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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Panama canal was again under
consideration by the Senate yesterday,
and Mr.. Tillman occupied the entire
time given to that subject except when
he gave way to questions from or inter-
ruptions by other Senators. He did not
indicate any intention of opposing the
passage of the appropriation bill, but
he crtized the methods of the canal
commission in many of its transactions.
He raised the question as to whether
President Shonts is still in the employ
of the Glover Leaf Railroad aud said
that the Railway Register still carries
his name as the head of that road. He
also SHARPLY criticised the employment OF
Secretary Bishop as press representative
and Mr.. Hale joined in this censure,
saying that Mr.. Bishops employment
10 that capacity is a reflection not only
upon Congress, but upon the press.
A part of Mr.. Tillman's remarks, was
devoted to a criticism of the Presidents
policy in Santo Domingo, and Mr.
Spooner defended the Presidents course.
When the Senate adjourned the bill was
still pending, but there was an agree
ment for a vote today.
Before the Panama bill was taken up
the senate adopted a resolution calling
upon the Postmaster General for infOr-
nation as to whether there is discrimi-
nation between college publications in
the matter of admission to the mails as
second class matter.
When the Senate convened Mr.. Gal
linger, from the Committee on COM
merce, reported the merchant marine
bill, and stated that Mr.. Mallory prob
ably would present a minority report
at later day.
The House devoted four and three
quarter hours to lively debate on the
possibilities of controlling insurance COM
panies.
two set speeches were the fea-
tufe. One by Mr.. Sherley, of
Kentucky, bore on the doctrine OF
States rights. and the other by Mr..
Cochran, of New York, related to the
actions Of the officers who manage the
big life insurance companies OF his State.
Mr. Cochran suggested that Congress,
through its taxing power, should cOnfne
all insurance companies to the State in
which they are organized.
Mr.. Mann, of Illinois, outlined pro-
posed means of control he will later
present in the form of bill, leaving it
to the insurance companies to voluntarily
submit to federal examination and APP
proyal. Mr.. Williams, the minority
leader, concluded the debate, holding
that control was possible, but not through
the taxing power.
nigressions were INDUCED in to discuss
hazing at Annapolis.
No conclusion was reached on the
question of reference 10 committee of the
insurance feature of the Presidents
message, which is the matter under con-
sidera'iOn, and the'debate will proceed
today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
To Stou Hazing.

The situation at the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis will be in
vestigated by Congress. Both the House
and the Senate are in earnest 10 their
demand that hazing and the so
called Code OF Honor" vt the
Naval Academy shall be abolished.
The Senate yesterday unanimously
ly adopted resolution offered by Mr..
Carmack, directing the Senate commit
tee on naval affairs to investigate "the
recent brutalities" at Annapolis and re-
port such recommendation as will end
such practices. The House also contem.
Plates an Investigation, and the indica-
tions are G t the investigation will be
conducted Jointly by members of both Of
the naval committees of the House and
the Senate.
The resolution which was introduced
Thursday in the House by Mr.. George
A. Loud, a member of the committee on
naval affairs, calling for a sweeping in
yestigation of officers as we'll as cadets
10 connection with the practices at
Annapolis, has been referred to
the House committee on rules. 1t
was originally the intention to re-
fer this resolution to the House COM
mlttee on naval affairs, but mas
much as the language Of the resolution
woul require the House naval commit
tee to Investigate, it was afterward de-
clded that it would be more strictly in
accord with the rules of the House to
refer the Loud resolution to the COM
mittee On rules.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Virginia News.

The appointment of Mr. NJ. h.
Lowry, Of Stafford county, to be col
lector Of internal revenue for the Rich
mond district, has been confirmed by the
Senate.
The committee on amalgamation from
the University of Virginia and the Medi-
cal College of Virginia will meet in
Richmond next week to make final Ell
fort to effect union o. the two colleges.
An engine of the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Belt Line yesterday struck troll
ley Ger of the Berkley Street Railway,
hurting 1t from the track and overturn-
ing it. Six passengers were cut and
Bruised.
Henry Washington, superintendent OF
public schools OF Caroline county. and
Miss Grace Harvard Coghill. daughter
of Mr.. S. G, Coghill, of Fredericksburg,
we're married Thursday evening at the
residence of the brides parents.
IT is said that Representative Harry
ID. Flood, of the Tenth district, will be
the next chairman of the democratic
congressional committee. 1t has been
practically settled that he will be ten
dered the place, and can have it if he
wants it, The probabilities are that he
will accept it.
After session extending through the
better part of two days, the board of
visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute 10 Richmond, last night sustained
the faculty of the school in the case of
Walter B. Christian, of Richmond,
recently deni ID admission at the insti-
tute for hazing.
The executive committee OF the Ma
tional Society of Daughters of Founders
and Patriots of America, at a meeting
held at the home of the president gen.
eral, Mrs. John J. Myers, in Washing
ton, yesterday, decided to restore the
chanceI of the old Colonial Church, at
Falls Church. 1t vas built in 1874.
1t is reported that despite the stand of
Senator Martin in support of the repub-
lican collector of customs at Newport
News, J. f. B. Stuart, fight against
his confirmation by the Senate will be
made, and that it will be led by MasOns.
E. n. Eubank, high in Masonic circles
10 Virginia, was one of the men he de-
posed, and it is stated that q influence of
The fraternity throughout the State will
be used to prevent Mr.. Stuart's nomi-
nation for the collectorship going
through.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Accident to a Train.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. l6.-East-
bound passenger No. 3 of the Crescent
Line which left Chattanooga at II
o'clock last night for Cincinnati, was
caught in a cavern at tunnel %, near
lockwood, Tenn, early this morning.
A wrecking train has been sent out from
Chattanooga. 1t is reported that there
were 200 passengers on the train. From
early reports it was feared that the pas
sengers had been subjected to great dan
ger as a result of the cavern. II was
feared they would be sufocated. The
latest report says no one was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Beware Of 0intments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
seians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
by +. j. Cheney q Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood aud Mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. II is taken in
ternally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j.
Cheney q Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all Druggists, Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for cor stipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Charged With Completely.

Asbury Park, n. j., Dec. Crank
Perdoni, who was arrested last night for
completely in the murder of Mrs. Morris
Natal, is still in the Asbury Park Jail.
Samuel Pierri, Perdoni's partner, and
Mrs. Pierri were under examination by
the detectives this morning. Whether
further discriminating evidence was OBJ
tanned is not disclosed. A second arrest
for completely in the crime is expected
during the day. The detectives believe
that the evidence is ample to hold Per-
doni for the grand jury. Perdoni claims
to be able to establish complete alibi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16

The authorities of the u. S. Naval
Academy are opposed to Congressional
investigation as TO the management OF
that institution, but one will, and prop
erly should, be made all the same, and
then the public will probably be enlight-
ened as to the disgraceful state of affairs
which for years has existed there. Yes
lerday Rear Admiral Sands said:
There %ill be no more interference
Nith lower clsssmen at the naval acade.
my. The law expressly prohibits in.
reference. The midshiPmen officers have
been Informed of this aud declared that
they would do everything in their power
10 prevent interference in any way with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
The hey that Uniocks the Door to
Long Living.

The men of eighty-fve and ninety
years Of age are not the rOtund well fed,
but thin, spare men, who live on a
slender diet. b as careful a. he will,
however, a man past middle age will
occasionally eat too much or of some ar
ticie Of food not suited to his constitu-
ton, and will need a 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 d Timbermsn and
w. F. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
For Cracked HandA.

Rough skin and cracked hands are noe oaiy
cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye, but
an occasional application viii keep the skin
soft and smooth Best for Eczema, Cuts,
Burns, Boils, etc The genuine DeWitt's
all forms of Blind, Bleeding. Itching and
Protruding Piles. Sold by w. F. Creighton
Il Co., 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Troops on their Way Home.

Berlin, Dec. ia large number of
japanese troops who have been held as
prisoners in Russia passed through Ger
many today on their way to Hamburg,
where they will embark for home. The
Kaiser sent large quantities of chocolate
and cigarettes to the soldiers and in ad-
dtiOn made presents OF bouquets and
chrysanthemums TO the officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16

Ir Is now stated in Richmond that
Governor Montague will not leave Vir-
ginia at the expiration of his term OF
Office, but will continue to cast his lot
with the people OF his State. He has
been offered and has accepted the chair
of dean of the law school of Richmond
College, the position carrying with it a
salary adequate u the dignity OF the
Office. He will also practice law in
the courts of the city of Richmond and
lecture throughout the State on consti-
tutional aad international law. This
will be gratifying intelligence TO the many
friends of the Governor throughout the
State. He is man of unusual force
and ability and his future promises to be
no leIs brilliant than his past. Vir-
ginia, his home, is the proper place for
him. His State has loved to honor him
and will always hold him deaf in her
affection. Because he was not elected
Senator this year is 10 reason why be
should not be so elevated at some future
time. He is yet young man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Mother and Son Burned to Death

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. l6.-In fire
that destroyed their home in Chill Centre,
few miles west of this city, early this
morning, Mrs. w. H. Hfarrar, 70 years
old, and her sou, Fred, 40, were burned
to death. The FIRE is believed to have
been caused by the overturning of a
kerosene lamp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Morganatic Marriage.

Brussels, Dec. 16.-The report is cur
rent in high circles that King Leopold
has contracted a morganatic marriage
With his mistress, Madame Vaughan,
who is said to be of American origin.
A son was recently born to Leopold and
Madame Vaughan, and Leopold is cred
tied with the desire to try TO induce his
recognition az bis heir to the throne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16

Peter Martelle, his wife and three
children were burned to death 10 a fire,
origin unknown, in their home at Red
Lake Falls, Mimi, this morning. The
position Of the bodies indicates Mar
telle took all three children to the kitch-
en-, then went back for his wife when the
floor gave way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
A Rad SCARF.

Some day you will get bad scare, when
you feel pain in your bowels, and fear APP
pendicitis, Safely lies In Dr. Kings New
Life Pills, a sure cure for all bowel and
stomach diseases, such as headache. bilious
ness, costiveness, etc. Guaranteed at II: ).
Leadbeater & Sons drug store, only 25c. Try
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Fatal Fall,

Ssyre. Pa, Dec. l6.-Peter Pslinger a
bridge worker employed with the Phoe-
nix Bridge Company, of Reading, Pa,
fell off a bridge where he was working
this morning, a distance of forty feet,
alighting on his head. He died later in
the hospital, as result OF his injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
COURT OF APPEALS.

The Court of Appeals adjourned yes.
terday for the term and will reconyene
January 9, when the winter term will
begin. No opinions we're handed down
Yesterday. The case of Hoover ct al.
versus Saunders ct al. was argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
DIED.

At his residence, nos King street, Satur-
day morning, December III. 1907. WILLIAM
JACKSON SUMMERS, aged II years Fune.
raj from the residence Monday, December Is,
at o'clock p. u. Friends of the family are
invited to at:end.-. Baltimore papers please
copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16

underclassmen. You could not ak
them to do anything more, and | am
sure that everything will be done in the
brigade itself to prevent hazing of any
kind. We have a school at Annapolis
where we are training officers and gen
tieGen. This is matter which we can
settle within the walls Of the academy.
| an sure that it will work ont from now
on most satisfactorily.
1t would hardly appear from recent de
velopments that officers and gentlemen (?)
are being trained at the academy, but the
public has a different idea Of "gentle-
men" from that held by the admiral
besides the promises that hazing would
be stopped have been made too often. 1t
is high time it had been stopped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16

The snow is quite general Throughout
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Sale,
Business Property:

The owner Of one of tie finest business
corners on King street has authorized us TO
otter the property for sale
Terms, price aud location will be given at
our Office.
Store aud Dwelling. with four lots at Sc.
Elmo, POst0fiice in Building.
Store and Dwelling. N f. corner King and
West streets. containing one large store room
and seven rooms with modern cOnveniences-
Thn will make an excellent stand for moss
any kind Of business.
Dwellings:
Brick dwelling. containing rooms, mod.
err ccnyepieaces, large yard. near Christ
Church.
Cottage containing 10 rooms, with p aeres
OF land, in one Of the choice residential Sec
ti0ns Of Seminary Hill.
Cottage containing 10 rooms, with one acre
Of land, stable, at Brsddock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
The Market.

Georgetown, Dec. is.-whsai e5.ssl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
HOUSE.

The House today unanimously adopt
a concurrent resolution providing for an
adjournment of Congress on Thursday
December q, until Thursday, January 4.
Mr.. Norris of Nebraska 10 committee
of the whole then discussed the pending
question-whether the Presidents in
surance recommendations shall go to the
committee on ways aud means, OF to the
committee on interstate and foreign com.
merce.
Mr.. Stanley, contended that there is
no power in the federal government to
control insurance and that lthe States
alone we're supreme.
Mr.. Clayton launched into a general
political discourse, coDtending that the
republican party has been tEotting along
behind the democrats and stands where
the democrats Stood in 1896.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-16
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, Dec. Is.
SENATE.

The Senate today resumed considera.
ton of the bill providing for deficiency
of $ll, 000,0 900 in the Pinama cana
salary and labor appropriation.
A vote will be taken before adjourn
ment.
Mr.. Bacon criticised what he declared
to be the extrayagant and exOrditanl
salaries paid. "Why," he exclaimed,
''the auditor on the isthmus gets $40,
900, while the man who supervises his
accounts gets but $4,000. The Secre-
tary of War, the head of the entire pro-
ject, gets but $4,000"
"Does the Senator think the chief
engineers salary of $4,000 is too
large? inquired Mr.. SpoOner.
81 certainly do" replied Mr.. Bacon,
81 would pay no salaries of the govern
ment more than that received by the
chief justice of the United States. Is
there any Senator here who does not be-
lieye with me that these salaries are ex-
ce'siye? He chalaDged any Senator to
defend the extravaganza. pause for
an answer" be exclaimed, with drama
tifervor and gesticulation.
Mr.. Gsllinger said he did not care to
defend the entire salary list, but he
thought there was justification for the
$40, 600 salaries paid the auditor and
paymaster.
Mr.. Allison, of Iowa, defended the
salary of the Chief Engineer. Mr.. Al
lison thought salaries paid some officers
of the commission in Washington en-
tirely too high.
Without objection the Senate agreed
to the following resolution, by Mr..
Tillman.
Resolved, That the Interstate Com
merce Commission be directed to send
to the Senate the record and testimony
and opinions of the commission in the
matter of the alleged unlawful rates and
practices in the transportation OF coal
and mine supplies by the Atchisop, To.
peka q Santa Fe Railway Company, de-
cided February !, 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-08
A Country Kid.

Tho drama "A Country Kid" was
presented by the Junior class of tn,
IlalluWrIl High school At Wilson hall.
TuoS'lly evening bttur" an audicnc,
which practically filled the hail.
II WAS 4 representative gathering of
IalloWcll people. With many from .\u-
gustl. but all friends OF the school.
of the Country Kid" as Il play
much can he said. with reference to
its artistic production by Junior talent.
much NOR" can be sid.
1t is one IF the "nlI home plays
ana like its famous predecessors
The Oli Homestead" Way Down
East" shore Acres" etc. it savors o.
4 b"nklnr" country-life which is best
eXemplilied by stage folk
The Juniors are natural born actors
ana this accounts for their clever i'm
presentations and show of entire pre-
possession.
Tho story concerns the discovery
and restoration of Il lost will. Lester
NJ, 1-"nSfellow appeared in the title
role and WAS drnll enough to meet Al!
Of the ludicrious situations with
marked success.
Martin OConnOr rs Tom Cunning
ham the Wronged son played we'll tho
part assigned, while Harry Shea as
Frank BlandOn the foster brother was
all that could be desired as the william
Gus gay decciver
The "horest farmer" was Pearl
Iflaisdell, while the real tough" was
Clarence II. Shepherd. Miss Welch as
the wife Of the william. WAS tender and
long suffering. In reality her part
was unique in being the only feminine
character in the cast Harold Il.
smith as the homespun rural queer
of 'Zchs' household. won favor bv
manner and appearance from the first
while James Leigh DinSmores imprr-
s"nation OF "Chick' came i'm for a
added share of the applause and ap-
probation.
Withal the presentation was very
successful, and mcrittd the good sue
cess it received.
Mr.. Partridge in his humorous spec
iAIties was heartily applaudrd ana
was obliged to respond to many IN
cores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-08
ARMOR PLATE
Capacity of Several Plants Consid.r.d
and Contracts Awarded.

Washington, Feb The board n,
officers appointed by Sec. Morton IA
investigate the capacity of the several
afmOr plate companies has recommend.
ed that the bid Of 5000 tons of armor for
the battleship New Hampshire an The
armortd cruisers North Carolina and
Montana. of the Midvale Steel Co. b.
rejected. 1t is probable that two-thlrds
Of the contract will be awarded TO the
bethlehem Co. ana the remaining one.
third TO the Carnegie Co.
Later in the day Sec. Morton an.
nounred the award Of the contracts
fer tile armor rs follows:
To The bethlehem Steel Co. the armOr
for one battleship and one armored
cruiser. 500 tons and all bolts and nuts,
"a tons.
To The Carnegie Steel Co. the armOr
for one armored cruiser. 2l6a tons.
1t is stated that while the Midyale
Steel co. has submitted trial plates
that have successfully withstoOd the re.
quired ballistic test. it has not yet
commenced the regular production Of
arnlnr in quantity and the bureau Of
ordinance does not deem that the pro-
duction of the trial plates submitted
such a guarantee that the company can
produce suitable armor in the quan'i'
ties required as would warrant at this
time in awarding to that company
contract for armor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-08
THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
Gardner and Conklin Are Now Tied
For First Place.

Chicago. Feb. 7.-Charles f. Conk-
lin of Chicago, Edward Gardner Of
New York, and w. f.. SigOurney Of
san Francisco. are the players left in
the amateur billiard tournament who
will fight out the final game for first
honors. All the other entries In the
tournament have finished their games
but only the three players who head
the winning column will continue TO
~" finish. Gardner and Conklin are
now tied for first place, each having
won four games with none lost
Sigourn"y won three games and lost
one. or the others Norris ana
Threshie are tied each with three
games won and lost, which SchInitt
has won ana lost five and Stark has
lost six and won none.
The results today
Threshe beat Sigourney 900 70 207.
Norris beat Schmitt 300 to 100.
Conklin beat Schmitt 300 to 178.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-08
LAWS SON CRANE
Attracted o. Cherce Of Fleeing Felix
A New York Instrument Dealer.

New York, Feb 7-On the ALLEGATION
that he had been f1eeced out of SgsN ~
a pretended wire tapping scheme, John !,
Felix has caused the arrest OF Lawson
Crane. and the police are searching -:
two other men whom Felix charges WIN
being concerned in the scheme. rehx Is
a German ard dealer in musical instr.
ments. He says that since he came y, TON IN
Germany. last June, he has lost @b'm
playing roulette. 4.
Police Commissioners McAdoo SAID, 10
day: "A very rathetic feature aoom w.
ease is this: This mans bankers tried
prevent him getting the money. " nrIi u
gave these swindlers the money he trlsss
10 impre IS them with the fact he c9na
not afford TO lose it, telling them ne nas
borrowed large part of il from PAM PAU,
official without security and on honor inss
he would return it in a few days ana "
also asserted impressively that i the mon ,i
cy was lost he would undoubtedly ~
himself and that in turn would lead p, ~,
ably to other suicides. From what lh,,
knew of the victim they had no reason ~ !.
doubt his earnestness nor the Story N
told of how he got the money. ana YET
never uhaSc1 thern fOr nnr1eHt.