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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Korean Palace Reported Burned.

London, April l5.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Exchange Telegraph
wires that a dispatch has been received
in the French capital that the Imperial
Palace at Seoul, Korea, has been de-
stroyed by fire, and that the emperor has
fled. The Imperial Palace was massive
structure 400 years old, and contained
within its walls a constant guard of 800
men. Within the confines of the palace
grounds $4,000 retainers live. The
palace was not the oldest of the en-
perors homes He had another palace
in which he lived for many years, but
one night a snake fell from the ceiling
of his bedroom, according to well cir
culated story, and he Immediately moved
to the palace destroyed. Emperor Vi
Heui's life has been one of constant dread
of assassination. He is said to be in
reality nervous wreck, almost afraid of
his own shadow.
Paris, April ia dispatch received
from Seoul this evening states that the
fire reported ranging in the Imperial
palace this morning was finally put out
by French sailors, who saved most of
the valuable contents of the structure.
All the members of the royal family es-
capped. The fire began last evening and
ragged throughout the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Today's Telegraphic News
THE WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

THE WAR IN THE FAX EAST.
St. Petersburg, April 10 - 1t is
runiored that the Grand Duke Cyril, who
was said to have been seriously injured
in the battleship Petropavlovsk catastro-
phe and who was removed to a hospital
in Port Arthur, is dead. The report,
however. has not been officially confirm
ed. He is, however, believed to have
been seriously injured. 1t is also rumored
that Vasili Verastchagin, the famous
painter, was on board the Petropavlovsk
when she was torpedoed, and that he was
lost with the ship.
Chefoo, April l5.-COmmodOre Tsah,
in command OF the Chinese cruisersquad-
ron. reports that he heard intermittent
firing all of yesterday in the direction of
Port Arthur. 1t is the opinion here that
the japanese again bombarded the Rus
sian Gibraltar.
Shanghai, April l5.-Advices received
here from Seoul, Korea, are to the effect
that the japanese main force has arrived
at Win, in the northwestern part of
Korea, and that in future the landing
of troops will be made at Chulsan, near
the mouth of the Yalu river.
st. Petersburg, April 10. An official
denial has been issued to the japanese
statement that the japanese fleet was
responsible for the sinking of the battle
ship Petropavlovsk.
Tien Tsin, April ia report from
Korea states that there is much sickness
among the japanese troops. A consid-
cradle percentage of them are suffering
from disease greatly resembling the
fatal beriberi Of the Indian troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Conspiracy Unearthed.

What is believed to have been a sys-
tematic conspiracy 10 defraud the Cum
berland Valley Railroad Company out
of thousands of dollars worth of lumber
was unearthed at Winchester on We'd
nesday night by Detective w B. Blair,
of Whites Detective Agency, York, Pa
Asa result. James F. Hotel, a lum-
Der inspector for the railroad, is in Jail,
and is alleged to have made complete
confession, and officers are on the track
of others who are suspected of being in
the conspiracy. Several arrests of prom
inent people will, it is said, take place
in few days. The plan was for HOTEL
to give vouchers to the haulers who were
in the conspiracy Tor a greater amount
of timber than they had really delivered.
Agent Bentz, of the railroad, then gave
checks to the haulers for the amount of
the vouchers, and they and Hotel
divided the surplus. One hauler made
a complete written confession. In this
way the railroad has been Systematically
robbed OF thousands of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

Greenwood, Miss, April 15.-Tbis
city narrowly escaped destruction by a
terrific cyclone about three O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. The storm made a
clean sweep of everything in its wake.
The big factory building of the Weems-
Lockwood Furniture Company was un-
rooted and all of the fourth story com
pletely demolished. Several small
building we're swept to the ground and
the damage will be heavy. Wires are
all down in this section and the ex-
tent of the disaster will not be known
until late TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Fatal Explosion in FACTORY

New York, April l5.-By the explo-
sion of a drying cylinder, in the dyeing
and finishing works of William Meister,
in Williamsburg, this morning, one man
was killed, one girl fatally injured and
seven other persons more or less shock
ingly burned and hurt by flying pieces
Of iron and other material. During the
panic that followed many of the en-
ployes jumped from windows and we're
injured. Every window in the factory
was blown out. The building took fire,
but the flames we're quickly extinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Mr.. Duke Indignant.

At the annual meeting of the Able
marie Chapter of the University of Vir-
GINA Alumni Association, quite a sensa-
ton was created by the statement of
Representative w. r. Duke, of the
Virginia legislature, that he would not
be candidate for reelection at the next
primary. Mr.. Duke said that he felt he
had been badly treated by the faculty of
the University in regard to his effort to
have repealed the old law prohibiting
the sale of intoxicants to any student,
whether or not of age, when he, while
in Richmond, receiveda telegram saying
that the faculty had unanimously in
dorsed the existing law. He scored the
members of the faculty for their non
support of the representative from Abe
marie and Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Nothing Like Experience.

"One truth learned by actual expert
ence does more good than ten experiences
one hears about" Tell a man that
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy will cure cholera morbus,
and he will most likely forget it before
the end of the day. Let him have
severe attack Of that disease, feel that
he is about to die, use this remedy, and
learn from his own experience how
quickly it gives relief, and he viii re-
member it all his life. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Action POSTPONED.

At a meeting yesterday of the House
committee on industrial arts and expo
sitions it was decided to postpone until
the next session of Congress further con-
sideration of the bill making an appro-
priation for the jamestown Exposition
in 1907. This course was agreed upon
by members of the committee, and Mr.
MAYNARD, the author of the bill. Mr..
Maynard was present at the meeting
yesterday, as were also Senators Daniel
and Martin, members of the Virginia
delegation in the House, and Messrs.
T. J. Wool, general counsel of the ex-
position company, and S. Gordon Cum
ing, chairman of the legislative COM
mittee. Mr.. Maynard recommended
that the committee defer action; on the
bill because it is not believed it could
become a law at this session, even if
reported, as the republican leaders in
Congress have determined there shall be
as little legislation as possible during
the closing days of the session, and
that appropriations shall be kept down
to the lowest notch. There is very
strong sentiment, however, in favor of
the jamestown Exposition, and men,
bers of the Virginia delegation are con-
fident favorable action will be taken at
the next session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
AYeritabIe Noah's Ark.

New York, April l5.-The Hamburg
American line steamer Bethana, which
arrived today from Hamburg, brought
large collection of animals for exhibit
ton at the st. Louis Exposition and a
number for Luna Park, Coney Island.
Sixteen Cingalese accompany the ami
mails. There are on board eight hun
bred animals of all'kinds, $50 birds and
a large number Of snakes. turtles. etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Dedicate Mission House.

The new apostolic mission house at
the Catholic University near Washington
was formally dedicated yesterday after
noon by Cardinal Gibbons, assisted by
all the archbishops, bishops, priests and
brothers now in Washington. The pro-
cession of clergy formed at the Catholic
University and marched to the mission
house, on the grounds just east of Keane
Hall. The house was blessed by Cardi-
nal Gibbons, o dedicatory prayer read
and a number of short addresses were
made by prominent clergymen, includ-
ing Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Glen
non, of St. Louis; Mgr. O'Connell, rec
tor of the Catholic University, and Rev.
Walter Elliott, rector Of the Paulist
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
New York Stock Marker.

New York, April Is, la. m.-The
stock market this morning was some
what uncertain and unsettled in its move
ments. Commission house business was
light and dealings were almost wholly in
the hands of professionals. Prices sagged
somewhat under the absence of buying
rather than from any pressure to sell,
but the changes were unimportant as a
rule. The second hour developed little
more firmness in some quarters, but in
the main the speculation was an evening
up affair,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15


Chicago, April l5.-Louis Peasant, a
Frenchman, "a years old, was hanged
this morning for the murder last Sep
tember of Mrs. Mary Shilka. Peasant
spent the night, as he did the entire
week, in prayer and religious medita-
tions. His only visitor was the priest.
When Peasant was taken into custody for
the crime he was asked why he killed
the wife Of neighbor and he replied:
81 watched big machine crush stones
all day. Then | went hone and killed
Mary Shilka. | crushed her head like
the rock crusher crushed the stone. She
never injured me, but it gave me pleas
ure TO kill her, to feel how strong was,
to crush her soft head with my club"
The evidence disclosed the murderer sent
his victims little daughter out of the
house preparatory to the crime, and
after killing the woman, robbed the
body of 1897. Pesant pleaded guilty.
He was the first of eight men doomed to
die i'm the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

The SUSPICION aroused from the first
is now growing into belief by many
that the Petropavlovsk was sunk by
mines stealthily laid by the japanese.
The slow, methodical Russians seem to
be outclassed in the game of war by the
quick and cunning strategy and the
daredevil actions of the Japs, and unless
the former is able 10 crush her willy foe
by overwhelming numbers on land, she,
apparently, has but little chance of win
ming this fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Must Keen Husband.

Omaha, Neb., April l5.-The plea
that her husband snored so loudly as to
prevent her from sleeping did not suffice
to secure a divorce for Mrs. Albert
Phenix, her application being Yesterday
refused by Judge Berka. Although the
couple have been separated several
months, evidence showed that Mrs.
Phenix had called at her husband
boarding place and asked permission to
hug and kiss him, which was granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Are You a Dyspeptic ?

If you are a dyspeptic you owe it 70 your
self and your friends to get we'll. Dyspepsia
annoys the dyspeptie's friends because his d.
sease sours his disposition as well as his stom-
ach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will not only
cure dyspepsia, indigestion and sour stomach,
but this palatable, reconstructiye tonic diges.
tant strengthens the whole digestive appara.
tus, and sweetens the life as we'll as the stom.
aeh. When you take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
the food you eat is enjoyed. II is digested
and its nutrient properties Az.
propriated by the blood and tissues. Health
is the result. Sold by all drsggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
ROYAL Arcanum.

The Grand Council of Virginia of the
Order of Royal Arcanum converse in
Norfolk next Tuesday, the 10th Instant,
for session of two days. The sitting
Grand Regent is Rev. f. T. McFaden,
of the Presbyterian denomination, Rich
mond. There are about 1900 members
of the order in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

In a divorce case tried at Emporia,
Kan, the other day, the husband testi-
fed that his wife had habit of chasing
him around the yard with six-shooter
Not desiring to interfere with her
innocent amusement, and yet having an
aversion to figuring as the centre OF
attraction at a funeral, he filed off the
part of the hammer which strikes the
cartridge and allowed bis spouse to
proceed with the game. The Kansas
City journal says that "the idea of a
woman trying to divorce a man who
showed such thoughtful consideration is
next 90 unthinkable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

In ANSWER to inquiries it is stated
that to entitle man to vote he must
have lived in the State two years, in the
city, town or county one year, and IN
the precinct thirty days preceding the
election at which he offers to cast his
I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Live Chessman.

Lakewood, n. j., April 15.-On a
monster board in George j. Gould
casino, at Georgian Court, game Of chess
was played yesterday evening with boys
and men as kings, knights, bishops, rocks
and pawns, and young women as queens.
The living figures occupied positions in
the riding arena Of the casino. Bishops
woremitres aud carried crosses. Knights
were dressed,as were the knights of olden
days. The rocks wore castellated hats
and the sixteen pawns carried shields and
spears. Moves were directed by DIR.
Lindley and Professor Roser A party
ofmembers of the Manhattan Chess Club,
of New York, came down to witness the
game, which was arranged as a benefit
for the boy glee club Of Lakewood. Mr..
aud Mrs. Gould came here yesterday
from their city home and opened the
court for the season. Mrs Gould has
been i'll for a fortnight and is still so
weak that it was necessary for her hus-
band and daughter, Majorie, to aid her
in the short walk from the train to her
carriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Commencement OF Racing Season.

New York, April l5.-The opening OF
the Metropolitan racing season was
ushered in today with the opening of the
gates of the Queens County Jockey Club
at Aqueduct. From today until the 18th
of November racing will continue unin-
terruptedly about New York with the
exception of % days in August, when
the thoroughbreds will run at the Sara
toga track. The feature of the day will
be the Carter handicap at seven fnrlOngs,
worth about IS, 900. Twenty-Five horses
are carded to face the starter and it is be-
lieved that at least sixteen will go to the
post In the anti-post betting Peter
Paul is made the fayorite. The weather
is clear and the track good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ Austin. Of Winchester, Ind, knew
what to do in the hour Of need. His wife had
such an unusual case Of stomach and liver
trouble, physicians could not help her. He
thought Of and tried DR.. Kings New Life
Pills and she got relief at once and was n
na!ly cured. Only 25c at E. 8. Leadbeater q
Song druO Store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, April Is.
SENATE.

The Senate today agreed to the House
amendment to the bill permitting Major
Symons to act as consulting engineer in
the construction of the New York canal
and sent the postofice appropriation bill
to conference.
A bill was passed prohibiting the i'm
portation and expectation of obscene
matter.
Mr.. Morgan offered a resolution direct
ing that the committee on interoceanic
canals be discharged from further con-
sideratiOn of the resolution calling for
certain information from the Attorney
General, relative to canal negotiations,
and that it be acted upon by the Senate.
1t went over one day under the rules,
upon motion of Mr.. Kittredge.
When the bill providing for the gov
eminent of the canal zone was taken up,
that provision relating to the care of
public moneys was eliminated upon the
request of Mr.. Aldrich, chairman of the
finance committee. His remarks that
his committee differed with the Secretary
of the Treasury in his view that some
action should be taken met with sarcastic
congratulation from the Senator from
Alabama, Mr.. Morgan, who said he was
glad to see the republican side of the
chamber return to the correct principle
Of government. Heretofore it seems
to have been the proper thing fer the
majority to interview some cabinet off
Ger before it enacted legislation" he
declared. THAT has been proper, how
ever, as the Senate is at present con-
stituted, as it does not seem to know
what il wants"
Mr. Hale called up his amendment
providing for the carrying in American
vessels Of supplies, men, ETC., to be en-
ployed in the construction of the canal.
Mr.. Hopkins and Mr. Aldrich ex-
pressed the hope that it would not be
pressed, as it would necessitate long
debate.
Mr.. Hale in withdrawing the amend
ment said he did so to aid in an early
passage of legislation, without, however,
abandoning his theory.
Mr.. Spooner denied the contention of
Mr.. Morgan that the Hay-Varilla canal
treaty or the canal act made the pur-
chase of the property of the new Pana-
ma Canal Company a condition prece-
dent to the acquisition ofthe canal zone.
HOUSE,
The House today devoted the morning
hour to the consideration by unanimous
consent OF minor matters.
A bill to declare the tunnels under
the Chicago river distractions to navi-
cation, and ordering them lowered or
removed met with the opposition of
Mr.. Foster, who desired to have the
time when the bill shall become ope-
rative extended to July 1st, 1906.
The bill provoked animated debate
among the Chicago members.
Mr. Foster said that the bill was in
favor of the ships of large tonnage, as
against vessels of small tonnage.
Mr.. Mann, author of the bill, said that |
there were no small vessels engaged in
freight on the Chicago river.
Mr.. Fosters motion to postpone the |
time was lost and the amendment being
defeated, the bill was passed without |
opposition.
Several unimportant bills were subse-
luently passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

presenting this and that virginian for a
place on the presidential ticket. Some
of the men named, it is safe to say, are
not known outside their respective
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

is inferior to Bordcns Peerless Brand Eyapo-
rated Cream in richness and delicaey OF iiayoor.
Peerless Cream is superior as cream Tor
cereals. coffee, tea, chocolate and general
household cooking. II is the result OF nity
years experience with the milk problem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

President J. A. LEAvITT, of Ewing
College, Illinois, by his article in the
Homiletic Review, has revived the dis
cussiou of college teaching. He takes
the ground that this teaching is becom-
ing more and more nonChristian, due
mainly to the emphasis laid upon the
study of science and the ancient classics
"Can an education he truly Christian,
he asks, "that does not increase ones
powers to apprehend God and make
Him known" He makes three distinct
allegations: First, that few college men
are converted after graduation; second,
that revivals are unknown in the older
colleges, and. third, that many bright
young men return from college wrecked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

SOME OF THE State papers are making
themselves ridiculous and putting their
candidates" in awkward positions by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

Tie Massachusetts, republican State
convention TO elect delegates to the
National convention was held in Boston
today. The platform states that the re-
publican of Massachusetts, give their
hearty and loyal endorsement to the
administration of President Theodore
Roosevelt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-15

The Market
Georgetown, April l5.-Wheat sSaSl.O4.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-11
CAN'T KEEP HIS RIG

Mans Horse and Buggy Recovered and
ala Promptly Stolen Again. rzt
r.. s. Bohanon, 1865 Washington avenue
N, thinks horse thieves K have a grudge
against him. Az soon as the police re-
cover his rig, some one comes along and
steals it again. = L Z
Monday evening Mr.. Bohanon reported
his rig was gone and Detectives HELM and
Hanson began search for it. They found
the horse in one part Of the city and the
harness in another and the buggy in 8
third. Everything was collected after
some delay and the outfit turned over In
tact last night at 8 o'clock. Bohanon was
so jubilant over the recovery that he i'm
medtately drove down town to celebrate
and when he started home at II o'clock he
found that the horse and buggy had been
stolen again. It was reported to the po-
lice the second time and the same Of
11cers found Bohanon's property distrib-
uted much as before. It was turned over
to Bohanon again this morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-11
DENIAL MADE BY
BROTHERS DODGE
DISBARMENT PROCEEDINGS ARE
OPENED By HITCHCOCK.
The Charge Is Made That Minneapolis
Attorneys Fraudulently Appropri-
ated Moneys Received in Settle
ment of Actions, for Clients, Against
Great Northern Railway.

Geo. +. Hitchcock, deputy clerk of
the United States circuit court, who
was appointed to take evidence in the
disbarment proceedings against Colo
mel w. e. and Vernon Dodge of Mime
apolis, held the first session of the
hearings this afternoon. Specific
charges have been filed with the clerk
of the supreme court but these have
not been made public. The attorneys
have made general oral denial of
the charges, and will be defended by
Judge Belden and w. e. Hale. e.
Southworth of Shakopee, has been ap-
pointed to act as prosecutor.
The action is a proceeding to dis
bar Colonel w. e. Dodge and his law
partner, Vernon Dodge, and is based
upon the claim that the respondents
fraudulently appropriated moneys
which they had received as attorneys,
in settlements Of actions for their
clients against the Great Northern
be that all moneys received were re-
ceived rightfully.
The proceedings will be held in the
court rooms on the fourth floor of the
federal building. A lively legal tilt is
expected before the close Of to-day s
hearing. 1t is possible that attor-
neys Of the Great Northern may ap-
pear and ask to be allowed to assist
in the prosecution. Should such a
contingency arise the attorneys for the
| respondents will probably enter a
Great Northern attorneys cannot take
| part, as they have not been appointed
to assist in the prosecution by the SUI
! preme court. It is expected that sew
eral days time will be taken up with
| the proceedings.