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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
The Equitable Again.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society
has a new suit on it's hands, which is re-
garded as of far more importance than
any which has thus far been brought
against it. The action is brought by
James Wilcox Brown, Of Baltimore, in
the U. S. Circuit Court, in New York,
for the purpose of having among other
things a receiver appointed for the sur
plus of the society. Mr.. Brown holds a
policy for $25, 600, taken out in 1867,
and changed as to terms in 1872. He
asks that an injunction be granted re-
straining the society from holding the
surplus funds; that a trust be declared
to exist on these funds, and that a re-
ceiver be appointed to keep this surplus
until the rights of the policyholders are
fully established. In the bill he AYERS
that the officers of the society, in viola
ton of the charter and the law, have not
apportiOned to his policy its share of the
surplus. He also charges that the Of
6cers of the society have mismanaged its
affairs to their own interest and to the
disadvantage of the policyholders. He
wants the surplus to be held as a trust
for the latter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Excitement In Wheeling.

Considerable excitement was created
iu Wheeling, w. Va, yesterday by two
incidents in connection with .he strike
at the mills of the Whitaker Glessner
Iron Company, where several hundred
Amalgamated men are out. Late yes
terday Charles Mckinney, one OF the
strikers, met James DeVaughan, a
strike breaker who is said to be from
Pittsburg, and an alteration ensued.
DeVaughan drew a revolver and shot
Mckinney twice, but not seriously, and
then took to his heels, pursued by Nc
Kinney and a few more persons. Near
the mills entrance he was arrested by
two officers. A great crowd surrounded
the man, and in the scuffle DeVaughan
broke loose and shot again at Mckinney,
the bullet striking him in the arm The
crowd became demonstrative, and for a
time it seemed as though there would be
a lynching on the spot, but the officers
succeeded in getting their man into the
city lookup. Last night Thomas Fox,
formerly head of the Amalgamated
Lodge, and a few months ago made
manager of the Whitaker. Glessner mill,
was assaulted by two strike sympathizers
on a crowded street, but was not seri-
oasly injured. His assailants, Buck
Tyson, saloonkeeper, and Lester Biggs,
q driver, we're arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Full of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from J. Fl. Simmons. of Casey,
La: Think what might have resulted from
this terrible cough ifhe 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
u, until took DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. which com.
pletely cured me.D Instantly relieves and
permanently cures all throat and lung dis.
eases; prevents grip and pneumonia. At L.
). Leadbeater 4 Sons. drugsists: guaranteed;
eoc and ti.00. Trial bottle hss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Wheat

Chicago, April 25,-May wheat open
ed in a panic today, at SO cents. The
quotation jumped to 50, and dropped
back to 93a. Gates losses are believed
to aggregate between Sc, 900, 900 and ST.
900, 900. He is said to have tried TO get
out of the deal, as far back as February,
but was caught in a bad place aud system
atically squeezed by other big operators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Murder in PlttsyIvania.

Angered by being refused an advance
of wages, John Cuslard killed Oris John
son Saturday, on the farm of L. W.
Graves, near Tosbes in the Chatham,
Va, neighborhood. johnson was a
grandson of Graves, and Custard was q
laborer on the Graves's farm. When
Custard asked Graves for money, the
latter told him tkat he had oyerdrawn
his wages. Custard called him a liar, at
which Mr. Graves, who is old and very
feeble, Immediately started in the direc-
ton of his home, followed by Custard.
Meeting johnson, who had just driven
his wagon up and had alighted to open
the gate, Custard fired al him, the bull
let entering Johnson's stomach near the
navel. He died in two hours. Custard
fled, and is thought now to be in hid
ing near the Graves farm. If caught in
that section a lynching will result.
Johnson was a respected citizen, aud
~leayes,a young wife. Custard has served
one term in the penitentiary for house,
breaking 10 Pittsylyania county. A re-
ward of 800 has been offered by Sheriff
Shellhorse for the surrender of Custard
to him or any deputy. Searching parties
are securing the country for the murder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
New York Stock Market.

New York, April 25.-The stock market
since the opening has been feverish and I'M
settled and part Of the early gains all around
the room have been lost under selling by
brokers closely affiliated with the western
speculative element. Commission houses gen.
orally were sellers Of stocks, many outside
accounts being liquidated because Of exhaust
ed or impaired margins. There was protec-
ton. though, ia all the important issues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
IN MEMORIAM.

In sad but loving remembrance Of my dear
brother. EDWARD f. PADGETT, who de-
parted this life April 25. l9O4-one year ago
today.
God in his infinite wisdom has seen best to
transplant him in the heavenly flower garden
where peace and happiness reign supremely.
By HIS SISTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Telegraphic News
State Board OF Education.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, April 25.-The State
Board of Education meets Thursday to
begin re~districting for public schools.
Changes are contemplated in the Alex
andria section looking to consolidation.
The board will at this meeting examine
yoluminous Endorsements Of applicants
for superintendents and will begin elect
ing them May 2. Not many changes
are anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25

Funeral services over the remains of
the late United States Senator G. II.
PIatt were held in the Congregational
Church at Washington, Conn, this
afternoon, and were Of the simplest. The
plain Episcopal service was closely fol.
lowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Suicide of an Officer.

Lieut.. L. A.. p. +. Stark, Of the Ger
man cruiser Bremen, killed himself in
his stateroom aboard the cruiser at New
por: News yesterday. The officer shot
himself through the head with a rifle,
and death was instantaneous. He had
been respondent on account Of poor
health. Yesterday morning he, with
other officers of the ship, was in the
messrOom, laughing and talking. Sud-
denly Lieutenant Stark excused himself,
retiring to his stateroom. The other
officers soon beard the sound of a shot
from his room. Upon investigation they
found Stark lying across bis bed, with a
hole in his mead and a rifle by his side.
The verdict Of the %coroner's jury was {;
Deceased came to his death from gum
shot wounds" The cruiser Bremen is
attached to the German south Atlantic
feet and is at the shipyard at Newport
News for repairs. The deceased had
been in the navy seven years. He was
well-known in Newport News, having
visited that city last year on the cruiser
Gazelle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Net Found.

Found near White House. in Fairfax coun.
ty, a PIECE OF NET, IS meshes deep. The
owner will call at White House, prove prop.
erty and take il away.
apr22 81 CHARLES WILLIAMSON.
0TTERBURN LITHfA wATER.-This
water is indicated In all affections due 10
Uric Acid. Diathesis, Govt, Rheumatism.
stone in the Bladder, Kidneys or Liver.
Bright's Disease and Kidney Diseases Of
very form For alo by
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
Sole Agents OR. Prince 4 Fairfax St.
HUTCH. HUTCH, HurCn.-Try HUTCH
for indigestion. II will cnre you. 70 cents
per Dor. fog sale only By
wARflkl.n a HALL,
CaFnef Prince aud Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25

New York, April 2e.-The suspension Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25
Fewer Gallons Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less of Deyoe Lead
and Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer;
twice ~ long a. lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-25

uEiNkS nAkEn RRANs, Prepared
Mustard. Mustard pgs,slas and tsssap Just
reesivea ~ lie AlkspMs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
NEW SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR ERIE.
Railroad to Install Electric semaphores-
Many Steel Cars Ordered.

The Erie Railroad has arranged FOR the irnnne-
date expenditure Of s225o0 for the installation of
railway signal system which it regards as the most
modern and efficient that has yet been put on the
market It is known as the Hall Electric Soma
phore Normal Clear System. and is operated by
stationary storage batteries. The line between
Bergen \. J., and Middletown. a distance Of sixty
eight miles is to be equipped at once. For the
first thirty-two miles the signals will be put two
thirds Of mile apart for the rest Of the distance
about one and one-third miles apart. Five power
plants, which will be required for charging the
batteries, will be at Rutherford Junction, Ridge
wood Junction. Suffern. Oxford and Afiddletown
The line to be protected has two and four tracks
at different places. and is the most congested part
Of the Erie system. Hitherto manual block
which is tower with signals operated by e tower
man. has been used a block protection The
new system will be extended the entire line IN
the future
The Erie Railroad has given an order for the
construction of $500 steel under frame box OF
5000 pounds capacity. This is in addition to the
order for 2.O00 cars building by the American
Car and Foundry Company. 400 Of which have just
been delivered.
There are also building al the Paterson
works of the American Locomotive Company six
teen locomotives, delivery Of which 10 the Erie IS
promised for November These locomotives are Of
the $50 Erie" type, the largest passenger engines
built.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
DENIAL BY ARMOUR LINES
Not Subject to Interstate Commerce
Lac, 1t Is Said.

Washington, Sept S-The Armour Car Lines to-
day fled with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion a denial that the commission has any jurs-
diction its refrigeration charges, taking a
position Identical with that the Santa Fe Refrig-
orator Dispatch, that 1t is not common carrier
and is not the agent Of q railroad. SEPARATE an
swers filed concerning the relations OF the
frgerator line with each Of the railroads mentioned
in the inquiry instituted by the Interstate COM
rnerce Commission. These include the Southern
Pacific, St. Louis and San Francisco Central OF
Georgia, Southern, Atlantic Coast Line. seaboard
Air Line and Kansas City Southern. most Of
which have filed denials of secret understandings
with refrigerator lines.
Contracts with the railroads named are made
part Of the replies, and is asserted that the Ar
rnour lines in way connected and have
nothing do with the transportation Of commodi-
ties the rates charged and collected by the rail-
road companies. The contract declares that the
business OF the Armour lines IS confined exclusive
~ 70 icing cars local points and for the re-
frigeraton Of the contents Of when asked TO
do so by shippers under and by virtue Of private
contracts between itself and shippers. 1t is fur
ther averred that the rates made by the Ar
nlu,r lines exclusively and collected for their
elusive benefit After making this general denial
the armour lines say:
This respondent AYERS that this honorable COM
mission has no Jurisdiction 1t or KS said
and collected by IT inquire into or pass upon
the same. therefore objects 10 its proceeding
in the premises.
Continuing the reply denies specifically that the
respondent has acted the agent Of OF the rail-
roads named or has received from one shipper a
ceiveG from another II is declared that the "a sS
charged not unjust or unreasonable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
STATION NEARLY READY
Tenn porary Structure at Grand Cen
trail To Be Used October L.

-ns temporary Office building which the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company
Res erected in the block bounded by Madison ana
vanderbilt and 4sd and 44th SITS is SO nearly
COMPLETED that II IS expected to be occupied ABOUT
October ! II will accommodate all the cIerlcal
force Of the New-York Central at present employed
g. the Offices In the Grand Central station, put
work IS to be begun new and permanent
building. which the company will erect IN Lexins-
ton-ave adjoining the Grand Central Palace The
Iexiagton-ave. building viii be used IN its upper
stories for company Offices, while the lower stories
viii be leased to the government as branch post
Office station. Eventually the Lexington struct-
IRE viii be & part of the great terminal or the
New-York Central.
Mr. Reed, Of the firm of Reed & Stem, architects
Of the new terminal said yesterday that it would
he nearly two years before the present Grand Cen
tral Station could be torn down to make room for
the structure which the company is to spend
millions In the time there must be q grad
ual change OF the terminal facilities so as 70 per
nit of the operation Of the great railway system
with as little delay and annoyance to the travelling
public as possible
When the building IN Lexington-ave. IS con-
structed and the railway tracks under it can be
used, the Grand Central Palace will be converted
into temporary station for the suburban traffic
Then all the Harlem trains and the trains Of the
Hudson River local division will be loaded and
unloaded near the Lexington-ave. side. and the
passengers waiting rooms. ticket Offices and bag
gage rooms for those divisions will be in the Grand
Central Palace. At the same time the through
trains will load and unload a the Wander bt-ave
side OF the terminal, and the passengers OF the
through trains will have waiting rooms, ticket
Offices and baggage accommodations in the new
huldilg n Tanderbilt-ave. This arrangement VIII
have continue until the new terminal on the
site OF the Grand Central Station is completed
IN the division Of traffic at the terminal north OF
.sd-st-. the suburbanites Will have 10 bear most
Of the annoyance while the changes are IN prog
ress for they will have TO take and leave trains
n Lexngton-ave. at point where they must Walk
n blocks
down o. across town. With the completion Of the
terminal. however, they Will he able 20 chans :
from subway trains E2d-st 10 electric trains OF
the Harlem and Hudson River lines. by walking
less than half block
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
COTTON MEN TO HAVE FIELD AGENT
Vice-President Peters's Suspension from As
ISOLATION Discussed, but No Action Taken.

Asheville, n. c, Sept. Sat the morning session
Of the Southern Cotton Association the report of
the financial committee heard and adopted.
The committee recommended that a general field
agent and organizer for the national well as
for the State organizations be appointed whose
chief duty it shall be TO collect funds for the carry
ing out Of the associations aims and objects. To
obtain these funds tax Of three cents each
bale of cotton raised by members of the association
will be levied The report named E. D. Smith, Of
Columbia, s. c., the field agent. It was not
adopted, however, without some vigorous discus
sion. It advocated by Clark. Of Mississippi;
Brown, of North Carolina Hiatt, of South Caro-
Ina, and Moody. Of Alabama, and opposed by
Brook, OF Alabama
The Suspension OF Vice-President Peters, of
Texas, was discussed, but drastic action was
taken in the There a sentiment in favor
OF allowing the matter TO drop in view Of the fact
that Mr.. Peters has only more months 70 serve
in office which since his suspension by President
Jordan some months ago has been nothing more
than nominal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
TWO VIEWS OF THE COTTON MARKET
Price Says There Is Visible Excess-Browr
That Prices viii Go Higher.

Theodore II. Price, who Is prominent on the
bear side Of the cotton market yesterday put out
this statement:
Hester saws spinners' stocks are 1I40.Go0 bales
American cotton, against $4,000 last year an excess
OF $4,000 bales Add 10 this visible supply Sep
$4,000 bales unrarketed, and we have supply Of
practically 100000 with which out any
deficiency in the coming crop. Mr.. Hester figures
the consumption OF American cotton for the last
season at 11s00Oo0 bales. If for 1866 II is as
large, which hardly seems likely, considering the
price and this seasons crop is not more than
100000 bales, Il IS still apparent that the supply
Of American cotton is 100000 bales in excess of
the most literally estimated demand
William P. Brown, OF New-Orleans, who has been
for several weeks in this city and who is of
the leading bull operators, said:
look for a big advance from present prices
and If sPinners don't buy at the ruling price they
may make the same mistake that they made two
years ago. a profit of s. S. is possible on the
short side. but think there will be advance Of
from three to four the bull side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
CHARGE BROTHER WITH FORGERY.
Frederick and Carl Wuerz Accuse Robert
Wuerz of Cashing Forged Check.

Robert Wuerz. Of No West ssth-st-. who came
here from Chicago and surrendered himself at
Police Headquarters TO answer charge OF forgery
was arraigned yesterday in the Tombs Court
MAGISTRATE Breen held him in $500 bail for ex-
animation on September p
Wuerz IS accused by his brother Frederick E.
Of forging q check for $3.50. Ey the will of the
father, the late c. w c Wuerz. Frederick and
Robert were appointed trustees OF the estate.
Frederick said the two opened account with
the Mutual Bank Of New-York, and deposited all
moneys collected from rents in that bank. II was
agreed that Frederick was 10 sign all checks,
on Julv q e check signed Frederick L. Wuerz
vas casled by the bank. and Frederick now says
that II was not only signed by him, but swears
tnat il IS the handwriting OF his brother, Robert
who had no authority TO use his name or 10 cash
me cneck Carl Wuerz another brother, joins with
Frederick in accusing Robert OF forging the check
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
CAPTAINS MUST BLOCK sMUGGLERs.
Secretary Shaw Warns Them That They
Will Be Held Responsible.

Secretary Shaw of the Treasury Department
has given notice TO masters Of ocean vessels that
they must be on the lookout for attempts by their
crews TO snuggle goods, and that the statute that
r-oyides for the hning Of the masters when IN
manifested goods are found aboard viii hereafter
Re carried out.
Captain A. Thaprich Of the Standard Oh steam
g Diarnant was fined s,5s3 by Collector stranahan
because in July last tweutyseven bales OF toDacco
was seized in saloon ct Bayonne, and It was
shown that this srnuggled tobacco had come IN on
the DiarnanJ The captain denied all knowledge OF
the srnuggled tobacco. -.. ~,
The agents OF the line and the Stancard on
officials declared that they believed me cap'aI,.
innocent and an application for remission OF the
Trs was made at Washington. It was denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
HUSBAND AND WIFE DRUG FIENDs.
Practising Physician Held on Charge
Woman in Bellevue Prison Ward.

D. Abraham Lewis, Of No. 233 East 2sth-st. who
said he was a graduate from the New-1orK Medl-
csl College in the class of 81, and q practising
rlvsician was prisoner in the Yorkville Court
yesterday. The charge was the excessive use OF
drugs. 1Jfe ,-;+.
Dora rwentv-rine years old, is in the prison "dIG
Bellevue Hospital in critical G2Nott5
under the same charge Lewis tclo N1as4stLaa
FINN that his wife had been sufferer lI95 ~
the use OF drugs in that way: He cohiessea, II
court 10 having been excessive user OF C ,taG
fI,- e.5 he uss irving TO break IL off and irsteao
use chIoroforrn. Magistrate Finn, OWLS 70 80
r-z-,S CONDITION thought il best to hold MIN Ior
exs-rinsfior to-dsv. and 500 was fixed as bail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Henry Manheims George WoodaH ard John ].
-. g., Joint petition filed yesterday in the
I--,taa states District Court ask that the Ellis
oor,os-v New-York State corporation, the ad-
80 - which is not stated in the papers be ad-
In5rss an involuntary bankrupt The three claims
aggregate $3.50 Preferences are alleged by the
do HOLT has appointed Harold L Crane tenn
- r.~e,sr Of The business Of Bertha Glass
80 1870 If a bakery at No. III Essex-st. al
legged TO be & bankrupt. +o Ss..r,..
Hia estate opeTato q No ;. South EAGLE
Mount vernon ~ AZ 81 SO His larrest cred
iors o are John osam s S0 Il PAX Roy IS
Wiilam To- > RnIooen56eit. n J. $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
sUFFoCATED BY BOILING TAR.
Psilful Falls on Woman's Face and Causes
Her Death.

I became known yesterday that the death d
Ms Margaret Meany of No. 50 Fountain-ave-'
East New-York whose funeral will be held al tae
Church Of the Blessed Sacrament. at 10 O'Clock TINS
morning occurred in horrible manner
--bor1ss 7 Meanv. who is employed as wharf
builder AZ the navy yard was repairing the roof OF
his home. His wife. who was helping him, was
hosting pail Of hot tar TO the roof The block ana
tackle broke letting the tar fall on the upturnea
fscE - toe 1oTran In her terror al seeing the Tar
eescending she was not only unahe to move, t pur
rnsre5 ba- mouth The hot substance nieo her
tb-cst and was spread o-er her face and neck;
81 5fed ~ terrible agony from sufocation as well
burns. l.. 1-.,.-z x,-.-- -, "a
Mrs 5feanv who was born in ireland forty-nlne
yes-s ago leaves her husband and two sons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
BANKERS TO HAVE PAlATIAl TRAIN.

Chicago. Sept s-What probably VIII be the most
-.1a.taT 80 ever to leave Chicago will be the
.rr,-e-s, c,eciaI' - which will go the Big
Fon~ railway on october Z 1t viii carry five hun
dre6 delegates TO the convention of the American
Bankers. Association at Washington, d c. on
r,ctober The train will consist of of the
6nas4 p.,I-,., cars-four open sixteen section sleep
ers. two compartment sleepers buffet library and
observation car and TWO OF The Big Four's new
6irsne csrS In addition TO the regular porters.
there viii be negro maids and BARRIERS; also salt
,roba t1ly a wireless telegra ph an
paratus The train viii go from Cincinnati to Old
IN. Potomac on special steamer 10 Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-09
STORAGE NOTICES

;1pEFTY STORAGE & WAREHOUSE
-ct10MPANY. 80. - and A West 6ith-sI.-E =
To DR.. Charles Good ard Ludwig hauiil ans, q
T0r1nanv Theo. Won Draslts, e > hoP
ell Mrs Rose Thompson. Mrs. F y Love,
Ms ]. NJ Senior. You and eacn OF you ,l ar
bereby notified that the time for the ~ ~
rent 81 our lien on the property heIeiilsit te.
tai.asr-ined having expired. after due notice
tbereof had been given sen We VIII causs
sTch property. TO wit. housenSia soods, -
sIrai Effects and merchandise. stored py [Su
- ~ YOUR name In the warehouse 81 the
OF ~ 70 De sold at public auction. az
cclliitt,., 70 N. statutes In such cases mace
cof1ll5,-id sa AZ the auction rooms Of W. II
az ane,tsu southeast corner l3th-st and NJ
f 70 Fla.e commencing Tuesday. sep
,sTnber 18TH 1890 a m. ana -. ~
tsi'ls ,,.-,. 7-tas1nv and "Wednesday theT eai trf
On tbe same place and hour. until ~ t,1s
AZ - have been sold LIBERTY SIpRAtL-
WAREHOUSE COMPANY. a. - ana -
-