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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
BIackburn's Estimate of Martin.

n private letter to Capt. J. w.
Foster, of LoudOun county, Senator j.
&. 5. Blackburn, of Kentucky, used the
following language in reference to Sen.
Thomas :. Martin;
al am constrained TO say that Martini
retirement from the Senate would be a
positive and serious loss, both to the dem
ocratic party and to the country as we'll.
have grown to know him intimately, and
have never met with man in public life
that have learned to appreciate more, nor
have | ever known man in either House
of Congress who in the same number
of years has taken a more commanding
position or welded more influence. The
estimate placed upon him by the demo-
Gratis of the Senate is proven by his selec-
ticn as a member of the steering commit
tee, his work there, as well as on other
committees of the Senate to which we
both belong has given me exceptional OPP
portunities for measuring the man.
There is no man in the chamber whose
counsel is more relied upon, or whose
levelness Of head is more appreciated.
He is a tower of strength ON the demo-
cratic side of the chamber"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08

As ANTICIPATED, the recent speech Of
Gov. Montague, in which his main points
were the charges that Senator Martin was
but a department runner" and that he
never spoke in the Senate, is being ad-
versely criticised throughout the State
aud many of the Governors staunchest
friends admit that he made mistake.
la commenting upon the speech the
Culpeper Exponent says:
Had the Governor confined himself to
the issues before the people his speech
would have doubtless received a better
reception at the hands of the public.
Instead he declared that Senator Martin
was really no more than an executive
clerk. who piled between the Capitol
and the departments, with no more rep
resentative dignity than a street member
ofold umbrellas. Thus are fair minded
people apt to regard the Governor 3
speech. 1t would appear at the first
glance of the speech, and at the last,
that our Governor is not only afflicted
with red head, but with big head as
well. We are at loss to understand
what has been the source of such abnor-
nal development. Could it have been
the compliments heaped upon him for
the knightly manner in which be sat his
charger when marching down Pennsyl-
vania avenue, on the 4th Of March last,
at republican Inauguration, to the tune
of Marching thro' Georgia" Or could
it be the recollection of his seat 10 the
last national democratic convention as
delegate at large, by and with the grace
and consent Of the executive clerk, "
Thomas :. Martin. The sum and sub
stance Of Wharf.-The Governor did say at
Spotsylvania G. II. might be fifty de
scribed in the following words; the quo
tatiOn marks below are our own.
"Fellow citizens You have never
before had the opportunity OF electing
real United States Senator, possessed
with all the dignity land clean linen that
sh 1uld attach to such an exalted posi-
ton. And should you fail to avail your
selves Of the opportunity that now pre-
sents itself, it may be hundreds of years
before you will have another such
chance. If you elect me ! will make
good roads (Out Of what goodness only
knows }, and better schools from The
same material. ! will be an ornament
TO the United States Senate, looking, as
usual, after my own interests, and not
merely an executive clerk like Thomas
:. Martin, who looks after the interest
Of his state and Of his people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Trouble Anticipated in Chicago.

Chicago, April 8.-ExtraOrdipary
precautions. we're taken this morning by
the police to prevent rioting by the
striking teamsters ofMontgomerY, Ward
& Co. The greater fury of the strike is
reserved for Monday, when union Off
Gals may extend the ban to other en-
ployers and to express companies. That
is the day now set for general strike ac-
tivity, and by coincidence it is the day
of the Inauguration of Judge Dunno, as
Mayor In a telegram from New York
Mayor elect Dunno defines his proposed
"strike policy" as follows. 81 will pre-
serve the peace from inception of any
strike, but will exhaust every effort to
bring about arbitration between employ
err and employees, while am mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Terrible Disaster.

Madrid, April, S.-A large reservoir
which was in course of construction on
the outskirts of this city collapsed to-
day. So far $50 dead and wounded
workmen have been taken out of the
ruins. The Prince of Australia, the
Minister of War, the Governor of Madrid
and a representative of the king, have
gone to the scene ofthe work of rescue.
Troops have also been sent to the spot 20
help the sufferers and assist 10 the work
of recovering the dead. II is now feared
the number of dead and Injured will
reach 400. Fifty bodies have been taken
out of the ruins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
schoolpirI Commits Suicide.

Eva Lake, a beautiful l6-year-old
schoolgirl, was found dead in her room
in her mothers home in the borough OF
Queens, New York, yesterday, after
noon. There was 4 bullet hole in her
head and 4 nsw revolver, with one
chamber empty, lay in her lap. The
girl had been i'll and respondent, but
her illness was not severe enough to
prevent her from keeping up with her
studies. She started for school as usual
yesterday, but turned back when she
was out Of sight of the house and re-
turned by way of rear door without
being seen by any member of the family.
One of her schoOmates called at the
house yesterday afternoon to inquire
about her. This was the first intima-
ton Mrs. Lake had that her daughter
had not been to school. She went to
the girls room and found her dead, sit
ting in a chair. The Lakes are wealthy
and live in handsome home. There
was no revolver in the house and the
members of the family are at a loss to
account for her possession Of the weapon
with which she killed herself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
From Washington.
correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, u. c., April 8.

correspondence OF the AleAhllufla Oa%tlte'I
Washington, ID. c., April 8.
Whatever hopes might have been en-
tertained at the State Department OF the
successful outcome Of the Leace negotia-
items instituted by Pre- sident Roosevelt
some time ago they have now. at least
ten porarily, been abandoned. Japan,
it is un lerstoOd on authority, made an
indemnity from Russia q part Of her
initial demands before agreeing to the
opening of direct peace neg stations.
This proved unacceptable to the pride
of Russia and at least Tor the present
peace talk has been reegated to the
| background and the war will continue
to bc prosecuted with vigor.
Chairman Eikins, of the Senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce has pre-
pared a long list of witnesses for hearing
on railroad rate legislation which Is to
begin in this city April II, and intends
to 90 very thoroughly into the matter,
using the Esch- Townsend bill introduced
in the House last session as a basis.
Most of the witnesses are said to be rail
road presidents. Some of the Senators are
Directing to a prolonged investigation,
claiming that nearly all Of the witnesses
summoned have previously appeared be.
fore the committee and have pesented all
the information on the subject that they
have.
Chief Wilkie, of the secret service,
this morning received II telegram an
nouncing the conviction at Boston oil
Dr. Roberl Thompson, alleged leader OF
the Wilson Virgins gang of counter
letters who operated extensively through
out New England Wilson and Wig
gins were convicted a year ago and
received five year sentences. On their
arrest DR.. Thompson fed to Canada.
He was reputed to be their financial
hacker. He did not return until after
their conviction.
Senator Culom called upon Secretary
of War Taft this morning for the pui-
pose of acquainting himself with the re-
cent developments regarding Santo
Domingo affairs. Senator Cullom ex-
pressed himself ai'er his interview
as being well satisfe with the
situation and said that il was Ills opinion
that the Senate when it met again would
not hesitate to approve Of what the
President has done and would promptly
rat(y the pending treaty which puts the
fiscal affairs of Santo Domingo in the
hands of the United States.
In the opinion Of leading members CT
the diplomatic corps here peace in the far
Eastis still far of. According to- The beslln-
formation obtaiuabe from their home
governments, the war party Is in abso-
lutte control in st. Petersburg.
1t was officially announced today that
when Colonel Geo r. Cotton goes to
Santo Domingo to act as Custom COllec-
tor for the creditors Of that republic. His
instructions will provide that he is to
act as the agent Of President Morales and
is in no sense an agent Of the United
States.
A large crowd witnessed the races at
Benning today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Wild Man on Rampage.

A wild man of hideous appearance,
ragged garments, emaciated features and
lacerated body, has been terrorizing the
residents of the southern and south
western portions of the Chickasaw reser-
walton, Indian Territory, for the last two
weeks. On several occasions he has
assaulted women and children and in
jured men who sought to capture him.
de invariably makes his escape and re-
news his operations in some other locality.
Two deputy United States marshals
and a posse of citizens recently came in
touch with him in heavy thicket. but
be made good his escape. All subse-
quent efforts at capture have been futile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
The Nan Parterson Case.

New York, April S.-Nan Patterson,
the Floradora actress, will be brought
before a jury for the third time on Mon
day for the killing of her lover, Caesar
Young, the bookmaker, who was shot
in cab on June 4th last Miss Pat
tersou is confident OF the outcome of the
trial and shows little evidence of her
years incarceration in the Tombs. Abra-
ham Levy, assisted by his law partner,
Henry Unger, and Daniel 0'Reilly
will represent her at the trial. Assis-
tant District Attorney Rand will again
prosecute Miss Patterson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Virginia News.


The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company yesterday gave orders Tor
81. 800, 900 worth of cars and locomo-
tives.
Mr.. Matthew D. Woodward died on
Saturday last at his home, near Buckhall,
Prince William county. de was born
in Fairfax county January 10, 1888.
The Richmond democratic committee
last night decided unanimously to have
separated primaries for The nomination
Of city and State officials That to select
city officials will be held June 20.
A phenomenal snOwstorm visited the
Northern neck section of Virginia yes
terday afternoon aud was accompanied
by violent thunder and lightning. The
snow did not fall in flakes, but in large
Jumps that covered the ground, though
the storm lasted only 20 minutes.
A plan prepared by the committee on
civic progress, contemplating a great
enlargement of the city by the annexa-
ton of territory, was defeated last night
by the Richmond city council, which,
by vote of % to s. adopted a measure
slightly extending the corporate limits.
An unknown incendiary set fire to the
big barn, dwelling and smokehouse on
the farm of Mr.. Samuel Ruble on Hunt
ing Ridge, Frederick county, Nednes'
day night, causing loss of 1900,
with insurance of 5000. The fire spread
to the woods, and fierce mountain fire
was started.
The State corporation commission will
hear argument in Richmond April | on
the question Of its power TO fix railway
traffic rates. The claim is made by the
railroads that under the charters Of the
railroads the State cannot fix their rates.
The case is designed to test the powers
of the commission.
State Chairman j. Taylor Ellyson
says that meeting of the democratic
committee would be called next month,
on date to be fixed later, TO arrange
for the meeting of the central commit
tee. This latter will set date for the
State primary and fix the assessment OF
candidates.
The annual banquet of the chamber of
commerce was held at Newport News
last night. Among those who responded
TO toasts were Gov. A. j. Montague,
Senator Thomas ;. Martin, Mayor ). r..
Buxton, and C. Brooks Johnston, OF
Norfolk. The members Of the Mime
sofa party who were at Newport News
are here to attend the launching Of the
battleship Minnesota TO-DAY were in
attendance.
At Pulaski yesterday Cloy1 Hale, col
ored, was indicted for murder, tried,
convicted and sentenced to death, the
proceedings lasting less than an hour.
Hale killed John Hart, white, last Sat
urday night and made his escape, He
was captured The following night, and
returned to Pulaski. During the trial
Hale manifested Indifference, but after
the death sentence he tainted and was
carried from the room. May II was
fixed AS the dav for the execution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08

OFFICIALS of the government are
directing their energies toward an in
vestigqtion Of the formulas of the many
patent medicines upon the market, it
being alleged that some of these pro-
prietary articles are likely to prove
harmful to some people. Recently the
authorities in New York have been col
lating statistics showing the terrible
mortality among children. They at
tribute the deaths of the many infants to
impure milk and that of numbers who
managed to emerge unscathed from baby
hood 20 deleterious compounds sold
under the name of candy which innocent
children purchase. 1t is said that much
of the cheap candy sold is not only
spurious but dangerous. In every city
small stores carry large stocks OF prod
ucts called candy. 1t is in many shapes
to appeal to the sweet tooth Of the child
whose stomach is often diseased and its
life mensced by eating the same There
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Found 100 Indian Graves.

While blowing near Newmarket,
yesterday, Mr.. J. F. Niswander un.
eartbed an Indian burial ground, in
which he found the graves of more than
100 Indians.
The bodies were found 10 feet apart
and were lying fiat and covered with
stone. Indian pottery, clay pipes, ar
rows, tomahawks, scalping knives and
Indian beads were found in the graves
with the dead Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Best 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. Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy meets all of these conditions.
There is nothing so good for the coughs
and colds incident TO childhood. 1t is
also a 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 X Timberman and w.
+. Creighton Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08

THE APPOINTMENT of colored men as
representatives Of the United States IN
foreign countries has proven failure
since its inception, about quarter OF a
century ago, when Fred Douglas was
sent to San Domingo. Ii will be re-
membered that the Dominicans failed to
show him the Difference he expected
simply because he was one OF their own
race. This has proven the case on every
occasion whenever q colored man has
been selected as a minister. The unhappy
condition of affairs in Haiti at this time
is another illustration that negroes will
not defer to negroes, no matter what ma
ton they may represent, and Minister
Powell for his super oficiousness is de-
c ared persona non grata to the people
of Haiti.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08


Miss Mary f. Munce, a years old, Of
Philadelphia, prominently known in so
cial circles, deliberately committed sui
eide yesterday afternoon BY hurting herself
under the wheels OF a market train en-
CINE, near Swarthmore station. The
young woman was stopping at the home
of her uncle, Attorney John f. Munce,
in Swarthmore, having Thursday left a
Philadelphia hospital, where she was
convalescing from an attack of nervous
prostration, due, it is said, to the recent
death OF her father, coupled with an ex-
traordinary passion for music Twice
she wandered from home, but was
brought back by a nurse. Yesterday
she eluded the nurse and walked up the
railroad track, entering the woods in the
rear of Swarthmore College. Mrs. Z.
J. Durnall later saw Miss Munce sud-
denly emerge from the woods, run down
a steep embankment, and threw herself
beneath the wheels of a rapidly APP
preaching train. 1t is believed Miss
Munce was irresponsible and watched
the tracks until she saw a train APP
preaching, then yielding to mania, threw
herself to death. The body was horri-
bly, crushed and death was instantaneous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
EMIL of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from j. H. Simmons. Of Casey,
Ia. 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.
| tried everything but nothing would relieve
it, until took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which com:
pletely cured me-" Instantly relieves and
permanently cures all throat and lung dis
eases: prevents grip and pneumonia. At T..
). Leadbeater & Sons, druggists; guaranteed;
5Oc and Sl.OO. Trial bottle free
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Three Persons Drowned.

New York, April S.-By the capsiz.
ing of the tug Greenville, belonging to
the Morris & Cummings Dredging Com
pany, in the North River on' Bloomfield
street, today, three persons we're drown
ed. They are Christopher Tuil, en-
gineer, No. 236 Grove street, Jersey
City; Nelson Cropper, deck hand, and
Hans Olsen, a cook. The remainder OF
the crew we're rescued. The Greenyile
attempted to make a landing alongside
of scow which the tug had been shift
ing and turned turtle. The drowned
men were in the hold and could not es-
cane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Wholesale Arresia

Warsaw, April 8.-The police have
begun making indiscriminate arrests Of
persons belonging TO political societies,
and putting an end to agitation that has
been going on. All the prisons and the
citadel are filled with prisoners. There
are persistent rumors that the authorities
have hanged many prisoners, after
farcical trials. The socialists have issued
a proclamation calling on their followers
to revenge the action of the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
HOW'S THIS &?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY x Co, Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
lions and financially able TO carry out any
obligations made by his firm
WALDISG, KISNAN q MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, ..
Halls Caiarrh is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mueu0s surfaces
Of the system Testimonials sent free. Price
zoe per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
M P. CONFERENCE.

At the Maryland Annual Conference
of the Methodist Protestant Church,
now in session in Salisbury, Nd, Rev.
S. A. Hobitzell, of L sbOn, yesterday
requested that his name be transferred
to the superannuated list. He has been
in the conference 46 years. BY unani-
nous vote he was placed upon the re-
tired lis: on full pay.
The committee on ''0ur church home
reported the great results produced by
an expenditure of only 1888. The home
is free from debt and pastors were urged
to heartily cooperate for its mainte-
nance.
Officers of the Church Extension
Society were elected with j. NJ. Gill as
president
G. L. VOLTS request for a superan-
nuate was referred.
The resolution fixing the time for the
next meeting OF the conference on the
frs. Wednesday of April, 1906, was
adopted.
The Baltimore City Church Extension
Society, by its chairman, ]. 5. Bowers,
reported the sale of Waverly Church,
subject to the Endorsement OF this con-
ference. This was referred to the com
mittee on church extension.
The conference gave way at this point
to a meeting of the Superannuaied Fund
Society, which elected officers with DIR
+. T. Little president. Immediately
after a meeting of the Mutual Relief So
ciety was held, which elected officers
with DR.. Little president. A recommen-
dation that an assessment of 81, 900 for
the church extension and 81, 500 fo- SUI
perannuatts be levied was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
New Paper In Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.
Richmond. Va, April ga new
Afternoon paper, the Evening Journal, +"
is to be established here. All arrange
ments have been made to start the paper
in 80 days. A. R. Holderby, jr., and
P. d. Perkins, now with Times-Dis-
patch is to be the business manager
and city editor respectively. The paper
will be democratic in politics though its
editorial policy will be temperate.
This forbodes heavy 6ght for bust
ness and news in the afternoon field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08

Make the breath as sweet as a rose By cur.
ing Indigestion and Sour Stomach with kodof
Dyspepsia Cure. A pleasant, palatable, re-
constructive tissue-building digestant. f. L..
Babcock. Amherst. Mimi. says: 81 have
taken great many remedies for indigestion.
but have found nothing equal TO Kodol Dy-
spepsia Cure" Kodol digests what you eat,
cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach,
Belching, Heartburn and all Stomach Trou-
bles. Great care is used in the preparation OF
Kodol-the greatest digestant thai has ever
been discovered. sold by w, Y. Creighton.
x Son, 924 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
New York Stock Market

New York, April s.-There ~ss a
great deal of profit taking in the early
dealings at the opening of the stock
market today. London quotations were
irregular and the local elements appear
ed to think that the recent advice had
gone too far for health without some re-
action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
The Eastern War.

st. Petersburg, April S.--Telcgrams
received at the War Office from Man
churia report japanese movement
against the Russian left. 1t is expected
that the Japanese will shortly occupy
Kirin, and the inhabitants of that place,
have hed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-08
Killed in Railroad Accident.

St. Petersburg, April S.--The last re.
ports in regard to the collision Of the two
military trains at station in Manchuria.
west of Hardin, places the number of
casualties at eight killed and twenty.
eight Injured.