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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
LEE AND MCKINLEY.

Commsmorating the birthday of the
late President Mckinley, the Young
Mems Mckinley Club of Canton, Ohio,
last night held notable banquet.
Among those present we're Senator Fair
banks, Judge Day, General Black, Gov
ernor Herrick, General Fitzhugh Lee
and Others. Mrs. Mckinley, her daugh'
ter and several friends were also present.
During the evening General Fitzhugh
Lee made speech prsising McKinley's
lofty character and his splendid service;
to bis country, Mckinley and tht
South" was his subject Tonight" be
said, leach State which is represented
by star in the national crown which
binds the American Union is equally in
terested in all that concerns the name
and fame of the man who sleeps his las
sleep in your midst so suistly that nj
sound can ever wake him to glory again.
Sleep on, just and wise ruler You
birth was q blessing to your country
your life a blessing TO all Of its inhabi
tants your death a calamity which ha,
excited the lamentations of g world.
All sections tonight hear the echo o.
the voice Of the great soldier. q. S.
Grant, when, on his dealhbed, he said
4 feel that We are approaching an era o.
great good feeling between Federal and
Confederate soldiers / shall not be here
to witness it in its perfection, but | feel
within me that it is to be so. Let vi
have peace have tried in my own
person to make good this expression oi
the renowned soldier, and today there
are hanging in my library two swords,
linked together, side by side. One used
as major general when Confederate
soldier, the other worn RS major general
of the United States volunteers. The
weapons of Grant and Lee have hesn
sheathed forever. The sabers of Sheri-
dan and Stuart have been returned to
their scabbards and the tents OF Sherman
and Joe Johnston have been pitched for
ever on the eternal camping grounds,
and all over this land at this hour is
shining the great orb Of peace in all the
splendor of unclouded majesty. The
birth of the man whose memory we unite
in recalling tonight is great event, ard
should be annually celebrated by all our
people, Lest we forget Lest We forget ?
that he was "a foe without bate, frieEd
without treachery, a soldier without
cruelty, public officer without vices, a
private citizen without reproach, a
Christian without hypocrisy, man with
out guilt -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
Threatened strikes.

New York, Feb. There is pos.
sibility that the subway will be tied up
shortly after noon today by strike OF
the employees. At 8 meeting held last
night. which lasted until after midnight,
and at which the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers, the Amalgamated AS
sociatioa Of Street aud Electric Railway
employees aud the local union OF the
Brotherhood ofFiremen were represented
it was decided to put the matter of the
grievances before the officers of the
company at ii O'Clock today. At that
time what will be practically an ultima
tum will be presented, and unless the
demands of the men are acceded to q
strike will be ordered at once. The
men complain of being compelled to
make an extra trip by recent ruling Of
the railroad officials; also of bad faith
on the part Of the latter.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. Without
forewsrning the members of the Builders
League this morning will present notices
to all union employees that unless they
agree to work 10 an open shop they
must find employment in shops Other
than those controlled by the league.
Over s. 600 men alone will be affected
in Pittsburg, while FIVE times as many
in all parts of the State will be given the
opportunity ofcontinuing at work against
the rules of the union or striking. A
general strike of the building trades is
ANTICIPATED.
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Today's Telegraphic News
The Gar Listens to workmen.

London, Feb. 1.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Publishers Press
Association wires that representative
workmeu of alithe big factories are now
comforting with Governor General IRE
pof. On next Monday the government
will meet all the masters and representa-
tiyes of the men with view to granting
the workmen freedom Of meeting, and
to bring about an end of the strike
This conciliatory programme mas oeen
drawn up by General Trspoh and NJ.
Kokomotzoff, the Minister Of Finance.
The aim is to wean the men away from
their political aspirations.
st. Peters burg, Feb. 1.-The Car
received 33 workmen at Tsarskoe-Selo
at $3.50 this afternoon, and listened to
their complaints and demands
His Majesty listened to the narration
of the workmen's demands by the depu-
tation and promised to hold an inquiry
into the affairs brought forward.
1t is officially announced that z. n.
Dournovi has been Appointed Minister
of the Interior to succeed Prin ce Mirsky.
Father Gopoh, the leader of the strikers,
has Issued a proclamation in reponse to
the one issued by Governor General
Trepof, several days ago, which influence
cd majority of men to return to work.
Father Gopon's statement is in the
nature of demand backed by threat.
1t reads: "Your manifesto placarded on
the streets of St. Petersburg persuaded
the strikers to resume work, because you
promised to investigate conditions OF
labor and introduce necessary reforms.
What has happened that the workmen
have been deceived. Although they
resumed work they are arrested
by the wholesale, in workshops
aud at homo The Government
has broken it. word. 1t persecutes the
workmen instead of protecting them.
Where is the protection promised
Where are our rights that were guaran-
teedi Answer, or you will find the
consequences disastrous.
Odessa, Feb. Am attempt to assas'
mate the chief of police of Odessa was
made today.
Al. Galoyin, the chief of police, was
entering police headquarters from his
| carriage, when shot was fred at him
from the streets. The bullet lodged in
his right shoulder, but did not inAict a
dangerous wound. His assailant, who,
from his dress appeared to be a work
man, escaped.
Berlin, Feb. 1.-The Lokal Anzeigel
prints a rumor that Count Wolked, pre-
feet of Warsaw, has been assassinated
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Destructive Fires.

Schenectady, N. Y. Feb. The
most destructive FIRE that has occurred
in the city started in lower State
street at 4:45 O'Clock this morning, and
for three hours the entire fire departmnt
fought the flames before they were under
control. Six buildings were completely
Quilted. The loss is placed at between
$3.50. 900 and $500, 900.
Salem, Mass, Feb. 1.-The Peabody
building was destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss is estimated at
$3.50, 900. The heaviest loss was the
Salem News Publishing Company, which
occupied the basement and portions of
each of the three stories.
North Brookfield, Mass, Feb. LA
fire which broke out ia the aims house
early this morning destroyed the insti,u-
ton and one of the twelve inmates, 81.
mon Beautiate, 80 years old, is missing,
and is believed to have persisted in the
blaze. So rapidly did the blaze spread
that there was no time to dress and the
inmates were compelled to fee from
the house in their night clothes oui
into the freezing cold, the thermometer
being below zero. They we're sheltered
for the night in the houses of neighbors.
The loss is about Sl2, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
Virginia News.


Fire last night damaged seriously the
Southern Asbestos Company's plant
near Richmond.
The Navy Department has recon-
mended to Congress an appropriation OF
s4S, 900 for improvements at the Nor
folk navy yard.
Col. George w. Mills, formerly head
Of St. Adams School, at Rsdford, one OF
the leading men of the southwest, is
dying at Memorial Hospital in Rich
mond.
Senator Martin yesterday introduced
in the Senate bill to pay 5000 10 the
New Hope Baptist church, of Orange
county, for damages sustained during the
ciyal war.
Fleet ). Cox, OF Stafford county, was
found dead yesterday in an clubhouse at
bis home, near White Oak. He was
eighty-four years old, and had been a
farmer, merchant, and politician.
Lieut.. Gov. and Mrs. Joseph E. Will
lard entertained last night Maj. Gen.
Sir Thomas Fraser, K. e. B. Sir Thorn
az is making short stay in Richmond.
He is interested in the fields in that
section where some of the most famous
battles of the civil war were fought.
Fire yesterday morning destroyed the
residence Of J. T. McIlwee, at Rosen-
berger, Frederick county. together. with
all It's contents. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcllwee
were away at the time. Two of their
daughters, who wersin tine house. were
badly burned about The face and arms.
Representative Swanson. who is a
candidate for governor, has made 9
statement 10 reference to his controversy
with Lieut. Gov. Joseph E. Willard over
the latter's attitude on the employers
liability bill and has challenged Colonel
Willard to series of plant debate. For
two weeks the controversy has been
carried On in the newspapers.
Major James w. Pegram, 62 years
old, second vice president of the Life
Insurance Company Of Virginia, and one
of the most widely known insurance men
in this state, died yesterday in Philadel.
phia, where he had gone for treatment
for Brights disease He was son Of
Capt. Robert Pegram, of the United
States navy, afterwards in the Confed
crate navy.
The hunting season ended in Virgins
at midnight last night. In portions o
the State it has proven one of thu
poorest in years, and it may be necessary
for the next legislature to prohibit the
killing of partridges for certain nun
Der Of years. This was done about {
decade ago, and as result there wa
an enormous increase in the game birds
Under the law no one is allowed t
have any game IN hand during thu
closed season. There are game wardeni
in every section of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
To Test Constitution.

At the meeting Of the Negro Agricul-
tural and Industrial Society Of Virginis,
which has been in session in Richmond
for two days, with Jordan Thompson, Of
Norfolk, presiding, resolution was
adopted looking to raising $4,000 to
bring to trial the Brickhouse case from
Norfolk, involving the validity of the
new constitution. Addresses we're made
by Rev. DR.. q. ID. Lewis, pastor Of one
Of the largest colored churches In Rich
mond, and Maggie l.. Walker, president
Of St. Luke's Savings Bank in that city,
eulogiEing Flames II. Hayes, the negro
lawyer who is leader of the movement to
test the new constitution. Resolutions
were accepted Urging agitation, "till the
very foundation stones Of the republic
trembled." Subscriptions and contribu-
tions were called for, receiving a liberal
response. The preamble sets forth the
fact that the gathering was "the repub-
licans of the State of Virginia in eonven-
ton assembled" Credit was given
Hayes and that organisation for the un-
precedented msjorities Roosevelt and
Fairbanks received in what was supposed
to be the doubtful States, and asks for a
presidential appointment for Hayes. 1t
also calls tor committee to be appoint
ed by the president of the society 10
journey to Washington, wait upon Con-
gresham Slemp, and have him present
the committee to the President, so as 10
give them a chance to present Hayes's
claims ID person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01

r;tory. The charge is that the Official ballots
med we're attached TO numbered stub the use
of which il condemned "a Illegal and unisw-
fnl and that il Was done by order OF Secretary
Al. c. Atkinson, Of Hawaii; for the pur-
pose Of identifying and intimidating voters.
Secretary Atkinson said that the numbering
OF the ballots was for the purpose OF prevent
ing fraud. 80
After the Cabinet meeting yesterday II Is
reported that President Roosevelt SAID 70 Az
tornev-C General Moody: "Put some Of the
packers in iail if there 10 any way by WHICH
you can prove that they have violated the
law. Show them no mercy. They have no
mercy on the people and they are entitled TO
no more consideration than any other law
breaker They have not obeyed the Law as
enumerated by Judge Grosscup."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
ROYAL Patients.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-Prince Eitel Frede-
rick whe has been seriously i'll within
hammation of the lungs, is now on the
road to recovery. His physicians issued
the following statement this morning :
prince Eitel Frederick has safely pass
ed the crisis. He is extremely weak,
but his convalescenee is assured. No
further bulletins will be issued"
London, Feb. l.--As official bulletin
issued this morning regarding the condi-
lion of Princess Victoria, King Edward s
daughter, who was yesterday operated
on for appendicitis, says the royal patient
is progressing as well as might be ex-
pected. The bulletin reads "The Prin-
cess Victoria had somewhat restless
night, but in all respects she is as well
as can be expected this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
Anarohlata In Paris.

Paris, Feb. 1---Anarchists are still
busy in Paris. A fourth attempt to ex.
plode bomb was discovered this morn
ing when an internal machine was found
lying in the Avenue Breteuil. The bomb
was taken to the city laboratory. This
is the fourth bomb that has bsen found
within two days. The third was found
in the Avenue o pera last night A later
dispatch says that an examination of the
bombs found in the Avenue Opera and
the Avenue Breteuii has proven the en-
gines were harmless. They had been
filled With earth by practical jokers.
A manifesto was posted on the Bourse,
on the labor exchange and on the walls
in all quarters of Paris this morning
calling on the anarchists of the city to
stand by their colou. The manifesto
which was signed by agroup Of anarchists
reads: "Comrades We have work to do
AZ we'll rs the Russians in pitilessly de-
stroying governments, nations and castles.
We rise against all authority, police,
armies, morals, laws and codes. Down
with God; Down with the state; Down
with society; Down With rulers; Thanks
to the efforts Of comrades, anarchy is
horn from eorpses. Tomorrow's insur-
rectioD will proclaim individual liberty.
Progress marches" Perfect of Police
Espine has forbidden the socialists to
hold meeting at Karcher Hall tonight.
The Free Masons, however, have offered
their temple where the meeting will be
held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
Japs tell Russians Of Revolution.

Constant streams of wounded meu are
arriving at Mukden from the right flank,
including Lieutenant General Mistchen-
ko. who ia in excellent spirits aud is
receiving visitors. According to the
official army organ the wounded number
900. The cold is intense and the con-
dition Of the wounded causes the great
est anxiety because the exposure OF their
wounds to the frost induces gangrene
Preventive precautions have been taken.
but the wounded are suffering the great
est pain.
The Japanese are taking good care TO
see that the Russian rank and file are
not left uniformed regarding the dis.
turbances in Russia. They are carrying
on regular campaign to spread sedition
and encouragement among the troops.
Letters are daily thrown within the
Russian lines declaring that sll Russia
is afiame with riot and revolt, arguing
that the soldiers are shedding their blood
in vain, aud calling on them to surren-
der or desert.
The soldiers eagerly read and discuss
these communications especially accounts
of the events at ST. Petersburg January
%. The sincere hope is expressed on
ali sides that the Russian nation will
forego internal differences and no. play
into the hands of the japanese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01

No EFFORT will be made at this SEES
sion of Congress TO secure consideration
of the ship subsidy bill. When the
measure was reached on the Senate
calendar yesterday, Mr.. Galhnger, chair
man of the American Shipping Commits
sion, which recommended the passage Of
the bill, after several months of investi-
CATION of the shipping industry, an
nounced that he would make no effort to
bring the measure up until the next session
of Congress when be said he expected
to push its consideration. AT his request
the bill was passed over and for the sake
of the heavily burdened taxpayers it is
hoped that it will meet the same fate at
the next session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
War In the East

Toxic, Feb. Field Marshal
Oysma reports this morning that several
attacks on the japanese centre and
right divisions have been repulsed
St. Petersburg, Feb. General
Kuropstkin reports the Russians have
evacuated Kheigontay, one of the sd
vance positions which they occupied a
few days ago. He further reports that
q Japanese attack on Taitishe has been
repulsed. Ssndepu, which was the
scene of a desperate fight on January 26,
has been again Sc, on fire by the Rus
SLAMS.
St. Petersburg, Feb. l.-Admiral
Abazs, chief of the committee OH
Chancellery of the East, will leave for
Manchuria tomorrow on an important
mission. The nature of the mission has
not been made known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
News Of the Day.

Russian officers testified before the
North Sea Commission in Paris yesterday
that they saw strange torpedo boats just
before British fishing vessels were fired
upon.
Despite Senator kitchelPs dramatic
denial Of any wrong doing concerning
the land frauds in Oregon, the grand
Jury of Portland yesterday again in-
dicted him for completely in those
frauds.
Postmaster. General Wynne has noti-
ged Republican Committeeman Capers,
OF South Carolina, that postmasters who
pay the expenses OF delegates 10 politi-
cal conventions will be subject to dis.
missal.
One of the most daring robberies that
have taken place 10. East Baltimore fol
many months occurred yesterday after
noon at S:45 o'clock, when Mrs. Bessie
Kirshner. wife of Mr.. Simon Kirshner,
was choked into insensibility at her home
and robbed of 1916 by white man,
who escaped.
President Spencer, of the Southern
Railway, in commenting on President
Roosevelts speech on the railroad rate
question, saws the President is right
when be recognizes that conscientious
and public-spirited railway men should
be protected from the illegal acts of lest
scrupulous csmpstitors and unscruPlcu'
big shippers.
japanese army headquarters report
that in the recent fighting along the
Hun river, Manchuria, the Russians
left more than 1900 dead On the field.
The London Daily Telegraph's CORE.
spondent at Toxic says it is estimated
the Russians lost from SO, 900 to 1000
men. General Kuropatkin, in a tels
gram to Car Nicholas, says the Jap
snese losses we're Every heavy
Mr.. Carroll d. Wright yesterday ter
minated twenty years OF service as Unitet
States commissioner Of labor. Toda!
his successor, DIR. Charles p. Neill, who
has given up his duties as a member o
the faculty of the Catholic University
became the labor commissioner. hr
Wright left Washington YESTERDAY even
ing for Worcester. Mass, to take up his
work as active president Of Clark Col
lege, situated in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
Eour Men Killed

Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. l.-At
9:15 o'clock this morning at the Bellair
plant OF the Carnegie Steel Company
occurred fatal accident in which six
men were buried beneath slide of ore,
and four were killed. The scene of the
accident was the ore shed where Eve
foreigners and an American foreman
we're engaged in digging out ore at the
base of the hill-like pile. They were
careless in their excavations, undermined
a portion of ore and tons of it fell upon
six and buried them. At $3.50 this
morning four bad been taken out. One
foreigner and an American were seriously
injured, while two foreigners were dead
when found. Two others are yet in the
immense slide of ore and will be dead
when reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
For Reprieye.

Montpelier, VT, Feb. l.--Goy. Bell viii
this afternoon hear arguments on a protest
to reprieve Mrs. Rogers, sentenced to be
hanged on Friday for the murder of her hus-
band New testimony in the case, il is said,
will be presented. Leon Perham. who is sery-
ing life sentence as the accomplish of Mary
Rogers in the murder Of her husband, made
a confession ia the State prison at Winsdor
last night he said be was anxious TO save
his own neck at the trial in court and said
things which we're untrue about Mrs. Rogers.
He is now willing to tell the whole truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
New York stook Marker.

New York, Feb. There was considerable
irregulsrity In the early dealings in the stock
market today, due partly to profit taking and
partly to efforts Of the bears to check the re.
cent strength. In the main prices opened
somewhat higher, but reaction set in and
there were sharp breaks in some issues which
have been prominent recently for sensational
advances. The only development that could
be advanced as &n excuse for the raid on the
market was the large engagements Of gold an
nounced for export. At the close Of the frst
hour the market On fresh buying Of an inhu-
entail character was rallying with consider
able vim and many stocks we're back to about
thar highest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01

The treasury receipts and expendi-
lures for the seven months of the fiscal
year ended yesterday show total receipts
of 1921, O6O,l 1873 and expenditures OF
sS49, coo, 446, making a deficit of $2S,
500, S07 for the year so far. At the
same time in the last fiscal year the total
receipts we're 1919, 425, s4S and the ex-
penditures SSl7, S5l, 500, a surplus oil
81, 574, 2S4. This looks like government
expenses will have to be reduced or q
bond issue made to fill the gap between
vest and pants, as Speaker Cannon so
aptly puts it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
Assienme4t.

Boston, Feb. 1.-The firm of Fred.
srick Gray & Co., clothing de slsrs, has
made an assignment to w. V. Hyde,
for the benefit ofcreditors. The liabhi-
ties will approximate $500, 600, con-
shutting one of the largest failures of the
year. The assets are as yet unknown. The
cause Of the failure is said to be keen
competition and the sale Of high grade
clothing at prices which reduced the
profit TO a minimum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-01
peath OF "Pittsburg phlI. |.

Asheville, N. c., Feb. l.-Georgs
Smith. known Throughout the country as
"Pittsburg Phil" the famous turl
plunger, died here at nine O'Clock this
morning from the effects of taber-
culosis, contracted several years ago.
At the time of bis death Mr. Smith s
brother and cousin were with him.
Smith was abont 80 years of age aud
began life as a printer and later won
fame by his successful operations on the
race tracks. The remains will be taken
to Pittsburg for interment.