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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
From Washington.
yorrespOndence of the Alexandria Gazette

TCorrespondence OF the Alexandra Oazei1e.I
Washington, ID. c., Jan. 10.
The National Board OF Trade this
morning adopted the recommendations
of the committee on agricultural Stats
tics presented by Chairman William 5.
Harvey, of Philadelphia, that the Cen
sus Bureau reports of cotton ginning
operations be continued. On motion OF
the delegates from New Orleansa resolu-
ton was adopted asking the government
TO make additional reports as to the
movement of the cotton crop. Pending
arbitration treaties we're indorsed, as
we'll as the administration policy on
forestry and irrigation affairs.
The nomination of A. G. Stewart, Of
Iowa. to be Attorney General OF Porto
Rico, was sent to the Senate today by
the President.
Joseph l.. Bristow severed his con-
uection with the Postofice Department
this afternoon. His departure from the
office which he has occupied for eight
years was unostentatious. The interest
ing part of his leaving was the silence
from Postmaster General Wynne's office.
President Roosevelt received a call
this morning from A. W. Merrefeld,
the bearer of Mpntana's electoral vote
to Washington. Mr.. Merre6eld was the
Presidents partner in the ranchiug
business at Medora, North Dakota, in
the SOS, and the meeting at the White
House today was a very Jolly reunion.
They talked over old days and at the
conclusion OF their visit the President
insisted upor Merre6eld taking lunch
with him tomorrow, an invitation the
Montana man accepted with great alac.
r ty.
The personnel of the select committee
of the House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce to investigate the
Panama Railway, was today designated
by Chairman Hepburn, as fellows
Messrs. Shackleford, Lowering, Esch,
Townsend and Adamsou. Mr.. Shackle-
ford, who originated the inquiry, al-
though a democrat, will be the chair
man. The work will uot be begun for
several weeks. because the committee Is
now engaged with the railroad rate
question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Voted to Strike.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 19.-Em-
ployes OF the Wilkesbarre and Wyoming
Valley Traction Company, a. meeting,
this morning, voted to inaugurate a
strike. and National President Mahan
was given the power to fix the day on
which the men are to leave the cars.
The motion to strike was carried by a
vote of 16l to A, and later was unani-
nous. The decision to strike was a
surprise, as the company officials, ii is
said, had a majority of signatures
against strike. A final effort will be
made by the employees, through the
Board of Trade, to reach an agreement
with the company before resorting to
extreme measures. If unsuccessful, a
strike will be inaugurated on Monday.
All the traction company lines covering
the Wyoming Valley from Iittston to
Nanticoke will be tied up should the
men strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
News of the Day.

Members of the Brotherhood Of Trim
men on the Pennsylvania Railroad bave
voted in favor of a strike and all negotia-
tons with the general manager we're
called off aftera fruitIess meeting.
Eight republicans in the Missouri
Legislature bolted the caucus nomina-
ton of T. X. Niedringhaus yesterday
and prevented the latter's election IA
United States Senator in the joint bal
loting of.the two houses.
Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick is said to
he in a serious condition from physical
and mental collapse in the jail at Cleve-
land, and was much affected by the re-
port that Mr.. Carnegie would reimburse
losers in the 0berlin Bank failure.
Mr.. Williams, of Mississippi, has in
troduced in the House bill providing
that the Congress Of the United States
shall assemble hereafter on the first
Monday after the fourth day of March
of each year, instead of on the first
Monday of December.
An ovation was rendered Booker T..
Washington by the Kansas legislature
which assembled in the House at Topeka
Yesterday to hear his address. He en-
tered on the arm Of the Governor and
after his speech all crowd I'd to the front
and shock hands with him. Washing
ton lectured at Wichita last night and
was obliged to board while in the city
with a colored politician, because, it is
declared, each OF the hotels in the city
relu sed 10 entertain him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There IL only
one way to cure deafness, and that Is bv con-.
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused nv an
infamed condition of the mucous lining of tbs
Eustachian Tube; When this tube Is intssme5
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
ing, and when it is entirely closed. Deafssss
is the result, and unless the inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored 10 lie
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
Catarrh. which is nothing but an ;nasn,ox
condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We glii give One Hundred Dollars for snr
case OF Deafness lcaused By catarrhl that con-
not De cured by Halls Cassrrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free. Wv
+; J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo n
Sold By Druggists, 75c.
rake BARS Family Pills for sonvsins,ioo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
COURT OF APPEALS.

Proceedings of the Court of Appeals
Tuesday were:
Blair vs.. Security Bank of Richmond,
passed until March term.
Prison Association OF virgiuiays. Rus.
selPs administrator and others, argued
and continued.
Wednesday-Prison Association oil
Virginia VS.. RusselPs administrator and
others. Fully argued and submitted.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany VS.. WhitlOw. Argued and
continued until Friday INCOMING.
Next cases to be heard
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany VS.. Harris Glenn VS.. West, &C.,
and Williamson, &c., VS.. PAYNE and
others, being Nos. "a, 35 and SO on sr-
gument docket
Court was not in session today State
holiday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
The Dogger Bank Inquiry.

Paris, Jan. ie.-The first public sitting Of
the International Commission of Admlrals,
which is inquiring into the firing on English
fishing boats of Dogger Bank by Russian
warships, was held this afternoon ia the State
Banquet Hall of the foreign ministry. Ad-
the door to the English agent Mr.. Obeirn,
who began the statement Of the English side
of the affairs. His story was virtually the
same as brought out at the English inquiry at
Hull. When he bad completed NJ. Baklu-
doh, the Russian agent, who submitted a
statement giving the Russian version. This
statement resflirmed the presence of the tor
pedO boats in the midst of the fishing feet
His remarks we're in accordance with the
Russians accounts already published Ad-
Considerable comment was aroused by the
presence at the sitting of a counsellor OF the
japanese legation in Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
win Attempt TO Force Dividend.

Cleveland, O., Jan. '19.-As a result
of the failure yesterday of the directors
of the American Shipbuilding Company
to declare dividend on the common
stock of the company, holders OF the
stock have gone into the courts in an
endeavor to force a dividend. A suit
has been filed by Attorney Carl Dautel.
He says there is now in the treasury of
the company, $3,67S, 442.75, which
should be paid out in dividends. The
directorate says this is needed for i'm
movements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Letter to Mayor Paff,
Alexandria. Yirginia.


Dear SIR You are interested in the pros
perity Of your town. Yon can contribute tc
il materially, and give it far more prosper
Gus look at the same time.
Perhaps the public property needs a good
coat Of paint.
Devoe will supply that coat with two-thirds
OF the number Of gallons required of any
other. DeYoe will last twice as long as any
other. Devoe is all paint and fuII-measare.
Deyoe is the strongest paint known Devoe
willtake care Of the property, in the long
run, for half the money required by any
other.
The reason is stated above: Deyoe is all
paint and full-measure: the strongest paint
known.
d Jewell. Cory, Pa, painted his house
I'VE years ago with 4 mixed paint; took IA
gallons. Last spring he repainted with De-
yoeI bought IA gallons and had 4 leff. Saved
SIS to so, for painting costs two or three
times as much as the paint
Yours truly
w DEYOE < Co
40 New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
FaEors Martin.

Dir. st. George R. Fitzhugh, promi
nent lawyer of Fredericksburg, gave ont
an interview Yesterday regarding th'
United States senatorsbip. He strongly
favors the reelection of Senator Martin.
He sayS in part; 81 sincerely hope that
Senator Martin will succeed himself. 1t
would, | think, be serious calamity to
the State to lose his services, and serious
calamity to the party to have its harmony
disturbed by bitter fight over the nomi-
nation, al s time when the rupture OF
party ties is already seriously threatened
by impaired faith in party leadership.
assume that in the event of opposition,
the fight would be bitter, since | think
it is generally recognized that the Sena-
tor has filed the Office with conspicuous
ability, and with unfagging attention
and fidelity to the interests of his con.
stituents all over the State and it goes
without saying that this undispnted fact,
in connection with the valuable expe-
rience of his two terms in the Senate
renders his capacity to serve the State
and the party superior TO that Of any
other gentleman OF even equal equipment
but without disappearance, in theStaie. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
railroad disaster in England

London, Jan. l9.-One OF the worst
disasters 10 the history of the Midland
Railway occurred this morning at Cuds-
worth, near Barnsley, England, when
three trains colIided, killing six persons
and seriously iniuring q others. Among
the latter is the well known artist, Robert
Brough. 1t is reported that the three
trains caught fire Immediately after the
collision, aud that terrible scenes fol-
lowed. The injured were pinned under
the burning cars, and it was only with
the greatest difficulty that a score were
saved from ahOrribe death in the flames.
The three trains which colided were the
Scotch Express from London, an, ex.
press bound for London, and the mail
train from Leeds for Sheffield. The col
lision occurred during fog. The Scotch
express bound north, failed to see the
Leeds mail in front, and ran into
the mail train. The shock threw the
mail train off the track. Before signals
couldbe put out, the Scotch express bound
south. crashed into the wreckage. Two
special trains with doctors on board,
were promptly sent to the scene and the
wounded were attended to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19

SENATOR BURTON, Of Kansas, has
instituted an inquiry among the leaders
of the Senate regarding the reception that
would be given him were he to resume
his seat in that chamber. Mr. Burton
was recently convicted of having accept
ed bride and was fined 81, 500 and sem
fenced to serve six months in Jail. On
Monday the u S. Supreme Court gave
him a new trial. The Senator maintains
that the decision of the Supreme Court
removes all possibility of his ultimate
conviction, and that it is an injustice to
hisStatefor one of its Senators longer to
abstain from participation in legislative
affairs. While few Senators have de-
clared that they can see no improperly
in Mr.. Burton resumiDg his seat, the
majority are rightly opposed to such a
step, and those he has consulted have so
informed him. Some, however, even
pointed out that while he refrained from
taking part in the legislative work of the
Senate that body could well afford to leave
adjudication OF his case to the courts, but
were he to resume his seat the Senate it.
self would be compelled to order an in
vestigalion of the charges preferred
against him and would not be hampered in
its action by questions of jurisdiction or
other technicalities. They have told
Mr.. Burton that he was entirely at liberty
to resume his seat and answer to his
name on the roll, but they have strongly
urged him not to take the step until his
case is finally disposed of by the court.
Senator Burton got new trial because
the money paid to him to secure favor"
able action by the Postofiice Department
while mailed to him in the form ofchecks
in st. Louis, was received by him in
Washington, because it was there that
he Endorsed the checks and deposited
them 10 his credit. Hence his receipt
of the money was outside the jurisdiction
of the court in Missouri. This case,
like many Others that have occurred
recently, shows how difficult it is for
public official to violate the criminal laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19

Ir HAS been practically decided by
the republicans in the Senate that Sena-
tor Smoot OF Utah, will retain his seat,
notwithstanding the long. winded investi-
cations which have been conducted by
the committee on privileges and cleo
tions. IL is not clear, however, whether
an official decision will he reached this
session. A subcommittee may be sent
TO Utah TO make further investigation
and, incidentally, to put off further the
day of official decision. To let them.
selves down easy" it is said that the
report OF the committee which will re-
commend that Senator Smoot be al.
lowed to retain his seat will be accom-
panied by recommendation that con-
stitutiona amendment be adopted pro-
hibiting polygsmy. 1t is also probable
that the committee will recommend q
further investigation for the purpose of
learning more OF the test osths in cere-
monials of the Mormon Church, and the
general influence exerted by the church
in political affairs. Last summer it was
publicly charged than an agreement had
been entered into between Senator Smoot
and the republican national leaders, by
which Smoot was to retain his seat in
return for delivering the electoral vote of
Utah to the republicans. He has full
filed his part of the contract, and it is
ROW understood that the republicans
have satisfied him, that they will perform
theirs. And this in spite of the fact that
Congressman Roberts, democrat, of
Utah, was few years ago turned out of
the House because he was Mormon.
But what is all right for republicans is
all wrong for democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Returning to Work.

Fall River, Mass, Jan. l9.-While
the textile strike has been declared of,
there was no great rush Of returning
operatives at the various mills this morn
ing. One reason for this is found in the
fact that there has been greater EXODUS
of help from the city during the last six
months than the manufacturers have
therefore, been willing to cOncede. 1t
is estimated that at least one third of the
skilled labor is now out of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Attack ON Mitchell.

indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 19.-John
Mitchell at noon today was the victim Of
one of the most vicious word attacks ever
heard in miners convention here.
Delegate Randall, of Wyoming, and a
clique of miners tried to stampede the
convention with TRADE on the miners
president. He went to the platform on
being recognized and, looking straight
at Mitchell, began his abuse. No oper.
ator or corporationist was ever so fear
fully berated in miners convention as
was Mitchell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
New York Stock Marker

New York, Jan 19.-There was rather
curious irrsgularity in the stock market to-
day, and operations seemed to be largely in
fiueneed BY considerations based entirely uD-
on the technical conditions of speculation.
The impression is growing that important de-
yelopments in the relations Of the anthracite
roads are on the eve Of consummation, and
rumors to this effect are tending to revive the
bulliah sentiment. s's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Found a Cure for Indigestion

| use Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets for indigestion and find that they
suit my case better than any dyspepsia
remedy have ever tried and have
used many different remedies. l am
nearly hfty-one years of age and have
suffered great deal from indigestion.
] can eat almost anything want now
GEO. w. Emory, Rock Mills, Ala. For
sale by Gibson & Timberman and w. F.
Creighton x Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
To Impeach Judge swayne.


The House of Representative yester'
day adopted the twelve articles of i'm
parchment against Judge Swayue, ol
the District Court of the northern dis
trict of Florida, which has been pre-
sente by its special committee Of inves-
LEGATION. The speaker was authorized
to appoint seven managers to present
the case to the Senate and conduct the
impeachment proceedings before that
body.
The first vote, that to table the first
three articles, those relating to the falsi-
tication Of expenses, went against Judge
Swayne by the narrow margin of five
votes. This was regarded as the test
vote, as the charge regarding expenses
was the only one concuned in by the
members OF the committee signing the
minority report. The motion to table
these articles was lost, 100 to l65.
Twenty-fOur republicans voted with the
democrats against tabling, and three
democrats voted with the republicans to
table. On roll call three articles were
adopted. Articles 4 and 5, relating to
the free use of a private car by Judge
SSsyne, were made the subject of a
separate vote, and adopted. Like ac-
ton followed with regard to articles 6
and I, charging him with non-residence
in his district. This was the last roll
call, as articles 8, 9, 10, and IL, relat-
ing to the Davis Belden case, and article
~, relating to the O'Neal contempt
case, were declared adopted on viva
voce votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Speedy Relief

,, a salge that heals without 8 scar is Dewitt.
witch Hazel salye. No rpmedy effects such
speedy relief It draws out Inflammation.
sscothes' ccols and heals all cuts. burns and
otalses. A sure cue for Piles and akin dis.
S u Dewitt's n the only genuine Witch
aszsl Salve. Beware Of counterfeiu. they
s's uanssrous. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19

Governor Folk, of Missouri, has d.iyec
the lobbyists from the capital at Jeffer.
son City, Governor Dineen, of Illinois.
has promulgated rules to curtaiI their
influence. and Governor La Toilette, of
Wisconsin, recommends laws 10 iufict
severe punishment upon those guilty of
offering brides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
No Pity shown.

" For years fate was after me continuous.
lly," writes F. A. Gulledge, Verbena, Ala.
| had terrible case of Piles causing "A
tumors. When all failed Bucklen's Arnica
Salye cured me. Equally good for Burns and
all aches and pains. Only 25c at f. s. Lead.
heater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
DIED.

AT her home 1908 King styeet, at 10 a. NJ,
Wednesday, January IS. 1905, Mrs. MAMIE
LEEF WENZEL. Funeral from the resi-,
dence tomorrow friday evening at $50
o'clock. Friends and relatives are invited to
attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19

As STATED in the Gazette of that day
the strike of the cotton mill opera
tives at Fall River was settled at con-
ference in Boston yesterday. The con.
ference was held at the State House, rep
rsseutatives of the manufacturers aud of
the operatives having met by arrange.
ment made by Governor Douglas. The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
STORY OF HANNAH ELIAS.

Hannah Elias took the stand in New
York yesterday in her own defense in
the suit for the recovery of $685., 1856
which John r. Plat, 81 years old, de-
clares she extorted from him under
threats of exposing their relations.
The negress testified that six months
after re had become widower her aged
admirer had made her present of his
dead wife's watch and purse. She told
him, she sail, he should give it to his
daughter, but he replied that he loved
her better than anybody else in all
the world.
She startled those present in the court
room by testifying that she bad given
Patrick DugaD. an upholsterer, whom
she also employed as doorkeeper in
her Central Park West home, 1852, OCO
few days beiore the proceedings
upon which she was arrested were begun
against her, and never got any receipt
for the money. The woman also said
she had turned over all her bank books
TO Dugan and he was in possession OF
them at the present time. She did not
know what he had done with them, ex-
cept he told her he had put them in a
vault.
Counsel for Mr.. Plat demanded that
this money be turned over TO receiver,
and ex Governor Black, counsel for Ham
nah Elias, said this would be done.
The woman swore that Plat paid for
several houses for her. She said he gave
her 'lots of money" as be could not re-
member her in his will because of his rel
atives.
The woman admitted that she had
served two terms in prison, one in
Philadelphia for larceny and the other
in New York for disorderly conduct.
1t developed during the examination
of witnesses that she had distributed
her easily acquired wealth with free
hand among those who had been of as
sistance to her.
Questioned by Ex-Governor Black,
Hannah Elias gave her age as 40 years,
and said she first met Mr.. Platt about
10 years ago at Fourteenth street and
Sixth avenue. He gave her $500, said
she was a nice girl and told her he
would take care of her.
Asked, "Did you ever lose track Of
him 20
She said, "cnly when he went south.
When he came back he would put an
advertisement in the newspapers. 1t
would read Bessie, tell me where you
are-Popper.' Then | would answer by
puttingan advertisement reading: Pop
per, Dime Savings Bank at S:SO-Bes-
sia -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Miss Turner Was Victim of Mistake

Miss Turner Was Victim of Mistake
A dispatch from Springwood, Va, says:
The condition of Miss Helen Turner,
who was dangerously shot last Saturday
near Buchanan, in Bote'ourt county, by
a highwayman, vas yesterday quite
favorable. The ball struck a rib just
over the heart and glanced around,
coming out under the sholder blade.
Ii caused only a painful flesh wound
Recent developments show that Miss
Turner was not the intended victim,
and that the tramp theory has been
abandoned.
The facts as worked up by the detec-
tiyes show that the crime was committed
by some one perfectly familiar With the
county and people. and that a we'll
known young business lady, who every
Saturday goes to Buchanan 10 have
check cashed iu order to get money to
pay her servants and farm hands, was
the intended victim of the bastard. 1t
also develops that robbery at first was
the only motive. Finding, hsweyer,
that he was mistaken in the person and
being told that Miss Turner had no
money, the highwaymen allowed other
motives to enter his head. He even
attempted to drag the young lady from
her horse. Then ii was that the brave
little woman determined to save herself
or die. She stuck brayely to her flying
horse until she reached home. A clue
is being run down, and at any moment
the guilty man may be behind the bars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19

Senator Lodge today eulogized the late
Senator Hoar, in an address to the
Massachusetts, legislature delivered at the
State House in Boston by invitation Of
that body.