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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington. d. c.. Sept. 8.

Washington. d. c.. Sept. 8.
Acting Secretary OF War Oliver has
approved the report of Major Strong who
made the inspection of the alleged ire
gularities at the Schuylkill Arsenal, at
Philadelphia. He has also instructed
the judge advocate general to prepare
papers for submission N the Department
of Justice for the Inauguration OF crimi-
nal proceedings against Morris Busch, one
ofthe contractors concerned, and Robert
Charlton, All inspector, for conspiracy to
defraud the United States government
1t is also directed that an expert be as
signed to make an immediate inspection
of goods furnished on the contract award
ed Busch or others, and demand be
made to replace all such articles as may
be inferior to the contract samples. In
spector Charlton and Examiner F. L.
0uinlan are directed to show cause why
thew should not be discharged from the
government service for incompetency In
the performance of their inspection duties.
The charge is that through the faulty in
spection by the government agent Busch
was permitted to furnish an inferior
quality of goods at the arsenal. AS a
result of the revelations of Irregularities
in the Schuyikill Arsenal, acting Secre-
tary of War Oliver today issued orders
that a careful inspection be made by Of
fcers especially detailed for that purpose
of the big quartermasters' depots at Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago,
New Orleans, San Francisco, Jefferson
vile, Ind, and Seattle, Wash.
AS a result of drunken brawl at 8
o'clock this morning, Richard Chase,
colored, brutally murdered his brother,
Harry Chase, by hitting him in the head
near Half and G streets, southwest. The
police were notified almost Immediately
and Richards arrest followed in less
than an hour while he was walking the
street about four blocks away from the
scene of the murder. Richard showed
up for work this morning in an intoxi-
Gated condition and when asked 10y his
brother to 90 to work and quit lOafng,
be replied in manner that brought on
the fight. His brother, stronger
and much larger man, was having all the
best of it until Richard picked up a
sledgehammer and struck his brother on
the head. Henry fell like a log, his head
crushed TO a Jelly from the force of the
blow. Richard when arrested told the
policeman everything. He stated that
his brother Henry was always trying to
run things in bis own fashion and that
he was not going to stand for it any
longer. When the detectives from the
central Office arrived at the 4th precinct
station, where Chase is held, the enor-
nifty of his crime flashed upon him. He
sobered up and refused to say anything
except that he had to defend himself
when his brother Henry attacked him.
MN. H. McCalley has been appointed
postmaster at Mica, Caroline county Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

Mr.. SLEMP, the only republican
member Of Congress from Virginia, IN
iii he establishes his own organ Of he
will really do SOL gives out his ridiculous
interviews to Washington papers which,
as ridiculously, publish them. In his
latest Mr.. Slemp calls on Mr. Swanson
to resign his seat in Congress, and says
that Judge Lewis will defeat him for
Governor Of Virginia. Such predictions
show Mr.. Slemp to be poor politician,
and those who read his forecasts are
curious to know how he will explain
next November when the vote shall
have been counted. The democrats in
the primary last month cast $1,000
votes. and Mr.. Roosevelt last November
received only $4,000. Where will Mr..
Slemp get the votes to elect Judge Lew
i? He must remember that he cannot
measure the State with his Ninth dis
trict rule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
The Taggart Divorce Case.

Wooster, o., Sept S.-The Taggarl
divorce trial is near its end. Each side
has its story in, and the scales, heaped
full, hang balanced for the decision. 'No
one can foretell what the findings in this
case will be- is the statement of a promi-
nent attorney here, who has followed the
progress Of the case from its beginning,
longer than five weeks ago. ga proba-
bic decision is that Judge Eason will re-
fuse to grant a decree to either Captain
or Mrs. Taggart, and will allow both a
share in their Two boys" 1t is not
thought probable that thearguments will
end before Monday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pledged
to learn that there is at leasa one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure in
all its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only poaitive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constipational disease, requires con
stitutiODal treatment. Halls Catarrah Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in It's curative powers
that they offer One Hnndred Dollars for any
case that 1t fails tocnre. Send for list of testi-
monials,
+. J. CHENEY d CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, zoe.
Take HALLS Family Pills for yonstipatiou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Secret Treaty.

That there is secret treaty between
Gar Nicholas and the Mikado OF Japan,
in addition to the one the details OF which
have been made public, was admitted
yesterday in New York by F. de Martens,
who was the legal adviser to NJ. Witte
and Baron Rosen, the Russian peace en-
voys, at the recent peace conference.
Mr.. de Martens sailed yesterday on
the French Line steamship La Lorraine.
He arrived at the steamship early and
pleasantly greeted a number of friends
and newspaper men who were there 70
see him off.
al had pleasant time in the United
States" he said, replying to questions,
"and it was due entirely to your Presi-
dent. | feel overworked and tired, and
anxious to get home. | have a copy OF
the treaty for the Gar Next to your
President, Witie il past master as a
diplomat. Your President, however, is
possibly better"
Nov that the war is over, let us for
get it," he said, when the subject was
mentioned. "Witte was at his best dur
ing the conference and the outcome is a
great victory for the Russians. Witte
will issue an invitation to the President
Oh behalf of the Gar to visit Russia at
any time"
Professor Martens was asked if he
would exhibit the copy of the treaty he
had. 81 cannot" he replied. There
is a secret treaty which no one but the
Gar and the Mikado will know" Then
he stopped suddenly, as if he had said
too much, aad declined to continue his
conversation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Eartbouake and Loss of Life.

Catancaro, Province of Calabria, Italy,
Sept. S.-A violent earthquake, which
occurred at 1855 O'Clock this morn
ina. caused considerable damage and
serious loss OF life throughout Calabria.
In this city the shock lasted eighteen
seconds. A number of walls collapsed.
One OF the hospitals was damaged by the
falling of the walls and at least two oil
the patients were injured. A panic ex'
lists among the residents ofthe town, who
fled from their homes terror sticken.
The shock was felt throughout surround
ing districts. The towns of Monteleon,
Pizzo. and Martirano were almost des-
troyed. At Monteleon di Calabria seven
persons were killed outright aud q were
Injured in collapse of the prison there.
An enormous amount OF damage to prop
erty was also caused. 1t is feared that
at least 100 persons have been buried
under the debris of the wrecked build
ings.
The PizzO district is reported to have
been almost completely destroyed. The
villages of Pizcohico and Tripsrni have
been wiped out, according to an early
report, and all the houses of Stefacon
have been destroyed.
Messina, Sicily, Sept. S.-The earth
quake which caused so much damage ia
the province of Calabria, Italy, was also
felt here. The shock was felt at 2:4S
o'clock. The people were thrown into
great state of alarm, and many of them
left their homes in their fright The
extent Of the damage done is not known,
but no casualties have been reported
The shock was also felt at RggiO, Gala
bria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
COURT OF APPEALS.

In the Court of Appeal at Staunton
yesterday in the case of Thompson VS..
Camper the motion to increase the sup
ersedeas bond was denied.
Middle States Building and Construc-
ton Company vs.. Miller, Circuit Court
of Rockingham county, was argued and
submitted.
Wilson VS. Miller, from Circuit Court
of Rockingham county, was agued and
submitted.
The next cases to be heard are Berry
VS.. Fishburne and Blacks administrator
vs.. Portland Cement Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Broke Record.

Boston, Sept. s The worlds record
for throwing the 56-pound weight for
height, was broken by James Preuder-
CAST and Dennis ]. Mahoney, at the
first field day of the Knights of St.
Brendan, at the Locust street, grounds
last night. Mahoney at the first attempt
touched the l5-foOt inches mark, using
only one hand. His best throw made
later, was 15-feet 81 inches. Prender-
CAST who was in perfect condition, and
used both hands, touched the 15.fOot
lla inch mark. The worlds record for
height, made by J. S. Mitchell, of the
New York A. A., was Is feet 81 inches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Sfrnck hY Train

Asbury Park, n. j., Sept. S.-The
horribly dismembered body Of
Richard F. Dalton, formerly of New
York, was found lying in pieces along
the railroad track this morning. Fred
Mooney first discovered one arm and
the trunk with all the organs missing.
The head was found IS feet farther away
and one hand. For a distance of two
hundred feet pieces of the legs and flesh
we're collected. Dalton was last seen
early in the evening at Belmar with a
party of ladies. 1t is believed he was
struck near the crossing at West Grove
by one of the midnight trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

The New York World gives ten rea-
sons why Roosevelt will be reelected to
another term in the Presidency. "But, 3"
the Philadelphia Record says, "there
are two lions in the way. (D Mr..
Roosevelt has said he will not have
another term. (2) He could not hope
to keep on the up grade. He has reach
ed the summit. A second term would
be stepping down to lower levels" "
The Record should remember that Mr..
Roosevelt does not think that anything
he does is a step downward. A third
term to him would be cap on the sum
NIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Yellow Fever.

New Orleans. Sept. S.-There we're
95 new cases OF yellow fever and six
deaths from the disease reported in this
city yesterday. DR.. Tichenor reports
81 positive cases from Tallulah, and DIR.
Horton reports eight new cases at Pat
tersOn.
Up to noon today % new cases of yell
low fever and three deaths from the
disease were reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

Consul GENERAL RODGERS, at Shang-
hal, cabled the State Department again
yesterday tnat 1.-The general opinion is
that the boycott is practically abandoned
here, at least for the present, and the
latest reports from other parts of China
indicate that the situation in respect 10
the boycott against American goods is
much improved" Similar kilograms
have been received weekly from Shang-
hal and other Chinese cities, but the
boycott doesn't seem to stay abandoned.
Nor will it till this country abandODs the
i'll treatment of the Chinese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Letter to q. VIM. Ramsay.
Alexandria. Va.

Dear Sir: You sell a good many things by
the gallon. Being decent man, you give q
full measure.
You know what we mean; you know that
short weight and short measure are common
among-well, we hope there are no short
measures and weights in your town.
There are, though. Ribbons and laees and
trimmings, sold by the ''dozen," measure
nine or ten yards. There is no complaint,
because they all do it," You have the same
plague in your goods-nearly everything
canned or bottled cheats in the quantity. Al
most nobody gives full weight in factory
packagel
We are one Of the almost nobodies, We
sell paint, by the gallon, 10 paint your
house; and our gallon is just the same size as
yours that your measure vinegar with--2Sl'
cubic inches.
Good paint too-Devoe lead-and-zinc--
takes fewer gallons than mixed paint and
wears twice as long as lead-and-oil.
You own house. That's why we are writ
ing to you.
Yours truly,
f W DEvoE & Co
90 New York
P. Sc. S. Leadbeater & Sons sell our
Daint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

The SWISS town OF Zurich has taken
a step toward the municipalization Of
medicine, and puts poll tax of cents
per head on all the population over IL
wears old sufficient to makea an income Of
500, 600 to pay the doctors. Forty
doctors will get 81, 800 each, and for
this SUN they must give all needed at
tention to all citizens Of the commune,
young or old. This is getting medical
service at cheap rate, and other Swiss
towns are giving attention TO the expert
ment, and if it succeeds may try il
themselves, with the possibility that il
NAV find its way into other countries be-
sides Switzerland. This would not be a
popular move among the doctors in
America, for it is not an uncommon
thing for many of them to get 81, 500
for a single case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
CONGRATULATIONS TO President

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. S.-The
Emperor of China has cabled his con-
CALCULATIONS to the President upon his
successful efforts to secure peace between
Russia and Japan. Accompanying the
Emperor's cablegram, is an additional
paragraph, a sort of postscript, from the
Empress Dowager, expressing that stren-
uous lady's fluctuations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Examination Adjourned.

New York, Sept. S.-The examination
of Moses H as, who was indicted by the
grand jury n Washington, on-a charge
of conspirac, ia connection with the cot
ton leak scandal, which was set down for
hearing before United States Commission
err Hitchcock, today was adjourned W
agreement between counsel on both sides,
until September %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

THE REPORT Of tie commissioner OF
pensions just published, shows that on
June 30, 1905, the pension roll con-
tanned the names of 684, COS survivors OF
the civil war. If there are all these lett
forty years after the close of hostilities,
it would take all expert accountant to
tell how many men there were in the
northern army from the beginning to the
end of the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Rfrfke of Mail Drivers.

There was practically no delay in New
York yesterday in the collection and dis
ribution of mail in the business districts
affected by the strike of 800 drivers in
the employ of the New York Mail Com
pany. Postmaster W. E. Wilcox iss-
sued a statement to this effect last night,
and said further that the strike was one
which did not concern the postal officials
so long as the contractors continued to
handle the mails regularly and without
delay. He said he understood the ~
tractors found no difficulty in securing
drivers yesterday, and that he contem-
plated no delay il police protection is con-
tiuued. A message from Washington
Offering immediate assistance to the New
York Mail Company if ii should be
needed came early yesterday, but even
preceding this offer there were 400 APP
picsnts at the stables seeking the posi-
tioDs left vacant by the striking drivers.
Today's dispatches from New York say
that the strike is practically failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

THE INCREASED price Of meats in Ger
many have caused the butchers in 80 or
60 cities 10 petition the government 10
admit live animals free of duty. The
granting Of the petition would have the
desired effect in Germany just as it
would have in the United States. I'm
der the present tariff laws the meat
trusts have the power to set the price
both for buying and selling cattle. This
could be broken up atonce if cattle from
Mexico and Canada were allowed to
come into the United States free of duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
New York stock Market.

New York, Sept s.-The chief feature was
the absence Of supply of stocks at any where
near yesterdays closing. IL cannot be said
that there has been any extensive covering
ofshorts as yet An idea prevails in the room
that the usual fall tension in the money mar
ket has been exaggerated. and that no ex-
IRENE high rates will be reached at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
VIII Not Cartoon Rockefeller.

The American Press Humorists. now
in annual convention at Cleveland,
Ohio, have resolved formally not to
harpOon, gridron, or joke John ID.
Rockefeller in the future in their writ
ings for the several papers ia the United
States which they represent. This ac-
ton is the result Of the jokers' visit to
the Rockefeller estate yesterday, when
they were so Hospitality entertained by
the Standard Oil magnate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
ARemedy withouta Peer

81 find Chamberlain's Stomach aud
Liver Tablets more beneficial than any
other remedy | ever used for stomach
trouble" says J. P. Klote, of Edna, Mo.
For any disorder of the stomach, bilious
ness or constipation, these Tablets are
without a peer. For sale by Gibson Il
Timberman and w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Killed by Automobile.

Violet Springman, eleven years old,
was struck by an automobile operated by
Gilbert J. OstermsB, on Eleventh street,
near G street, southeast Washington, last
night, and almost instantly killed. Her
skull was fractured and her body was
fIightfuly mangled. Osterman and bis
brother Fred, who were in the auto, were
arrested and locked up charged with
manslaughter An inquest will be held
this afternoon at the mOrgue, where the
child's body was removed. The little
girl was the daughter of George W..
Springman, laborer, who lives at 6S4
VI street southeast. Last night Violet,
with Mary Brown, Lucy and Annie Boil
ton, and several other companions, was
playing in the street. The child was
running from one curb to another, play
ing q game called goal" when the au-
tomobile struck her. The machine con-
tinued on its run for about twenty yards
before coming to a stop, when the body
of the child dropped from the back Of the
automobile,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

completely destroyed. The troops who
were relied upon to put down the disor-
ders. fled in confusion before the mebs
who fought them with boiling oil, which
was hurled on the soldiers. With the
abandonment of the town to the rioters,
it was quickly destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Startling Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality, from
appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent and
cure these awful diseases, there is just one re-
liable remedy, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
+ Flannery, of IA Custom House Place
Chicago says: They have no equal for
Constipation and Billiousness." 25c at Z. D.
Leadbeater, & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

When indigestion becomes chronic 1t is
dangerous. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will cure
indigestion and all troubles resulting there
from thus preventing Catarrh of the Stomach.
DIR. Newbrough Of League, W, Va, says: ITO
those suffering from indigestion or sour stom-
ach / would say there is no better remedy
than Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. have pre-
scribed it for a number Of my patients with
good success" Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure digests
what you eat and makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by w. F. Creighton & Co., 4Ol King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

Corporal James Tanner, of New York,
was elected Commander-in- Chief OF the
G.. A. R., today by the delegates of that
organization holding their annual con-
ventiou in Denver, Col. The other can
didates for the Office we're Major Geo.
Burton, of Missouri, and General Charles
Brown, of Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Airship Exhibition.

Brockton, Mass, Sept. 5.-Roy
Knobenshue, of Toledo, Ohio, has been
engaged at a cost of So, 200 to give ex-
hibition flights with his airship at the
Brockton fair the first week in October.
This is the largest outlay ever made for
a single attraction by any fair in New
England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.]
Richmond, Va, Sept. S.-The demo-
cratic State committee today finished the
official count. Martins and SwansOns
maiorities are increased by the returns
from Alexandria and Norfolk counties.
Mann is still ahead of Willard. The
committee decided 10 favor of the fusion
candidate in Norfolk county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

A RETURN to customs in vogue in the
days of Spanish rule in the Philippines
is planned by the island government.
1t has evidently been found out that it is
hard to teach old dogs new tricks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

AT Buckingham Palace it is believed
that a young society woman who for
nearly q wear has had a responsible posi-
tiou . h royal household has eloped
vii. d French chet, recently engaged at
the palace on the recommendation of
the Duchess of Marlborough. The lady
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

AND now, with all the other woes,
some people are talking of firing the
straw hat gun. This is a hard world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08

is ny. t.r Of al ex-pfhcer j" the
British army and is well-known FIR her
msuy accomplishments. This goes one
better than American heiresses who
clone with their coachmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
Always successful.

90 New IOr
P. Sc. S. Leadbeater q Sons sell on
paint.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-03-16
Citation to Take or Re-
nOunce Administration.

Probate Court Hockfug County, Ohio.
In the matter OF the estate OF James
stakley, deceased, to the unknown heirs Of
James Stak ley, deceased, you are here cited
and Tor said county, at my office In Logan,
Ohio, on or before the Ath. day Of March,
1905, at 10 O'Clock n. m. and make known
your intention to take or renounce tn. ad-
ministration OF the estate of said decedent,
or the administration will then and there
be committed 10 some other suitable PER-
son.
f. P. MARTIN
March 10. Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-03-16
Wanted.

Statesmen and salesladies in this
and adjoining territory, to repre-
sent and advertise the Wholesale
Department of an old established
commercial house of solid financial
standing. Staple line. Salary
$3.50 per day, paid weekly, with
expenses advanced direct from
headquarters. Horse and buggy
furnished when necessary. We
furnish everything. Position per-
manent. Address, The Columbia
House, $50 Monon Bldg, Chicago,
Ill.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-03-16
For Rent.

Sealed bids will be received un-
til 1880 (Standard time), March
25th., 1905, for the renting of
pasture and dwellings on the Fair
Grounds for one year, from April
l, 1905 to April 1, 1906. The
Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. By order of the
Board.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-03-16
WANTED.

WAETED-10 men in each
state to travel, tack signs and dis
tribute samples and circulars of
our goods. Salary $500 per
month. $500 per day for ex-
,penses. Kuhlman Co., Dept. S.
Atlas Building, Chicago.