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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Virginia News.

David F. Frederick has been appoint
ed postmaster at Waterlick, Warren
county.
Rev. $. S. Hepbrou, of Ashland, has
accepted the call extended by the yestry
of Cturch Hill and Sudlersville, Md,
Episcopal Churches.
George f Cole, a well-known bust
ness man and member OF a prominen'
family of Fredericksburg, died Saturday
night after an illness of only one week Of
a complication of ailments.
Mrs. Jennie Eamich, wife of George
F. Esmich, OF Lovettsville, LoudOun
county, died suddenly at her home in
that place last week, aged about fiity-
FIVE wears. The deceased was Mis-
James.
News has been received in Leesburg OF
the fatal accidental shooting of Harry
Compiler, son of Mrs. George Compiler,
of Colvin Run, Fairfax county, on Fri
day evening, by companion named Con
ME Bready. The young men we're hunt
ing. Compiler had discharged his gun
and afterward put in a fresh shell.
Bready in some way pulled the trigger.
Compiler was brother OF Rev. Charles
Compiler, of Baltimore, Md.
In Washington Saturday night, after
spirited argument, George Washington
University won the fourth of the annual
debates with the University of Virginia.
The subject of debate WAS THAT the
United States government shonld exer-
else control over the formation and opera
ton of all corporations engaged in inter
state commerce" The affirmative was
defended by the local university, and
Virginia argued the negative.
A majority of the special committee
of the Bar Association of Richmond,
composed of S. 5. P. Patterson, John
Garland Pollard and A. B. Guigon, will
report to The association that no eddi-
tional court is needed in that city. Viii
liam NJ. Royal, the other member o.
the committee, will make minority
report, protesting that there is necessity
for new court in order to handle the
business now being done by the existing
courts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
MONDAY EVENING. DEC. II, 1905

SECRETARY SHAW has undertaken
the titanic task If reforming the ways
of the government clerk. According to
the Secretary, the average government
nploye in Washington is shiftless; he
doesn't save money and his debts are
to- large in proportion to his assets.
Hence the need of reform. lntimation
that the Iowa aspirant for the presidency
in 1908 had something up his sleeve
otme recently when the Secretary sent
out a circular requesting information
from the various clerks as to their in
come. bank account and expenses. The
G erks were badly ratified at first, fearing
undue prying into their private affairs.
They learned, much to their relief, how
ever. that their names did not have to
be signed to the estimates Of their own
OUTLAWS as compared with their incomes.
Evidently, Secretary Shaw has already
received sufficient evidence of the aver
age clerks mode of living to make his
reform scheme seem worth while. So i'm
bued was he with his plan of elevaiing
those employees to positions of opulence
that he has given went to his views in his
annual report. What he says is not very
complimentary to the clerks;
''The atmosphere of the Depart
ments. is not at all favorable to the
accumulation of savings. The average
clerk lives to the limit of his income,
md many are in debt. There is prob
ably no CITY in the world where the
rate Of compensation for ordinary serv.
ICES is as high as in Washington, and
there is certainly no city of its size in
this country where savings banks are as
small"
Every word of this is absolutely cor
rect but that the Secretary's observation
will be needed by any material number
If government employees is not believed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, Dec. IL.
SENATE.

When the Senate met at noon today,
the members gave evidence of the EN-.
barrassment under which they have been
placed by the death 10 Oregon OF the
late associate J. H. Mitchell, whose end
came while he was out under bail pend
ing his appeal to the Supreme Court of
the United States from the verdict in
the lower court, on the charge of de-
frauding the government. The colleague
of the deceased, Mr.. Fulton, entered th,
chamber shortly before the opening
after conference with Senate leaders
To the Senators who privately inquired
as to his intentions, he stated that he
had decided not TO formally announce
Mitchel's death. The desk OF the de-
ceased, adjoining his, held no mourning
drapery.
A spirited railroad rate discussion was
precipitated by the introduction of reg
ulation bill by Mr.. Tillman. 1t gives the
Interstate Commerce Commission the
power to fix a maximum reasonable rate
when upon complaint and hearing it d.
creed a rate unreasonable. The bill
gives effect to the new rate in 80 days,
and makes it continue effective until
changed by the commission
HoUsE.
In his prayer, when the House con.
yened today, the chaplain made no ref
erence to the death of Senator Mitchell,
OF Oregon.
An amendment to the rules was unani-
mously adopted increasing by one the re
publican membership on the important
committees, democratic floor leader Will
liams saying that the democrats agreed
to the increase owing to the Overwhelm
ing majority of the republicans.
1t was necessary, he said, to increase
the number of republicans in the impor-
tant committees so as to prevent reduc-
ton OF the democratic representation.
Speaker Cannon then announced the
committee assignments.
When the reading had been conclud-
ed, Lamar, Dem. Fla who was taken
from the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce, at the behest of Mr..
Williams, arose to a question of personal
privilege, sending to the clerks desk TO
be read, a newspaper clipping quoting
Mr.. Williams as saying that Lamar and
Shackelford of Missouri, who was treat
ed similarly, were being disciplined for
disloyalty. Speaker Cannon held that
a question Of privilege, did not lie, and
Lamar asked unanimous consent to make
a statement.
Mr.. Williams objected.
"[n the interest of democratic har-
mony and effectiveness, he said, land
gentlemen know well il will not be pro-
NOTED by the washing of dirty democra-
tic linen for the amusement of the re-
publicans of the House, | object"
Many of the democrats applauded.
Lamar angrily demanded that his
grievance be submitted to a democratic
caucus, and Mr.. Williams retorted that
he assumed full responsibility for his
acts.
To put an end to the controversy Mr.
Payne moved an adjournment until
Wednesday and at 1885 the House ad-
iourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Mr.. Cortelyou Recommends

In his annual report Postmaster Gen
ersl Cortelyou makes these recommen-
dations
Stricter adherence to the rule that
postmasters shall be appointed primarily
on basis of fitness.
More precise method of determining
the compensation to be paid to railroads
and other agencies for the transportation
OF the mails.
More thorough organization of the
rural free-delivery service and closer
inspection.
Simpler classification of mail matter,
as follows: First, letters; second, printed
matter; third, merchandise.
More stringent restriction Ct the frank
ing privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury Will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply.
sicians. as the damage they will DO is ten fold
TO the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercary. and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. IL is taken in
ternally aud made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for cor stipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
TOday's Telegraphic News
CONDITIONS In Russia.

AsA5oAAs
st. Petersburg via Eydlkuhnen), Dec.
.-Dissatisfactio is spreading among
the troops because of the Cars order
returning special thanks to the Cossacks
for their loyal services, without men,
tioning the other troops. The Cars
neglect in thus picking out the CoSsacks
for special mention in ignoring the bal
ance of the army, has been taken up by
the revolutionists among the soldiers,
and they are using il to the greatest ad-
vantage in furthering their cause. They
are using the Cars order to persuade
the soldiers that they have been insulted
by the Gar; that he no longer believes in
their loyalty, and that this has exoner-
ated them from their oath of loyalty.
There is no longer any doubt but that
the reactionaries are gaining the ascen-
dancy at Tssrskoe SelO. The Gar has
ordered that Pobadienstoff, former chief
procnrator of the Holy Synod, General
Ignatieff and other reactiOnaries to SUBJ
nit reports as to how the country can
best be brought back to condition Of
tranquility. The central government no
longer exists except 10 name. The Cars
orders were disregarded by nearly all the
local officials who are acting wholly on
their own authority in dealing with the
local affairs.
In an effort to put an end to the post
al aud Geographic strike which has so
disastrously affected the country, NJ.
Durnova, Minister of the Interior, has
announced that $4,000 will be dis
tributed among the employees OF the two
departments who return to their work.
All those who refuse to accept this offer
will be dismissed from the service.
A crisis is rapidly approaching in the
financial situation in Russia. The
seriousness of the situation is shown by
the action which has been taken by
financiers and capitalists TO urge the
government to do something which will
improve the situation and turn aside
the threatened panic.
Indignation meetings we're held yes
terday and the action of the government
was denounced as the final indication
that absolutely no faith can be placed in
the Cars reported good intentions.
A new executive council of the work
ingmen has been elected to take up the
work of the leaders who were arrested
and full power bas been given the new
council TO direct the revolutionary move
ment.
General Debulns, the successor Of
General TrepOf as project of police in
St. Petersburg, has resigned 1t is be-
ieved that General Myen Iorff will sue
coed him.
At Galz, 90 miles southeast Of st.
Petersburg, peasants burned the prop.
erty OF the Prince Trubetskoy, and at
Wenden the Seswegan Castle was cap
tured after the soldiers who defended the
place had been disarmed and the inmates
we're murdered Afterward the peasants
pilaged the whole estate. They then
seized railway train and travelled for
some distance along the line, firing all
property in the vicinity, including the
MoppeDhof, Wahltmsge, and Sinoplen
estates.
Cracow, Poland, Dec. ll.-Advices
received here today state that fresh
general mutiny has broken out among
the soldiers at Kief. A new mltiny of
sailors and soldiers at Sevastopol is also
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
New York stock Market.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE stock market
has developed wonderful strength in
recent trading, and although recession
followed the strong opening, the declines
made have been almost wholly recovered
in all the active stocks. Several issues
in the last few minutes have advanced
to the highest price of the day. The
copper stocks seemed to meet free Of
ferings. Anaconda, after early sales at
$50, dropped to l76. Amalgamated
Copper reacted from 98t to 964.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Must: BE Quick,

Pains in the stomach and attacks OF
the collie come on so suddenly and are
so extremely painful that immediate re-
lief must be obtained. There is no ne
cessity of sending for doctor in such
cases if bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy is at
hand. No doctor can prescribe better
medicine. For sale by Gibson & Tim
herman and w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

POSTMASTER GENERAL CoRTELYoU
saws that while self-sus:aining condi-
ton of the Posloffice Department would
be gratifying, he is less concerned about
the deficit than the efficiency of admin
istration. For the fiscal year 1905 the
total receipts from all sources were
SI52. S26, $50, and total expenditures
$l67, ISL, $50, leaving deficit of $l4,-
572.5S4. But what is deficit of four
teen millions among friends?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

The republican papers would have
people believe that the democrats of the
House, who only a week ago unanimous
" reelected Mr.. Williams rs their lead
er, are now in open revolt against his
leadership, and say "there is danger that,
iustea of presenting solid front against
the majority, the minority will be divid-
ed, and thus carry on only a guerilla
warfare against the republicans" This
- only what they wish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Sudden Death,

New York, Dec. Henry r. SlOat
assistant secretary aud treasurer Of the
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company, died
suddenly at bis home last night. Mr..
Sloat was at his office Saturday and was
apparently as well and cheerful as at
any time for months, aud no intimation
was given by him of illness. He was
found dead ia bed this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
Death of Edward Atkinson

Boston, Dec. ll.-Edward Atkinson,
the we'll known economist, died at the
Massachusetts, General Hospital at II. 30
this morning. He was seized with an
attack of heart failure and was taken to
the hospital, where be died ten minutes
after being admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

LITER many incursions into what were
once regarded as masculine preserves,
smart women in London are reverting
for time tn old-world customs and &C.
equations essentially feminine Large
numbers of them at present are taking
lessons 10 the art of their greatgrand-
mothers, the making Of pillow lace be.
ing the latest "craze."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

NOTWITHSTANDING the weekly re-
ports that the Chinese boycott against
American goods has been ended, it will
be seen that the Chinese guilds at hong
gong Yesterday drew up series of d,-
mands, the granting of which would end
end this hOvcOit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
A Bad Scare.

Some day you will get a bad scare, when
you feel pain in your bowels, and fear ap-
pendicitis. Safely lies in DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, a sure cure for all bowel and
stomach diseases, such as headache. bilious
ness, costiveness, etc. Guaranteed at h. S.
Leadbeater d Sons drug store, only 25c. Try
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

In the Circuit Court of Prince viii
liam last week colored woman named
Drumbry was sentenced to serve five
years in the penitentIary. She had
poisoned a man VINO had wronged her
and married another woman. she had
previously bore a good reputation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
For Cracked Hands.

Rough skin and cracked hands are not only
cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, but
an occasional application Will keep the skin
soft and smooth. Best for Eczema. Cuts,
Burns, Boils, etc The genuine DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve affords immediate relief in
all forms of Blind, shedding Itching and
Protruding Piles Sold by W. f. Creighton
d Co., 40l King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

Captain Samuel s. Brown, the multi.mil
li0nsire coal operator, capitalist and turman..
died at his home, near Pittsburg. Pa, this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

NOTICE.-As Monday, December II, is the
" last day on which the STATE CAPT.
TATl0N TAX can be paid to entitle voters
to take part in the election next June, this
office will be kept open al today Monday
and until o'clock tonight.
T. W. ROBINSON,
dec9 2t City Treasurer ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Sale.
Business Property:

The owner Of one of the finest business
corners on King street has authorized us to
offer the property for sale.
Terms, price and location will be given ut
our Office.
Store and Dwelling. with four lots at 81.
Elmo, POstofiice IN Building.
Store and Dwelling. n f. corner King and
West streets, containing one large store room
and seven rooms with modern cOnYeniences.
This will make an excellent stand for most
sny kind of business.
Dwellings:
Brick dwelling, containing rooms, mod.
ern conveniences, large yard. near Christ
Church.
Cottage containing 10 rooms, with 81 acres
OF land. in one Of the choice residential sec.
tiOns Of Seminary Hill.
Cottage containing 10 rooms, with one acre
Of land, stable, at BraddOck Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

TIE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock &.
holders of the GRAND OPERA HOUSE
COMPANY will be held at the offices of said
company, Ne 1913 south Fairfax street. Alex
andria, Virginia. on MONDAY, January 8.
1906, at 2;30 p. m.
HENRY +. wOODARD. Secretary.
decll 2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11
The Market.

Georgetown, Dec. ii.-Whsas 66.asl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-11

Fully 800 people were at the rooms
of Brown and TolsOn, auctiOneers, thi:
morning, to participate in the first day 5
sale of the 5000 packages that had
fonnd their way into the Dead Letter
Office of the Postoffice Department dur
Ing the last year. TWo-thirds Of the
crowd we're women and so excited did
they become in bidding, that their rival
~ exceeded their prcketboOks in some
cases. THAT woman in the blue hat
with The white feather need not bid any
more" exclaimed AuctlOneer TolsOn in
anger as the third time she refused ia
take an article knocked down to her.
With all those women, the men stood
little chance.
The report of the Merchant Marine
Commission accompanying its bill pro-
viding for ship subsidies is made public
in full today. The decline of our ocean
shipping, our one protected industry, il
SAYS, has ruined shipowners and ship
builders along shore from Esstport to
Galveston and from San Diego to Puget
Sound.
President Roosevelt held a conference
over immigration this morning with
President Gompers Of the A. F. Of l..
and several of his associate labor chief
tains. Those who took part in the con-
sutation included John Mitchell, Dan
iel J. Keefe, A. c.. Moore, John A. Mat
fit and Ralph w. Easily. The subject
of the recent immigration conference in
New York held by the civic federation
was brought up and the ground very
thoroughly gone over.
Representative Sulzer, of New York,
introduced a resolution in the House
today solemnly indicting Russia before
the court of nations for its iDhuman
treatment of the Jews. He expresses
deep sorrow, heartfelt commiseraliOn
and poignant regret over the dePlorable
condition of the people of Russia" aud
especially condemns "the cruel outrages,
the unspeakable brutalities, aud the I'M
warranted and wholesale assassination OF
Russia's Jewish citizens" Ills solemnly
alleged, be points out, that these terri
ible crimes are connived at by the Rus
sian government, have been United by
the ruling classes. aud are instgated by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-05
COAST GETS A MEMBER.
Franklin Lane TO Be on the inter
State Commerce Commission.

Washington. Dec. At least two
bills providing for important changes
i'm the land laws viii be introduced a.
the approaching session Of congress.
One win provide for the repeal OF the
timber and stone act, and the other
will make il possible for purely agricui-
tural land in forest reserves TO be &C
quired by settlers under the homestead
laws. Representative Lacey. chairman
of the house committee on public lands
viii introduce both Of these measures
in the house.
Mr. Lane, whose nomination viii be
sent TO the senate tomorrow, is a Demo
GRAFT and ais appointment VIII change
the political complexion of the interstate
commerce commission from Republican 90
Democratic. Former Governor F'ifer OF
Illinois. whom Alr. Lane VIII succeed
On the commission, is Republican, as
also are Commissioners Knapp and
prOuty. Commissioners COClLren AMI
Clements are Democrats While Mir
Lane also has been a Democrat Ia poll
tics, he was a supporter Of PFesldeuE
Roosevelt in the last campaign.
Ia connection with this appointment
1t is pointed out that in the event Of
the enactment of railroad rate legisla-
ton by the present congress The inter
state commerce commission very likely
VIII be reorganiZed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-05
SENATOR CLARK IN HIS SEAT
Montana Statesman Congratulated
Upon the Complete RestOra-
ton of His Health.

Washington, Dec. 4-Senator William
\. Clark Of Montana arrived here at {
o'clock this morning coming IN his pri-
vate car IN which he recently made an
EXTENDED tour OF the west He attended
the opening Of congress and received
many congratulate rs from his fellow
senator's upon his complete restoration 10
good health.
On Wednesday Senator Clark will at
tend as "a deleRate from Montana the
convention which is 70 be held at Madison
Square garden. New York. under the aus
pices OF the National Civic Federation.
and which viii discuss the question of
immigration. Senator Clark, who is a
member Of the welfare committee of the
National Civic Federation. will be one of
the speakers al the convention and will
aid In formulating an immigration bill
FOR introduction in congress. During the
immigration convention. which Will be IA
session three days, the delegates will visit
Ellis island and be subjected to the same
examination and investigation made OF
actual immigrants.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-05
PARSON PETERS VIEW
Noted Baptist Divine Does Not Think
Giving Women the Ballot
Would Be Wise.

New York. Dec. 4.-Discussing the
topic. Would II Be Wise TO Give Wo-
men the Ballot" at the Baptist church
of the Epiphany yesterday. Rev. Madi-
son G. Peters said:
1T is not question of simple right
as her equal with man, but whether 1t
would be wise. I do not deny the IN
born right of woman 10 smoke cigar
cites or TO use the rough language Of
men but most of US are inclined To
believe that women who do these things
are as some one has put ii, No gentle
men, and if the sexes are to be equal
lied. I would rather II were done by
refining the men than BY the vuigariz
ing of women.
ssWouId a womans vote alter things
Yes. If only good women vote. Few
good wemen would avail themselves of
the privilege. but all the bad women
would.
The responsibilities which would log
icaHy follow this advance of woman
mean that henceforth she would not be
represented by any man. and her eX-
ercising the fun functions OF citizen