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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
DEATH OF Jos. JEFFERSON.

Joseph Jefferson, the eminent ACTOR
died at his home, The Reefs, IN Palm
Beach, Florida, at 6;l5 o'clock yester-
dayevening. The end came after many
hours of Inconsistencies and after a
heroic struggle OF days, which had ex-
hausted his vitality. At his bedside
we're his wife, his sons, Charles b ana
Frank Jefferson; his nurse, Mabel Blng-
ham; DR.. r. B. Potter, and his faithful
old servant, Carl Kettler.
The outcome was not a surprise to the
patients family. Ever since his last
sinking spell. which came after a rally
on Thursday morning and which was
followed by an apparent improvement
until Friday, the family has been wait
ing for the last moment Mr.. Jefier-
SON. condition Saturday night grew
steadily worse, and the family, who had
retired, were summoned from their beds
and DIR. Potter wal also called. The
patients condition continued to grow
wore all through yesterday and the
brief bulletins from the bedside contain
ed no words Of encouragement.
The sickness Of Mr.. Jefferson, which
ended in his demise, was contracted, it
is believed, while on a recent visit to bis
son, Charlie. b. Jefferson, at Hobe
Sound, a few miles above Palm Beach,
where he went to meet his friend, former
President Cleveland. 1t is believed that
from a slight indiscretion in his eating
there ne suffered an attack OF indlges-
ton. Since his return TO Palm Beach
he grew steadily worse, with slight
rallies until the end.
The body Of Mr.. Jefferson will be
taken to Buzzards Bay on a special train,
accompanied by all the members of his
family who are at Palm Beach. 1t will
reach New York Wednesday morning,
and the family hope TO arrive at Buzzards
Bay the evening of that day.
The deceased was born in Philadel'
phia February 20, 1929. He moved to
Baltimore when 10 years old and lived
on HiIlen street, near Jones's falls. lie
appeared in the company of the elder
Booth when only seven years old. JET
fer managed Peale's Museum in New
York as we'll as theatres 10 Macon, Saw
annah, Wilmington and Charleston. He
was stage manager at the Baltimore Mn-
scum for Henry G. Jarrett in 1853, and
managed John T. Ford's Theatre at
Richmond in 1864. The deceased Great
ed the role of Rip Van Wrinkle in its
present form in 1859. He went to Cali.
fornia and Australia in 1860. He IN
cluded in his repertOie Bob Acres in
1888 while playing with Florence.
The body of Joseph Jefferson will be
taken from Palm Beach, Fla, to Boston,
where it will remain in a receiving vault
until the members of the family who are
scattered over the country and abroad,
can come together. The remains will
then be taken to Buzzards Bay, and
buried in Bay View Cemetery, Sandwich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Accident TO Freight Trains.

Id~ianapolis, Ind. April 24.-The third
section of incoming Big -Four freight
train No. 80 was wrecked at North In
dianapOlis this morning near the scene of
the disastrous Perdue University special
wreck two years ago. Two men were
killed, and at least n injured. The
train was running about 80 miles an
hour. As it was passing from the main
tracks to the Belt Line, the rails spread,
and four cars were wrecked. The engine
toppled against the water tank. Major
McClain, the engineer, and head brake
man W. G. Duncan, were buried under
the tender and are dekd. c. DELPHI, the
fireman is injured. All gre from India
napOlis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON, d. C.
Virginia News.

Secretary Shaw has directed the col
lector of customs at Newport News r. rein
state Brown aud Mitchell, Re colored
republicans who had been dropped from
the rolls.
Dawson Mccormick, of B~erryyille, died
Friday night IN New York ofpneumonis,
aged II years. He was a son Of the
late Major Edward Mccormick, Of Berry
vile, and until recently was a resident
of Claremont, the country home OF the
McCormicks.
Considerable losses from theft and
robbery have compelled the officers OF
the Norfolk navy yard TO begin the
practice of examining the packages and
the lunch baskets of the employees as
they leave the navy yard. This order,
following the recent search of the pawn
shops Of Norfolk, in which many
thousands Of dollars worth of clothing
and equipments we're found and seized.
indicates that the officers are concerned
at the extensive robberies which have
been perpetrated.
Capt. Charles Gee and a posse cap,
tured the alleged moonshine distillery OF
w. B. Elliott, operated for years on an
island in Staunton river in Campbell
county. Elliott was captured without
firing a shot and without injury to a
man. Elliott and his distillery have
long been known to the authorities,
and this raid has been contemplated for
many months. When Elliott was cap
tured he carried the rife with which he
is said to have shot a revenue officer last
November, and was surrounded by his
pack Of vicious dogs. The officers ''got
the drop on him. and he had to surren-
der. He was taken to Lynchburg and
turned over to Commissioner O'Brieny
where be gave bond for his appearance
in the sum VI $10, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES were rendered
very uneasy a week or ten days ago by
the action of the German Emperor, as il
was feared that his obduracy in the Mo
roccan affairs, together with his move
ments regarding the RussO-JapaneSe con-
dict, would plunge Europe into serious
trouble. The scare is by no means over
and King William is being watched as a
chronic disuurber Of the peace
of the world. He Yesterday APP
peared in a new role. The German i'm
perial yacht Hoheuzollern which was
at Messina, Italy, yesterday was proiuse-
~ decorated with flowers and plants in
celebration Of Easter. DIR. Goens, Ger
man court chaplain, came from Berlin
expressly to perform service in the chapel
of the yacht in the presence of Emperor
William, the imperial family and their
suites and the stats of the German ships
st present in the harbOr. At the con-
clusion of the service the Emperor de-
livered a sermon, %expounding a text from
the Bible. His text should have been
blessed are the peacemakers."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Conditions in Russia.

st. Petersburg, April a. The agita-
ton on the part of the reyOlutionaries
continues in many parts of the country.
Reports of demonstrations arrive at fire.
quent intervals, and they show that the
feeling against the government is not
confined to any particular locality. The
latest report comes from Dyinsk, where
200 children ranging from six to eleven
years marched through the streets sing
ing revolutionary songs. They chanted
the words, Don't touch us; We are child
rem of workingmen." The police put
an end to the demonstration, and forced
the children to disperse. The strike
situation in this city is not imprCyed
The printing offices are agSi-L involved
in a dispute with their employees, aud al
a result several p, the newspapers failed
to make i.Hieir appearance today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
The

Saigon, April 24.-When last seen
Admiral Ro~jestvensky's feet was fifteen
miles off the. AMMAN coast. The fleet
was steaming toward the north.
London, April 24.-There is no con
6rmation here of the reported fighting
between the Russian and japanese fleets
OF the AMMAN coast, and the absence Of
details leads many of the experts to
douot whether any battle has occurred.
At the most they believe il was engage
mrnt between a part OF Admiral
Rojestvensky's feet and a few japanese
scouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
HOW'S THIS ?.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward. for
any ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made BY his firm.
WALDINe. KINEAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Is taken Internally, acting
directly upOn the blood and Uucuos surfaces
Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
Poe per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

DELIGHTFUL weather, splendid floral
decorations, triumphant and thrilling
music appropriate to the day, and large
congregations all combined yesterday to
make the Easter festival commemora-
tive of the fundamental event of Chris
tiauity a most impressive and stirring
celebration. Lenten gloom is dispelled,
and everywhere throughout the civilized
world joyous humanity awoke to cele-
brate the gladstone Esstertide and pay
homage to the newly risen King. For
gotten now the 40 days of prayer and
fasting only the glad significance OF
the Easter fills church and home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Fatal Accident TO Engineer.

Thurman Beckley, 45 years of age,
m engineer on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, was instantly killed about noon
yesterday by being caught under the
locomotive, which overturned after Jump
ing the track at the curve at Maryland
avenue aud Sixth street southwest, Wash
ington. Beckley was operating the engine,
which vas prawing seven empty coaches
and was running fast when the curve was
reached. Without a moments warning
the engine jumped the track, and before
Beckley could escape be was pinned
under the engine. Fireman S. Dilling-
ham leaped from the cab as the engine
left the track aud escaped injury. 1t is
not known what caused the accident, but
an investigation is being made by the
railway authorities, and a further iaves-
tigation will be made by Coroner hewitt:
The dead engineer leaves a widow and
three children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

ing Indigestion and Sour Stomach with KodOl
Dyspepsia Cure. A pleasant, palatable. re.
constructive tissue building digestant. +. l..
Babcock, Amherst. Mimi, says: II have
taken q great many remedies for indigestion,
but nave found nothing equal to Kodol Dy.
spepsia Cure" KodOl digests what you cal.
cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach
Belching, Heartburn aud all Stomach Iron,
bles. Great care is used in the preparation Of
Kodol-the greatest digestant that has ever
been discovered. sold by w. +. Creighton
4 Son, ga Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Full of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from J. II. Simmons. Of Casey,
la. Think what might have resulted from
this terrible cough if he had not taken the
medicine about which he writes: II had a
fearful cough that disturbed my nights rest.
I tried everything, but nothing would relieve
il. until | took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. which com.
pletely cured me.' Instantly relieves aud
permanently cures all throat and lung dis
eases; prevents grip and pneumonia. AT p.
5. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists; guaranteed;
SOC and SI.00. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Accident AT Blast Furnace.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 24.-An accident
at the blast furnaces at Duquesne, this
morning, resulted in the serious injury
of four men, one of whom may die. The
men were engaged putting in a tuyer or
tapping hole in n Of the furnaces and
had almost completed the work. The
task is not an easy one, but everything
went all right until zeal the end when
the tuyer blew out and with it belched
forth a volume of roaring fame that
caught the men at their work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Medal tor j. I. Morgan.

Rome, April 24.-The Ministry OF
Public Instruction has struck a gold
medal to be presented to j. Pierpont
Morgan 10 recognition OF his act in re-
turning the Accolicope, which was stol-
en-, and which the New York millionaire
purchased. The medal bears an inscrip.
ton relating Mr.. Morgan's generosity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Letter to Samuel II. Lunt,
Alexandria. Va.

AIeXandrla, va.
Dear Sir: Thomas J. BannOn, druggist,
Westerley, K /, says;
Westerly painters expect a gallon Of paint
to cover 10 sets OF blinds; DeyOe covers %;
there is no such thing as rubbing this out.
The usual reckoning is for a gallon TO cover
10. We suspect the Westerly people don't
wear their paint till il gets very shabby,
DeyOe covers more; Of course, we know that;
we know why too; it's all paint and full-meas.
ure. Yours truly
FW DEyOE 4 Co
p New York
P. Sc. s. Leadbeater 4 Sons sell our
paint,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
Accident on Battleship Maine

Pensacola, Fla, April 24.-It is re-
ported that a bad accident occurred on
board the battleship Maine this morn
ing. She is coming inside the bay. Her
flags are at half mast, indicating that
the accident is serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of the letters re Iaaia
ing in the Alexandria, Va, pOstoffice 40 10
April p, 1896:
Anthony, Wenton Morris, Miss Fannie
Bontz. II A McCorkle, Mrs Sarah.
Darlington, Mrs K j Moore, William
Corley, Il IL Nickens, Sophia
Carter, Fannie Owens. Jno
Cartum. Henri Posey. John A
Cannon, John Peters, Mary t2l
Cartwright, Mrs T Payne, w A
Davis, Lewis Riches, Miss Mary
Elliott, James + Reed. Mis- Mary c
Fergu'on, Miss 4 Reed, Mss Octavia N
Fleming, Thomas Reed. Washington
Green, Henry w Smth. Mrs Caroline
Grant, Jno steward At
Hawley, Daniel sInpsoD Harry
Hansmann, ES Smith. VIZ
harper; ueo Smith, M.
Iiancock, Jno Sandy, DIV
move, W Siebert, Chas
IN, Robert Thornton. Mrs Alice
harvey, John Trimer, Anna
henry, WE Taylor, Miss Bell
Hearich. Welton Turner. Err
Alng, II Taylor, Henrietta
Jenkins, John Taylor, Rev.
Jennings, u, Lewis Valentine, Afford
Johnson, Phillip Washington. d
jackson, Soloman West. Clyde l.
Knox, Id Wooden, Albert
JOSEPH L. CRUPPER. z. IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

II was stated at the residence Of United
States Senator Alger, in Detroit. Mich, who
vas stricken last night with an attack Of in
digestion, that the patient was much better
this mornins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

Gen Charles Smart, ranking assistsn .
surgeon general of the United States
army, of Washington, died at St. Angus
tine, Fla, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

Matte A. Redd has been appointed
postmaster at Godfrey, Culpeper county,
vice Susan J. Stone, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
For Sale.

For Sale.
A GOOD GROCERY AND BUTCHER
STAND q
at the corner OF Pitt and Queen streets. will
sell for two hundred dollars. 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
The Market,

Georgetown. April 24.-Whsat sOa$l.6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

The following is a list of the letters re raain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, pOstofice 40 to.
April p, 1896:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24

Navy Blue and Marine Blue Mohair Sici-
liam; dustproof, good luster; nice for skirts or
entire dresses; its a regular SOC re-
taller. For one day, special, per .3SC'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-24
DRY GOODS.

In the face of unprecedented demand for
mobair. reductions ike these offered fer one
day are usual and remarkable.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26
VENETIAN WOMEN.
They Have No Need to Bother Their
Heads About Fashions

The women of Venice are absolutely
free from the rule which Dame Fash
ion exercises over their sisters else
where. They care nothing for modes.
With them tie length of the skirt re-
mains always the same, neither short
nor long, and they always wear
plainly made dark dresses, black stock
ings and the heelless slippers OF the
east. Hats are unknown.
The universal outdoor wrap for all
ages and all sizes is the black shawl,
with deep silken fringe. It is folded
with short point above and long
one below, and sometimes it envelopes
the figure from head to foot. 1t is new
err fastened at the throat, and when it
slips off it is gathered up with one
outstretched arm, which makes the
spectator think Of a big bird stretch
Ing it's wing.
In their attire the women Of Venice
are independent, only wearing loca'
clothing, but, with feminine inconslst,
ency they are thoroughly up to date
In the matter of hairdressing, the style
of their coiffures changing from time
to time, according to the vogue of the
moment In London and Paris.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26
BROWNS LAY CLAIM TO ZORTMAN

Title to the townsite Of Zortman
will be placed in jeopardyin the courts
if the contention of John and Susan
Brown should be carried to an issue.
These claimants declare the right to
the townsite by title to two placer
claims. They also claim the right to
the water supply Of the town.
Wallace Cowell Of this city has been
given power of attorney to look after
the interests Of these claimants and
will press the contention to the issue.
Owing to recent mining develop
ments ZOrtman has taken on some
thing of a boom, and the new dispute
over the toWnsite title is putting in
vest ors at skies and sevens.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26
THE BLUE RACER.
NJ liz About the FIeetest Thing In the
Reptile Family.

''The sWiftest snake | have ever
known is the blue racer, as we used to
call the reptile in the Arkansas foot
hills, and | want to tell you this par
ticular snake can travel like Il blue
streak" said a man from Arkansas.
1.-THE fact is, the name blue racer was
given to the snake because of the rep
tiles tieetness. | have seen blue racers
dart across the road at such rapid
pace that you could only see a mere
suggestion of blue, and if you did not
happen to know the snake and it's hab-
its you would not know what it was.
You could not possibly get the idea
that it was snake you had seen flash
through the dust of the country road
unless you knew something of the blue
racer. just what speed the snake
makes [ do not know, but it is rapid
pace. The rattlesnake is supposed to
have good speed, and, as matter OF
fact, the RATHER can WhiZ along at a
pretty swift gait but the rattlesnake
is not in i with the blue racer. 1t
would be interesting to know just how
fast different snakes travel, and il we
knew | dare say we would find that the
blue racer is about the feetest thing in
the reptile family New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26
One half block west OF
Swanton's Livery Stable.
ANTIQUITY OF SILK.
The Product Was Worth Its Weight
In Gold For Centuries.


The Chinese empress Si-lingChi, 2CoO
B. c., was supposed to be the first Wo-
man to dress herself in silken raiment
though silk was used in the arts nearly
1000 years before her reign. She was
placed among the Chinese divinities I'M
der the title of 'Sien Thsan,' which
means FIRST promoter of the silk in
dustry.'
Silk was worth it's weight in gold IN
many parts of the world for centuries.
It's immense cost may be estimated by
the fact that silken garment is men
toned as one of the wanton prodlgall-
ties Of the Emperor Heliogabalus While
a gown Of the same material was re-
fused by Aurelius to his empress on the
ground that he couldn't afford the price.
Such was the Importance OF the silk
industry in China that the people in the
principal growing and manufacturing
district took the name of "Seres' and
their country "Serica," from the word
.'Se," which in the ancient writings
| means silk A curious thing about
silk is this: The raw material is pro-
duced by the cheapest labor in the
world, while the finished product is
/ among the most costly of merchandise.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26

Suits for men and boys at The Fair.

Suits for men and boys at The Fair.
A -halfbarrel of Havre or ST. Louis
beer will be given by Thomas W..
West for the most representative IN
dividual of the Oriental team in the
parade next month.
The Havre Confectionery Store has
placed box of cigars in its window,
which will be given free, with no con-
ditions, to the most unique character
ia the parade of the Oriental Degree
teams in Hayre next month.
Thomas Lamey has begun an action
in the district court to recover OF
Jack Ryan horses valued at $500,
which the defendant bought of third
party and claims by the right Of pur-
chase. J. X. Bramble is attorney for
the plaintiff.
Bids for the building Of priests
residence near ST. Jude Thaddeus'
church were opened Wednesday and
Joseph Gussenhoven was the success
full bidder. The contract calls for an
expenditure of $4,000. Mr.. Gussen-
hoven has been a liberal contributor
to the church. His bid was unani-
mously approved by the church coun-
Gil.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26
AN OFFENDED BISHOP.
The Way Fond Mothers Joke on
Her Son Went Astray.

Bishop Maxwell, is it not?" inquir-
ed Mrs. Spaulding cordially as her
guest came down to breakfast, suit
case in hand. Il feel that | know you
through my son, and | was SO glad
when he arranged to have you stay
with us on your way through the city
But what does this luggage mean?
You're going to stay day or so?"
mo, thank you, Mrs. Spaulding," re-
on today"
ooh, that makes it doubly unfor-
tunate that had to be away last even
ing. / hope you found my message of
explanation? The friend l was called
to was very i'll, and | felt sure you
would understand, but the fact that
Mr.. Spaulding was out Of town, too,
made me regret going especially. |
do hope my maid took care Of you
comfortably and that you rested well.
! thought you must have been weary
when | came in at 10 and found you
had retired"
The bishop replied politely, but there
which lasted until he had bowed him
self out Of the house after breakfast.
"What can be the matter?' puzzled
Mrs. Spauding as she watched the
distinguished gentleman stalking down
the street ''Dck was SO anxious he
should like usv'
Then a sickening thought struck her,
3ho Io t,I c,+1 .r,c
1t had been Mrs SDaullinG's custom
during the boyhood of her only son to
correct his failings by posting about
the house little placards which gently
pleaded with him on the error Of his
ways. A week or two earlier. when
Dick was coming home for a college
vacation, she had unearthe1 some of
these old sgns and just for a joke had
pinned them up in his room. like old
times. They had been taken down
later. but she remembered now that.
after being summoned to the sick
friend the morning before, she had led
her neW-and not brilliant-maid to
Dicks door and had said: II want
this room swept and arranged for Bish
VIZ A4Si<2 W Ci1 S-A<tNGlt VIC Viz IL LIZ
Mr. Dick last week. Do You under
stanG?'
With wings on her feet Mrs. Spauld-
ing flew to the room the bishop had oc
cupied. but at the threshold she paused
and gasped.
On one of the pillows was a staring
notice to this effect: "Please put your
bed airing in the morningr Over the
mirror, "Please don't spatter the glassr'
On the window curtain, "Please don't
throw your shoes on the floor noisily!'
Everywhere, on pictures and wall:
"Please don't leave your coat on a
chair. Hang it up! "Ple,ase don't
| leave you toothbrush in tie bath
roomr' "Please turn off the hot water
faucetr'
There were at least fifteen of these
placards, the please underlined three
or four times in each, but-horror OF
horrors-the largest of all was this, on
the inside of the door: 'If you take q
bath please wash out the tub. It's dis
graceful not tor'-Youth's Companion.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1905-05-26
Chance For Il Bargain.

Wife-Henry, dear! Husband-Wel!
Wife, want to make bargain with
you. If you will let me have f. this
afternoon I will let you do f3 worth
of grumbling about my extravaganza.
London Tit-Bits.