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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

Excitement was created in the crowd
ed Reading terminal depot in Phils-
de lphia, yesterday when young wom-
an drew revolver from beneath her
cloak and fired a bullet at her heart.
The shot struck corset steel and glanced
off. To the police the young woman
gave her name as Laura Young, and in
sisted the that shooting was an accident.
Her sister, however. says she is Mrs.
Nance Pollard, of Virginia family,
and that before leaving homo in the
morning she bad wished she was dead.
Mrs. Pollard has lived in Philadelphia
for several years. She married in secret,
and secured divorce. She has been.
living with her sister, Mrs. Robert Reed.
Miss Nellie Ball, suburbanite, WAS,
sitting next to Mrs. Pollard. She toldl
the police that the woman was apparent
ly waiting for some one. Then" she,
continued, %. saw her take a revolver
from her wrist bag and put the muzxle
under her waist. But she did not fire.
Then she walked away quickly, returned
again, drew the pistol and fired"
When the physician who was called
arrived he saw the woman was not hurt.
Mrs. Reed, the sister. said last night
that Mrs. Pollard had been respondent
lately. "We both came from Virginia
i've years ago when my father lost his
money. Recently we found that my
sister had married and been divorced
| think she has since had trouble with
another man." Mrs. Reed would not
say what part Of Virginia they camc
from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
May Boycott Inaugural Ball.

If certain disgruntled women belong
ing to Official circles can have their way
the inaugural ball, planned as the crown
ing triumph ofthe Roosevelt Inauguration
pageant, will not be the brilliant success
its projectors fOndly hope. A DISPOSE
ton is manifest among these woman and
their friends to boycott the ball, and
mere than 90 wives of Senator's have an-
nounced already that they will rot at
tend. Various excuses are given for non
attendance, but privately some Of these
ladies have declared that after being
ignored aud sighted by Mrs. Roosevelt
all winter, they decline TO be dragged at
the Roosevelt chariot wheels in the tri-
umphaI pageant. The majority of the
Senatorial women complain OF the "class
line" drawn at the official levees. Ger
tain women receive cards TO enter by the
easy method provided for The diplomats,
while others are compelled year after
year to stand in line with the great mass
Of unofficial guests. That they and their
husbands are never asked to the state
dinners or even to the unofficial banquets
given at the White House, forms
the grievance of another set. The
result is that these women find
nothing to temp them to the
ball, where all the brilliaucy
will redouud of the glory of the Presi-
dent and his wife. Another remarkable
thing is that many Of the Cabinet women
90 not intend to attend the function;
but, Of course, their action has no con-
nection with the protest embodied in the
attitude of the senatorial women. Mrs.
HaY and her daughters, Mrs. Payne
and Mrs. James w. Wads-
worth, jr., have announced that they
will not be present. The detection Of so |
many conspicuous figures in the social
ana official world will certainly lessen
he brilliancy Of the pageant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
The Balfour Government.

London, Feb. lit is generally
believed in London political circles that
the Balfour government will now be able
to complete the present session Of par.
lament without dissolution. 1t is not
expected, however, that they will stand
for full year. An election is likely in
the summer. Premier Bslfour is sue
ceeding 10 holding the Chamberlainites
who are leading the fight for an early
dissolution and a general election in
check. How long he will be able to do
so is a matter Of conjecture. The Ulster
uniOnists. who have been making their
fight against Under Secretary Mcdonnell,
are only partially satisfied by Secretary
for Ireland Wyndham's attitude against
McDOnnelPs Objectionable attitude to-
ward the Irish question. They threaten
that unless Mcdonnell is removed or
resigns, they will not support the govern
ment when John Redmond moves his
home rule resolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

A QUARTER of century ago an at
tempt was made to thrust school book
issue on the people Of Virginia. Sub
stantally it was this Should books be
furnished children of the public schools
by The State, or they be compelled to pay
for the same, as at present? The advo'
Gates of free books were attempting to
ingratiate their party into the affections
of the many who would have relOiced to
have received free books as well as free
tuition for those dependent upon them.
The bottom soon dropped out of the
movement. At present no real conten-
tons are confronting the Old Dominion,
and the grounds for preciptating an is
sue between the rival candidates for Gov
ernor this year are hard to find. Both
gentlemen have tested the labor plank,
and pronounced it strong enough to bear
their weight, and in the absence of any,
thing else upon which to disturb the peace
of the Commonwealth the friends OF
the candidates are attempting to trouble
the waters-gnerally serene-over which
the Board of Education is presiding.
Hence we have the "multiples" and
"singles." Those who favor the null
tiple system see no reason why school
boards of cities, towns and counties
cinnot be allowed to select books
from several publishing houses; the
"singles" maintain that but one series
of books should be used in the public
schools of the State. This issue is one
of the fimsiest ever Matched in Virginia,
and is about as logical as an attempt to
compel every one to purchase the same
variety Of food in public market house
would be. The text book committee in
Alexandria. in order to subject people
to as small an expense as possible,
adopted in the main books already in
use in our schools. Specimens of books,
however, sent the committee from diff.
ferent publishing houses proved to be
equally as good as any now in use here.
Some, probably, we're superior Now
what serious objection can be urged
against the action of officials in other
parts OF Virginia should they and those
contributing towards the maintenance
of the school system desire readers, geo.
graphies, histories, arithmetics, gram
mars, &c which appeal to them more
than the series now in use? This priv
lege is now allowed by the State Board
of Education. Why itshould be denied |
aud why such matter should ever have
been logged into a gubernatorial con-
test is hard to understand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
The War in the East.

St. Petersburg, FEB. IA message
from the front states that large force Of
japanese surrounded Russian detach-
ment. The Russians sustained heavy
casualties aud lost one gun.
General Kuropatkin reported today
that the japanese had been repuIsed in
an attack on the Russian right flank.
The Russians burned two hamlets oc-
cupied by the japanese.
Toxic, Feb. l7.-narshal Oyams re-
ports today that the advance of the
Russian cavalry to the southwark has
been checked and that the enemy is
retiring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

THE movement to organize cooperative
stores for the purpose OF boycotting the
trust-made and trust-sOld goods has
entered New York State with the incor-
porstion of the New York State Co.
operative Company, whose capital stock
of $50, 900 has been subscribed largely
by working men. The promoters plan
to extend the stores throughout the
State and the country. Their stores
will handle every kind Of commodity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Masonic Lecturera

Thomas N. Davis, grasd master OF
Virginia MasOns, yesterday appointed
the following district lecturers: Fist
district, Parke Jones; Second, j. N.
Gilt Third, s. w. Whitaker; Fourth,
). z. Bruner; Fifth, w. T. Rhea, who
Is State lecturer, and Sixth, 8. G. Davis.
The grand lodge adjourned Yesterday
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
The Nan Patterson Trial.

New York, Feb. IL. Levy and I'M
ger, counsel for Nan Patterson, we're
notified this morning by the District At
torney's office that the second trial of
the former chorus girl, who is charged
with the murderof Ce$ar Young. book
maker would be moved the first Monday
in March before Judge Kenefck in the
criminal branch OF the Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

ard leads out to the great public space
known as the Red Square.
Sergius was most unpopular 10 Moscow
because Of his arrogance, severity and
reactionary sentiments. The GRIND
Duchess, his wife, who is beloved BY the
populace, was recently warned not to go
out with her husband, indicating that q
plot to assassinats him vas on foot. The
remains of the Grand Duke have been
taken to the Nicholas Palace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

WHILE THE recent polar waves have
caused no serious distress in this por-
ton Of the country, they have produced
conditions in other localities which will
long be remembered. As is generally
the case, portions of the West have suf-
fered most from the Ice King. A dis
patch from Des Moines, Iowa, q day or
two ego said that but one dealer in that
city had anthracite coal for sale, and his
stock was held at such fabulous prices
that it was beyond the reach of the
masses. 1t was impossible to transport
soft coal, and many people were forced
to resort to the western custom Of using
corn for fuel. The winter of 1904.1905
has been one of unusual rigor. the cold
weather having been almost continuous,
while the number of SHOWS has exceeded
those of former years. There is reason
to hope that we have witnessed the more
frigid scenes of the present winter, and
that while there will, OF course, be occs-
sional cold spells up to and probably
into April, conditions that are to follow
will be much milder than those through
which we have recently passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Murderer Hanged.

Baltimore, Feb. II. William Henry
Jones, colOred, was hanged here this
morning at 1925 O'Clock for the murder
OF James Emory Cunningham, watch
man in the employ Of Frey & Son,
Wholesale grocers, this city, on January 8,
1905. The carrying out of the dessh
penalty was the quick est in the history
Of the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Deserved Popularity

To cure Constipation and Liver troubles by
gently moving the bowels and acting as a
tonic to the liver, take Little Early Kisers.
These Famous Little Pills are mild, pleasant
and harmless, but effective and sure. Their
universal use for many years is strong
guarantee of their popularity and usefulness.
Sold By all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

unreasonable labor leaders has been pre-
pared BY Professor George Watrous, oil
Yale University, and introduced 10 the
Connecticut Assembly. Mr. Watrous
is also the counsel for the New Haven
Railroad. The bill provides for a
Board OF Arbitration TO consist OF two
employees and two directors Of the corpo-
ration involved, with the Attorney Gen
eraI of the State as the fifth member.
This board is to take up any dispute
that may arise and report upon 1t with
ia one week, during which time neither
/, said to be allowed TO take any action.
1t also provides that no strike shall be
effective without three days notice to
the corporation, and that no company
can increase the hours OF labor or de-
crease the wages without three days OF
notice. No workman shall be allowed
t. quit until the days work has been
finished. aud no employer can discharge
his help without paying for the entire
day. A penalty of 800 fine or thirty
days imprisonmens or both is provided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

IT Is STATED that IS, 600 tons of coal
are to be shipped from Baltimore and
New York to the Philippines in foreign
bottoms because of the excessive freight
charged by the owners of American yes-
sells. Taking advantage of the laws
which favor American vessels, the own
ers of these vessels, when bids were
asked for carrying the coal, put up the
rates $3.50 per ton more than that OBJ
tanned by those vessels contracted for
and now chartered, which was consider
ably more than the bid of foreign vessel
owners. This was so rank that those
who sold the coal could not stand the
raise so they entered into contract with
foreign vessels to deliver the fuel at
Cayjte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Another Case Of rheumatism Cured
by Chamberlain's Psin Balm.

The efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm in the reliefof rheumatism ia being
demonstrated daily. Parker Triplett, OF
Grisby, Va, says that Cbamberlain's
Pain Balm gave him permanent relief
IRON rheumatism in the back when
everything else faileds and he would not
be without it. For sale by Gibson &
Timberman and w. +. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Governor Hoch of Kansas today signed
the bill providing for a state oil refinery.
Peculiar Disappearance

j. D. Runyan, Of ButleryilIe, o., laid the
peculiar disappearance of his painful symp-
toms, of indigestion and biliousness, to Or.
Kings New Life Pills. He says They
are perfect remedy for dizziness, sour stom-
acq, headache, constipation, etc." Guarsn-
teed at e. 5. Leadbeater Il Sons drug store,
Driaa 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
New York Stock Market.

New York. Feb. lY.-At the opening Of the
stock market today there was none Of ths
weakness in evidence which was developed
late yesterday. Some little irregularity took
place after the initial dealings, which were
generally at higher prices, but this was sue
c.eeded by strong tone throughout. The
local fractions were rather neglected AMI
heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
DIED.

Departed this life on Wednesday, February
Is AT e.20 o. m. at his home. liOs pr;ncs
street. WALKER GILMER WEADON. in
the 5sth year Of his age. Funeral from the
residepcs Sunday afternoon at o'eloct
Friends Of the family invited To ttend.-fR,l.
timore and Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

IMPECuNIoUs department clerks will
be thrown into CONSERVATION should a
bill introduced in the House of Repre-
sentative yesterday to compel them to
pay their debts under pain Of dismissal
be enacted into law. Mr.. Dixon is the
author of the measure which provides
that all government clerks who owe
debts and will not pay them, may be
forced to do so. The bill should be
passed at once and then the law rigidly
enforced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
Fewer GalIons; Wear Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Devoe Lead
aud Zine than mixed paints Wears longer
twice as long a. lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17

A BILL to regulate labor troubles and
check precipitsted strikes ordered by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-17
school Books Campaign Issue.

1t is stated by those in a position to
know that the question Of school books
will play very prominent part in the
contest for not only the office Cf superin-
tendent ofpublic instruction. but for the
high positions Of United States Senator
and governor of Virginia as we'll.
The State school board some time ago,
in arranging for the adoption of new
books for the public schools, provided
the multiple list, that is, Endorsed a
number of books, any of WHICH the local
boards were empowered to select This,
il is claimed, has resulted in state Of
confusion in efforts on the part of the
big book companies to control the local
boards, and is an increase Of cost to the
patrons of the schools. All this, it is
asserted, would have been avoided had
the single list been adopted.
1t is said that Gov. Montague was the
only member of the board who favored
this single list, and that it was his desire
to have a plan adopted whereby the
school patrons Of both city and country
would be able to secure coed books for
their children at the lowest cost.
OF the three candidates for the Office
of superintendent OF public instruction,
only one so far has made,his views known
on this question. Mr.. j. D. Eggleston,
jr., superintendent of schools of Prince
Edward county, takes the same position
as does the governor. He believes a
plan should and could be adopted under
which the cost of books could be cOnsid-
erably reduced. He is in favor OF the
single book system, adjusted to meet diff
fesent conditions. He especially favors
the single list in the country.
The views of the other candidates have
not yet been expressed, but the issue will
be live one in the campaign.
There is more CatArrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together
aad until the last few years was supposed TO
be incurable. For great many years dec
tors pronounced it local dis'ase and pre-
Scribed local remedies, and by constantly |
falling to cure wi h local treatment, pro- |
nounced il incurable. Science has proven |
catarrh to be a constitutional disease and |
therefore requires constitutional treatment. !
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j.
Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio, is The only con-
cure on the market. II is taken |
internally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. II acts directly on the blood and |
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer |
one hundred dollars for any case it fails TO
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address:
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-30

Women love a clear, healthy com
n,exion. Pure blood makes II. Bur
dock Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-30
STATISTICS OF
WEATHER FOR
AUGUST
Observer Reed Furnishes Data 70
Pensacola Covering a Period
Of rs Years.

Observer w. F. Reed, Jr., Of the
local weather bureau. has compiled
the following data, covering a period
OF 25 years, from the Weather Bureau
records at Pensacola. They are issued
to show the conditions that have pre-
vailed, during the month in question
for the above period Of years, but
must not be construed as a forecast OF
the weather conditions for the coming
month
Representation or normal tenn
peratnre, 81 degrees.
The warmest month was that of 1896
with an average of SO degrees.
The coolest month was that of 1888
with an average of rs degrees.
The highest temperature was 81 de
grees on August 23ro. 1902.
The lowest temperature was So de
grees on August 25th, 1891.
The earliest date on which frsi
killing frost occurred in autumn
November 18th.
Average date on which first killing
frost occurred in autumn, December
5th.
Average date on which last kill
ing frost occurred in spring, Febru-
airy 23rd.
The latest date on which last kill
ing frost occurred in spring, April
9Th
Precipitation train or melted snow
Average for the month, 7.99 inches.
Average number Of days with OF OF
an inch or more, Ia.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 1858 inches in 1898.
The least monthly precipitation was
0.72 inches in 1891,
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
was S.67 inches on August and 3,
1881.
Clouds and Weather-Average mum
Der of clear days, 10; partly cloudy
Gays, IA, cloudy days, z.
Wind-The prevailing winds have
been from the southwest
The average hourly velocity of the
wind is 80 miles.
The highest velocity of the wind was
20 miles from the southwest on Au-
gust 18th, 1901.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-30
F()IEY'S
KIDNEY
CURE

stops Irregularities, strengthens
the urinary organs and builds up
the WORKOUT tissues of the kid
news so they will perform their
functions properly. Healthy kid
news strain out the impurities
from the blood as it passes
through them. Diseased kidneys
do not, and the poisonous waste
matter is carried by the circulation
TO every part of the body, causing
dizziness, backache, stomac h
trouble, sluggish liver, irregular
heart action, etc.
If YOU have any signs of Kidney
or Bladder trouble commence TAX
ing FOLEY'S KIDNEYCURE
at once, as it will cure slight dis
order in a few days and prevent
fatal malady. 1t is pleasant to
take and benefits the whole system.
How to Find Out.
You can easily determine If your kid
news are out of order by setting aside
for "a hours bottle of the urine passed
upon arising. II upon examination il
is cloudy OF milky or has a brick-dust
sediment or small particles float about
il il, your kidneys are diseased, and
FoLEY'S KIDNEY CURE should be
taken at once.
6. q. Burhans TestifIss AFTER
-Four Years.
c. Burhsns Of Carlisle center. N.Y. writes
About four years ago wrote you stating that
] had been entirely cured Of severe kidney
trouble By taking less than two bottles OF Foley
kidney Cure. II entirely stopped the brick
Dust Sediment and pain and symptoms Of kidney
disease disappeared am Ela1 % say that
hsre never had q return OF any OF those symp-
tons during the four years that have ELAPSED.
and I am evidently cured 70 star cured. and
heartily recommend Foley's kidney Cure 90 any
sne suffering from kidney or bladder trouble"
Tive Sizes, 800 and 100.
SOLD AND RECOMMENDED BY
W, A. D'kLEMBERTE,
Druggist and Apotheeay,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-07-30
WEST PALM BEACH
TERRAPlN FARM
NEW INDUSTRY INAueuRATEr
BY THE EAST COAST FISH
COMPANY.

What appears to be indicative OF
new paying industry in West Palm
Beach has been inaugurated by the
East Coast Fish Company at their
holdings in this city, says the West
Palm Beach Sum-
OF late years there has been grow
ing demand throughout the state and
country at large for terrapin-that de-
lieious highly Favored sea food to be
found in its best condition along the
sea coasts. The supply has not been
equal to the demand and the scarcity
has largely enhanced prices until now
te-rfpin Is regarded as luxury that
few people can afford.
Conditions in the vicinity Of West
Palm Beach being most favorable for
the propagation and raising of this
sea food ii occurred to Mr.. H. w. Sc
ward ana others connected with the
East Coast Fish Company to take up
the matter and see what could be done
with il. Some weeks ago, therefore,
they constructed a pen and installed
~ IDlOAlY 81 tut b~AA1RAA -
little fellows seemed to do well, to
grow and thrive in their new quarters.
At this writing there i in the neigh
borhood Of a hundred in the enclosure.
varying from three to nine inches. Be-
sides these, there IS a large planting
OF eggs. which have not yet Matched.
The intention of the company is to
carry on the planting and raising on a
large scale and to increase the output
as fast as the demand will warrant.
with the prospective success that
seems altogether probable, there is
reason TO believe that the people OF
this section win soon be able to add
terrapin TO their bill of fare, and enjoy
this toothsome morsel along with their
eplcurean friends Of the north.
The outcome Of this new venture
viii be watched closely and interest
will increase as success advances. II
Is to be hoped that the experiment
win materiallze into grand industry
thai Win be largely beneficial to both
the projectors and the people gener-
a1lu