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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

Chicago, Nov. lS.-By the explosion
OF a small tank Of gas at 74lh street ard
south Chicago avenue this morning, the
buildings Of the Peoples Gas Light and
Coke Company adjoining, collapsed and
the territory surrounding was threatened
with destruction. The police assert that
ten or twelve men were employed on the
premises, and believe that most of these
have been lost. Following the first ex-
plosion came additional upheavals as
other tanks became ignited. The flames
shot high into the air, and the people of
the surrounding settlement fled with all
haste. Within FIVE minutes houses for
FIVE or six blocks about the gas plant
were deserted, their windows schat.ered
by the conclusions, chimneys blown
down and roofs damaged
Panic stricken the people gathered
about aud watched the flames lick up
building after building and rapidly APP
proach the two huge tanks that contain
hundreds of thousand feet of gas. Should
it reach these the destruction following
would be widespread.
Efforts OF the firemen are almost fruit
less of result. They barely can approach
the outskirts of the seething cauldron OF
flame as the wind drives the intense heat
away. At least dozen explosions have
occurred, the roar and crash adding
terror to the situation.
Five workmen have been brought to
nearby physicians offices and their
wounds dressed. The fire is said to have
originated in the plant of the Pyle Ma
tional Electric Headlight Company, a
sub-tenant of the Peoples Gas Company,
which manufacturers gas for coaches and
other railway equipment. Small stor-
age tanks rapidly became ignited and
exploded in rapid succession. The
flames then spread to the big plant of
the Peoples Gas Company.
Twenty-Five men were employed in
both plants. Of these, six have been
accounted fer. Two bodies we're recov-
cred at IL o'clock. They bad been
blown distance Of a-quarter Of block
outside the zone of fire.
Five men have been taken to the hos
pitfalls. The az -f the remainins 10
emnloyes is yet unknown. ~ha fire
spread to 18th street and Greenwood az
nue. and now is so fierce that it cannot be
approached within distance of three
blocks.
A sudden change in the direction of
the wind caused the flames to start away
from the two large tanks, which we're
Immediately deluged with water, aud
the belief is that they will be saved from
explosion. The fire had enveloped them
completely, but the walls had enough
resisting power to preventignition either
from leakage or generated heat. The
fire department now claims they will be
able to control further progress Of the
fire. Two additional bodies we're re-
moved from the ruins. Loss 500, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
More. Babies Than Prize spoons

Chicago, Nov H." They're having
babies just to get our beautiful silver
spoons" said member of the Woman's
Club of Settlement House today, discuss
ing the wreck of the clubs finances.
Two years ago the club thought it
would be perfectly lovely to give solid
silver spoon TO every mother in the club
who produced evidence of hostility to
race suicide. Since that announcement
the mothers have been exceedingly busy.
Two calls for spoons came in yesterday
and three more today, sweeping the
treasury to the last penny. 1t now up
to the club to raise more funds, and they
are getting up a rummage sale and
bazaar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
Saw Shaft Victim Mangled.

Bridgeton, N. j., Nov. lS.-Mounted
on a step-ladder at the plant of the
Ayers Canning Company yesterday, IA
year-old Samuel NJ. Homer was adjust
ing a belt to a fast-revolving pulley,
when his apron caught in the shafting.
Instantly the lad was drawn into the
shafting and whirled about. striking the
ceiling at every turn. The room was full
of working women, who SHRED in hor.
ror, and score of whom tainted, adding
to the excitement. The unfortunate
lads clothing was finally torn from his
terribly mangled body and he was hurled
with fearful force upon table where the
women were at work. Work was stopped
fox the day. aud the boy was hurried to
the hospital His scalp was torn almost
of, his left arm fractured seven times,
both shoulders dislocated aud his entire
body covered with terrible bruises. He
is still alive, despite these injuries, but
the doctors do not think he can survive
the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
RnrninR of q Steamer.

New York, Nov. 1S.-The steamer
Mohawk, belonging to the Central Yer
mont Railway Company, was burned of
Norton's Point, Long Island, early to-
day The crew of the vessel were taken
of by the Fall River line steamer and
taken to Fall River, Mass. The Mo-
hawk carried no passengers. The Mo
hawk, with full cargo Of general mer-
cbsndise, sailed from her pier in the
East river at six O'Clock last night for
New London, Conn. According to the
meagre details of the disaster received
by the officials of the company in this
city, the vessel caught fire about one
O'Clock this morning, and after the men,
bers of the crew had been taken of she
driftsd on the Long Island shore. The
Mohawk, which was in command of
Capt. 10 w. H. Barker, was 275 feet in
length and sixty feet beam. Her tom
mage was 1000, A later dispatch says
that one Of the crew is missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
Lions Loose in Street.

Pandemonium reigued in Cincinnati
Wednesday afternoon, when three big
African lions which were being unload
ell at the Robinson circus's winter quar-
tiers made their escape and dashed through
the streets. Two were recaptnred in a
comparatively short time, but the third,
which bounded away toward Norwood,
was not captured until four hours later,
when it was surrounded in the woods,
tied and carted back to Cincinnati. AL
most the entire police force joined in the
lion hunt. Terror reigned in the mean
time. Frantic parents hurried to the
schoolhouses to keep their children
there. The only damage done was to
William johnson, trainer, who was
attacked by one of the beasts while try
ing to prevent the escape and seriously
injured. Only prompt action on the
part OF the other circus employees saved
him from death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

THE CASES of Benjamin d. Greene
and John F. Gaynor, who were impli-
Gated with Oberliu NJ. Carter in the
notorious Savannah river contract scan
dals, aud who fled to Canada to get be-
You'd American jurisdiction, will be
taken up by the Privy Council of Eng
land on December IL. This tribunal
corresponds in dignity and importance
to the United States Supreme Court
and it is hoped to obtain from it de-
cision which will place the exiles in the
hanls of the United States authorities.
Ever since the birth of the United States
deiaultors, swindlers and others have
found Canada a retreat. It is about
time measures looking TO the extradi-
ton OF such persons were taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
Troubles in Panama.

Panama, Nov. lS-Internal troubles
of the Panama Republic are not yet
at an end. A few days ago revolution
was planned, in which report had it that
several army officers, among them General
Huertas, commander in chief of the
troops, were concerned. One report had
it that the plan of these reyolutionists
was to kidnsp President Amador. The
outbreak at that time was averted
through energetic steps taken by the
government, aided by American Charge
d'Affaires Lee and American naval
officers. 1t was learned last night that
President Amador was determined to
preclude the possibility ofthe recurrence
of such a plot by men in army circles.
In an open cabinet meeting the president
last night advised General Huertas that
the government had decided to relegate
the army to the police ranks, thus taking
from them the power which could make
possible a successful plot against the
palace. The president gave as his rea-
son for this step the fact that the army
forces were no longer needful, in view OF
the existing American protectorate, to
maintain public order on the lsthmus.
General Huertas aud his staff were in
dignant at what they believed to be a
high handed action in taking from them
their power. They withdrew without
making any threats. 1t is learned, how
ever. that Huertas intends to wire Presi-
pent Roosevelt direct, demanding from
him guarantees that he and his officers
and troops be accorded proper treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
The Strike In HaNre.

Havre, Nov. lS.-The strike move
ment, which originated among the cart
ers several days ago, is spreading. Sew
eral riots occurred this morning, but
were quickly put down by the militia.
Cavalry forces are today patrolling the
streets. Ninety-two thousand bales Of
American cotton are now on the quays
and on ships IN the harbOr, unable TO be
moved owing to the lack Of carriage.
Five further shipments from the United
States are due on Sunday. The streets
are in filthy condition, being heaped
with the litter Of three days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
The Best Liniment.

"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is consio,
cred the best liniment en- the market,
write Post & Bliss, of Georgia, Vt. no
other liniment will heal cut 0, oruise
so promptly. No other affords such
quick relief rom rheumatic pains. NO
other is 50 valuable for deep seated pains
ike lame back and pains in the chest.
Give this linimenta trial and become ac-
ouainted with its remarkable qualities
and Won will never wish to be without it.
For sale by Gibson 4 Timberman and
W. F Creighton & Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
HoW's This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrb that cannot be cpred by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o..
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last IL years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
tons, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAy & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o:
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold BY all drug
Take HALLS Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
Victim of Automobile Accident.

New York, Nov. 1S.-Oxygen adj
ministered at brief intervals was the
only means of keeping Jacob Clemens,
the victim of an automobile, alive until
today. AS tits he is not expected to
live many hours. He was run down by
the automobile on the Pelham Parkway,
between the White Plains and Williams
bridge roads. Clemens lay for five hours
on tAe roadside, in the freezing cold,
with fractured skull and severe inter-
nal injuries. The occupants of the ma
chine that struck him told him as he lay
grooming with pain that they had no
time to stop, but that, they would send
a physician back to look after him. The
promised physician never came, and it
was FIVE hours later when Clemens was
discovered. He was then unconscious,
and was almost dead from exposure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

THERE WAS q feature in the robbery
of a fashionable residence in Moores-
town, Pa, Monday night, which caused
some comment. Spoons, knives, forks,
nut crackers, etc., Uttered the table in
the dining room when the cook came in
to arrange matters for breakfast yester-
day morning. Each article showed the
bite of acid, used by the cautious burg.
lars, wko had got away with all the
real silyerware 10 the house, which was
considerable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
New York stock Market.

New York, Nov. ia broad and
and active stock market was the devel-
opment of the morning and it was evil
dent that the large interests we're still
working for further advances. The spec
ulation presents a large variety in the
dealings, with the undertcne of the mar
ket confident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure except death
and taxes, but that is not altogether true. DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption is a
sure cure for all lung and throat troubles.
Thousands can testify to that. Mrs. c. B.
Van Metre, Of Shepherdtown, w. W, says
II had severe attack Of Bronchitis and for a
year tried everything heard Of, but got no
relief One bottle Of DR.. Kings New Dis
fallable Tor Group, Whooping Cough, Grip,
Pneumonia and Consumption. Try il. It's
guaranteed by E. s. Leadbeater & Sons, Drug
gists. Trial bottles free. Regular sizes SOC
and 81,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
Bride. Elect pies After Fianoe

Easton, Pa, Nov. 1S.-Miss Ella
Weaver, aged 20, Of Uhlertowu, near
here, died yesterday, her death being
FASTENED by the demise of Iher fance,
Clarence Dean, Of Philipsburg, n. j.,
just two months ago. The couple were
to have been married in June next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
A Heavy Load.

To lift that load of the stomach take KOdol
Dyspepsia Cure II digests what you eat;
Sour stomach, 5elching, gas on stomach and
all disorders Of the stomach that are cureable,
are instantly relieved and permanently cured
by the use Of Rodol Dyspepsia Cure. >: p.
Storrs, drug list at 297. Main street, New
Britain, Conn, says: "Xodol Dyspepsia
Cure is giving such universal satisfa uon and
is so surely becoming the positive relief and
subsequent cure for this distressing ailment, l
feel that / am always sure to satisfy and Erati'
fly my customers by recommending it to them
] write this to show how we'll the remedy 10
spoken Of here" KodoI Dyspepsia Cure was
and will positively cure all stomach trouble.
Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

AN ITEM in another column describes
the cruelty of an automobile party at a
place called Sawmill Lane, East Chester.
n. Y. Jacob Clemens. sixty-dve years
old, farmer, of tia, neighborhood, was
run down, his vehicle smashed and his
skull fractured. The party left him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

mined In a blanket and lying alongside
Pelham Parkway between the Williams
bridge aud White Plains roads where he
was foand before daylight yesterday
morning. The parable of the Good
Samaritan seems to have fallen on deaf
ears 10 this instance. The parties who
caused the accident were 50 heartless
that they left their victim to perish
from his injuries and the cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
Anero.Amertcan Arbitration Treaty

Birmingham, Nov. 1S.-The Post to-
day asserts that the rough draft of an
Anglo American arbitration treaty has
been decided upon between Lori Lans-
downe and United States Ambassador
Choate. 1t is regarded as assured, says
the Post, that the American Congress
will accept the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

The announcement is made by the
physicians attending Col. w. c. P.
Breckenridge, at Lexington, KY, that
no material change has been noticed in
the condition of their patient, and that
he was in a state Of coma, although
sleeping quietly most Of the time. A
later dispatch says they are now fearful
that he will not survive the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

Benning, d. c., Nov. lS.-Brooklyn-
lite Won, Briarhorpe second, Panique
third.
Second race--Sutferance won, Queen
Rose second, Bravery third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

Charles w. Post, muiti.mil ienaire manu-
fac urer of Battle Creek, Michigan, has been
married to his stenogapher, Miss Lyla
Young. She says she will continue TO look
after his manuscripts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18
MARRIED

AT the rectory of St. Psul's Church on
Wednesday, N0yember 10, by Rey; T; ?;
and Miss GERTRUDE BAGGETT, both Of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

GALVANIZED TUBS, BUCKETS and
OIL CANS just received by
]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

POTOMAC FLOUR-3O barrels Of Potomac
Flour. very high grade, received today.
y G MTLRfrRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

20 boxes High Grade ADAMANTfNE
CANDLES full weight, just received By
]. c. MILBTRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

CHOICE EvAPoRATED PEACHES aud
APPLES just received by o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

GOOD ROASTED COFFEE, i4c; other
grades no to S5c tor the best; ar, prpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-18

HUYLER's COCOA BUTTER, iCc pack
~ +. S. IEADBEATER 4 SONS
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
When the Sap Rises

Weak lungs should be careful.
Coughs and colds are dangerous
then. One Minute Cough Cure
cures coughs and colds and gives
strength to the lungs. Mrs. G. 3.
Fenner, of Marion, Ind, says, Il
suffel d with a cough until 1 run
down n weight from 14S tc 90
pounds. tried a number of rem
Ndies to no avail until I used One
Minute Cough Cure. -Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured
me entirely Of the cough, strength
ened my lungs anu restored me to
my normal weight, health and
strength" Sold by Stotler & Cor
bett, Opera House Drug store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
Prohibition Party Meets.

New Martinsville, May 10
The Executive committee of the
Prohibition party of Wetzel coun-
ty met for the purpose of perfect
ing plans for the ensuing cam
paigp Saturday. j. ". Van
Camp acted as chairman in the
absence of S. S. Cunningham. 1t
was decided to meet in conven-
ton on the Sd of June at the
Court house at 1880 a. m. and
2 80 p. M, for the purpose OF
nominating a county ticket and
appointing delegates to the State
convention. All Prohibitionlsts
and friends of temperance are
earnestly requested to be pres
emit. j. W. Bedford will address
the people ON the issue. 5.l6-tt'
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Cold, cloudy weather prevailed
during the greater part OF the
week, with light showers on the
18th, 18th, 18th, goth and 23rd.
Saturday and Sunday were clear
and warm. Until Saturday the
maximum temperatures ranged
rom 81 to &c degrees, and on that
day and the following they reach
ed 80 degrees. The minimum
temperatures ranged from 45 to
So degrees. The mean tempera-
:ure averaged about 4 degrees per
day below the normal, and the
rainfall was slightly deficient.
The sunshine was considerably
deficient. The weather during
the week was generally unfavora-
BILE for farm work and crop
growth. Flowing for corn and
planting were retarded and corn
is terminating slowly on account
of cold weather; gardens are also
making good growth. Wheat and
rye are improving, and oats,
meadows and pastures are max
ing good growth. Potatoes are do
ing well, and some are being
worked in the southern section.
The fruit prospects continue ex-
cellent, as but little damage was
done by the frost of the 10th
Some complaint is made of injury
by cut worms, and also of damage
! to garden vegetables by the last
,, frost. Some millet and cow peas
are being sown. Sunshine and
warm rain needed.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
M1DDLEBoURNE.l

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Stealey Friday morning, a 10.
pound boy.
Born, to T. P. Hill and wife
Saturday morning a girl.
j. r. Baker, who has been suf-
fering from blood poison for two
weeks, is no better, and his re-
covery is doubtful.
Marriage licenses were issued
to Guy B. Nolan, %, and Olive G.
Bates, %; Louis S. Stewart, 25,
and Viola Wickham.
Louis S. Stewart and Viola
Wickham were united in mar
riage Sunday by Rev. E. H.
Waters. of the U. B. church, on
First street.
The South Penn has rig up for
it's Mary Stealey No. 2 and
made location for its j. G. King
No. S and Feist No. l.
The Melrose Oil company has
located it's No. 5 Mayfeld Broth
ers.
Lee Snodgrass of New Martins
vile, was in town on business yes
terday.
H. M. Stansbery of the Carter
Oil company engineering force,
was in town today on business.
Taylor Fetty of Bearsville, was
in town today on business.
Jonathan Moore of Pursley,
was in town yesterday for the
ballots fer the primary Wednes-
day.
Miss Gertrude Shaw, Of the
Moundsville Echo staff, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Riggle and
family.
Senator William Morris of Gen.
treville, was in town yesterday.
DR.. J. L, Pyle was in town
yesterday on professional bust
ness.
DR.. NJ. NJ. Reppard returned
Sunday evening from a week S
trip over the county holding Sun
day-school conventions.
Cyrus Bradford Of McKim, was
in the city Saturday.
o. W. o. Hardman returned
from Marietta Saturday.
R. D. Roberts Of Iuka was IN
town yesterday on business.
Profs. G. S. Carter and 7. 2.
Hill opened a summer Normal
here yesterday.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
San-Cura is Wonderful.

Two years ago had q lump N
nv left breast as large as an egg.
It panied me quite badly for
months. I was told it was a can
Ger. which worried me greatly. l
began using san-Cura Ointment
and to our great satisfaction, the
lump disappeared and has never
returned. San-Cura Ointment is
a household remedy with us. Mrs.
DIR. Sam 4 Bennehoof, Cherrytree,
Venango County, Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25


bers, on sale at McCoy's Book
sstore.
Hammocks, cheap, lovely, new,
up-to-date and in abundance at
McCOy's Book store.
A Text Bible pocket edition, a
reference Bible illustrated, and a
Teachers Bible, nonpareil 8 vo.
worth $3.50 and $1.25; special
this week, at 81. McCoy's Book
store. 5,24-3t
1t is a well established fact that
there are some saloons in the city
that harbor a certain tough class
of men that have no visible
means of support. This practise
on the part of saloons in question
should not be tolerated any long
er by the city authorities. Every
few days we hear of men getting
"rolled" in these dives.
A great many people believe
that our National campaigns are
politica | safety-valves inasmuch
as they give the people an oppor-
tunity to express themselves with
freedom on all question involved
in the contest. There would be
; fewer revolutions if other peo-
pies took the same rational view
held by the Americans. The priv
ilege of speaking your mind" is
a powerful preventive of more
than serious things in politics,
however it may be with respect to
less public matters.
The municipality of Williams
town S now tight place on Sun
day as result of the recent ord
mace passed by the Council to
cose up every store on Sunday
and permit no goods of any kind
to be sold on the Lords day. In
order to test the law, it is alleged
that Elmer Skidmore, the well
known druggist, kept his place of
business open and sold a quaint
ty of goods. He was ordered to
appear before the Mayor which
he did, but plead not guilty to the
charge. Mayor Beeson set his
case for hearing. He plead ignor-
ance of the new law.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
Assessors Complete Work.

Messrs. John Tippins and F. ID.
Williams completed the work OF
assessing the city yesterday. So
far as we have been able to learn
these gentlemen have done the
work well, and have given gen.
eral satisfaction. Mr.. Tippins,
who is the County Assessor for
this district, stated today that ne
expected to complete the work IN
two weeks more.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25

Hammocks, cheap, lovely, new
up-to-date and in abundance al
McCoy's Book store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-25
Local News

Fashion magazines, July num-
bers, on sale at McCoy's Book
store.