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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Takahira at oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 26.-Mr.
Takahirs, the japanese Minister, is dis
cussing peace plans with President Roose-
welt this afternoon. Mr.. Takahira came
in on the 1920 D. m. train from New
York, and was met at the station by one
of the Presidents carriages. which con-
veyed him to Sycamore Hill. Mr.. Taxa
hira was not very communicative when
he arrived at Oyster Bay. He is seldom
loquacious. He smiled, lighted another
cigarette and said, Everything is all
right and 81 don't know" and 81 can
not say" to several questions propounded
by the newspaper men and drove of. It
ia understood that Mr.. Takahira comes
today to make arrangements for the re-
ceptiOn of the plenipotentiaEies some
day next week. 1t is believed that the
President will receive Baron Komura in
formally on Thursday or Friday of this
week.
New York, July 26. Baron Komura,
japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs
and chief peace plenipotentiary to the
Portsmouth conference, spent quiet
day at the Waldorf-As'oria today. The
baron has no plans for today and will
engage in no social amenities until after
he has been officially presented to Presi-
dent Roosevelt Kogoro Takahira, Jap
anese Minister at Washington, left for
Oyster Bay early to officially inform
President Roosevelt that Baron Komura
is here. 1t is expected that Baron Ko-
mura will call unOfiicially on President
Roosevelt either tomorrow or Friday,
and will visit the President at Sycamore
Hill for day or two. Sato, official
spokesman of the japanese delegation,
said today that neither third assistant
Secretary OF State Peirce nor any one
connected with the State Department
had called as yet on Baron Komura.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
DIVORCED.

On the banks of the Rapidan, neal
Rapidan Station, is "Rose Hill, " one o.
the handsomest estates in Virginia. II
was purchased about twenty years age
by the late 0. + Breesee, of Baltimore,
general manager of the Mutual Life In.
surance Co. His family made it one Of
the most beautiful and hospitable home:
in Virginia, and guests filled the spacious
mansion from Baltimore, New York,
Richmond, Kentucky and other places.
Favored were those who received invi-
tations to spend time at "Rose Hill, +"
where there was one continual round OF
gayety Here it was that Stuart Breesee
of Baltimore, brought his beautiful young
bride, Miss Helen Hurt, daughter of a
wealthy gentleman of Kentu,ky. This
young woman was highly accomplished,
petite in figure, bright, vivacious and
she soon became gene raj favorite. For
several years all went as merry as mar
rage bell.
A boy and girl were born to these two
so favored by fortune. Then tiny cloud
appeared upon the horizon which grew
until there was an enstlangement which
eliminated in Mrs. Breesee's announce
ment in Orange, several months ago,
while waiting for train, that she was
going to Virginia Beach and from there
to her former home in Kentucky to re-.
main. Then Stuart Breese invoked the
lag and asked TOR divorce, entering the
plea abandonment"
John G.. Williams was counsel for
Stuart Breesee and Morton and Shackel.
ford for Mrs. Helen Breesee. Almost
without the knowledge of the lawyers in
the court room on Monday, Judge
Grimsley quietly granted a decree of di-
vorce "a mensa," giving to Breesee the
custody of the son, and 10 Helen Breesee
the daughter. and requiring him to pay
to her monthly the sum of 800, as long
as she remains unmarried.
Mrs. Breesee aud daughter are now at
Winchester, Tenn. The separation was
not contested by her Fredericksburg
Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Mob Alter Murderer.

Plainfeld, N. j., July 26.-With
guns and revOlvers, cooked and pri'ned,
a posse of two score of men, consist
ing of angry and determined farmers,
policemen and county detectives, began
to close in on Dismal Swamp, between
South Plainfeld and Newmarket, at
dawn today in pursuit of Charles Long,
the giant negro murderer, whom they
have surrounded. If the man is captured
Jersey justice will not be quick enough
to mete out his deserts, to him, for the
mob spirit has taken possession OF these
farmers, and they are bent on quick
vengeance. Then, too, reward of $3.50
has been offered for tie slayer dead or
alive. Long is wanted for the murder of
Matthew Cunningham, whom he shot in
a fit of jealousy, because he suspected
that Cunningham WIS attentive to a
woman OF whom he was enamored.
After blowing off Cunningham's head,
with shot gun, Long escaped. The
crime was committed in Trenton, on
Monday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JULY 90. 1905.

THE PORTO RICANs now want home
rule after having been governed by an
executive council appointedby the Presi-
d mt of the United States. The natives
OF the island aver that "the heads OF
departments arrive on the island know
log nothing of the language, customs or
needs of the country, and twenty-four
hours after disembsrking take their
seats in the executive council and deter
mine the fate of the Island" The Porto
Ricans have been sadly disappointed in
the annexation of the island to the Uni
ted States. Their golden dreams never
materialized, and although but eight
years have elapsed since the Americans
invaded and took possession of the is
laa1 they have grown FESTIVE and want
a new order Of things.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Hid Baby in XnOds.

Washington, Pa, July 26.-JacOb
Loar, one of the best known young men
of the city, is under arrest in Amwell
township, charged with abduction, and
Squire Van Dyke, after a tumultuous
hearing, placed his bail at 5000, The
charge against Loar is that, Tilted by
Sarah Filby, he stole her 2-year-old sis
ter, Leonora, and, taking her far into
the woods, tied the child to a tree,
where she remained over night, though
Loar was near. Though the alleged
kidnapping occurred last Saturday morn
ing and the child was not found until
late Sunday, news of the affair was sup
pressed until Loar could bel arrested.
The entire township had turned out to
hunt for the missing child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
gained effort to ertermiuate the rats in

ganized effort to exterminate the rats IN
Panama.
The story which has been printed in
the Washington papers recently to the
effect that Senator Daniel contemplated
retiring from the Senate and public life
on the conclusion of his term in 1911, is
not credited by the Virginians here.
Senator Martin was here yesterday do
ing a little department running" and
looking after some business matters for
his constituents. He talks little of his
canvass hut is in the best of spirits and
evidently believes that he will win in the
primary next month. He left for Rich
mond today.
1t was announced by Secretary Will
son this afternoon that the resignation 81
Mrs. Bertha Burch, clerk in the Bureau
of Statistics and until recently in the
private office of Chief Statistician Hyde,
had been received and accepted. 1--WE
will straighten things out in that bu-
reau," said Assistant Secretary Hays,
acting chief of the bureau, "no matter
how many resign"
John Doyle. who posed as a Jesuit of
the Zeverian order and victimized
eleven priests in this city on the strength
of that representation, securing enter
iainment and small sums Of money from
them, in the police court this morning
was fined $50 and sentenced to six
months imprisonment. Doyle is for
mer divinity student from Boston.
The Commissioner of the General Land
Office and about twenty-five clerks LETT
this morning for the Uintah reservation,
Utah, to prepare the Offices there for the
great rush incic ent 10 the opening OF
that reservation. The settlement of the
land, which will be opened September
/, will be by the lottery system, reglstra-
ton for which will commence about
August 1st. The Governor of Utah and
two citizens of his choosing will preside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26

The ZIONIST CONGRESS will meet
again 10 Basic, Switzerland, tomorrow.
There are two parties in this body, one
of which is endeavoring to get the Sultan
of Turkey to turn over Palestine to the
Jewish people, the latter claiming own
ership under divine right. The other
side is not so much interested in Pales-
tine, but is anxious for England to
locate the Jews in some portion of Africa.
Those who want possession of Judea de-
sire TO again set up the Jewish state with
Jerusalem as the apital of the race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
NJ Mffe

Paris, July 26.--M. White, the rank
ing Russian plenipotentiary to the peace
conference to be held in the United
States, who has been in Paris for several
days, left this morning for Cherbourg.
Count Cassini, former Ambassador to
the United states, and NJ. Nelidofi, the
Russian Ambassador to France, accom-
panied NJ. Witte to the station to see
him on his way. NJ Witle will sail
from Cherbourg at six O'Clock this even
ing for New York on board the North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse, commanded by Capt Sup.
nPrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
TOday's Telegraphic News
Mnnicipal Ownership.

Chicago, July 26.-Although Mayor
Dunno refuses to make public the con-
tents of the report of James Dslrymple,
of Glasgow, who inspected this city's
street railway system with a view of
advising the officials upon municipal
ownership plans, it is declared that an
article on Chicago, in the London Tram
way and Railroad World, gives the es-
sential feature of his report. In this
article Dslrymple says in part: II
would be much astonished if the city
could afford to purchase the undertake
ing, including the value of the unex-
pired franchises. The city council is a
very able aud intelligent body, but if it
went in for municipal ownership, it
would have to eliminate the political
element. IL Americans could eliminate
their present method of political inau-
ence, they would quickly make a con-
siderable advance in municipal owner.
ship affairs. They have large number
of bogus claims for alleged accidents be-
cause street railway company can new
err get justice from an American jury.
The discipline of the employees is not
quite so good as here. They are more
thoroughly organized, are a bit more
independent, and, on the whole, have
got more power than they ought to
have" An informant, who would not
allow his name to be used, makes pnb-
lie the gist of Dslrymple's report yes
terday. He said the Scotch expert
could not bring his mind to a condi-
ton that would lead him to recognize
immediate municipal ownership in Chi
cago under the present labor and politi-
cal condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26

Poughkeepsie, n. Y, July 26.-The
funeral of former Secretary of War, Col.
Daniel S. Lamont, who died at his sum-
mer home, Milbrook, Sunday night, was
held shortly after noon t>day. The
services, which we're very simple, began
at half past twelve. Rev. Merle Smith,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in
New York, of which Mr.. Lamont was a
member, OBLIGATED. He was assisted by
Rev. J. E. Lyall, pastor of the Dutch
Reformed Church, of MillbrOok, and
Rev. W. G. Rogers, rector of the Mill
brook Episcopal Church. Mr.. Lamont
took an interest in both of these churches.
The remains were incased in a casket OF
plair black cloth over red cedar, trimmed
with cream satin and oxydized silver
handles and plate. The funeral party
left Millbrook at 80 O'Clock. Mr.. La
mont's private car, Yakima, was attached
to the regular train and il bore the re-
mains and the members of the family.
There was elso a coach attached to the
same train in which we're the relatives
and friends. The train passes Wood
lawn, and stops at the cemetery, at what
is called WOodlawn station. Here the
party will leave the train, aud the re-
mains will be placed in the handsome
Lamont mausoleum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26

CRIMINAL prosecutions against Penn
sylvania representatives Of the beef trust
are about to be instituted by DIR. B. IL.
Warren, State Dairy and Food Commits
sioner. The charges upon which the
prosecutions are to be based are that
meats sold in that State by the trust are
doctored in the following ways: Col
ored by washing with poisonous coal tar
dyes; dipped in formaldehyde solution
busted with powder containing sulPhites;
washed with powerful boracic acid solu-
tons. Men foundguilty of such charges
should be given the full penalty OF the
law. The idea of poisonous food being
sold in the open market is terrible to
contemplate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Unknown Suicide.

Bismarck, Mo-, July 26.-An uD-
known man shot himself through the
head on the Iron Mountain train arriving
here at 8 o'cloek last night. He was found
in cl )set after the trsin left De Soto,
Mo-, and the remains were left here.
He left an unsigned note to notify DR..
w. NJ. Sprigg, 1918 Sixteenth street,
Washington, d. G. He held Penn
sylvania railroad ticket sold at Washing
ton July %, and his baggage check
reads San Antonio, Texas. On the
margin of the note was written, "Don' t
let mother know"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
wife Leader i'm Cigarette Club

New York, July 26.-Stuyvesant
Heights, the abode OF fashion in Brook
Ign, is stirred by disclosures in suit
for divorce brought by William NJ. New
man, a silversmith, who testified in the
Supreme Court yesterday that his wife,
Louisa A. Newman, smokes cigarettes
and is the president of wOmen's cigar
cite club, whose members are exclusive
residents of Stuyvesant Heights. Mem
bers of the club, Mr.. Newman declared,
would meet at his home, and several Of
them INDUCED in cigarette smoking and
drinking to such a degree that often he
was forced to summon cabs to take them
to their homes. All the time Mr.. New
man was lestifyiDg Mrs. Newman, hand
some woman, sitting in front OF the
bench with her counsel and many women
friends, cast indignant looks at him.
When he referred to the so-called ladies'
cigarette club and the alleged drinking
her eyes flashed and her color heightened.
Judge Sewall reserved decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
The Zionist Movement.

Basle, Switzerland, July 26.-The
preparations for the seventh congress OF
the Zionist movement which begins here
tomorrow are reported rapidly approach
ing completion. The members Of the
executive committee have been assem-
bling here for several days to draw up
the final reports and conclude the ar
engagements. Delegates from all parts
of the world have arrived to take part in
the proceedings. The Jewish ma
tiona flag of blue and white is waving
over the building in which the congress
will be held and over the hotel in which
the leaders of the Zionist agitation are
residing. This congress, the first
to take place since Theodore Herz's
death, is likely to be an important event
in the history of the Zionist movement.
The difficult question of leadership is to
be settled at this congress. Since
Theodore Herzl died there has been no
leader of Zionism, and there is no living
Zionist who could hope to command the
enthusiastic and undivided loyalty and
support as the originator of the Zionist
movement. Various proposals will be
made to the congress for the solution Of
the leadership problem. The proceed
ing of Congress begin at 10 a. m. to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Catarrb Cannot be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat Of tine disease. Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease and in order
10 cure it you must take internal remedies;
Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. II was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years and
is a regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results iP curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free
f. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Hslps Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Searching tor Missing Children.

Two hundred persons are searching
for Lena and Sophia Cohen, the two
children who disappeared on Sunday
near Stoney creek, Nd. The waters OF
the creek have been dragged and the
country for acres around carefully cover
ed, but no trace of the missing girls has
been found. The arrest of two negro
men under suspicious circumstances
caused excitement in the locality, and
the people of that section of the country
believe that the children have been foully
dealt with. Mr.. Cohen, father of the
girls, and large number of persons con-
tinued the search all night and say they
will keep it up until the children are
found either dead or alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
RiOtOus Strikers.

Belgrade, Seryia, July 26 The strik-
ing electrical workers began riotiDg to-
day and several disturbances have oc-
Cured. The strikers have been able to
keep the tram cars from moving again
today. An attempt was made TO cut the
wires about the city. The Secretary Of
the Belgian Legation was injured during
one of the street conflicts. The dislnis
sal of the perfect of police may be an
nouuced at any time, owing to his fail
ure to preserve order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
designations Accented

New York, July 26.-At the meeting
of the Board of Directors of the Eqnit-
able Lite Assurance Society today the
designations OF James w. Alexander aud
Nevada n. StraDaban, as directors, were
accepted. Paul Morton, chairman of
the board of directors, was elected presl-
dent of the society. Changes in the by
laws we're discussed, but the recon-
mendstions were not announced. The
directors will meet again tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Negro Murderer Lynched.

A mobof fifteen men yesterday took
Will Harris, negro, from YazoO and
Mississippi Valley train at Black Bayou,
at Glendora, Miss, and hanged him to
a tree about a quarter of mile from the
railroad. Harris and his brother,
Henry, shot and seriously wounded two
white men, Barksdale and Allen, re-
spectively, on the James plantation,
near Sharkey, July 10. A posse pur-
sued the negroes, and in attempting to
arrest them shot and killed Henry Har-
ris. The other brother escaped, but
was arrested Monday night at Heath
man. Yesterday morning the prisoner
was taken to Greenwood and later placed
aboard train, and was being conveyed
to a point in Tallahatchie county, where
he WAS to be turned over to the sheriff,
when the mob boarded the train and Sc
cured him. Little difficulty was expert
enced in taking the negro from his Gus
todians, and Harris was quickly con-
veyed TO prearranged spot and lynched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Mysterious Death.

Wilmington, Del, July 26. John
Peterson, who often spoke of Paterson,
n. j., as his home, died in the county
hospital today. The body was found
last night near Clayton, with the head
battered in and the face cut. The an-
thorities are investigating, as they be-
lieve the man had not Teen struck by a
train. The man when found was I'M
conscious and remained 50 until death
came. He was known rs a tramp. The
belief prevails that he fell off freight
train
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
Yellow Fever

New Orleans, July 26.-Two more
deaths from yellow fever occurred today,
making the total number of deaths to
date, SO. The total number of cases, al
together, reported are l54 A prOmi--
nent authority predicted that the great
est number of cases had now been rec
orded, and that from this time on, under
the mosquito theory treatment, the num-
Der would rapidly grow less.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
The Attempt to Assassinate the Suite n

Prague, Bohemia, July ga wit
ness 10 the attempt to assassinaie the
Sultan at ConstautinopIe. who has ar
rived here, says that imm sdiately after
the explosion, he saw number of
Turkish officers rush at the Sultan's
carriage with their swords drawn. They
were beaten back, however, by the Al
bantam body guard. This occurrence has
gwen rise to the belief that the plot to
kill the ruler originated in a military
conspiracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
All For Martin

Mr.. Robert Campbell, sheriff of Flu
vans county, was in the city day or
two ago, and stated that while attending
d meeting ofa Methodist conference at
Amherst Courthouse last week all of the
delegates, coming from many counties,
were for Senator Martin except one, and
that one was Mr.. Beard, sheriff Of AM
herst. Mr.. Campbellis willing to vouch
for the accuracy of the count Rich
mond Times-Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26

In PORTLAND, ORE, yesterday, United
STATES Senator John H, Mitchell, con-
victed Of using his Office of United States
Senator to further the law practice OF the
firm of Mitchell q Tanner, of that city,
in connection with public land frauds,
was sentenced to pay fine of 81, 600
and to six months penal servitude.
When people Of other countries read this
thew will not have such an exhalted
opinion of the members Of "the most
august legislative body in the world as
the people of this country would have
them have.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
contenplat

THE ARRIVAL of the japanese peace
envoys in this country and the few hints
they have dropped lead to the impress
sion that the peace movement is crys-
talizing and that Japan is by no means
sverse to a cessation of hOstilities on
what that country regards as an equit-
able basis. As an offset 20 this, how
ever the recent meeting between the
Gar and the Kaiser causes speculation
as to what Russia will do. Some prefer
to believe that the German emperor adj
vised Nicholas TO accept Japan's terms
if ia any manner reasonable, but others
are disposed to regard tine meeting as
ominous of continuation of hOstilitles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
The Remington Disaster.

San Diego, CAL, July 26.-W. II.
Kennedy, of Alliance, Nebraska, mem
Der of the gunboat Bennington's crew,
has been added 20 the death list, as the
result of the boiler explosion. The in
vestigatiOn of the disaster, conducted by
Commander Young aud Lieutenants
Yates and Wade, has been concluded,
and a report is being prepared 10 be for
warded to Washington. Nothing can be
learned. as to its contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26

The EXPLOSION of a gasoline stove at
Braddock, Pa, yesterday, caused the
death of two persons, fatally injured two
more and seriously injured two others
AMI burned a house. Such items ap-
pear in the newspapers almost daily, yet
there is hardly city or town in the en-
tire country where gasoline stoves are
not used
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
The French Cruiser.

Newport News, Va, July 26:-Tbe
French cruiser Jurienle Giayiere, has
arrived at Old Point, from Annapolis,
where the vessel represented the French
government in the ceremonies Indecent
to the landing of the body OF John Paul
Jones. She is expected to remain here
several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-26
The Texas Fire.

Houston, Tex, July 26.-Tbe latest
reports from the Humble oil field fires
say that twelve bodies have been recoy-
cred. They are so badly dis6gured as to
be unacceptable. 1t is claimed that
from ten to fifteen more men are missing,
aud it is feared that they have persisted.