sIept the wb ole night through. Two
boxes of these Tablets have effected a
permanent cure and she is now well and
strong. For SAFE by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
no Won Want Strength?

If Won want to increase your strength. you
must ada 10 and not take from the physical.
In other words, the food that you eat must pc
digested, assimilated and appropriated by the
nerves, blood and tissues before being ex-
PEELED from the intestines. Kodol DYSPEPSIA
Cure adds to the physical. 1t gives strength
to and builds up strength in the human sys'
TEN. 1t is pleasant to the taste and palatable,
and the only combination of digestants that
will digest the food and enable the system TO
appropriate all of its health and strength
giving qualities. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Funeral of Rev. s. G. Ferguson.

The funeral of Rev. s. G. Ferguson
was held in Leesburg yesterday evening
from his church and services were con-
Quoted by Rev. DIR. J. w. Duffey and
Rev. J. P. Stump, who, with the
family, accompanied the remains to
Charleston, w. Va, where they were
buried beside his first wife. He was a
native of Fauquier county, gallant
ex-Confederate, and one of the famous
Mosby rangers. One of the most daring
exnloits of that command was tbs
capture of Captain Blazer, of the fedora
army, near KabletOwn, W: Va, in
which Ferguson was the chief actor
He was twice married, his last wife VIII
was a Miss Jordan, suryivinglhim. ID
leaves five daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
4 Splendid Scenic Production.

"Why Women SIM" NJ. W. Taylor's
big scenic melodrama, by Will G.
Murphey, a well known newspaper man,
will be presented for the first time in
this city at the Opera House tonight. 1t
is said to contain a story of heart inter-
est, relieved by many bright spots of
laughable comedy and sensational eli
makes. The acting company has been
carefully selected and the vivid pictures
of New York life will be protrayed in a
manner to arose the enthusiasm of the
audience. A carload of scenery is car
ried, and it is one of the handsomest
staged plays showing in the popular
nr;ca houses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

One of the most remarkable cases of cold,
deep-seated on the lungs, causing pneumonia,
is that of Mrs. Gertrude +. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, who was entirely cured by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. She says: The
coughing and straining 50 weakened me that
| ran down in weight from las 10 " pounds;
/ tried number of remedies 10 no avail until
used One Minute Cough Cure. -Four bottles
Of This wonderful remedy cured me entirely
Of the cough, strengthened my lungs and
restored me 10 my normal weight, health and
strength. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Funeral,

The funeral of Mrs. Addie Brager,
who died last Sunday, took place yester-
day from her late home, 1917 Linden
avenue, Baltimore. Services we're con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. A. Guttmacher-
The pallbearers were Messrs. S. Rosen-
baum, H. Adler, L. Adler, W. SOnd-
helm, DR.. L. Hamburger, A. Water"
man and L. S. Hirsch. Interment was
in the Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.--Fort this sec
ton fair tonight and Thursday. warmer
Thursday light variable winds, becoming
fresh east To southeast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
AIexanSfia- 6Gzettf.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAR. 9, 1904.
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:27 a. m. and seq seq
COS p. m. High water at 2;lS a. M ano
2.35 n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
GEORGE e. PRICE & CO.,
DEALERS IN
Fresh and Sailed FISH,

Are receiving Fish daily from the shores o.
the Potomac and will supply customers IN any
quantities to suit, either fresh or saltt'd, by
experienced packers. Country, orders So
licite,l and satisfaction guaranteed.
OUR BRAND OF BARRELED FISH
has always stood No. in the market.
Terms c. o. D., or best references.
Stall No. 2 Royal street entrance, stall No.
/ Fairfax street entrance TO the City Market,
and Fish House front Of Corporation hsh
wharf. Bell phone 1l04. mars I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Showing New
SPRING GOODS.

New White Madras, yard 12lc, loo, 1sc,
zoe and............. '.'.'.'''''''''''' |Oo
New White Satin Damask, yard 25c,
30c, Doc ..'.''''''' o9V
New White Pique, yard 10c, 12lc, 15c,
zoe, 25c and '''''' oo'
New While Duck, yard 1Oc. l2ic and. loo
New White Linen Lawn, yard. ........-SOc
New White Waist Linen, yard SOC and zoe
New White Striped and Checked Dim
ity, yard 10c, lac and. loc
New White Hemstitched Goods, yard
l2ic and. ''''' iVO
New White Striped and Checked
Goods, yard5c, &c, &c, 10c and........ 123c
New White Dotted Swiss, yard lOc,
12lc. l5c, 1Sc, zoe and............'... ..... zoe
New White Organdy, yard 12ic, l5c,
zoe, 25c, 39c and... ................ .''.''' QUO
New White Null, yard zoe and......".... 25c
New White India Linen, yard Sc, 10c,
12Ic, loo, zoe and. zoe
New White 4O-inch India Linen, yard
Sc, 10c, 121c and. loo
New White English Long Cloth, yard
12Ic, 15c and....... ..... ..."........... loc
New White Nainsook, yard 15c, zoe
New White Persian Lawn, yard 15c,
zoe, 25c and SOC
New White Cam0rics, yard Sc, lOc, lac
and ......... ...... 15c
New White Cannon Cloth (ready
shrunk), yard 10c, l2ic and ..."~.."..... loo
New White japanese Wash Silk, yd... ACC
New White Maine, yard zoe, Csc and. Doc
New White Point de Esprit, yard SOC
New Hamburg Embroideries all widths,
from sc yard to...... QUO
New Swiss and Nainsook Embroideries
from &c yard to...... ..........".......... 39'
New White and COlored Wash Silks,
'''.'''' '"'''''"'''''' '7'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09
Uphols
Fabrics
For Draperies and
Furniture Coverings.

Including New Silkolines, New Denims,
plain and fancy; New Art Tickings, in figur-
ed and striped effects; New Printed Taffetas,
New English Cretonnes, New Bengaline
Drapery, in varied assortment of new pat
terms and colors. Also New Muslins, New
Swisses. New Colored oss.stripe Curtains.
New Muslin Curtains, New Lace and Muslin
Bed Sets, etc.
All our Slip Covers are neatly bound, and
in every case we guarantee perfect tt.
A postal or phone message will bring a
competent man to show samples, take meas
urements and make an estimate at once on all
Of the above work.
The public may feel assured that any work
intrusted TO us for execution will have the
most conscientious and intelligent considera-
ton.
Second floOr-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-09

OYsTERs.-I rec GIVE oysters fresh f.oe eve cry
~ day and have reduced the price 1 ao 14G
to 25c quart running. measure fasppf H;iu ''' '
measure. I. % ~ NJ. s,raat
EOUND-On au electric train Tl from IN, Wa a n
L ington a Gentleman's WATCH OOA ii;
Owner can obtain his property Dy ueseriptns
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
uERRILL FOR POSTMASTER
At Dening-ls the Choice Ct the Peo,
pie of the Wind Mill City, Es.
pecially the Republicans.

Special to the New Mexican.
Deming, June 17-W. L. Merrill, a
well known business man of this city.
one of its original settlers, who has
been here over 21 years and who is
well and favorably known throughout
Luna and Grant Counties, is being
pushed by his friends and is an appli-
cant for appointment as postmaster of
this city vice r. J. Clark resigned and
Edward Pennington declined. Mr..
Merrill is sturdy Republican, who
always votes his ticket straight and
who has done good service for the
party. Mr. Merrill is in every way
competent, enjoys an enviable reputa-
ton as a business man and as citi-
zen, is popular, would make an eff
cient and satisfactory postmaster and
his appointment would give great sat
isfaction not only to the Republicans
of Deming, but also to the entire COM
munity, and people of the Wind Mill
City. There are several other candi-
dates, but Mr.. Merrill seems to have
the strongest and best Endorsement.
The people here hope that Delegate
Rodey and the territorial administra-
tion in Santa Fe will aid them in Sc
curing Mr.. Merrill's appointment.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
another BRUTAL mURDER
The Decomnosed Body of G. w. Nc
Comber Discovered in the Manza-
nos, Short Distance From
His Ranch Home.

The mangled, decomposed body O
G. w. McComber. a ranchman Of the
Manzanos, who has been missing
since the 30 of May. was found several
days ago less than mile from his
ranch near Escobosa in Bernalillo-
County. Deputy Sheriff Jose Manuel
Montoya made the discovery and re-
ported it at the sheriff's Office in Albu-
querque on Wednesday. 1t is thought
that the murder must have taken
place on May 80 as that is the last
time that McComber was seen and
from the condition of the remains,
they must have lain in the hills for
about ten days. Decomposition had
progressed so far that it was neces-
sary to bury the body Immediately af.
ter it had been inspected by several
witnesses. The theory of the murder
is that McComber went to his spring
near his house to water some stock
and was there assaulted from behind,
a struggle ensuing in which the old
man was killed. Evidences of the
struggle are found around the spring
and the trail of dragged body leads
away from the spring. A little fur
ther on a club, covered with blood and
flesh was found, and under a grove of
stunted pinon trees, the body was dis
covered It is thought that after the
killing at the spring, the assassin
dragged the body of the old man, by
means of rope around his neck, to
the spot where it was found.
There is no clue to the murderer
and there probably never will be, al
though the deputies are pushing the
search for the criminal. "Frenchy" a
native of Manzanos, who was reported
to have been captured. suspected of
being implicated in the murder. has
been released.
McComber has lived the life of re-
cluse for many years He never as
sociated with the neighboring ranch
men and. it is said, had made many
enemies among the natives by his
gruff and curt manner. There are
stories out that his life was threaten
ed several times by some one, but the
name of the person is unknown. An
other motive for the murder is found
in the story that the old man possess
ed large sums of money which he car
ried about with him and kept hidden
in his rapch house. 1t is believed
that at least $1,000 in cash was in the
house at the time of the murder The
whole affair Is shrouded in mystery,
but an effort will be made by the sher-
if and his deputies to unravel it and
to bring the guilty man to justice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
CHaNGE OF ROUTE.
Mails for Eastern New Mexico, EI
Paso and Mexico, to Go Via Santa
Fe Central.

Postmaster Paul A. F. Walter today
received instruction from the railway
mail service Office in Denver to dis
patch all mail from northern New
Mexico going through this city as we'll
as mail from town for points in east
ern New Mexico. Ell Paso and Mexico,
via the Santa Fe Central and the Ell
Paso & Northeastern Railway This
new arrangement will commence on
Monday next and will effect reduc
tion in time for points in that section
and for Ell Paso. of from twelve to fif-
teen hours. This new move was made
necessary by the reduction of train and
mail service on the Lamy-Santa Fe
branch of the Santa Fe Railway, as
owing to this reduction, were mails
not sent by the new route, they would
have to lie over here many hours.
The Santa Fe Central and the Ell
Paso & Northeastern are also gaining
passenger travel south and east owing
to the above reduction in train SER
vice on the Lamy.Santa Fee branch.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
the THREE
DAYS. BATTLE
AT VAFANG0W
Graphically Described by An Eye
Witness---Both Sides Fought Vail
antly---Russidns Forced to Retreat
Before Severe Fire Of the Enemy
But Japanese Lost Heavily.

Liao Yang, June ia correspond
ent of the Associated Press who wa.
present at the battle of Vafangow de
scribes the fighting as follows:
| Throughout the three days combat
the officers and men Wed with eacl
other in pluck and heroism They
have added glorious passage to Rus
sian military history. The enemy
advance originally included the fifth
eighth and eleventh divisions, twelve
squadrons of cavalry and splendid ar.
tillery. About 200 guns were bechng
a continuous stream of shot and shell
Large reinforcements enabled them to
turn the Russian flanks made my
way about IL o'clock to the Russian
right flank and climbed hill where |
could see the whole field of battle. The
heights of Foo Chou, the railroad
bridge and the surrounding cops were
occupied by the Japanese infantry.
Then black lines of infantry, like
threads could be seen creeping through
the verdure. Nearer, the slope was
uOllou NY nuSSldu TluoIHeH. "A DTOWu-
ish smoke overhung some of the bat
teries and others showed flashes of
flames. The erackle of the rifle fire
was punctured by the roar Of guns.
The scene was inspiring. Suddenly a
company of Cossacks appeared on the
crest of a hill and began to descend.
They were followed by the infantry.
The Japanese gunners promptly pur
sued them with schrapnel. Horses and
men began falling. A moment later a
couple of thousand Russians jumped
from the train which had just arrived
and with fixed bayonets plunged into
the battle. Again the crackle of musk
etry and the Russians began to retire
towards the railroad. Train after
train left the depot. I descended the
hill and managed to jump on the last
car The main force shortly after be-
gan slowly to retreat towards Vantsi-
alin, 80 miles north of Vafangow, and
about one O'Clock in the afternoon had
accomplished its strategic mission.
The battle had inflicted considerable
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
FRESH MEAT GOING UP.
Scarcity of Cattle is Given as. the
Cause Of the Increase in Price.

Kansas City, June 1.-THE packers
have again increased the price OF
fresh meat. Prices have been going
ND steadily for more than month,
with an occasional check of few days.
The last advance amounts to about
one-half cent pound on most kinds
of meat and l cent on one or two
kinds. There is also slight advance
on pork. Last November there was
public protest against the price OF
meat. At that time the advance was
on the better grades. The packers
said:
See how cheap we sell the meat
working people buy You can get a
good chuck for four cents pound"
At that time they quoted chucks at
31-2c to 1-2c pound. Today the
price for the better class of chucks is
71.2c. At that time the highest price
for rounds was SAC. Today the same
meat brings 10c. pound at the pack
ing houses. So the poor mans meat is
bringing the packer better returns than
last year The stockmm is getting
some advance on live cattle.
Scarcity of cattle is given as the
cause of the increase. Reports indi-
cate that better prices for cattle will
prevail this year. There may be some
depreciation when grass-fed stock
comes in, but nothing like former
years. Commission men expect to see
prices to stockmen regain former prof
liable figures.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
MORE BODIES
FOUND
Masses Of Them Wedged in One
Of the Paddle Boxes of the
Slocum.
FATALITIES OVER 900
The Total Number of Corpses Re.
covered Thus Far 532...Many
Still Missing.

New York, June 17-Forty-eight
hours after the burning of the steam
er General Slocum. the exact number
of victims is still unknown. Up to the
present time the total number of boz
les recovered is 532. With no more
arrivals at the morgue for several
hours hope began to be felt that the
awful total had been completed, but it
was soon shattered by the report that
divers at work at the hulk of the Slo-
cum has discovered mass of bodies
Wedged in one of the paddle boxes.
How many bodies there are, will not be
known for several hours, as they will
not be disturbed until the coroner is
on the scene. One hopeful phase of
the situation is the steady decrease of
the number of missing, though it is
still alarmingly large. the number be-
ing between 400 and 500. Various Of
ficials whose positions bring them in
to touch with the disaster, still adhere
to the belief, that when all is told, it
will be found that between 900 and L.
300 persons perished.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
Two Masked Men Hold Up the
North Coast Limited Near
Bearmouth, Montana.
DYNAM|TED
EXPRESS CAR
The Safe Was Blown Open and Its Con.
tents Secured...A Posses and
BIoodhounds in Hot Pursuit.

Bearmouth, Montana, June 17-At II
o'clock last night. two masked men
held up the north coast limited, a
Northern Pacific passenger train
bound east at mile and half east
of this station. After stopping the
train, they dynamited the express car,
blew open the safe and escaped with
its contents. The amount secured is
not known. but it is believed to be
large. A brakeman on the rear of the
train when he realized that the train
was being held up, slipped off the rear
car and ran back to Bearmouth where
he notified the superintendent and
sheriff's office at Missoula. A posse
was summoned and reached the scene
at 2 o'clock. Bloodhounds will arrive
at the scene this morning. 1t is be-
lieved that there were four men in the
hold up, although the engineers crew
declare that they only saw two men.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-17
IN JAIL FOR CONTEMPT.
David r. Day, Editor of the Democrat
Makes Facitious Remarks in the
Next Issue of His Paper.

Durango, Colo, June 17-David F.
Day, editor of the Democrat, has spent
his first night in the La Plata Jail for
contempt OF Judge Russell's court. His
paper this morning has several refer.
enceS- to his situation, chief of which
is card appearing on the editorial
page, as follows:
"To the Public: | am in Jail. | will
be for possibly two years. have no
reason to believe otherwise. The vic
tim of circumstances. Citizens Alli-
ance has me; the court has SO decreed.
All law-abidng citizens should respect
the court. hope all will do so. may
be in error AS question of citizen
ship the one may be right the other
wrong, but good citizenship obeys the
DEGREES of the court.
What my personal feelings and in
tentions are cuts no ice. The court
fined me $500. will not pay 80 cents.
(Signed) DAVID +. DAY"