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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Car Threatened with Assassination.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. l5.-Your cor
respondent is informed on the most re-
liable authority and despite denials,
that the report is correct that the Car a
fortnight ago picked up and read letter
threatening him with assassination. He
showed the letter to one OF his ministers.
The letter was written in perfect French,
on the finest git-edge paper, but was
evidently written by Russian. The
letter was found by the Gar in one OF
the halls in the palace at Tsarskoe-Selo,
and stated that committee had been
formed to cause his death. At the time
the missive was found, the closest guard
was placed on His Majesty and this ex-
ira protection continues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. Is, 1905
ACCORDING to some Russians who have

ACCORDING to some Russians whe have
recently refugeed from the land Of their
birth the scenes Of the past few weeks in
the land of the Gar are but the mutter-
ings of a volcano which in about two
years time will, by its activity, sweep
autocracy from the face of the earth.
The forecasts are more alarming today,
as cholera is said to be advancing on
Russia. 1t remains to be seen whether
these people are prophets or Sous OF
prophets. The present attitude OF this
country as well as England isiuimical to
Russia and attempts are made daily to
induce English.spesking people to be-
lieve that Russians--that 10 those ia au
thority-are out. Heroding Herod 10
their cruelty. Many ofthe pictures pro-
duced are akin to those drawn Of Spain
when she was attempting to subdue the
Maceos and Gomezes in Cuba 1t was
then assorted that the Spsniards denuded
females Oh the pretense of searching
them, and valleys of dry bones appeared
in yellow journals. The same things are
now said of Russia, in which country il
Is asserted that women after having been
placed in state of nature are unmerci-
fully whipped with the knout. The
stories brought into the United States by
Russians hostile to the Gar should be
taken with salt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15

ANOTHER republican Senator has
turned against the President-this time
Mr.. Kean, of New Jersey. He made
that clear yesterday during the hearing
on railroad rates before the Senate CON-
mittee on interstate commerce when
Daniel Davenport, of Bridgeport, Conn.,,
speaking on behalf of an organization
of holders of railway securities, said he
had learned that the democrats had
adopted as a part Of their platform the
theory that the Interstate Commerce
Commission should be given power to
fix definite rates Senator Foster, OF
Louisiana, interrupted, asking: "Haven't
you confused that with the Presi-
denis message?" Well, you know when
Phaeton tried to drive the chariot of the
sun, he found no one riding with him,
replied Mr.. Davenport. 81 think the
democrats are trying to ride on the
Presidents chariot" ono, the Presi-
dent is trying to get on our chariot,
said Senator Carmack. "Well, | know
he has gotten out of mine" said Sena-
tor Kean. The Presidents domineering
disposition is driving many OF his former
supporters from him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Prenarinp for Ontbreak

Constantinople, Feb. 15.-The Turk
ish government is preparing to meet any
outbreak which may occur in the spring.
Troops are leaving daily by rail and by
sea for Salonika. There are wild re-
ports current that these preparations
pOrtend war with Bulgaria, but these
reports are without foundation. The
real cause for the activity is the usual
spriugtime uprising in Macedonia, which
this year promises to be more serious
than ever. The presence of an Aus
TRAN squadron in Greek waters is causing
the Porte uneasiness, as no explanation
is given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15

A LARGE cargo of American steel rails
will be shipped to England next week
from Philadelphia on British steam
ship Tor use on the Great Northern Rail-
way of that country. The order, which
was awarded to the Carnegie Steel Com
pany some time ago, caused much COM
ment in the steel trade at the time, and
the English newspapers were considera-
bly, exercised over it. This shows that
rails can be made in America and sold in
England at q lower figure than they can
be made in that country though the trust
contends that high tariff must be imposed
on rails to protect this American indus
try.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Kniaer onans Czar,s Eyes?

Berlin, Feb. Is. 1t is reported from q
high source that Kaiser William has re-
vealed the truth regarding "Bloody Sun
day" and the political situation in Rus
STA to the Gar. The Kaiser ascertained
that the Gar was really ignorant of
current events in his own empire. Will
liam considered it bis duty as friend
to open the Russian rulers eyes, and &C
cording,y collected cuttings from English
and German newspapers giving full &C.
counts of events in Russia. These he
sent by special courier toSt. Petersburg,
TO be delivered into the Cars own
hands. The Russian emperor thus learn
ed what had actually happened. The
Kaiser also wrote to Gar Nicholas warn
ing him of the dangers Of remaining ig-
norant of the condition ia Russia and
offering to keep him informed at any
time of the truth which the Cars en-
tourage seek to conceal from him. The
Gar has replied to this letter, thanking
the Kaiser for his valuable information,
without which he would have been un-
able to get real insight into the con-
dition of affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


At regular meeting Of the Board Of Alder.
men of the city of Alexandria, Va. held
Februaryi4 1905, there were present:
Messrs Burke. Marbury. Ballenger Fisher,
Curtin and w. H. Sweeney.
In the absence Of the President, Mr.. Curtin,
Vice Prssident, presided.
Mr.. Fisher, from the joint Committees on
General Laws and Finance, submitted an
ayerss report on a resolution providing sslar.
les for members Of the Board Of Health.
Mr.. Fisher, from the Committee on Gene.
raj Laws also submitted an avsrse report
on a petition Of sundry carpenters asking
legislation providing for the inspection, meas
uring and marking Of lumber sold in the city
of Alexandria.
Mr. Fisher, from the special committee Of
two from the Board Of Aldcrmen and three
from the Common Council 10 investigate and
take such action a. might be advisable to
remedy the effective transportation service
Of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway, made statement Of the
work of the committee, referring to that Of
the Commuters Association and the action OF
the state Corporation Commission in the mat
ter. He also introduced the following resolu-
ton which was adopted by unanimous
vote
Resolved That the sum Of two hundred aud
City two dollars aud fifty cents ($252 50l be,
aud the same is hereby appropriated, payable
to the Corporation Attorney or his srder;
being the total expense exclusive of sdvsr-
tsing) incurred by the special committee In
the recent investigation by the Corporation
Commission of the Washington, Alexandra
and Mount Vernon Railway Company.
The following were received from the Com.
mon Council and their action eoncurred In by
unanimous votes:
Report of the Committees on General Laws,
Finance and Public Property recommending
that $3.50 So be accepted by the city from the
Washinsto Alexandria and Mount Vernsn
Railway Company as its portion Of the cost Of
surveying and inspecting on certain streets
recently paved with yitriied brick and on
which tracks Of the company have been
placed.
Report of the Committees on Public Prop.
erty and Finance recommending an sxpsndi-
ture Of 81 eco for Improvements at the corpo-
ration fish wharf.
Communication from Hubert Snowde !,
Clerk Of the City School Board, ia regard to
communication from the teachers In the
public schools in reference 10 a recent reduc-
ton in their term of service
An ordinance providing for the collection
of certain delinquent taxes.
An ordinance granting certsin privileges
within the city limits to the Citizens Tele.
phone Company.
A petition from p. Aitcheson for permission
to place msnsard roofs upon houses ne pur-
poses TO erect on Duke street. between Royal
and Pitt: also for permission to tap sewer.
Resolution 10 regard to the manner In
which the electric railway company disposes
of snow which aecumulates on its tracks
The board then adjourned.
Urn. CURTIN, Vice President.
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, Feb. 10.
SENATE.

Pressure for the enactment of railroad
rate legislation is growing greater.
There were presented in the Senate to-
day memorials from the legislatures
of Indiana, NorthDakOts, and Arkansas
praying for the enlargement of the
power of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, along the lines proposed by
President Roosevelt. In presenting his
memorial Mr.. Berry, representing Ark
ansas, expressed the hope that the COM
mittee, to which the communication was
referred, would be soon able to report a
measure for action by the Senate. "The
House of Representatives has already
passedIsuch bill" he declared, ''and the
interest in the question is so universal
and the demand for action so great that
the Senate should not delay"
A resolution offered by Mr.. Teller was
agreed to. 1t called upon the Secretary
of the Treasury to inform the Senate
how many silver dollars had been coined
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1904,
and February |, 1905, under The act of
June lS, 1898, also the amount of
silver bullion in the Treasury.
The Senate resolved itself into court
of impeachment at clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Execution stayed.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 15.-The par
don board, this morning. granted a con-
tinuance in the Edwards and Greason
cases. The board continued the case OF
Mrs. Edwards and granted a rehearing
in the Greason case. w. II. Saddler,
colored, formerly of Alexandria, Va,
is one Of Greason's counsel.
Early this afternoon, the order with
drawing the Edwards and Greason death
warrants, was signed by Gov. Penny
packer and was taken to Reading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
HUBERT bNUWDEN, President.
Teste DANIEL r. STANsBURY, Clerk e.

There is more catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doc,
tors pronounced it a local dis. sse and pre-
scribed local remedies, aud by constantly
failing TO cure vi b local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh 10 be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
HALLS Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. J.
Cheney d Co., Toledo, Ohio is the only con
stitutiOual 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:
~. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti oAtiop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Deserved Pouulsr,,v

To cure Constipation and Liver troubles bv
gently moving the bowels ana actine as =
tonic 10 the liver, take Little Early sise,s
These Famous Little Pills are mild. pleasant
and harmless, but effective and sure Their
universal use for many years is a strong
guarantee OF their popularity and usefulness
Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Peculiar Disappearance.

J. D. Runyan, of Butleryille, o., laid the
peculiar disappearance Of his painful symp-
toms, of indigestion and biiiousness, 10 DR..
Kings New Life Pills. lie says: They
are perfect remedy tor dizziness, sour stcm-
acn, headache, constipation, ETC." Guaran-
teed at E. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug store,
mia DC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Secretary Shaw yesterday submitted

Secretary Shaw yesterday submitted
to the Senate-in response to reso-
luton introduced early this month by
Senator Daniel-all the rulings and cor
respondence on the subject OF the con-
struction OF the proyise Of the act of
August %, 1894, relative to the sale OF
to5acco by farmers and growers in per-
son and by agents. The matter is of
vital interest to the tobacco growers of
Virginia. Secretary Shaw ruled that a
farmer has the right to sell his own leaf
tobacco within certain limitations. He
must neither manufacture nor sell by
agent, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Another Case OF Rheumatism Cured
by Chamberlain's Psin Balm.

The efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm in the reliefof rheumatism is being
demonstrated daily. Parker Triplett, OF
Grisby, Va, says that Chamberlain's
Pain Balm gave him permanent relief
from rheumatism in. the back when
everything else failed, aud he would not
be without it. For sale by Gibson &
Timberman and w. =. Creighton & Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15

of Lieutenant Governor. This would
indicate that Mr.. Ellyson may yet be
candidate for that position, although he
announced come time ago that he would
not be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15

At midnight Monday night FIRE was
discovered in the tailoring establishment
of I. G. Conlon, on Main street, Char
lottesville. 1t destroyed the large brick
structure occupied by Coulop, and l..
Shapero, dry goods merchant, with con-
tents, loss about $40, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
DIED.

On Wednesday. February 49,. at IL 80
O'Clock p. m Mrs. ANNA GRAY, WIDOW Of
Capt. John Gray. Her funeral Will take
place from her late home, No. S2i south Lee
street. tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 5
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15

IT Is UNDERSTOOD that a Richmond
newspaper is sending out circular of
inquiry as TO the strength of Mr.. J. T.
Ellyson, of Richmond, for the office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
HOUSE.

The House met today at IL a. M, in
order to debate the naval appropriation
bill, and for the first time in many years
a session of the House was opened with
out prayer. The chaplain did not know
that the session was to begin an hour
earlier than usual. There were not two
score members in their seats.
A bill was passed reclassifying the
salaries Of steamboat inspectors ; also
resolution directing the Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor to inquire into the
conduct of the Standard Gil Company in
the Kansas oil field.
In committee of the whole, the naval
bill was then debated.
Mr.. Bell (Dcm. Texas opposed gil
gantic appropriations for the navy.
When thepreseut building programme is
completed, he said, it will take $780,
10000 year to keep up the naval
establishment.
Mr.. Gaines Rep. w. Va. replied to
Mr.. Littlefeld's declaration on yester.
day that the country is facing a deficit
of the Treasury aud counseling the
members to go slow in making appropri.
atoms. Mr.. Gaines denied that there is
a deficit or that there would be one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
Fewer Gallons: Wear Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Deyoe Lead
and Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer
twice as long a. lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
NOTICE OF ANIMAL NFFTIVo M.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETIYG.-The
annual meeting Of the stockholders of
ne ,MA,A11SSHlNGTON. ALEXANDRIA, AND
M;xIqINI VERNON RAILWAY COMPANY
r rsh- oe neid at 3 o'clock D. m, TUESDAY,
nsDaia ~, 1908, at the Office Of the con-
p1ry IN Mount Vernon, Virginia.
AZ N Ne nsoove meeting was adjourned until
MAI February 20, 1906.
- +. K. NIPPLE, Secretary.
shAPL-FLAKEs for sale BY
&C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-15
The Market.

GeOrgetown, Feb. l5.-Whsai Sl.OOasl.i4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
REMONSTRANCE PRESENTED
TO RARB0R C0MMlSSI0 N

The Brush Neck Cove Sea wall was the
cause OF another hearing before the har-
Dor commissioners yesterday, when pc
titlon against tho action Of John II. Kent
in obstructing the beach was considered.
The petitioners say that Mr.. Kent ex-
ceeded the authority given him by the
harbor commissioners. Senator Capweil.
T.. H. Tillinghast and Herbert Wilcox
speaking against him. They questioned
the plans submitted by Mr. Kent 10 show
ne had not exceeded his authority.
A month was granted the remonstrants
10 show on plans the justice Of the claims.
No objections 10 the filling OF tide
flowed pond at Bay Spring. Bullock $
cove by r. r.. Higgins was made.
The Enterprise Steamship company
agreed 20 pay suitable damages In case
the dolphns they want at Bristol would
interfere with Joseph r. Fletcher's prop
erty rights, as Charles f. Chase claimed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
FOREIGNERS
CAN MAKE
DEFENCE

Washington Dec. a.--Touching the pos
sibility OF such an uprising In Shanghai
on the part OF the natives as would Sc
riously endanger foreigners lives and
property, an official who has seen long
service in China pointed out today that
gunboats OF considerable size can ascend
the river as far as Shanghai and moor
safely alongside the famous bund or open
promenade that stretches along the har-
Dor edge. abutting on which are the for
eign settlements.
The gunboats could thus sweep tho en-
tire city with their guns or land numer-
Gus crews OF sailors or marines at a mo-
ment's notice
The foreign settlements contain an inn
portant defence IN the shape OF well or
galzed volunteer guards OF which little
IL known outside OF China Nearly 90
years ago the foreign residents, then very
few I'm number. compared with those now
living there. organized this force. The
best men In the community enrolled them
selves I'm the volunteer organization, cor
responding TO American militia compan-
les and regiments.
The most numerous were British with
Americans a close second. and these two
nations have uniformly acted together
I'm all matters Of defense. 7she British
government has armed this force IL IL
made up I'm large part OF young men OF
athletic training and habits. used To
cross country riding and field sports max.
ing an ideal volunteer force
The companies elect their own officers.
but the entire force is every year care
fully inspected by n British regular army
officer OF high rank As q part OF this
system Of training the guard has been
dividd into branches. corresponding 10
the regular army, cavalry infantry and
artillery. making altogether an organiza-
tion capable OF withstanding a long Siege
and OF effective police duty in times of
riot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
FINAL SESSION OF BOARD
OF ALDERMEN FOR 1905

Today's meeting OF the board OF alder
men was the final one for 1905. and eov-
eral matters OF importance are sched-
uled TO come up. Among the most note
worthy Is the ratification Of the .electric
lighting contract for two three year terms
with the Narragansett Electric Lighting
company.
I'm addition 10 the usual grist OF barn
and street matters. there was pending the
resolution to apply 10 the general assem-
bly, for legislation requiring the tax as.
SCISSORS 10 notify parties taxed on per
sonal property for the first time or where
taxes are 10 be increased. and also a res-
olution amending the aldermanlc rules in
such n manner that there will be more
rigid investigation OF barn permits
II was expected that the ordinance com
mittee would report upon the council
resolution regulating employment I'm the
city departments, restricting such cm-
ployment TO actual residents and taxpav-
the plans submitted by Mr. Kent 10 show
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
CAMBRIDGE
IS 275
YEARS OLD

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 2.-The 215th
anniversary OF the founding OF Cambridge
was celebrated here today The obser-
vance OF the event. took the form OF ex-
ercises In all OF the public schools, with
public meeting arranged for the evening
I'm Saunders theatre under the auspices
OF the Cambridge Historical society.
For some time past the pupils have been
arranging for the event I'm connection with
which many historical papers treating OF
the history OF Cambridge have been con-
tributed
In each school today all invited guests
delivered an address appropriate for the
OCCASION and the pupils Joined In the
singing OF America" and the Cam
bridge Hymn which was written by Mrs.
Emma Endicott Marean or this city. Al
the English high school William Roscoe
Thayer, the editor OF the Harvard grad
uates' magazine, was the principal
speaker while at the Latin school Edwin
ID. Mead dwelt upon the abundant history
or the university city. and drew from II
the lesson OF the gospel OF peace. At the
Paunam grammar school, a portrait in
oil OF General Israel Putnam was pre-
sented by Edward n. Malley, former
member OF the school committee. The gift
was accepted by Mayor Augustine J.
DAILY. An historical address was given by
Judge Charles j McIntire OF the Middle
sex county probate court.
Among the speakers for the evening ex-
ercises in Saunders theatre were Presi-
dent Charles w Eliot. OF Harvard Uni
versity and Attorney General Herbert
Parker OF Massachusetts, who was 10 de-
liver the grafton.