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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

Charles Christian, II years old, son
of Lee Christian. WAS roasted alive IN
Hannibal, Mo-, Thursday night by an
other boy named McLain, who dashed a
can of gasoline over the clothes Of young
Christian and then applied lighted
match. Christian was playing in the
street with several other boys when Nc
Lain walked up swinging gasoline can.
After twice threatening to roast the Chris
tian boy alive he finally made his word
good. He unscrewed the cap OF the can,
rushed upon Christian and drenched him
from head to foot with gasoline.
Before the unfortunate lad could get
away he touched lighted match to his
trousers. Instantly the boy was enyel-
oped in flames. He fell to the ground
screaming in agony and fighting the fire
Many persons ran to his rescue and sue
cdeded in extiuguishing the flames.
Every stitch Of clothing was burned
from young Christians back. The boy
will die
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Shot Her Communion.

Tazewell, Va, Sept. Frank Kizer,
the ix-year-old son Of A. G. Kizer, a
carpenter, was instantly killed about .
O clock yesterday at the home of A.. b.
White in this town, while playing with
shotgun. The load entered the boys
abdomen and came out in his back. He
was dead before his family physician
could reach him. The little boy and a
daughter OF Mr.. White, about the same
age, where playing with reech-loading
shotgun. The boy picked up the gun
and told the little girl that he was going
to shoot her Whereupon he aimed the
at her, pulled the trigger, but it failed 10
fire. The little girl picked up the gun
and said that she was going to shoot him.
She aimed, pulled the trigger and the
load from the gun, which was thought to
be unloaded, went crashing into the boys
body with the above results. The affair
was one of the. most unfortunate and
shocking that has occurred in this COM
munity for many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Yellow Fever.

New Orleans, Sept ,. Although
there have been over 300 cases of yellow
fever at Leeyille, where the population
is 800, according to the health authori-
ties there have only been is deaths to
date, or at the rate of about s per cent.
1t is also stated that about 200 people
have left that place for parts unknown.
The total number of cases yesterday was
80, and the deaths were four. There
have been altogether 1858 cases aud PSI
deaths.
New Orleans, Sept. Up to noon
today u new cases of yellow fever ard
one death from the disease we're re-
ported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Precautions Against Cholera.

Hamburg, Sept. As part OF the
precautions being taken to prevent any
spread of cholera, which threatens to
become epidemic, the police have for
hidden the passage through Hamburg
of immigrants from Russia, for the time
being. The German health officials are
taking all possible precautions to pre-
vent the disease getting foothold in
Germany, and az cholera is reported to
be gaining some Roadway in parts OF
Russia, the influx of Russians will be
stopped for a time at least
New York, Sept. "a cablegram
was received at the local office of the
Hsmburg-American steamship line this
morning, announcing that the Hamburg
authorities have stopped all Russian
immigration via Hamburg, as a further
precautiOn to prevent the spread Of
cholera to Germany's important sea
ports. The Hamburg American lines
steamer Moltke which sailed from Ham
burg on Thursday, is bringing first and
second class cabin passengers only, and
only such immigrants will be taken on
subsequent steamers that have passed
the proper period of detention and OBJ
servation as required by the health au-
thOrities, of Hamburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Drafting Treaty.

Portsmouth, n. H., Sept 1.-The
first draft of the treaty of peace between
Russia and Japan has been completed
unless the counsellOrs decide to review
some of the articles which they have al
ready passed upon. This is, however,
not expected.
The desire of the ENJOYS to permit of
delay in the signing of the treaty was
made manifest at late hour last night.
The respective cOunselors, who have
been assigned to the duty of framing the
document, came to decided hitch over
the article relating to Saghalin. The
particular point at issue was the ques-
ton of ratification. The draft of the
protocol Of the morning. at which 1t was
agreed to divide Saghalin, prohibited
Japan to fortiiy. The Russians con-
tended that this, by inference, gave
their government the right to erect fOrti'
6cations. Two days conferences were
unable to bring about an agreement and
as an easier way out of the difficulty the
ENJOYS of Japan aud Russia arranged
an informal meeting at 10 O'Clock last
night in NJ. Whites room. After
thorough discussion the Russian ENJOYS
receded from the position taken by their
counsellors and il was agreed that neither
government should be permitted to erect
Notifications upon Saghalin.
The ENJOYS also discussed the article
of the treaty relating to the evacuation
of Manchuria. A date will be later
agreed to, by which time the armies of
both countries must be withdrawn, but
the details will be left to the comman
ders in the field. A meeting of the Jap
anese and Russian plenipotentiaries has
been called for this afternoon, to consi-
der and approve the draft of the peace
treaty. Instead of going to the navy
yard, the ENJOYS have arranged to hold
today's session at the hotel.
Besides endorsing the draft of the
treaty, the ENJOYS at tOday's meeting
will sign the protocol of the session of
last Tuesday, at which the peace agree
ment was reached.
Mr.. Salo said this morning that he
did not believe that the treaty could be
formally signed before Tuesday.
Portsmouth, n. II. Sept. AT l2:45
o o'clock the meeting of the treaty trainers
adjourned. Mr.. Dennison, the japanese
counsellor, says that few minor points
are yet to be adjusted, but that the
treaty has been practically completed for
the inspection of the ENJOYS at this after
moons meeting, when it is understood
the divergent views as to phraseology
will be harmonized.
Portsmouth, n. H., Sept. 2-Mr Den
nisOn, the japanese counselor, announced
at Up. m. in response to an inquiry that no
message had been received from the En-
peror of Japan tor five days. He adj
mitted that the drawing of the armistice
yesterday was taken by the japanese en-
yoys on their own responsibility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
SATURDAY EVENING. SEP. ., 1905

A QUARTER of a century ago the rooms
in all the hotels in the large cities were
supplied with Bibles which we're placed
conspicuously on tables where guests
were sure to see them. Considerable
Bible reading was consequently engaged
in by people travelling to and fro who
otherwise would not have thought Of per
using its pages. OF late, however, 1t Is
said that many hotels have cut out this
bed room feature. The present genera
ton does not regard the sacred volume as
an adjunct to their hotel surroundings, but
prefer other literature. Bed rooms in
hotels in the British metropolis are sup
piled with copies Of the Bible and bound
volumes of London Punch, so that guests
can feed their minds on the sublime or
the ridiculous ad libitum. In the Olden
time Bible societies FURNISHED most
hotels with copies Of the sacred yolumn.
They also placed Bibles in racks on
railroad cars and Other public places for
the convenience Of the public. Prob
ably more good was accomplished IN this
way thanjn many more modern attempts
to interest people in things spiritual.
pnt the l. nOf q Biblp.readiDg age. nor
does solid literature Of any sort seem to
appeal 10 the masses as it did third Of
century ago. The world is kept flood
ed with dimsy and cheap reading which
destroys all appetite not only ioT biblical
but for any sort Of history. Most peo'
pie are interested only in what is going
on around them today, and manifest but
little interest in things past or things to
cnmp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Physician Shot.

Meridian, Miss, Sept DIR. II. c.
Henderson, prominent physician Of
Nosho county, was shot yesterday by
John Hinson, prominent planter, with
a double-barreled shot gun on public
road. His injuries were considered
probably fatal. The shooting originated
in the persistent talk in the neighbour
hood of Henderson authorizations with
Hiusons wife. Hinson is fugitive
from Justice, but has iutimated that be
will surrender as soon as friends arrange
the amount of the bail bond that was
required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
The Printers, Strike.

The spreading OF the job-printers'
strike to other cities is a possibility, fol-
lowing the arrival in Chicago of Presi-
dent James Lynch, of the International
Typographical Union, today. In a CON
ference President Lynch will talk over
the situation as ii applies to Chicago
and the whole country with President
Wright, John G. Harding and other
Chicago leaders. After the conference
an order may be issued calling out print
ers in seveaal large cities where the Ma
ional Typotheta has shops.
This action is counseled by some ia
order to weaken this Chicago Typolhete.
Il is urged that with strikes going on in
other cities the Chicago Typotheta viii
be able to get men to go to that city to
take positions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
strikebreakers Form Union.

Believing that their services will soon
be in demand agaiu owing to the Prin-
ters' strike in Chicago, special sheriffs and
policemen held a secret meeting in that
city, Thursday. and organized a strike
breakers union. A scale of wages of not
less than SIS a day and Sc if it can bese-
cured was fixed. Charles f. Turk, a dis
charged policeman, was elected president.
Then each of the 10 charter members
paid % cents for expenses. Turk pro-
duced a book and said that everyone
present must sign it, the idea being that
the first man who signed was to get the
first position. A large number fell
over each other in their haste to sign the
book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Peace News in Manchuria.

London, Sept 2.-Adyices from Man
churia say that the first intimation that
peace agreement was reached by the
Russian army was yesterday when the
fact was printed in an army organ. Ar
rangements have been instituted for the
establishment and maintenance Of neu-
trail zone during the time which will be
required for the rehabilitation Of the
two armies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Sl0O Reward. S1O0.

The readers OF this paper will he pledged
TO learn that there is at least one dreadeG
disease that science has been able 10 cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh HALLS
Catarrh Cure is the only poaitive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a con
sttutoual treatment Halls Catarrah Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system
thereby destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have 50 ,nuch faith in It's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
ease that it fails to cure. Send for list Of test-
monials.
Z. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 7jc.
Take HalPs Family Pills for cOnstiunfinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Famine in India.

Lahore, India, Sept 1.-The famine
outlook in India is worse than it has
been in years. At least three quarters
of the Indian continent is suffering from
the lack of rain. A famine now appears
to be inevitable and it Is almost sure to
be accompanied by many deaths. The
extent of the famine will depend en-
tirely upon the amount Of rain which
falls this month, and The signs are most
unpromisiDg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Wedding.

Dublin, N. H., Sept Miss Mar
garet Waldo Higginson, daughter of Col
Thomas Wentword Higginson, Of Cam
bridge, and Dr. james Dellinger Bar
ney, Harvard 700 of Roxbury, the fam
Gus football player, were married here
at noon today. The wedding took place
in the Second Unitarian Church, the
ceremony being performed by DR.. Rob
ert Collyer, pastor Of the Church Of the
Messiah, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

The STATISTICS regarding injuries re-
ceived during the Fourth of July cele-
bration. with special reference to tetanus
resulting from these injuries, has been
published. The total number Of cases
this year was 104. In 1908 there were
Ais cases, and last year lO5. ThetotalN
of accidents resulting from blank cart
ridges were 500; in 1908 the num-
Der was 1872, and last year zoos.
Besides 81 deaths from ietanus, there
were 90 from other accidents, total Of
lS2. There were 1891 nor-fatal in
iuries and over 1000 more of others
having their face laceraIed or receiving
other disfguremenis 1t will be seen
from these figures that the procedures on
the last Fourth Of July were akin TO
those of previous years and that the
average serious consequences of reck-
lessness resulted. Much has been said
recently of the senseless and dangerous
manner in which this national holiday
is celebrated 10y many, and attempts have
been made to compel its Observance on
safer and more commou-sense lines.
The figures given above should prove
deterrent to all whose pleasure seems to
consist in mourning danger to themselves
and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

THE APPEARANCE of Asiatlc cholera
in Europe is naturally causing consider
able apprehension. There are 43 cases in
Germany and Q deaths have occurred so
far. Every pTecaution Is being taken to
prevent its invasion of the United States
aud steamers arriving from German ports
are inspected. This terrible scourge pre-
walls in a greater or lesser degree on
some parts OF the globe all the year
round, Occasionally it stalks abroad and
travels from country to country about as
fast as a man can walk-thirty miles a
day. At times this plague thrives in all
climates and its deyastations are terrible.
1t appeared in Alexandria during the
first half Of the last century and claimed
many victims. The havoc it produced in
other places was equally appalling. 1t
is hoped that the present generation Is
not destined to witness q repetition Of
the scenes which were then enacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

proprietor says he intends to Grip the
place to pieces, tear out the water
wagon attachment and run the place as
a straight saloon and restaurant" His
brief comment on the famous experiment
by the prayer Of Bishop Pot
ter may be widely adopted as its epitaph:
"You can't follow the Lord and chase
the devil at the same time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
TOday's Telegraphic News
Anno;ntmenr of State Printer.

AppOintment OF State Prlnter.
Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Sept. 1.-The Gov
ernor today appointed Councilan Davis
Bottom, of Richmond, State Public
Printer for the unexpired term of the
late J. II. O'Bannon. The place pays
81, 500, and Mr.. Bottom will stand for
election before the Legislature. The APP
pointee is prominent as labor man, is
a practical printer and is young, capable
AMI honest.
The Governor issued labor day
proclamation, as did also Mayor Nc
Carthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
ALWAYS Successful.

When indigestion becomes chronic 1t IS
dangerous KodOl DysIepsia Cure will cure
ind gesiiOn and all troubles resulting there
from thus preventing Catarrh Of the Stomach.
DR.. Newb 'ough Of Leagus, w, Va, sIys: "To.
those suffering from indigestion or sour stom-
ach would say there is no better remedy
than Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. have pre-
scribed it for a number Of my patients with
good success" Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure digests
what you eat and makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by W. F. Creighton d Co., 40l King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
List Of Unclaimed letters.

The following is a list of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria. Va, postofice up to
September .. 1905:
Bontz, n A Higham. III w
Chrislip, A + Henderson. Miss Nellie
Ferguson, Mrs Annie Lee. c G.
ennell. Mrs Bette Loring. Robinson
Fleming, Miss Money Liebman, Sophie
Graham, Margaret Miller Daniel d Co
Grinnell, Vincent Mason, Jack
Hamilton, + W Nash, John G.
Henry, Edgar(2) Nichols, w
Phillips,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Factorv STRUCK by Liehtning.

Richmond, Va, Sept. > Lightning
this morning set fire to Johnston Il
Company large paper box factory,
which was totally destroyed, throwing
4j girls out Of work and entailing loss
OF about $4,000, fully covered by insur-
ance. The firm will rebuild at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Killed by Premature Blast.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Sept. John
Segust and John Telcosel, miners EN-.
plOyed in the Henry collierY, Of the lie
high Valley Coal Company, were in
stantly killed by premature blast this
morning and their bodies mangled al
most beyond recognition. They had pre-
pared a heavy charge in the coal when
il exploded in their faces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy Aids
Nature.

Medicines that all nature are always
most efec.ual. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t allays the
cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectora-
ton, opens the secretions, and aids ma
ture in restoring the system to a healthy
condition. 1t is famous for its cures
ever a large part Of the civilized world.
Thousands have testified to lie superior
excellence. 1t counteracts any tendency
of cold to result in pneumonia. For
sale by Gibson & Tlmberman and W. F.
Creighton & Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Rebels Retreating.

Constantinople, Sept. 2.-Advices re-
ceived today state that the Turkish
troops entered Saua, the capital of the
Yemen province of Arabia, on Thursday.
The rebels deserted the town and are
now in full retreat in the endeavOr to
escape from the troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Startling Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality, from
appendicitis and peritonits. TO prevent and
cure these awful diseases, there is just one re-
liable remedy, Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
f. Flannery, Of IA Custom House Place,
Chicago, says: "They have no equal for
Constipation and Billiousness." 25c at E. S.
Leadbeater, & Sons druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
JOSEPH L. CRUpPER. P. II
DIED.

Departed this life. on Saturday morning.
september ID. at 7:l5 O'Clock, aitera linger-
ng illness, Mrs. ABBY A, WATER
HOUSE, IN the seth year Of her age Funeral
services at her late residence, Monday after
loon at 4:3O o'clock. Interment at Pasgaic.
Y. j. No flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
come

THE CLOSING of churches during the
summer season is causing considerable
talk in some Of the larger cities, 1t be-
inc asserted by many that the church es
are at fault in ceasing their !abors dur
ing the warm weather, and reasons are
being given 10 show that it is as neces-
sary to keep places Of worship open in
summer as in winter. One clergyman
in New York, who takes no vacation,
said few days ago:
do not have time to get away for 2
vacation. Pm so busy. | find that
there is really more to do in the summer
time than in the winter. There is more
sickness. more suffering, more general
distress in summer than in winter.
Vocation time is a time when dangerous
and insidious temptations disguise them
selves in such garb as Satan, who Is
never off duty, assumes.
The rank and fle of humanity have
but little intermission in their tolls.
Every season is alike to them. They
continue the plod Of life through win
ter's SHOWS and well as during the dog
days. Those OF this class who are mem
bers of churches which are rot closed in
summer compose the corporals' guards
who attend them. His satanic majesty,
as suggested above, is especially busy
with allurements at a time when the fold
is deserted and the shepherds afar of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Ice i'm New HaEaDshire

Mount Washington, n. H., Sept. 2 -
Ice formed here last night. At 9 clock
this morning the thermometer mad risen
to go. There was almost no wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

The SUBWAY TAVERN, of New York,
after a somewhat stormy but we'll adver-
tised career Of thirteen months, is to
come to an end tonight, when the new
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

Messrs. f. II. Hack, ir., and Van
Meter Hack, of Winches ter, who had
narrow escape from death when their
auto was struck by train near Atlantic
CITY, are in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
Now York Stock Market.

New York. Sept. 2.-The course. OF prices
in the first hour seemed to be indicative OF
the usual account closing prices to holiday
interval. Afterwards there was renewed
pressure on American Smelling. Brokers &C.
tive in the trading now call the stock strong.
Arbitrage brokers were big buyers OF steels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

Fire yesterday destroyed the plant OF
the Jackson (Tenr.) Wooden Mills and
Pants Factory, entailing loss OF $780,
600, partially covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02

GREEN GINGER, choice quality. at
J, c. MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-02
The MarkA,

Georgetown. Sept. Wheat eOaSO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-03-14
At Ballard


Several complaints have been
made 60 the mayor In regard u the
milk supplying of ballard sev=
era families have been complain
inK of sickness and the only way
they can account for IL is the milk
The mayor is going 10 take the mat
ter up pt once and find out Who the
milk dealers are who are selling this
Impure milk and prosecute them aes
enrhluEly.
Suit has been brought against the
city BY Captain ballard 10 recover
part of the street in front OF the old
ballard school house. Captain ual#
lard owned the property at one time
and donated it In the city for the
purpose or putting a street ia. tie
now states that he did not donate H.
AMI few weeks aKu built a fence
around g. The mayor ordered the
fence TO be taken down. aud Cap
tain Ballard is nov trying 90 regain
the property b. bringing suit
against tho city.