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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
Capt. Jones Convicted.

The trial of Capt f. w. Jones was
conducted in Norfolk Saturday morning
before Judge Hsnckel. Captain Jones
was on the stand to testify in his own
defense. He declared that Maude Cam
eron Robinson committed suicide, and
that he tried it and failed Hesaid that
they had made an agreement to die, and
both of them had failed to carry out the
agreement before, and the act was done
afterward without any subsequent agree
ment.
DIR. Charles Grandy, called as an
expert for the prosecution, said that he
had examined the body and wounds of
tine dead woman, and that it was a ply
steal impossibility for a woman to hold a
razor 10 her hand and cut herself in the
direction of that wound.
Officer Knapp, Of the police force, who
was on the scene soon after the tragedy
and made the arrest OF the prisoner, de-
clared that Captain Jones said 81
must have been crazy when | did it, ]"
referring, as the officer said, to the kill
ing.
Several letters written TO Captain Jones
by the dead woman a short time previous
to the tragedy were read to the jury.
They were filled with expressions of ex-
travaeant affection. He was called "hus-
band" and was cautioned to keep out of
danger.
The jury retired early in the afternoon,
bat did not reach an agreement until
shortly before midnight, when they
brought in verdict Of murder in the
second degree and fixed the penalty at
Is years in the peDitentiary, Many
of the jurors favored hanging.
Counsel for the defense made a mo-
ton for a new trial, which will be argued
later. Captain Jones received the YER
dict with the same stolid indifference be
has shown from the beginning. He in
iured his case and disguised those who
heard bis professions of maudlin love for
the girl in the slums, whom he spoke of
in endearing terms of "wife" and "my
love-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04

The Uuite3 States Steel Corporation
has recently purchased $500 acres OF
land on the south shore of Lake Michi-
gan, in Indiana, with the expectation OF
erecting soon a manufacturing plant on
an enormous scale. 1t is reported at
Washington, Pa, that the steel trust
has absorbed 60, 600 acres of coal lands
il that section, at an expense of $40,
900, 900. This is expected to make the
trust independent of coal troubles Tor
several decades. The steel industry, IT
will be remembered, is one of those
infant industries which require pro-
tectiOni
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04

SENATOR PLATT, of New York, when
asked in Washington on Saturday con-
corning report that he intended to re-
sign his seat in the Senate, replied
"The report is too absurd to deny" A
burnt child breads the fire. The Sen
ator resigned once before. Mr.. Depew
also says he will not resign. Well, hard
ly; he never would get back in the Sem
ate again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
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. Bolis, etc The genuine Dewit's
Witch Hazel Salve affords immediate relief in
all forms Of Blind, Bleeding. itching and
Protuding Piles Sold by w. f. Creighton
& Co., 4Oi King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick collapsed this
morning as she was about 10 testify in
the Federal Bsnkrupcy Court at Cleve-
land, o. This was her FIRST appearance
outside of the prison for some months.
The woman had promised to tell alp
ef this session
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
Defenders Mcclure has been receiv.

Defenders Mcclure has been receiv.
ed from its publishers in New York aud
il replete with interesting reading matter
on many lines. In the opening article
William Allen White gives a character
sketch of Gov. Folk of Missouri aud tells
of biz wonderful work. The second part
Of "Reminiscences Of a Long Life" by
Carl 5churz appears. Ray Stannard
Baker in his article Oh "Railroad Rs =
bates" tells what they are, how they are
paid, who pays them, and how they af-
feet industry. Rev. Charles ID. Will
liams contributes 1.-The Final Test Of
Christianity" The fiction OF this number
is good, especially to be noted is Jack
London's story, Love Of Life"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
Proclaisn5ng Holy War.

Constantinople, Dec. 4.-PrOclama-
tons signed by Mohammedan priests
calling on all true believers to join in
massacre of foreigners have been found
at several of the mosques of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
The Key that Unlocks the Door %
Long Living.

The men of eighty-fve and ninety
years Of age are not the rOtund we'll fed,
but thin, spare men, who live on a
slender diet. Be as careful as he will,
however, man past middle age will
occasionally eat toe much or Of some ar.
ticie of food not suited to his constitu-
ton, and will need dose Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to
cleanse and invigorate his stomach and
regulate his liver and bowels. When
this is done there is no reason why the
average man should not live TO old age.
For sale by Gibson & Timberman and
W. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
A Bad Scare

Some day you will get bad scnEe, whek
you feel pain in your bowels, sad fear sp,
pendicitis. Safely lies in d., Kings New
Life Pills, sure cure for 81 bowel and
stomach diseases, such as headache. bilious
ness. eostiyeness, etc. Guaranteed at Il. S.
Leadbester & Sons drug store, only 25c. Try
tbaua
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04

The Philadelphia Record says: ''rc
get its full membership this week Con-
gress will first have to open jail or two. "
Our esteemed contemporary should re-
member that it is bad taste to joke OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
Fire in Mining Village.

Mahanoy City, Pa, Dec. A-F'iro
threatens to wipe out the mining village
of Yatesville, two miles northeast Of
Shenandoah. The Shenandoah fire COM
PAW is hurrying to the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04
COURT OF APPEALS.

Cases argued, Saturday, Elliott VS..
receiver, argued and submitted.
Newport News Publishing Company
vs. Burmister; argued and continued
until today.
Next cases to be called: Stokes's ad-
ministratrix, VS.. Southern Railway Com
pany; Winder VS.. Cook and others,
and Allison's executor VS.. Wood, being
Nos. 10, IL and II on argument docket.
More than 200, 600 barrels of apple:
are said to have been shipped out OF the
Virginia apple belt this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04

Cherry COUCH CuRE-A safe. plea
ant sndefectual remedy for Coughs, Colds
and ailstitctioDs Of the throat and lungs.
Contains no morphine or other injurious
chemicals Price, 25c. For sale by
rs 1FADRFATER a SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04

CAPE COD CRANBERRIEs, fancy dark
berries, just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-04


Dowell declared that "the House will
come to order"
Rev. Mr.. Couden, the blind chaplain,
offered up prayer for the safety of the
members and guidance in their duties.
Clerk Mcdowell then ordered call of
the roll. This consumed twenty minutes.
Miss Alice Roosevelt accompanied by
Mr.. Frank Lyons, of New York, door
keeper of the House, appeared in the
executive gallery.
The roll-call completed, Clerk Nc
Dowell announced that only 264 men,
bers had answered to their names, al
though practically the entire membership
of 39l was on the flor.
Mr.. Hepburn, of Iowa, then placed
Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois, in nomi-
na tion tor the speakership.
The republicans applauded bis brief
announcement.
Mr.. Henry, of Texas, named John
Sharpe Williams, of Mississippi, as the
choice Of the democrats for Speaker.
The roll was called and the House
by party vote elected Joseph G. Can
non, of Illinois.
By strict party vote, 24S TO l2S,
Speaker Cannon was declared reelected
and General Keifer, of Ohio, and Mr..
Vreelsnd, Of New York. republicans,
and Mr.. Williams, of Mississippi, and
Mr.. Underwood, of Alabama, were
named committee to wait on Speaker
Cannon, &C -uaint him of his victory,
and escort him to the chair.
10 few minutes Speaker Cannon APP
peared and the members, standing, sp-
plauded as he walked to the rostrum.
There Mr.. Williams then presented
The sun., 1905-12-19
H. W. SPALDING OPERATED ON.
American Injured In French AutOm Oblle
Accident Had Skull Fracture.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
PARIS, Dec. ia successful operation
has been performed on j, w. Spalding, the
American merchant who was badly injured
about the head in an automobile accident at
Avignon yesterday, and his condition is
comparatively satisfactory.
1t is reported that the frontal bone was
fractured and one eye destroyed.
Mr.. Spalding's companions in the auto
mobile were Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Appleton
Of Brooklyn. They were both injured,
but are making satisfactory progress.
A. G. Spalding, who is at the Hotel Abe
marie. received this despatch from his
London representative last night:
Telegram just received from Mon
dragon. twenty miles from Avignon. Oper-
alton performed successfully. Walters con-
dition satisfactory"
Mr.. Spaldings London representative Is
hurrying to the scene OF the accident, and
Mr.. Spalding expects to receive details OF
the accident to-day. f. I. Horsman OF
223 Berkeley place, Brooklyn father of Mrs.
Appleton, hadn't received any word from
his daughter or her husband up to late
hour last night despite the fact that he had
sent several messages Of inquiry to Avignon.
The sun., 1905-12-19
DEAD MANS LAST TEXTS.
Ray Read the Bible Untl Heart Disease
Oyercame Him on Lexington Av. Car.

Ray Read the Bible Until Heart Disease
Oyercame Him on Lexington Av. Car.
An old man, reading a fine print Bible
with difficulty, attracted the attention Of
passengers on a crowded northbound
Lexington avenue car at noon yesterday.
AS the car turned into Lexington avenue
from Twenty-third street the reader placed
his spectacles between the leaves he was
reading and pressing his hand on his chest
began to breathe heavily When the car
stopped at Twenty-sixth street he fell to
the floor OF the car.
He was carried to the sidewalk, where
DIR, Caldwell Of Bellevue Hospital pro-
nounced him dead Of heart failure. When
the police of the East Twenty-seoond street
station examined his effects they found
that he was Charles r. Ray, a canvasser
Of 1853 East Forty-sixth street. They also
found that the spectacles marked the
seventh chapter Of Job, in which are the
verses:
Is there not an appointed time for man
upon earth? Are not his days like the days
OF hir cling?
As servant earnestly desireth the shadow.
and as a hrellng deslreth the reward Of his
work.
The eye of Him that hath seen me shall see
me no more: thine eyes are upon me and
am not
The sun., 1905-12-19
STAYED BEHIND TO TAKE GAS.
Woman with New Tattoo Marks Insensible 9
I'm Raines Law HOtel-Man Gone.

Woman With New Tattoo Marks Insensible 9
in Raines Law HOtel-Man Gone.
A man and woman, both Of whom looked
like foreigners, registered as NJ. c. Walsh
and wife in the Raines law hotel at 318
Bowery about o'clock yesterday morning
and were assigned to room on the second
floor. Both were shabbily dressed. The
man was short, thick set and broad shoul-
dered. The only thing noticeable about
the woman was that her hair was hxuri-
ant. The man went away alone at 7:30
o'clock.
About o'clock in the afternoon a cham
bermaid found the woman still in the room.
The woman said she would leave immedi-
ately. Two hours later the odor of gas was
detected coming from the room. Police
man FARRELL broke open the door and found
the woman lying on the bed undressed and
unconscious. The gas was turned on but
not lighted. Ambulance Surgeon Devanny
In working over the woman noticed an in
famed spot on her left arm near the shoulder
over which was a blue smudge. Examining
It closely the doctor discovered that the
following had been crudely pricked in the
woman's arm:
aAime pour la vie Alphonse Caillot."
On q table near the bed were found q
large needle and O bottle of ink. The woman
was taken to st. Vncent's Hospital. She
NAV die. The mark of ring was noticed
on the third finger Of her left hand and
other marks which might have been made
il the ring had been forcibly removed.
The sun., 1905-12-19
PRESIDENTS INSURANCE BILL.
A CODE or INSURANCE LAWS is
BEING PREPARED,

Mr.. Ames OF Massa chusetts Says, with the
Approval OF the President, for the
District OF COlumbla-It Is Along the
Lines Laid Down In the Lands Bill.
WAsHIN GToN, Dec. 18.-Having sent the
Panama Canal appropriation bill to con-
ference, to-day the House OF Representa-
tives turned its attention to further dis
clssion in committee Of the whole OF the
question, "To what committee shall the
Presidents recommendation about life
insurance regulation be REFEREED and
heard Mr.. Fred Lands OF Indiana make
his first speech on the floor, opening his
remarks with the statement that he spoke
as a polioyholder.
Mr. Lands advocated as a solution
the question the passage Of his bill estab-
fishing bureau Of insurance In the De-
partment Of Commerce and Labor; requir-
ing companies desiring to do business in
the District OF Columbia the Territories and
insular possessions OF the United States to
make annual reports In detail to the bureau;
subjecting them to examination and super
vision by the Superintendent Of Insurance,
and directing the superintendent for failure
to make the required reports or for violation
or any of the acts prohibited by the bill to
cancel oompany's license to do business.
The proposed law to tax insurance COM
panies, Mr.. lands said, would be Of doubt
full oonstitutionality, and this country does
not ask for lawsuit. 1t asks for q result.
It does not desire the endless verbosity OF
constitutional lawyers. 1t asks for the
clear light of publicity, and nothing more.
Mr.. Ames Rep., Mass.) J, claiming to speak
for the President and the Administration,
made the remarkable declaration that with
the approval of the President and Attorney
General there had for weeks been preparing
q code Of insurance laws for the District OF
Columbia along the line laid down in the
Lands bill. In view of this fact Mr.. Ames
said, the proper reference was to the Com
mittee on the District Of Columbia.
"Over a week ago." he said, "this plan
was placed before the executive committee
Of the Insurance Commissioners Of the
United States and has met with their ap-
engaged in drafting a proper code, with
the assistance Of Commissioner Cutting OF
Massachusetts, and the Assistant Attorney
General Of the State of Massachusetts,,
Frederick A. Nash, and upon the compile
tlon of this code it will be incorporated in a
bill which hope to Introduce shortly after
the holiday recess. This plan has the
supreme advantage of not conflicting with
the Constitution or bringing into question
in any way a constitutional limitation, for
Congress is unquestionably supreme in the
matter of legislation covering the District
of Columbia. Moreover, it is not a further
step toward pateTnalism or Capitalization
of power. 1t simply sets proper standard
in such way that public opinion cannot
fail to perform the rest, and has the ap-
proval Of the Executive and his advisers"
The sun., 1905-12-19
S.tNTO DOMINGO TREATY.
A Second Important Change Desired b!
the Dominican Government.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-While the State
Department acknowledges that there will
probably be at least one important change
in the Dominican treaty, that affecting
Article VII. it became known to-day that
a second change, equally as important,
is contemplated and advocated by the
Government of Santo Domingo. This
change will be made, if at all, in Article IL.
The Dominican Government has informed
the Government here of the changes it de-
sires to have made, and If the Senate does
not make these changes in the treaty
there is likelihood that the treaty Will not
be ratified by the Dominican Congress,
Santo Domingo, through American diplo-
matic channels, has informed this Govern
ment that it desires that the seventh article
of the treaty be changed SO as to make
it mandatory that the Dominican Congress
alone have the power to ask for assistance
from the United States in case of necessity.
The Domnicans fear also that their in
dependence will be placed in jeopardy
byt passage of the treaty as it now stands,
and have agreed to so change the seventh
article that 1t shall provide that the United
States recognize the territorial integrity
and Independence of Santo Domingo.
The Dominican Government has acquiesced
in change in Article III. which will provide
that the United States through its agents,
shall fix, sustain and protect the customs
revenues of the Dominican Government.
This will make it possible for the United
States to control Santo Domingo almost
completely. The power of the United State
to fix, sustain and protect" the revenues
Of the country is so broad as to permit this
Government to take almost any course.
1t could continue to maintain fleet in
Dominican waters and take any action
deemed advisable to afford protection to
the American customs collector.
Fear is expressed here that if all efforts
to reach an agreement concerning the finan-
cial affairs Of Santo Domingo fail the for
eign governments who were on the point
of seizing ports of Santo Domingo when
President Roosevelt interviewed last winter
will pursue the same course of action as
contemplated then. At that time, it is
asserted, Germany was prepared to take
and Italy was ready to take charge of the
custom houses in Santo Domingo city.
The sun., 1905-12-19
SOLD NOWHERE ELSE.
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2oS.274 Greenwich St., N. "
OMAN wAnREr srnREr.)
Mall Orders PILED. Send for cataloRae.
TRY C0WARDS CORN CURE,
Price Csc. q Jar.
HAzING DENOUNCED IN HOUSE.
President Blamed for the Restoration OF
Three Expelled Naval Cadets.

Three Expelled Naval Cadets.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-Mr. Sims Dem,
Tenn), in a speech in the House to-day,
arraigned Congress for its action in re-
storing to place three naval cadets expelled
from Annapolis for hazing, charging that
it tended to breed contempt for the law
against hazing, as had been proved by
late events. He said the facts showed that
cadets gloried more-in the reputation of a
bully than that of hero tApplause.l An
investigation might be desirable, he con-
ceded; "but what ia the use of giving more
law to officials who don't enforce what they
have now?'
Il am not willing" Mr.. Sims said, "to
vote appropriations here to educate young
men in charity school to compete with
Corbett, Fitzsimmons and Jeffries.'
Mr.. Henry Dem, Tex called attention
to the fact that there was no law forbidding
hazing at Annapolis. The Law applicable
to West Point, ne said, had stopped the
practice there.
Would you stop footbal?" Member
asked
Well" replied Mr.. Henry. 'I'd arm a
beginner with revolver and a club 80 that
he would have a fair chance Laughter
He said he did not understand or believe
that it was the intention or desire of Con-
gress and the people to raise race OF ruf-
fans at that institution.
Mr.. Mahon (Rep., Pal, reviewing the his,
tory Of the efforts to prevent hazing and
some OF the arguments advanced by friends
of the academies, said he was free to confess
that since then he had lost all faith, all conf
dence in the high standard Of honor main
tanned by the officers and cadets OF these
institutions" He asserted that hazing was
still practised at West Point and gave an
instance. He had an appointment at An.
napolis, and bright boy of 10 to fill 1t, II
he couldn't send him there with no danger
of being outraged and abused by the upper
classmates, the President could fill the
vacancy-he would not.
Mr.. Mahon laid the blame for the restora-
ton of the three expelled cadets upon the
President. Congress, he said. had only
authorized the President to use his disere; GRE,
been Hoodwinked and bamboozled" into
voting for the bill but S1 E9uidnt tro,bSs 90 80
not with the boys, but with the officials in
charge.
The sun., 1905-12-19
WOoLWORrH DIVORoEVOID HERE
His wife Gets n Separation I'm This State
With $50 Week AlimOny.

Supreme Court Justice O'Gorman decided
Yesterday that Mrs. Martha G. Woolworth
is entitled to a separation from Herbert
G. Woolworth, who is said to be the manager
of his uncle's five and ten cent store busi-
ness. The decree Of divorce obtained,
by Woolworth in South Dakota after a
iury in this county had decided against
him in the suit he brought here is declared
by Justice O'Gorman to be void in this
State. Mrs. Wooworth stayed here and was
served with papers in the Dakota action,
but ignored the suit and judgmeS1t n St,v. was
granted by default That was In Novem-
ber 1904. She then sued for a separation
on the ground of abandonment.
Justice O'Gorman says that a refusal
bv Woolworth to take his wife back con-
stituted abandonment, and that his attempt
to claim a domicile in South Dakota was
eyidently fraudulent, as he returned here
on getting his divorce. She is to have $50
a week almony.
The sun., 1905-12-19
PRESIDENT on PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
He Says They Are the Factories Of Anieri-
can Citizenship.


WAsH1SGToN, Dec. 1s-President Roose-
welt this afternoon spoke briefly on the
subject of education in schools to a dele
CATION consisting of the District of Column
bia Board of Education and others, who
called on him in observance of the centen-
NAL celebration of the public schools of
Washington. Tho delegation was intro
duoed by Commissioner mcfarland, and
the President spoke as follows:
Mn. MACFARLAND. LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN 1t is a peculiar pleasure to greet this
body here to-day. As Mr.. mcfarland has
Well said, the public school system of our
country is the most enthusiastically demo-
cratic and American feature of our national
life. 1t has been my good fortune that all
of my children have received or are reoeiv-
ing portion Of their education in the public
schools of this district. in this.city and feel
that the advantage to them is incalculable.
| certainly 10 not underrate the Importance
OF the higher education. 1t would be the
greatest misfortune II we ever permitted
such warped and twisted view of democracy
to obtain as would be implied in denial Of
the ad vantage that comes to the whole nation
from the high education of the few who are
able to take advantage OF the opportunity
to obtain it. But while. and fully. admitting
this, il remains true that the most important
OF all is the education of the common schools
The public schools are not merely the educa-
tional centres for the mass of our people
but they are the factories Of American citi-
zenship. incidentally to it's other work. the
public school does more than any other
institution OF any kind. sort or description
to Americanze the child Of foreign born
parents who comes here when young or is
born here Nothing else counts for as much
in welding together into one compact mass
of citizenship the different race stocks which
here are being fused into q new nationality.