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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
TOday's Telegraphic News
TI,e Peace CONFERENCE.

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. ll.-Un-
less an agreement is reached by the peace
ENJOYS the demands of Japan for set
Element of the war in the Orient will
not be made public officially. The only
exception to this determination will be
in the form of completed treaty This
is due to tacit understanding between
the two governments, entered into pre-
viOus to the selection of Washington as
the meeting place. Russia is manifest
ing a disposition to take the public into
her confidence in this connection, belieY
ing that public opinion will force the
japanese to modify their terms. On the
other hand the japanese are disposed to
surround the negotiations in mystery,
believing that it would be to the best
interests of the negotiation parties to be
kept in ignorance of the various phases
of the interchanges during the confer
ences. The Mikado's representatives
feel that in a matter of such great deli
cacy and of such great moment to the
belligerent governments it would not be
conducive to n speedy termination of the
questions at issue to make public the
exact conditions OF peace in view of the
possible necessity and desirability oil
modification of the original.
1t was announced this morning that
there would be no joint session of the
peace ENJOYS today. The Russians will
have conferences among themselves in
their own apartments during the day.
The expectation now is that the Rus
sian answer to the japanese demands
will be presented to the japanese en-
vOys tomorrow morning.
Count White announced this morning
that he expected to hear from the Car
by tonight. The japanese will be noti-
fled at once and meeting called.
It is understood that there is nothing
in the peace terms submitted TO Russia
by the japanese yesterday that calls for
the disarmament of Vladivostok or its
cession to Japan. The island of Saka-
hahn is considered the key to the naval
situation to the sea of Japan by the Mi
kado He realizes that lasting peace
could not be secured if he insisted upon
either.
Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 1l.-Pros-
poets for peace are believed to have be-
come brighter since japanese conditions
have been made known to the Russians.
There is more hopeful feeling apparent
around the headquarters OF the two mis-
sions, and the tenor of expressions,
guarded as they are leads to the belief
that the Russian ENJOYS have hopes of
securing considerable modification of
demands and that they are sincerely de-
sirOus of reaching a satisfactory cOnclu-
sion.
Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 1.-THE
Russian ENJOYS are loafing today and
the japanese are working like beavers.
The Russians apparently got through
with the labors last night and are now
awaiting responses and perhaps addi-
lional instructions from St. Petersburg.
1t is evidently st. Petersburg's next
move, although at noon today an un
confirmed rum0r had it that the Gar
had been heard from and that the Rus
sian reply was ready. Baron Rosen
was questioned on the subject, but asked
to be excused
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Lost His Witch

Lakewood, n. Y, Aug. President
Roosevelts special train was side-track-
ed at Lakewood at 2:15 this morning
after seven-hours run from Wilkes
barre and at S:l5 a. M, the President
and party took trolley to Chautauqna
where they had breakfast with the
Chautauqua Trustees. During the night
one of the secret men guarding the
President lost his gold watch and his
fellow detectives assert that he was
touched by some light-fugered opera
tor in the crowds, but he inclines to the
belief that it dropped out of his pocket
while he was climbing over the rail of
the Presidents car after one Of the even
ing stops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
.Innah and the Whale

st. Petersburg, Aug. lin the course
Of an address made to school teachers at
Kiriloff in the government of NOygorod,
School Inspector Znamensky asked the
teachers if they believed the Bible story
in regard to Jonah being swallowed by
the whale. Six of the teachers replied
that they did not believe the story,
whereupon Zuamensky demanded that
they should assert their belief in the
story. Even if You are told to believe
that Jonah swallowed the whale, you
must believe it" he said to the teachers.
The doubling teachers persisted, how
ever, in expressing theirskePticism as to
the truth of the story whereupon Una
mensky ordered that they should be dis
m Used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Parliament Prorogued.

London, Aug. ll.-Parliament was
prorogued this morning after one OF the
most uneventful sessions Of recent years,
so far as securing results are concerned.
The only bills of importance which the
government succeeded in getting through
were the aliens bill preventing undesir-
able immigrants from entering England;
the bill for the settlement of the Scotch
churches dispute; and the bill granting
state assistance to unemployed working
men. 1t is expected that the closing
section is the last one at which Premier
Balfour will direct legislation in the
capacity of Premier. 1t is anticipated
that dissolution of parliament will come
in the autumn and that the next time
parliament meets for the transaction of
legislative business the liberals will be
in control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

London, Aug. 1.-THE public exami-
nation of Mrs. James Brown Potter, the
actress. in the voluntary bankruptcy pro-
ceedings which we're instituted was held
in court today. Mrs. Potter's liabilities
amount to about 1920, 600 and her as
sesets are valued at a sum which will
leave her about SO, 900 after all her debts
have been paid. Mrs. Potter explained
that her failure was caused by losses in
connection with the productions which
she presented under her own manage
ment at the Savoy theatre. She leased
the theatre paying 81 600 week. None
of the productions which were elaborate
" stage proved successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
SuicilIe-

Expecting to be arrested on the charge
OF attempting to defraud the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company, NJ. White, an
old man, who came recently from Salem,
w. Va, committed suicide at Smithfeld
by shooting himself in the head. White
recently had a consignment of gooes
shipped him at Smithfeld, via the Old
Dominion Steamship Line, and one of
the cases of goods being lost he put in a
claim for $1,000. declaring that to be
the value of the lost goods, Agent P
w. Powell, of the steamship line, inves-
tgated the case, located the goods in
Richmond and found them worth only
$3.50. Upon learning that the goods
were found and he would be arrested for
attempting fraud. White killed himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
News Of the Day.

Prof Willis B. Moore, chief OF the
Weather Bureau, has issued statement
DENYING that there is either graft or ex-
trayagance in the administration OF the
bureau.
Word has been received of the death
at St. Paul. MIMI, of Rev. DIR. Charles
ID. Andrews, who was rector fourteen
years of Christ P. f. Church, q street
southeast. Washington. Since 1888 he
had been rector of Christ Church, st.
Paul.
The japanese Imperi al Navy Depart
ment has announced the successful float
ing of the cruiser Varaig. The Russian
cruis Variag and the Russian gunboat
Korieiz were sunk by the japanese in
the harbor of Chemulpo on February y,
1904. The Va.iag was built at Phlla-
delphia about three years ago.
Midshipman Robert Allen Jackson,
of the battlesnip Missouri, who had re-
NAMED away from his ship without leave
of absence since July Goth, and who was
located in Quebec by his father, ID. n.
Jackson, of Petersburg, Va, returned
to Bar Harbor last night alone, and
went aboard a ship which sailed at dawn
tor Portland, Me.
In view of the prospect of disastrous
result to American manufacturers on ac-
count of the Chinese boycott, and equal
if not greater losses through the decision
of the German government to end the
tariff arrangement under which the Unit
ed States and Germany now operate,
President Roosevelt has partially decided
to negotiate a treaty of amity and COM
MERGE with Germany and presentit to the
Senate at the next session for ratification.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
ROYAL Arcanum.

New Brunswick, N. j., Aug. 1.-THE
Grand Council of the Roy al Arcanum is
in session today with State Regent James
Rodgers, of Crawford, presiding. About
200 delegates from every subordinate
lodge in the State are in attendance. The
feature of the morning session was the
address of State Regent, who deplored
the criticism Ofthe action of the Supreme
Council and urged that the matter be
discussed inteligently and dispassiOnate-
ly He reviewed the causes leading
up TO the increase of rates, and
presented tables comparing the old new
rates. The state regent is of the opinion
that the increased rates made by the
Supreme Body is still too low to be
scientific. He declared the eventually
scientific rates must be changed or the
order will go to the wall" The order
to pay all its certificates must collect the
full amount Of each. Many of the dele
gates are said to be opposed to the new
rates and it is expected that some warm
arguments will be made against them
this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11

THE following from the Richmond
Times Dispatch is significant as the pol
icy of the papers in that city has been to
make it appear that Gov. Montague has
a walk over in the senatorial race.
A strenuous fight is being waged by
the adherents of Messrs. Martin and Mon
tague to carry Richmond. For a long
time the supporters Of the Governor have
been serenely confident of carrying the
city by handsome majority, but recent
ly the quiet activity of Senator Martin S
supporters in the city have aroused the
Governors friends, and they are awake
to the situation. Some Of them row con-
cede that the Governors majority will
not be large and some even express a fear
that he will not get majority Of the votes
polled on the 22d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
FRIDAY EVENING. AUG. II, 1905.

FRIENDS OF Gov. Montague, who,
however, are not his supporters as
against Senator Martin, believed him to
be a resourceful man and one with much
broader ideas than his speeches in this
campaign have shown him 70 have. With
all the important questions now before
the public he makes "Martin" the
theme of all his discussions, and speaks
as though the State will be lost ifhe (the
governor) is not sent to the Senate In
his speech at Pulaski on Tuesday before
a small audience he said:
81 want to make this fight in the open
and public highways. want no cleo
ton by a midnight caucus, such as
chose the junior Senator over such men
as Hunton and Lee. The action of the
legislature was purchased by money furn-
ished by the railroads If you vote for
Martin now you will vote to approve the
action of that legislature twelve years
ago. The legislatures simply register
the will of special privileges. The day
may not be far distant when an indi-
vidual cannot own property, but will
simply have a certificate from some cor
pora.ion. Martin controls the legisla-
fure of Virginia. If you want to be
Judge, if you desire a place on an import
ant committee, you must be for Martin,
or you can't get it..
Such speeches before intelligent aud
fences have contrary effect to that in
tended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11

MAYOR WEAVER, while in Wilkes
barre, Pa, last night was assured Of the
fact that in the. warfare to drive the
grahers out OF Philadelphia he has the
heartiest wishes of President Roosevelt
for his entire success. This assurance
was given by the President personally
to Mayor Weaver. To most people it
would appear that Mr.. Roosevelt has his
hands tull IN looking after the govern
ment graiters without going to Pennsyl-
vania to look after those in that State.
Mr.. Roosevelt is believed to be an hon
est man, but certain it is that graft has
hourished under his administration more
than during any other period in the
cOuntry's history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11

CAPT. J. Z. b. STUART returned to
Newport News yesterday from Roanoke,
where he attended the republican con-
yention, and when seen by a newspaper
reporter stated that the South deserved
to be given the vice presidential candi-
date for the party. When asked if he
would accept the nomination for the Of
fee he replied "Well, | would not
object to it, and if the party sees fit to
honor me by comforting the nomination
upon me, could do nothing but ac-
cept." Well, it does not take much for
some people to spring into nOtoriety, but
the question might well be asked if Mr..
Stuart had been named Brown would he
ever have been heard of?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Preparing to Celebrate Peace.

London, August 1.-THE correspon-
of the Exchange Telegraph Company at
St. Petersburg wires that dispatches from
the front say that Field Marshal Oyama
and Prince Kanin, The japanese cavalry
commander, accompanied by the Ameri-
can, English and French military at
taches with the japanese army lave ar
rived at Chantutu with the reported OBJ
ject Of making preparations in anticipa =
ton of the ceremonies which will follow
the declaration ofpeace. The japanese
have repaired the railroad to the north
0 Chantufu in order to facilitate the ex-
-pected meeting between Field Marshal
Oyama and Geaeral Linevitch, the Rus
sian commander-in-chieI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11

The EXODUS from the city continues,
and men and women, young and old,
rich and poor are hieing themselves to
the mountains or seashore to enjoy a
"yacation. Many leave good and
well ventilated rooms, comfortable beds,
and the fresh vegetables and fruits now
brought daily to this city in order to fol-
low the fashion of being away from home
in the summer, though they have to en-
dure the discomforts of stufiy little sleep
ing rooms and in many instances be con-
tent with canned food and that poorly
served. Experience is hard master,
but possibly many Of the Tourists
when they return will be better satisfied
with their homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
The Only Way.

There is no way TO maintain the health and
strength of mind and body except by nourish-
meut. There is no way 10 nOurish except
through lie stomach The stomach must be
kept healthy, pure and sweet or the strength
will let down and disease will set up. No.
appetite. loss of strength, nervousness. head
ache. constipation, bad breath, sour risings.
rifting. Indigestion. dyspepsia and all stom-
aeh troubles that are durable are quickly
cured by the use Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Kodol digests what you eat and strengthens
the whole digestive apparatus. W. +.
Creighton * Co., 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11

The VIRGINIA republicans are slick
politicians and having snubbed the ne
groes before the State convention will
now try to get them in line again, as
the following dispatch from Roanoke
will show
The Negro Republican Association of
Virginia was organized in the colored
Presbyterian Church in this city Wed
nesday. A State committee composed OF
one member from each district was
elected. The object of the association is
to work solely among the colored voters
of the State in the interest of the rePub-
liean ticket, and it has the approval OF
the State organization. This plan OF
handling the negro vote had not been
generally anticipated.
The republicans act on the theory that
they can treat the negroes as they please
and still control their votes, and as a rule
they are right
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Japanese Aims.

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug 1.-THE
next war in the Orient may be between
Japan and China. Features of the
present peace negotiations show that ia
pan is looking into the future, carefully
weighing its possibilities and pfobabii-
ties and adroitly making provision for
every contingency. That is what the
ratification of Port Arthur means.
Russia has lease on Port Arthur, hay
ing over 20 more years to run. The
transfer Of this to Japan is all that Rus
STA could ordinarily be expected to do.
But the Gar will be asked to obligate
himself not to interfere with the fortif-
cation of that peninsular city. In other
words, when Japan's forcibly acquired
lease expires she expects to have firm
err hold on Port Arthur than Russia did,
and she does not want the Gar to be a
bidder against her or to interfere in the
least with what is intended to be per
petual holding.
One absolute fruit of the present war
is to be Port Arthur, whether there is to
be peace or war with Bussia. 1t is un-
derstood that Japan intends to command
the Lao Yang peninsula as absolutely
as if it belonged to Russia instead Of
China. Her present negotiations are
largely confined to questions arising
through the occupation by Russia Of
neutral territory. TO all intents and pur-
poses she intends to bind Russia to nom
interference with her when she is acquir-
ing from China what she has fought Rus
IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Oyercnme by Smoke.

New York, Aug. IA score of fire.
men were overcome by smoke this morn
ing in a fire which destroyed the Soap
Factory of WIN. Daggett and Sons, at
No. 1888 west Twelfth street. Two hun
dred thousand pounds of soap, fats aud
alkali made a fierce smoky fire. st.
Vincent's Hospital was close by and the
surgeons proved handy, for the fremen
went down like chat before the poison
ladened smoke that rose from the blaz-
ing soap mixtures. More than dozen
men had to be sent home during the
progress Of the fire, and scores were
temporarily Frustrated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
The President ar Cbatauoua.

Chatauqua, n. Y, Aug. 1.-The
President and his party reached CHATEAU
qua in a driving rain storm at $50 and
took carriages to Higgins Hall, where
breakfast was served. The young ladies
OF the department of domestic science
cooked the meal and acted as walters,
each dressed in white with a cap fash
toned from an American flag. There
were l25 guests at breakfast, including
the President and his party. Governor
Higgins, who with his sister built the
hail wherein the breakfast was served,
was expected to be present, but was pre-
vented by serious illness Of his wife's
mother. Bishop Vincent received tele-
gram from the governor expressing his
regrets and conveying greeting to the
President. After breakfast the lPresi
dent was given a thirty minutes drive
before going to the hall. On the way
to the great auditorium the President
passed through line of boys and girls
who scattered flows upon his pathway
The exercises at the Amphitheatre were
very simple As soon as the President
arrived the chorus sang the 'FStar-
spangled Banner" After the assem-
blage sang the "Star-spangled Banner"
the President asked for Dixie" which
was given with a will by the chorus.
Bishop John H Vincent, the Chancel-
Tor Of Chantauqua Institution, intro
duced the President, who addressed the
assembage. At II O'Clock noon the
President, escorted by the committee,
left Chautauqua by trolley for the return
trip to Lakewood, where his special train
vas awaiting him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Arrested al Hushnnd,s Grave.

When the grave of State Senator Cobb,
who was shot to death on the yersnda OF
his home, at Royston, Ga, about 2
o'clock Tuesday night, had been filled
yesterday afternoon, an officer stepped
up and placed Mrs Cobb under arrest.
Mrs. Cobb admits that she killed her
husband, alleging that she took him for
a burglar, but circumstances cast doubt
on her statement. Mrs. Cobb says she
was awakened by noise at the WINDOW,
and saw a man. Thinking the man was
A robber, she seized the pistol from under
her pillow and fred twice, The man
fell, and then, she says, she learned she
had killed her husband. She also added
that her husband was a somnambuist
and was probably walking in his sleep.
1t developed yesterday, however, that
Cobb had been warned to watch his home.
The Senator left town, Ostensibly to GO
to Atlanta, but returned at night to
watch There was male visitor and
the killing of the husband followed.
This is the theory of the State, but the
name of the visitor to Senator Cobb's
home has not been divulged. Mrs. Cobb
is very beautiful woman, and there
has been gossip about her for some time.
She stoutly insists that she killed her
husband, and was alone in the house at
the time of the tragedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE work of
putting high price in the stocks on pin
nacles continued the market feature in
the first hour. There was a good deal Of
shifting from one stock to some other in
which speculative prospects seemed
brighter. Prices shaded off at the end of
the first hour but soon recovered. There
was a general demand sufficient to absorb
all of Offering at sights concessions in
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Fraud Exposed

A few counterfeiters have lately been max
ing and trying to sell limitations OF DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, and other medicines
thereby defrauding the public. This is to
warn you to beware of such people who
seek to profit, Through stealing the
reputation of remedies which have been sue.
cesstully curing disease. for over IS years. A.
sure protection, to you, is our name on the.
wrapper. Look for it. on all DR.. Kings or
Bucklen's remedies, as all others are mere
limitations. H. +. BUCKLEN & Co,
Chicago ILL.,, and Windso., Canada, Sold by
+. ). Leadbeater and Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
National flowing Regatta.

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 1l.-Clear
skies, but choppy water signal the initial
day of the National Rowing Regatta.
More than two hundred men will con-
test and fifty seven boats are entered.
Canada and the west have strong repre-
sentatives aud hope to wrest the honors
from the fasteners. A feature of the
regatta is the Octorede senior race be.
1ween New York aud Philadelphia. This
is the FIRST race of the character to be
held in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure,
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We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions end financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Princess Ininred-

Munich, Germany, Aug. 1.-THE
Prince and Princess Radziwill, who have
been touring through this section in
their automobile, met with a serious
mishap today. Their touring car was
overturned and the Princess was Sc
verely injured about the head, but the
Prince escaped unhurt. The motor car
was ruined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11

the greatest satisfaction with the report
and said that it would mean an immense
increase in business for them. 1t IS
hoped that this will not be at the ex-
nsnse of the farmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-11
Revolutionary Societies.

Warsaw, Poland, August 1.-The
peasants throughout central Russia are
assembling in the forests and organizing
revolutionary societies. The greatest
activity on the part of the police and The
local authorities has been insufficient tG
prevent the holding OF such gatherings.