Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-01


is due, according to the Postmaster zen
eral, to the increased cost OF rural iree
delivery. The appropriation for the
wear lust closing was $22, 900, 600, Sio'-
OOO, 900 greater than for the preceding
year. A.. dam ot
Major John NJ. Carson, the dean OF
the corps Of Washington correspondents
this morning assumed the duties OF Com
missioner of the Bureau of Manufacture
ers. Department of Commerce and Labor
to which Office he was appointed by the
President a few days ago.
The cornerstone of the Lane-Johnson
Memorial Building of the choir schooi
for boys of the Washington Cathedral
will be laid this evening at 4:SO o CLOCK.
The principal address will be by Rev.
DIR. Hodges, who was the first to eslap-
lish in Baltimore a choir school in con-
nection with an Episcopal parish school
The choir school in Washington is the
first to be established in connection with
any cathedral in this country. The pro-
iect was made possible by a bequest "i
5000. 600 made by Mrs. Harriet Lane
Iohnson for whom the building is to be
named.
While the inquiry into the Loomls'
Bowen controversy has not yet been en-
tirely concluded, final decision being re-
served until after the arrival and exi
animation of Minister Russell, who Is on
his way from BogOta, it can be announced
with authority that Mr. Bowen has en-
tirely failed to make out a case against
Mr.. LOOMS. The result will without
much doubt be the retirement OF MI
Bowen from the diplomatic service.
1t is officially announced today thaI
the Presidents Southern trip will begin
October II, ard that will occupy IL
days. The extra session OF Congress
will therefore not be called for October
l6. as has been expected. The first
stop will 5e at Richmond, Va. Raleigh
will be the principal stopin North Caro-
lima. Other stops will be made at At
lania, jacksonville, Birmingham, Mo
bile, Tuscogee, New Orleans and Little
Rock.
1t is likely that President Diaz, OF
Mexico, will make a foreign tour and
visit the United States during present
term of Office, according to Gen. Powell
Cation, former u. s. Ambassador 10
Mexico. who is COW in this city winding
up bis affairs. &c.,.
George +. Lorenz, whose testimony
Yesterday in the w. G. Crawford's trial
showed that he had turned States evil
dence. this morning resumed the stand.
When questioned by Attorney Holmes
Conrad as to the part taken by him
Horenz) in the Crawford contract with
the government the witness stated that
he was supposed to furnish straps, but
had never done so. Crawford manu-
featured the straps just as he did any
other constituent part Of the contract
Machen and |, however, paid for the
straps out of our share of the proceeds.
Lorenz further stated that when the con-
tracts we're signed and even during the
congressional investigation OF Machen'
affairs he was under the impression that
he was engaged in perfectly lawful
business enterprise.
Surrounded by members Of the Cabi-
net, the diplomatic corps, the justices OF
the United States Supreme Court, mem
bers of Congress, other high officials and
distinguished men, President Roosevelt
in the White House, at four o'clock this
afternoon will touch golden key that
will send the signal to Portland, Oregon,
for the opening OF the Lewis q Clark
Centennial Exposition. AT the same
moment a sentinel stationed on the root
of the White House will drop flag as
the signal for the firing Of presidential
salute in honor OF the magnificent en-
terprise TINS inaugurated. After the
Presidents finger shall have released the
KEY an expert telegrapher will send a
message of cOngratulation 10 II. w.
Goode, president of the Portland Expo
sition Company, and will receive his re-
ply. . c.
The correspondence, contsiuing Sec
retary of the Navy MorlOn's
letter of resignation AM the Presi-
dents acceptance Of same was
given out at the White House today.
The Secretary gives hattering business
opportunities as the reason for his resig-
nation. The President in accepting the
resignation thanks Mr.. Morton for heed
ing his wishes and remaining in his
cabinet so long The President also ex-
presses his regret as well as that Of
others interested at the resignation.
The Comptroller Of the Currency has made
a call upon the national banks for statement
of their condition at the close of business
Monday, May %.