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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Secretary Taft.

In his report before the Ohio State re-
publican convention at Columbus yester-
day Secretary Taft discussed the railway
rate question, saying the bill passed BY
the House seemed a moderate measure,
calculated to give the added power to the
commission necessary TO effectiveness in
remedying specific wrongs in rates with
out creating all all powerful tribunal
which shall in advance take away from
railways the power Of rate making and of
elasticaly responding to varying condl-
tons. 1t will not thus paralyze individ-
ual effort in meeting the changing de-
mands of trade. Concerning the treasury
deficit. Mr.. Taft said that it WAS likely to
continue, it being impossible to cut down
the appropriations. There were two al
ternatives, either revision of the tariff or
the imposition of internal taxation. As to
freight affairs, Mr.. Taft defended the San
Domingo treaty, saying it put the island
into the hands OF the United States as
a receiver, and said we should accept the
obligations Imposed by the Monroe doc
trine
"The President" he said, "insists
that if the United States is to become
responsible to Europe for the good con-
duct of the governments of Central and
South America, then it must be hear by
those governments when it demands that
they pu. their houses in order and SC
avoid the just complaints of European
powers" He referred to the policy OF
forbearance shown toward Venezuela as
showing that although the President
carries a "big stick" he does in fact
speak softly. Mr.. TAFT urged a reduc.
ton iu the Philippine tariff rates and
concluded with reference To several OF
the more important State issues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Board of Education.

In its investigations in Richmond yes
terday the State Boord of Education
took some interesting testimony in
connection with charges made by j. ID.
Eggleston, jr., to the effect that
charge made for the Virginia teachers
register is exorbitant, and that an of
fcial of the department of education
is interested in the publication OF the
book.
The testimony showed that Julian P.
Thomas, head of the Richmond High
School, prints the register, and that the
books of the J. l.. Hill Printing Com
pany, which, gets out the register, indi-
cate that those interested in it are j. p.
Thomas aud John A. McGilvrey, assist
ant secretary of the Board of Education.
McGilvrey admitted that he had aided
ia the preparation of the book, but said
he had no pecuniary interest in it. In
this statement he was corroborated by
Thomas, and tie printing company bad
no evidence to gainsay this testimony.
The board went into executive session
to consider the matter. The evidence
showed that the Virginia register has
been sold for years for rs cents a copy,
though only costing % cents to print,
while North Carolina teachers only pay
Is cents for the same book, and it costs
those in South Carolina three and one
half to four cents. Eggleston and
McGilyrey are both candidates for the
office of superintendent of public in
structiJn.
Among the superintendent of schools
elected yesterday was Mr.. J. NJ. Beck
ham, Of Culpeper.
Five persons vas selected to act as
State board of examiners to have super
vision over schools in the FIVE grand di
visions at a salary of 81, 200 each, with
$500 for expenses Their names will
be made known later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
TELEGRAPHlO BREyITIEs.

President Judge ]. K. Ewing, of
Fayette county, was run do wn snd kill
ed at Uniontown, Pa, this morning BY
a Baltimore 4 Ohio railroad train.
w. Marshall's schooner Atlantic leads
the KAISER yacht by about seventy miles
10 the ocean race, according to the latest
report that was brought to New York
port today.
Through the vigorous action of the
military governor who has taken hand
in the riots which have occurred at
Baracaldo, Spain, q more orderly state
of affairs now exists there.
A dispatch from Weisbaden says that
the condition of the Kalserin who was
injured in a fall down stairs, continues
to improve. II has been announced that
no more bulletins in regard to her con-
dition will be issued.
The platform adopted By the Ohio
republican convention today reafsirms
the republican state and national platform
OF 1904 stands by the principles of pro-
lection to American labor and industries;
indorses President Rooseyelt's enforce
ment of the republican laws against
monopolies, combinations and trusts, in
restraint of trade laws, whose equality the
U. S. Supreme Court has sustained;
and also endorses every EFFORT for the ac-
tive enforcement of existing laws to stop
all unjust Determinations and special
favors in the form of railway rebates or
by any other device.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Rathbone Again in Service.

Estes g.. Rathbone, former Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General of the
United States and director general OF
posts of the Island of Cuba, under
American occupation, sentenced to i'm
prisonment for term ranging from
three to eleven years, and to pay fine
of $l02,9 47 for alleged Cuban postal
frauds, is again in the employ of the
United States Postofiice Department.
This is the statement made by members
of the inspection department who are
stationed in Denver. More than that,
they say that Rathbone's trip there this
week waS on business connected with
the postofiice, aud that he thoroughly
examined the books ofeyery department
of the Denver Office before leaving for
the east.
Discharged from the service in dis
grace when be was convicted on March
30, 1902, Gen. Rathbone would now be
serving his sentence in Havana prison
had not an amnesty treaty between the
two countries been signed when Cuba
was born, on May 20. 1908. When the
appointment was made is not known.
II was never officially announced from
Washington, and members OF the in
spection service in Denver are reluctant
to discuss it, although they admitted
that he was employed by the depart
ment.
The mystery Of the appointment even
surrounds the nature of the work Gen.
RathbOne is supposed to do. Beyond
the fact that he is a member OF the in
spection department and that he has
gen eral inspectors authority, even the
local pOstofic officials are unable to ex-
plain his connection Sith the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25

The EYES of the civilized world are
again directed toward the far East where
the Russian and japanese fleets are
drawing nearer each other daily. To-
days dispatches from London say re-
ports are in circulation at all capitals to
the effect that the two fleets have met.
One report is that the japanese have
been wOrsted; another is that Togo has
used his torpodo-boat destroyers on the
Russian ships, but that the result is I'M
known. 1t is believed, however, that
within the next few hours news will be
received of conflict between the YES
sells of the two countries. so far there
has been no real naval engagement be-
tween vessels OF equal size. Should the
two admirals meet in the open sea the
carnage would be terrible and probably
result in the demolition of both fleets or
putting them out of commission for some
time. In the meantime there is every
reason TO believe that news Of another
sanguinary land battle will soon be re-
ceived. There have already been pre-
liminary fights in which the japanese
are said to have emerged victorious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
news of the Day.

The schooner Blackbird arrived yester-
dsy at Baltimore from Governors Har-
Dor with 6, $50 dozen pineapples.
C. ]. G. Wyngaarden, of South Caro-
lima. sailed from New York yesterday for
Rotterdam, to reduce immigrants to
come to his State.
The Presbyterian Federal Assembly
at Winona Lake, Ind yesterday by an
almost unanimous vote decided to inves-
iigate the project of Justice Harlan sor a
Presbyterian Cathedral Church, at Wash
ington, d. c,
The Southern Presbyterian Church, in
session at Forth Worth, Texas, is still
discussing union with the Northern
Church, but the sentiment ofthe General
Assembly seems to be against anything
beyond form of federation that is limit
ell to cooperation in certain work.
The Supreme Council, Royal Arcanum.
at Atlantic City, n. j., Yesterday, voted
to spend 5000 to extend the order in
States where no grand council exists.
Final action on the plea of the National
Sanitarium for assistance to build home
for consumptiyes resulted in the official
commendation for the project. Members
we're forbidden making their benefits pay
able to estates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Russian Movement Failed.

London, May 25.-1he Exchange
Telegraph Co. has received dispatch
from its correspondent at st. Petersburg,
which says that reliable advices from
the front state that the offensive move.
ment made by General Rennekampf,
who was sent on a reconnaissance around
the left flank of the Field Marshal
Oyama' army, failed. The Russian force
returned badly beaten after a conflict
with the japanese in which several hum
dred Russians we're lost A strict cen-
sorship is being exercised by the Rus
SLAMS at The front, and it is impossible to
get through any information regarding
the operations'cf the armies. This has
usually been the case just previous to a
battle and the experts argue from this
that a renewal of hostilties on large
scale can be expected shortly. General
Linievitch apparently is taking no
chances on allowing his plans to become
known to the enemy through the cores
pondents by establishing rigid censor
shin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
A Disappointed Crowd.

New York, May 25.-The much
promised sensational trial Of the breach
of promise suit brought by Mrs. Kathe-
rine PoilIon against w. Gould Brokaw
for $3.50, 900, came to aLsudden inter
ruption this morning, when counsel for
the millionaire cubman and yachtsman
made a motion before Justice Bowling,
to have the trial set over TO the June
calendar call. Counsel for Mr.. BrOkaw
said that efforts we're making looking to
an adjustment of differences. Lawyers
for Mrs. Poillon concurred in the mo-
ton, and the trial was set over. The
sudden termination of the present trial,
which had barely begun, was general
surprise to the large crowd present in
cOurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Deed Of q Mailman.

San Francisco, May 25.-As they lay
in their beds early yesterday morning,
the wife and FIVE children of William
Stephens we're shot by the husband and
father, who had awakened from rest
less sleep a raving maniac. Mrs. Ste
phens and three of the children were
killed instantly, bullets having entered
their brains. The mailman, whose home
was in Ross Valley, after completing his
bloody work within, rushed from the
house and pursued milkman. The
latter escaping, Stephens shot himself to
death. One of the two children who are
living describes the crime as having
happened within a very few moments.
Stephens sho. one bullet after another
as fast as he could move the weapon and
pull the trigger. His aim was diabolical-
ly true. When neighbOrs entered the
house they found the mother and five
children 10 their beds, each with bullet
wound in the head. The surviving child
rem are dying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
situation i'm Chicago Acute.

Chicago, May 25.-WiII troops come
into Chicago today? This is the question
that citizens OF the city are asking each
other this morning. Mayor Dunno is
determined to handle the strike situation
with the force at his immediate COM
mand, and has called for a thousand
volunteer policemen to do guard duty in
The extended territory affected by the
quitting of the lumber wagon drivers.
The mayor and the sheriff say if violence
does not get beyond their control today
no troops will lie needed. The labor
leaders say they will permit no violence.
Two hundred teamsters employed by
the Hardwood Lumber Association and
forty more in the service of the Shavings
and Sawdust Company, are scheduled to
go out today, when ordered to make de.
liveries to strike bound firms. President
Edward Hines, of the United AssOc-
alton of Wood Industries, says the situ-
alton is acute this morning, and he *
poets building operations to be seriously
injured if not entirely suspended in a
short time.
81 have the greatest contempt for this
master in chancery trial. If they i'm
prison me for contempt, all tight, but
contempt is something | really have for
the court" Such was the defiance
hurled at Master in Chancery Sherman
by President G. II. Shea OF the teams
tiers. He WIS addressing a mass meet.
ing Of the strikers which packed Brick
layers Hall, and his radical statements
stirred the vast crowd to tumultuous APP
plause.
Shea and his codefendants, in the pro-
ceedings before Master ShermanswhO re-
fused to answer questions on the grounds
that they might incriminate themselves,
will appear before Judge Kohlsaat to-
day on citations for contempt.
The COMMITTEE of ffte,n of the
Chicago Federation of Labor will go be-
fore States Attorney Healy today, and
demand the indictment Of the agents of
the express companies for establishing
blacklist. Charges that Chicago public
school teachers have expressed open
sympathy with the striking teamsters,
with disturbing effects on the pupils un-
der their care, we're made last night at
the meeting of the Board Of Education.
There was biting criticism Ofthe Chicago
federation, and demand was made for
an investigation of that organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
infismed condition Of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless the inflamms-
tion can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten are
caused by Catarrh. which is nothing but an
intiamed condition of the mucuOus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
TOday's Telegraphic News
Rumors of Naval Battle.

London May 25.-The correspondent
of the Central News at st. Petersburg
wires that persistent rumors are head in
naval circles to the effect that a naval
battle has commenced off the island OF
Formosa.
London, MAY 25.-The impression
prevails here in naval circles that the
Japanese and Russian fleets have met ia
battle and news is being eagerly awaited
az to the outcome of the supposed conflict.
Rumors Of all kinds are aaoat, and while
none of them can be traced to any re-
sponsible source, they are, nevertheless,
believed to a certain extent. In all the
rumors the waters in the neighborhood
of Formosa are mentioned as the scene
of the fighting, either in Basshi channel
directly south of the island, or in the
Pacific to the east Of Formosa. That
the Russian feet was in the neighbor-
hood of Formosa, or the islands to the
south. on Sunday or Monday, is now
generally believed, as the reports made
by vessels which sighted the warships
cannot be doubted. St. Petersburg also
has received the report OF naval battle,
which adds strength to the rumors afioat
here.
The report from the far East indicate
that Admiral Rojestyensky probably
divided his feet in passing from the
China Sea into the Pacific ocean. The
Norwegian steamer Oscar H., which
arrived at Nagasaki this morning, re-
posted being stopped in Batan straits to
the south of Formosa, on May 10, by a
Russian feet of fourteen converted cruis-
ers and sixteen destroyers.
A dispatch from Manila, received this
morning, says that fleet of over fifty
warships was sighted to the eastward of
the Batan islands, on May 20. The
vessels are supposed to have been Rus
slams as it is known that Admiral Togo
has not that large feet at his com
mand. The vessels were heading toward
the northeast, out into the open Pacific
ocean. To get to the eastward of the
Batan islands, in the position described
in the dispatch, it would have been
necessary for the vessels to pass through
Balingtang channel, or one OF the
southern channels between the islands
of the Philippine group.
Manila also had the report last night
that battle had been fought to the
south of FormOsa, in which the Japa-
nese had been defeated. This is regard
ed here as important in view Of the gen
eral belief that the fleets have met.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 25. 1905.

TUE GRAFTON delivered yesterday
evening by Major Holmes Conrad III
front Of the Confederate Monument, al
Prince and Washington streets, WAS one
ofthe most thrilling and interesting that
has been heard in this city for many
wears. 1t abounded in humOr, pathos and
rock. ribbed facts, and throughout Its
delivery was listened to attentiveIy by
the many present. The salient points
Of his address will be found elsewhere
in the Gazette. The major had had no
time in which to prepare an Grafton and
his address WAS impromptu, but 1t was
soon realized that the speaker was equal
10 any occasion. His wOrdo flowed spon-
tlneously. and the address abounded IN
thought. history and fact, while his trlb-
ute IN the Confederate dead was pathetic,
his exposition of the principles for which
they fought incontrovertible, and his ar
rugnments of the republican party Just.
The major uttered many truths which
will long be remembered. His reference
10 The fact that southern associations and
s,cial surrounding had undergone no
change as the result Of the war between
the States was suggestive. In political
circles, however, things were not as form
erly. "What would have been thought
of James NJ. Mason or Il. Nj. 1. Hun
ter had they been seen going about the
State begging people to vote for them :?
was significant query of Major Con-
r.d. Truly, times have changed aud
people have changed with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
The Embroelios in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, May 25.--The injunc-
ton proceedings which yesterday re-
suited in the ousting from Office of Di-
rectors Sheldon Potter and A. Lincoln
Acker, Mayor Viewers new appointees,
we're answered in vigorous fashion by
the Mayor, this morning.
The previously dismissed directors,
Smyth and Costello, in pursuance OF
their announced intention to attempt
the resumption of their interrupted
duties, we're early at the department
Offices and began the transaction of work
as if naught had happened to interrupt
them. Their contention was that under
the city charter, otherwise known as
the Bullitt bill, they continued to hold
office until their successors had been
confirmed by selec. council. They had
hardly got comfortably settled in their
chairs when they were served with let
tiers written by the Mayor, warning
them that he considered them as tres
passers, that they would be treated as
such, and that unless they at once va
Gated the Offices they would be forcibly
elected.
Smyth and Costello prepared to vacate,
but before they could don their coats and
hats and place their desks in shape,
ex Judge James Gay Gordon, acting as
the counsel and personal representative
of Mayor Weaver, and accompanied by
Captain of Detectives Donaghy and De
tectiyes Bond and Duey, appeared at the
offices and forcibly elected Doth Smyth
and Costello from their respective Offices
Detective Bond was then placed in
charge of the Office of the Director of
Public Works, with orders to admit
no one who was not connected with
the department or who did not have
a personal permit from the Mayor.
Similar instructions were given to
Detective Duey, who was installed as
guardian of the Offices of the Director
of Public Safety.
1t is rumOred that DR.. Edward Mar
tin, Director of Health and Charities,
has grown disguised with the controversy
now raging, and will voluntarily tender
his resignation, casting his fortunes with
the republican leaders, and against
Mayor Weaver, whose personal friend he
has been for years, and whose personal
appointee he is.
At conference of the republican
leaders early this afternoon, it was de-
termined to institute impeachment pro-
ceedings against Mayor Weaver, to-
morrow morning. 1t is understood that
the proceedings will be based on certain
letters which the Mayor is alleged to
have written in connection with the trial
of Samuel Salter, for ballot box frauds.
These letters have been in the possess
ion of a prominent lawyer but have now
been Turned over to the republican
leaders to use as ammunition against the
Mayor in the present big fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
The Brooklyn Handicap.

New York, May 25.-The Brooklyn
Handicap, the first and most popular in
the series of handicaps at one mile and
a quarter for the older horses, will have
its nineteenth renewal at Grayesend this
afternoon. The names of dozen horses
have been sent out az the list of starters.
Unless James r. Keene's Delhi and
August Belmonrs Lord of the Vale be
excepted, none of the candidates can be
classified as really high-class horses.
Delhi will probably be the favorite with
Lord of the Vale, second and Walter
Jennings stable Dainty and Proper close
up as third choices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
New York stock Market.

New York, May 25.-London was
again buyer, taking $4,000 shares in
the first half hour, and materially help
ing a continuation of the upward move
ment. The chief feature was covering
of shorts. Traders in many stocks fairly
few to get their stocks back as soon as
this was communicated. 1t cannot be
said, however, that the short interest
was materially decreased, as large and
stubborn bear element put out large
blocks of short stock on the advance aud
endeayored to check the upward move
ment. This feeling has now changed to
buoyancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-25
Southern Industries.

Permanent organization of The South
ern Industrial Parliament was effected
in Washington yerterday. Gov. Robert
B. Glenn, of North Carolina, was elected
president; DR.. W. C. Murphy, of WASH
iDgton, secretary, AID the following vice.
presidents were chosen: Alabama, Will
liam Richardson Georgia, w. o. Nc
Gowan Mississippi, Hemp Kernoghan;
North Carolina, r. S, Reinhardt; South
Corolina, E. J. Watson Tennessee,
Robert Gates Texas, Joseph Shwratz ;
Virginia. G. L. Holland. w. o. Nc
GowaD, OF Georgia, presided ever the
morning session.
The principal address was by Mr..
Gustav II. Schwab, of New York, Amer
lea nagent of one of the largest Atlantic
steamship lines. Speaking against the
protective tariff policy aud in favor of
reciprocal foreign trade, Mr.. Schwab
said
at has ever been an incontestable'
fact, although decried by some political
leaders, that we cannot forever continue
to trade among ourselves and that the
fullest utilization of our resources de-
mauds an exchange of our commodities
with those produced by other nations of
the world.
al the South desires fully to develop
its resources, to build up its commerce
and its industries, and to strive for the
attainment of an assured future of pros
perity, it must emphaticalIy protest
against any medieval policy of trade
prohibition it must insist upon the let
ting down of the bars to permit an equit-
able and profitable exchange of products
with the nations of the world, and il
must bring all its influence and power
to bear in favor of the conclusion Of re-
ciprocal trade agreements calculated to
increase and enlarge the volume of COM
merce."
Gustav II. Schwab, of New York, i'm
porter and ship owner, addressed the
parliament on the subject Of "Foreign
Commerce and Ocean transportation"
He declared for q lower tariff, l.kening
the present law to the Chinese wall Of
trade.