davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Boring for Oil.

The Appalachian Conduit Co. has
purchased the necessary machinery and
will soon put down from one to twenty
test holes, prospecting both for oil and
coal. These test holes will be sunk
mainly near the foot OF the Bull run
mountains, 10 Gainesville district, at
first, though some may be sunk on the
southern and eastern sides of the
Manassas sandstone belts, also in this
county. Some tests are likely to be
made 10 Fauquier county.
The Appalachian Conduit Co. has
leases on $4,000 acres of land aud we
have positive information to the effect
that these tests will be made. We can
further say that there are strong indi-
cations of both coal and oil in Prince
William. la fact there is coal and oil.
The only question is the quantity. 0w-
ing to the tact that these out groupings
or evidences spread over a wide belt the
presence OF both in considerable quanti-
ties is indicated.
Before the summer passes we are
likely to know, as the tests will begin
within ninety days, possibly within
thirty days, as the necessary capital has
been scared for this purpose. - Manss-
sas Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

In Washington it is reported that the
United States and France, among the
neutral powers, lead in trying to restore
peace in the far East, and it is under
stood that steps with this end in view
have been actively taken, although off.
cials reported to be directly concerned
deny this latter statment
The japanese are specially active
along the Mongolian frontier, where the
Chinese are said to be spreading an anti
foreign propaganda.
Prices on the st. Petersburg bourse
were steadier, imperial As having de.
cidedly tirmer tone.
The terrorist propaganda seems TO be
growing steadily in St. Petersburg. A
policeman who attempted to arrest man
suspected of having designs upon Gov
ernor General Trepof's life was shot at,
but uninjureh, and number OF bombs
were found in lodging house.
lncendiaries set fire to the war houses
of the Russian Steamship Company at
Sevastopol, fntailing a heavy loss
Five hu ldred peasants besieged the
Greek Monastery at Vardzia, Caucasus,
demanding the tile deeds to the prop
erty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Marconi and His Bride.

New York, April l.-Signor Aarconi,
the inventor of wireless telegraphy, and
his bride Of five weeks, who was Lady
O'Brien, arrived here today on the
Cunard liner Campauia. 1t is Mrs. Mar
coni's first visit to this country, and she
confessed that she was somewhat awed
by the bigness of everything, especially
the buildings, nothing like which she
had ever seen before. Mrs. Marconi is
very beautiful woman. She is tall
and fair, with light brown hair, rosy
cheeks and big brown eyes. She has
magnetic smile, revealing even teeth Of
almost dazzling wilderness. Beside his
girl bride the inventor looks very small
physically, the top of his head coming
but little above her shoulders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Russia's Attitude.

st. Petersburg, April LIN inter
views with your correspondent today
Russian officials explained why Russia
takes such firm stand on the subject Of
refusing to pay an indemnity to Japan.
Russia's position in the diplomatic dis
cussion of the indemnity question is based
on the fact that the great war is being
conducted in neutral territory, and it is
without precedent that the victor should
demand indemnity unless it has occupied
the defeated nations territory. Japan's
answer to these contentious is that all
the conditions of the present conflict are
unprecedented, and that the peace terms
must be the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
An Angel Dancer Shoots Himself

John McClintock, one Of the angel
dancers of Lords Farm, Woodcliff, n.
j., who was known far and wide as
"John the Baptist, " shot and killed him
self yesterday afternoon on Lyttle's farm
a short distance from Lords farm. A
month ago Huntoman T. Mason, the
head CANCEL dancer" refused to allow
John the Baptist 10 find shelter there
any longer. McClintock brooded over
this continually aud yesterday produced
revolver aud shot himself through
the heart. McCIintock was the most
rabid of the many fanatical characters
who have made Lords farm notorious
He wore the longest beard and the long
est hair of any of his fellow worshipers-
He was also fervent exhorter, and made
many long pilgrimages for the purpose
of winning proselytes to his strange creed
When Dowie was in New York exhort-
ing in Madison Square Garden "John
the Baptist" started a revival on his own
hook 10 Madison Square Park. He also
followed "Elijsh ILL.," to Boston, and
once when they met in the street per-
sonal encounter was narrowly ayerted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
News Of the Day.

Young Corbett and Kid Sullivan
fought ten rounds to a draw in Balti'
more last night. Corbett claimed foul
in the second round. Referee O'Hara
refused to allow the claim, but gave the
Denver boy five minutes in which to
recuperate.
The Irish Unionists resolved TO with
hold their support OF the government on
all questions involving an expression OF
confidence in its Irish administration so
long as Sir Antony Patrick MacDonneil
is retained at his post as under-secretary
10 the Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland.
While $50 children we're playing on
the grounds of the public school at
Riverview, Kan, yesterday, lightning
struck the faepole on the building,
shattering the cupola and causing a
panic. A few OF the children were
stunned and three or four we're struck
by flying splnters and bricks. Edna
Patton, aged years, was badly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Anti.Peace Demonstration.

St. Petersburg, April IA remark.
able anti-peace demonstration occurred
here last night, and has caused great
deal of comment. A meeting of the
Economists Club, which is composed OF
the highest class of military men, states
men, scientists, and linanciers, was held
which was attended by 400 members.
Fiery speeches denouncing the peace
agitation were made. The addresses
were characterized by vigorous attacks
made on America by the speakers, who
declared that bill is being made out
IN Washington for idemnity to be paid
by Russia to Japan. The meeting caused
a sensation, as it goes to prove that a
majority of the upper classes are opposed
to peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Miners Idle.

Altoona, Pa, April l.-All the coal
mines in central Pennsylvania employ
ing some $4,000 men are idle today.
The old wage scale OF 81 cents expired
last night, and no new one has been
signed. Until it is, the organization
miners will refuse TO work. April | is
always a holiday with the miners. At
all important coal centres mass meetings
are being held and "stand firm for your
demands" is the keynote Of all speeches.
Monday the strike will be inaugurated
.:nless the operators at Philadelphia
agree today to pay the old scale. Only
two operators have so far agreed to pay
it-Stineman interests, at South Fork,
and the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
interests, at Dubois-to avoid strike.
The miners are auxiously watching the
Philadelphia meeting. There is little
prospect Of a settlement Of the wage scale,
according to the word received from the
central Pennsylvania mine workers head
quarters at Clearield at noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Virginia News.

NJ. Frances Peery yesterday was APP
pointed fourth-class postmaster at
Stephens City.
Republican State Chairman Slemp
has sent out letter, leyying 8 per
cent. assessment on federal officeholders
in Virginia.
Mr.. John 5. Crittenden, an aged citi-
zen, died suddenIy'at his home near Pine.
view, in lower Fauquier county, We'd
nesday night, aged SO years.
Rev. Mr.. Gross. assistant rector Of
the Episcopal Memorial Church, Balti-
more, has declined the call to st. Paul's
at Hamilton, Loudoun county.
Congressman Swanson arrived in Rich
mond yesterday from his home at Chat.
ham, with view of conducting his can
vass from Richmond, and will open head
quarters there next week.
Rev. J. NJ. Pitcher, d. D., of Peters
burg, Corresponding Secretary OF the
Sunday School and Bible Board of the
Baptist General Association Of Virginia,
will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist
Church tomorrow.
The great Dismal Swamp is again on
fire. The heat of the past few days, IN
precedented for March, has dried out the
peatike floor of the tangled forest end
the underground and dry trees are ablaze
four miles below Money Point.
1t is said that many OF the wells and
springs and small streams that went dry
in PiedmOnd Virginia last iall have
never returned to a normal condition.
Although there was an i'm nense amount
of snow during the winter and many
rains THE spring, none of the larger
streams have Deen out of their banks
Mr.. VIM. 5. Kincheloe died on Tues
day, after a long Illness, at his home
near Clifton, Fairfax county. Mr.. Kin
rheloe was one of the best known
citizens of the county. having served
for many years as deputy treasurer, and
in ather Official capacities. He was an
ex. Confederate soldier, and member
of Mari Camp, G. V.
Joseph Fentress, William Primpert,
and James Daye, members of Company
b. Seventy irst Virginia Regiment, Ma
tional Guard, were held in Norfolk yes.
terday for the grand jury on charge of
breaking into the regimental armory and
stealing upward of seventy-fye military
shirts, which are alleged to have been
placed in pawn by the defendants aud
others who have not yet been arrested.
Orders were received in Norfolk
yesterday to dishand Grimes's Battery,
one OF the oldest artillery organizations
in the State service. No cause for the
disarmament was given in the orders,
which simply announced that the
organization would formally cease to ex-
list as part of the First Battalion Of Ar
tillery. Lack of interest among the
members of the company is attributed as
the cause of the adjuiant generals action.
A serious fire badly damaged the
second floor OF the recently constructed
equipment building in the Norfolk navy
yard yesterday afternoon, and for an
hour the structure was in danger. AS
no official information could be secured,
it is impossible to estimate the amount
of damage, which, it is said, however,
will not exceed $4,000. The fire is be-
lived to have been caused by the ig-
milton OF can of gasoline from torch
! in the electrO-plating room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
NEW YORK MAY SUE VIRGINIA.

That the States of Virginia and West
Virginia, or both, may have to defend
suit instituted by another State
on the certificates of debt of this
State is becoming more apparent
as time passes, unless Virginia herself
begins suit in the United States Supreme
Cour for settlement with West Vir-
GINA. The State of Maine recently
refused to accept donation Of Vir-
einia debt certificates with the view
of suing this State, but it is not likely
that other States will take as high view
of the matter.
Indeed, bill has already been intro
duced in the New Yolk Assembly by
MIR. Head, and referred to the Judiciary
committee, entitled can act to authorize
the acceptance by this State of gifts, be-
quests and assignments of the bonds,
warrants, chooses in action or other obi
cations of any other State, and to enforce
the collection thereof" This bill is d.
rectly applicable to the Virginia West
Virginia debt certificate situation.
The bill in full follO6s;
Section /. Whenever any person or
persons, copartnership, corporation or
association shall give, bequeath or as
sign TO the State of New York any bonds,
warrants, chose in action or other obi
cations of any other State, the Govern.
or is hereby authorized in his discretion
TO receive and accept the same for the
benefit Of the Stale and the right
and title thereto and therein shall there.
upon pass to and vest in this State, and
the same and all the'proceeds thereof
when collected shall be held by the comp
troller in a special account or fund sub
ect to be appropriated by the Legislature
only for the support of common schools,
or for the promotion OF some educational
interest in the State
Section 2. Whenever it shall be
necessary TO protect or assert the right
or title of the State to any such bonds.
warrants, chose in action or other obli-
cations so received, or 10 collect or en-
force the same or any part thereof,
principal or interest, the Attorney
General is hereby authorized and d.
rected to take the necessary and proper
proceedings or to bring suit thereon in
the name of the State in any court or
competent jurisdiction, State or Federal,
and to prosecute all such suits or pro-
ceeds TO termination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Rubber Factory DESTROYED

Buffalo, N. Y, April AT $3.50
this morning fire broke out on The
fourth floor of the building occupied by
G.. f. Thing & Co. Wholesale dealers in
rubber goods, in Pearl street. Twenty
employees on the fourth and other upper
floors slid down the FIRE escapes TO
safety. 1t was at the start feared that
lives had been lost. The flames made
their way to the fifth and sixth floors
and then leaped above the roof of the
building. At 1920 O'Clock the FIRE was
under control, but the building and
contents were n total loss, which was
placed at 5000, 900 on stock and $780,.
900 on building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Terms of Peace?

London, April LA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from St.
Petersburg says that it is asserted in
diplomatic circles that the terms OF
peace which would be acceptable to
Russia include the cession of the railway
from Hardin to Port Arthur to China,
and payment of 500, 900, 600 roubles
(about $3.50, 900, OO0) to Japan in the
form of a concealed contribution.
St. Petersburg, April 1.-The state
bank has begun making heavy purchases
on the stock exchange of Russian four
per cent bonds, which advanced two
points under the buying. The circum-
stance is generally interpreted as an
indication of the approach Of peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Alfred @. Yanderbilt Arrested.

New York, April 1.-Jostled by a
crowd of DRINKS and disorderlies in the
Harlem police court this morning,
Alfred G.. Vanderbilt, whose fortune is
estimated at $50, 900, 900, was held in
$500 bail for trial in the court of special
sessions on a charge of violating the
speed laws. Mr.. Vanderbilt bad evil
IDENTIFY believed that he would be fined
a small amount and the incident would
be at cnce closed. and when Magistrate
Baker said that he would be obliged to
stand trial he paled perceptibly. His
lawyer, Chandler H. Anderson, was also
apparently nonplussed. "You are sp-
parently not familiar with the workings
of the police court" said the magistrate,
noticing the confusion of the young man.
81 have no right to accept the fine you
offer, and let you go. | must hold you
for trial in special session." Mr.. Van
derbiIt offered as hail his house at No.
105 east 5lst street. valued at $45, 600,
and entering his big red automobile,
drove away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Left For 81. Petersburg.

Rome, April Ambassador Robert
Won l.. Meyer, who has been transferred
to st. Petersburg, and his family left here
today. There was large crowd at the
station to see the American diplomat
start and many wishes we're expressed
for the future success and happiness of
the Ambassador, and his family. The
diplomatic corps turned out in force, 10
bid farewell to the Ambassador and the
American colony was well represented in
the crowd. Yesterday the Pope received
Mr.. Meyer and his family in private au-
deuce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Russian Losses.

st. Petersburg, April 1.-The news
paper Razzveit publishes an estimate OF
the Russian losses in men and money
in the war in the far East. The
figures show that S35, 900 men have
been killed, wounded or captured, while
the number of sick is placed at 100, 900.
The financial loss is estimated at 1900, .
900, 900 roubles. The loss at Pert
Arthur is estimated at $4,000, 900
roubles, and this is included in the
general figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Russian Extreme Measures.

st. Petersburg, April 1.-The govern
ment is still carrying out its policy OF
using extreme measures toward soldiers
who rebel against going to war. AT
Sedletz forty-seyen artiIlerymen were
tried on the charge of traitorous conduct
in avoiding active service in the far East.
Four of the men were sentenced to be
shot, three to Imprisonment, twenty-six
were sent to the disciplinary battalion,
and the rest were discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
500 Reward, Sl00.

The readers of this paper will be plea ed to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able 10 cure in all It's
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known "a
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con.
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de.
stroying the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address:
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
THrRr IS lriction between Franee an

THFRE IS friction between France and
Germany concerning the internal affairs
of Morocco the outcome Of which is Oc-
casioning some anxiety in Europe. The
two nations appear to be deadlocked,
Germany insisting on her pretentionS
and France openly deiying the Kaiser
The latter upon his visit to Algiers yes
terday had to decline the ovation ten
dered him, fearing an anti German
demonstration. 1t has been more than
a third of a century since France and
Germany locked horns. They have ever
since been on the alert and preparing
for another conflict, which is generally
regarded as inevitable. The Algerine
spark may precipitate it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Injured by a Bomb.

ST. Petersburg, April /. "A telegraph
message received here from LODI says
that Police Commissioner Szabolwich
was seriously injured by bomb which
was thrown at hi n in the street this
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Il est Cough Medicine for Children

When you buy cough medicine for
small children you want one in which
you can place implicit confidence. You
want one that not only relieves but cures.
You want one that is unquestionably
harmless. You want one that is pleas
ant to take. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy meets all OF these conditions.
There Is nothing so good for the coughs
and colds incident to childhood. 1t is
also certain preventive and cure for
Group, and there is no danger whatever
from whooping cough when it is given.
1t has been used in many epidemics OF
that disease with perfect success. For
sale by Gibson Il Timberman and w.
+. Creighton 4 c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
New York Stock Market.

New York, April l. u II. m.-There
was vigorous bull manipulation and
continued accumulation OF a number OF
shares today, understood to be in con-
nection with pending deals. Room
traders took the bull side Of the market,
shortly after the opening. Government
bonds unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01

GERMANY is dropping some rather
broad hints that she is also an African
power and must be taken into account in
any scheme affecting the Ozark Cont
nent. =" The New York Tribune says
"Owing to recent events in the far East,
Africa il now looked upon as a much
more hopeful scene for European infu
ence than Asia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazett
WoObiucfon n n Anil

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, d. c., April l.
President Roosevelt has about cleared
oil his desk and is ready to start on his
southwestern hunting trip. His special
train will leave at nine O'Clock Monday
morning, and it is understood that it will
not return with the party aboard until
about the 9th or 2Sh of May. The Presi-
dent will be accompanied by Secretary
Loeb, Assistant Secretary Barnes, his
young cousin, Lieutenant Fortescue; his
physician, DR.. Lambert Stenographers
McGrew and Latta of the White House
force, J. G. G. Thompson, Jackson
Elliott and John Z. Monk, representing
the Publishers Press and Scripps McRae,
Associated Press and Sun Press associ-
atoms respectively, and two or three mes
sengers from the White HOuseforce who
will be taken along to care for the bag
age and make themselves generally useful.
The Presidents special will consist of
three cars, a private coach, a Pullman
sleeper and a combination buffet and
baggage car. The route from Washing
ton will lead through Cincinnati, Louis
vile, ST. Louis, down through the In
dian territory and Oklahoma to Texas,
and up into the Rockies at Colorado.
The chief spectacular event of the trip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
From hey West to Havana.

1t is ninety miles from Key West to
Havana, with railway terminus at the
former place where trains of cars could
be ferried over without breaking bulk,
making the round trip inside Of ten
hours. 1t is now proposed to build 3
railway through part of the Everglades
and across the keys, distance altogether
of 100 miles, much of it under water,
but not very deep water. These outly-
ing islets form a chain stretching into
the Atlantic, with channels between
them varying in width from few hun
bred feet to several miles. In all twenty
islands are available for the extension,
but no less than forty miles Of elevated
work must be built above the water,
not counting the trestlings between Key
Largo aud the mainland. "fThe Scien-
tific American calls the plan the most
notable which has ever been conceived
in railway engineering. The extension
will be one of the costliest pieces OF
work mile ever executed. But it is
feasible and will be worth what it costs.
When it is done Cuba as a winter refuge
will be little farther of in point of time
from jewellers in this latitude than
northern Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Train Ditched.

Little Falls, N. Y, April ives
Shore train No. s, an accommodation,
was ditched by a landslide two miles
east of St. townsville, at s O'Clock this
morning. Engineer Wilkinson, of Utica,
and his fireman are missing and it is
feared they are buried in the debris. All
the cars were thrown from the track
and to the bank of the canal. None Of
the passengers was injured. A special
train carrying doctors and railroad officials
has left this city for the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
Destructive Fire

To draw the FIRE out of burn, or heal cut
without leaving scar, use Dewitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. A specific for plies. Get the
genuine. ]. L. Tucker, editor of the Har-
monizer, Centre, Ala, writes II have used
for piles, cuts and burns. II is the best saiye
on the market. Every family should keep it
on hand" Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-01
IN MEMORIAM.

In fond remembrance of my beloved son
GEORGE w. DIX, who departed this lif'
April |. l903-two years ago today.
God alone knows how miss him
In my home, oh. my son dear,
How for thee my heart is grieying,
How long thy voice to hear.
Dearest son, yes, We all miss you,
often look to see if you are there,
When we are seated at the table
Oh, that lonely, vacant chair.