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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Merchant Trust Company Closes.

New York, May 2S.--Stste Bank Ex-
aminer Judson took charge of the Mer-
chants Trust Company at 10 O'Clock
this morning. 1t was stated by Samuel
Untermyer, of counsel for the Merchants
Trust Company, soon after the doors OF
the institution had been closed, that the
trouble would probably prove only tenn
porary. 81 think the company will be
able TO pull through all right" he said.
The main Office of the company is at 346
Broadway. 1t has branch Office at 800
west 59th street. On December %, 1904,
the examiners statement showed that the
company had S6ll.0 1858 in cash, and
large deposits and loans. The total as
sets allowed were 81, 1913, S43 aud the
liabilities were put at 81, 959, 1888. The
company was organized in 1899, by
Edward Langdon, who was then presi-
dent of the Central National Bank /.
Some years ago the prosperity of the
company was at low ebb and Helen
Gould and other members of the Gould
family went to its rescue. DR.. John h.
Mumm, who was Jay Gould physician,
remains director. The trust company
is trustee of a $4,000, 900 consolidated
mortgage of the property of the Hudson
Valley Railroad Company which is
a consolidation of trolley lines around
Albany, Troy, Saratoga, and Lake
George The concern has been the
subject of Tumors in Wall street for
some time. 1t was reported that there
had been some bad investments and that
as a consequence there we're some securi-
ties in its strong boxes of little or no
value.
Douglas Robinson, brother-in-law OF
President Roosevelt has been appointed
receiver of the Merchants Trust Co.
The law does not require the filing of
abond by the trust company.
Albany, N. Y, May 23.-Banking
Superintendent Kilburn today rendered
an opinion that he had come 10 the
conclusion that il is inexpedient for the
Merchants Trust Company of 345 Broad
way, New York, to longer continue bust
ness, and he has therefore reported to
that effect TO Attorney General Mayer
for the latter official to take action. Gu
perinten1ent Kilburn reports "tbatin
the circumstance a receiver can handle
the matter better than the trust COM
pany."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Disorders in Spain.

Madrid, May 23.--Disorders of very
serious nature broke out yesterday in
BarcaldO, which is located near the town
of Bilbao, as the result of the expulsion
of a number of workmen from their
homes. The eyicted men were joined
by large crowd of their friends, to-
gether with a number OF women. They
pillaged houses in the neighborhood,
throwing the furniture int, the streets
and destroying a great deal of property.
Some OF the furniture was piled on the
tracks of the tramways blocking the way
of cars and suspending traffic. The
rioters then made the round of factories,
workshops, and the dock yards compel
linz the employees at these places to quit
work. 1t is feared there may be re-
newal of the disturbances today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
rELEGRApHIC BREvfTIEs.

The Crown Prince Frederick William is
visiting his brids-to-be, the Grand Ouch
ess Cecile, of Neutrality-suspicious., at
Schwer.
The eight annual convention OF the
Federation of American Zionists will be
held 10 Philadelphia, from June l6 to
June 20, inclusive at Touro Hall.
E. w. Nash, president of the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining Company.
suffered a stroke of paralysis at Omaha.
Neb., this morning and is in critical
condition.
A washout on the Nashville, Chalta-
nooga and st. Louis Railroad caused the
wreck of the Dixie Flyer, st. Louis
train. east of Mckenzie, Tenn, today.
The train was derailed, injuring several,
some of whom may die. All traffic il
delayed.
Fire destroyed the main building of
the Merritt and Company. manufacturers
of expanded metal goods, at Front and
Arch STREETS, Camden, N. j., this morn
ing, doing damage estimated at $4O, 900.
The cause of the fire was spontaneous
combustion. TIE loss is covered BY in,
surance.
A wireless dispatch TO New York tom
the steamer Kron Prinz Wilhelm bound
for New York, reports Lord Brassey's
Sunbeam yesterday, 8l8 miles east of
Sandy Hook. The Sunbeam was doing
much better than expected and was
ninety miles east OF the point where tho
Atlantic was reported forty-four hours
before.
Mayor Weaver, of Philadelphia, this
morning asked for and was handed the
designations of David Smyth, director Of
public safety, and Peter Costello, direc-
tor of public works. This is proof posi-
tive of a complete break with the repub-
liean machine and sounds death knell of
gas lease. Later t. day the mayor sur
pended from Office Arthur r. II. Nor
row, assistant director of the department.
OF supplies, and there are rumors of
other heads which will drop Into the
basket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
why Suffer From Rheumatism?

Why suffer from rheumatism when
one application Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm will relieve the PAIN The quick
relief which this liniment affords makes
rest aud sleep possible, and that alone
is worth many times its cost Many
who have used it hoping only for short
relief from suffering have been happily
surprised to End that after awhile the
relief became permanent. Mrs. V. II.
Leggett of Yum Yum, Tennessee, U.
s. A., writes. III am great sufferer
from rheumatism, all over from head to
foot, and Chamberlain Pain Balm is
the only thing that will relieve the
pain" For sale by Gibson q Timber
man and w. F. Creighton x Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
To Attend Military school.

Lieut.. J. P. Gay, of Franklin, of the
Seventy-hrst Virginia Regiment, is the
first officer of Virginia to accept the offer
of an education at United States mill
tary school. He has notified Col. A. NJ.
Higgins here that he desires to accept
the offer of the Government for training
OF one year at one of the stations, with
the allowance Of $50 month for expen-
SEES, which accompanies the offer. Col
onel Higgins has advised Governor Mon
tague, and Adjutant Wright has gone to
Franklin to make the final arrangements.
1t is understood that Lieutnant Gay
will be assigned TO the school at Fort
Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Explosion i'm a Hotel.

New FORK. May pa thorough in
vestigation into the explosion in the
sub-celler of the Hotel Manhattan, Forty
second street and Madison avenue, in
which one man was killed, three severe
ly scalded, two slightly injured, and four
hundred guests we're thrown. into panic,
shows that the trouble was due to the
bursting of big steam pipe. This pipe
was in the third sub-cellar, and it is said
there was some defect in it. The ex-
plosion occurred shortly after ten O'Clock
last night, at the time when tie parlors,
corridors, and palm rooms were crowded.
Many of the guests had retired to their
rooms. The force Of the explosion shook
the hotel from cellar to ROOT, and was fol-
lowed by total darkness, as every light
in The hotel was snuffed out. Then came
the Kissing of steam which burst from
the cellars on the Madison avenue side
Of the building. Many persons ran from
their rooms but the excitement was soon
quieted, as the guests realized there was
no real danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
TUESDAY EVENING. MAY %. 1905.

As1Ap been anticipated, France has
Incurred the enmity of japan by alleged
breach of neutrality, and members Of
the French Chamber of Deputies are APP
prebensive Of the MongOlians, who, 1t Is
believed, have designs upon lndo-China'
From appearances the French are not
dis,osed TO enter into a conflict with
Japan for many reasons, for even should
the latter nation be worsted it would be
at the cost of millions of dollars as well
90 the sacrifice of innumerable lives;
and il would not be Japan solely
with which France would have to deal,
Int probably the entire Chinese empire
would appear as allies 'of the Mikados
About twenty years ago there was trou-
HE between China and France concern
ing Cochin China, and for time II
looked as though the French would be
compelled to 60 to war in order to carry
ont their policy. The Chinese seemed
eoually determined 20 maintain their
rights. and were secretly preparing Tor
conflict About this time, it will be re-
membered. Col. John 5. Mosby was u.
:. Consul at Hong Kong, and while
acting in that capacity he was approach
ed by an agent of the celestial empire
and offered a high commission in the
Chinese army. The war was in some
way averted. or, more properly, deferred
The French have long been an eyesore
to the natives of the far East, as have
also the Germans and the English, and
should the japanese star continue IN
the ascendant and the Russians be COM
PEELED to throw up the sponge, n Mon
golian confederacy is sure to follow. 1t
will take but few years TO elevate the
Chinese to the present military footing
of the japanese when the celestials Will be
in position to defend themselves against
souauers. The most serious phase at
present, however, is the likelihood OF
the Russian navy making a rendezvous
in Luzon. This country has but few
vessels in that part of the world and is
in no condition to enforce neutrality,
should Admiral Rojestvensky attempt
TO use one of the islands for base.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

week The season does not usually close
until the 10Th of June, but the catch OF
shad this week has been so small that
the fishermen have become Disguised.
Fishermen say that it is the poorest
season on record, The ezperlnce OF the
Delaware river fishermen is similar TO
that of the Potomac fishermen; indeed
shad seem to be becoming scarcer each
year, Notwithstanding the artificial
Matching of these fish which is kept up
at great expense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

THE TRANSFERS strike in Chicago be-
gan on April 6. On that day seventy
one teamsterS employed by Montgomery
Ward & Co. were called out to support
a strike of seventeen garment workers
who had been out since November 10,
1904. As employers thereafter dis
charged tesmsters because OF refusal to
deliver goods to strike bound houses the
strike spread until SIP teamsters were
on strike against score of department
stores. Riots and assaults resulted in
the death of ten persons and the injur-
ing Of 500 Others. Twenty-three hum
bred policemen and 500 deputy sherifIs
were detailed by city and county for
duty. The city spent $75, 600 for extra
policemen while $50, 900 was expended
by the county for deputies. Teamsters
have lost in wages $500, 600. The
unions have been assessed $3.50, 900.
Employers estimate the shrinkage in
business ana railroad earnings and other
losses at nearly IS, 900, 600 and, so far as
known, no one has made cent. Other
results of the strike were deslitution
among families of strikers and the add-
ton by several thousand persons to the
criminal population of Chicago. No
wonder that sensible working men de-
clare that strikes do not pay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Dead, of Mrs. I.iyermore.

Melrose, Mass, May 2S.-Mrs. Mary
A. Livermore, the well-known author
and lecturer, died this morning at her
home here. She had been i'll with
bronchitis bnt short time. asst night
the crisis in her illness passed and the
physician thought she had a fighting
chance for her life, but she had relapse
carly this morning, and passed away
about 8 o. clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
SmalInox in Lisbon.

Libson, May IA sudden outbreak
of smallpox has been discovered to the
great alarm of the authorities as we'll as
the citizens generally. 1t is feared that
general epidemic may result and prep
aratiOns are being made 70 fight the
disease. Nineteen cases of the disease
were found yesterday aud the patients
were at once removed to hospitals. The
disease is spreading especially in the
poorer quarters of the city where sani-
tary conditions are bad, and grave fears
are entertained that many deaths will
result before the epidemic can be checked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness. and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
indamed condition Of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. dhen this tube is in
famed YOU have a rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, aud when il is entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless the inlamma-
tion can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be de-
strOyed forever: nine cases out Of ten are
caused by Cstarrh. which is nothing but an
inhamed condition Of the mueuous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness (caused by catarrhl that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free.
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Take HALLS Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Professor Harper's Condition.

Chicago, May pa turn for the
worse in Prof. Harper's condition was
feared by the university students yester-
day when they we're requested by men,
bers of the Harper family to keep the
noise Of a student celebration as far as
possible from the residence. The report
Immediately spread among the students
that DR.. Harper had suffered serious
relapse. DR.. Frank Billing, who is in
charge of DIR. Harper, said that he knew
Of no change in the patients condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Son Lost Mother.

Consumption runs in our family, and
through it lost my mother" writes +. b.
Reid, Of Harmony, Ne. For the past five
years, however, on the slightest sign of a
Cough or Cold, have taken DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which has saved
me from serious lung trouble" His mothers
death was sad loss for Mr.. Reid, but he
learned that lung trouble must not be neg
leeted and how to cure il. Quickest relief and
cure for coughs and colds. Price SOC and
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Three Generations in one Grave.

Pottsville, Pa, May 2S.-The I'M
usual spectacle # three generations of
one family being laid in one gave was
witnessed at New Philadelphia yester-
day, the corpses being thoae of Enoch
Balulis, his son and little grandchild.
Euoch was killed by an explosion of
dynamite, aud his sudden death hasten
ed that of the others, who were i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

AND NOW it appears that the present
republican administration has been build
ing ships 10 China to be used in Manila,
the Cinnamon having been required to
hold their peace while The work was 10
progress lest the knowledge Of what was
going on would reach the ears OF the
amalgamations in this country who open
some Of their barrels of money during
presidential campaigns. This procedure
needs no comment; it is the most incon-
trovertible object-lesson that was ever
placed before the people of this country.
When Spain unlOaded the Philippines
upon the United States we were told
that the islands were to enrich this country
to an inconceivable extent. Spain pock-
eted twenty millions of dollars belonging
t. the taxpayers of the United States
aud tremendous drain upon the latter
has been going on ever since in order to
crnsh the natives and to place the islands
in a sanitary condition. One OF the de-
lusions in the United States was that
Manila cigars were to be as plentiful
here as stogies, Manila rope would SUI
persede cheaper varieties and hard and
costly woods were to bring untold WEALTH
TO the United States. That all such
dreams have been proven Elusive must
be apparent Now it seems that it is
necessary for the United States to spend
money in China for steamships to be
used in these possessions, when we were
told that the demands of the Philippines
would be so extensive that shipyards
and factories in this country would be
kept in operation continually.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

IT should not be forgotten that at
the next election magistrates and con-
stables for each of the four wards OF the
city are to be chosen. These are very
important Offices and the best men should
he elected to Gil them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

A DISPATCH from Gloucester, n. j.,
says the majority of the shad fishermen
who are operating nets in that section of
the Delaware river will retire for the
season, and many for all time, This
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
When e'er you feel impending i'll,
And need a magic little pill,
No other one win fill the bill

Like DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The Famous Little Pills EARLY RISERS
cure Constipation. Sick Headache, Bilious
ness, etc. They never gripe or sicken, but i'm
part early rising energy. Good for children
or adults. Sold by w. f. Creighton, 40l
King street, and corner Queen and Patrick
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
Fewer CATIONS Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons: takes less Of Devoe Lead
arr Zinc than mixed paints, Wears longer !
twice rs long ss lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23
IN MEMORIAM.

In sad and loving remembrance Of my dar-
ling boy. LOUIS EDWARD PEVERILL.
who departed this life May 2s, 1904-one year
ago today.
miss him, Oh, how sadly.
BIZ HIS "AUETIE."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-23

at a great
The Jasper news., 1905-06-01
CUPID IN EXPRESS PARCEL.
Young Woman Puts Name in Bundle,
Alaskan Mining Man Ends Pa
per, and Marriage Results.

Camden, n "details OF a romance
IN which an express company acted as
rhies aid to Cupid following quickly on
the formal announcement Of the mar
riage OF Miss Carrie George. OF this city
TO Charles II Dunton. a millionaire mine
owner OF Deloml. Alaska
The couple became acquainted through
card placed by Miss George in July
1902. in shipment OF waste TO Dunton's .
smelling works. where Il was 10 be USED
in cleaning machinery. A letter of in
quiry developed regular correspond
ence and meeting in Seattle in january
They were welded and now are living
in the far north
Miss George was the confidential
agent Of a dealer in raw silks in Phila-
delphia. Workmen were binding n
bale OF silk waste and Miss George was
watching them. She had several cards
bearing her name aud address in her
hand, and on the impulse Of the moment
she dropped one into the bale.
There's a little messengerto he Wide.
wide world" said Miss George, laugh.
lngly. Let's see what comes Of it,"
Dunton had gone TO Alaska with his
brother In the first rush 10 the Dawson
gold fields. After year Of vain pros.
pecting he struck a rich vein OF ore in
Delomi, and now is many times mil
lionaire. He happened 20 catch sight
of the card when his workmen cut open
the bale, which had reached his plant
lie placed the slip Of paper In his pocket.
and. being of a sentimental turn Of
mind, few days later he wrote to Miss
George.
A long correspondence followed. pho
tographs were exchanged. and finally
the young woman went to Seattle and
the marriage took place.
The Jasper news., 1905-06-01
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The Jasper news., 1905-06-01
just what nveryone shouId do

MIR. j. T. larber Of lrtiuville, Ga,
always keeps bottle of chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mt haud ready for instant use. Attacks
Of collie. cholera morbus and diarrhoea
come on 50 suddenly that there is no
time 10 hunt doctor or go TO the store
for medicine. Mr.. Barber says; ~ have
tried Chamberlain Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy which is one Of the
best medicines ] ever saw. | keep a
bottle Of it in my room as Il ihave bad
several attacks of collie and it has prov
ed to be the best medicine ever used"
Sold by Webb Drug ~ Hardware Go.
The Jasper news., 1905-06-01

A very successful ice cream social
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
j. w. Stith near Preston last night
under the auspices Of the NJ. f. church
South. The proceeds amounted to-
Sl6.40. The Children's day exercises of
the Preston church will take place
Sunday night.
The Jasper news., 1905-06-01
Rather Wild Rumor

A heavy rain was the only semblance
of storm at Jasper, though that was
enough to start rumors Of 'fearful
cyclone" with several dead and many
injured. There was no wind or hail.
Press.
The Jasper news., 1905-06-01
sprained Ankle, Stltf: Neck
Lame Shoulder

These are three common ailments for
which Chamberlain Pain Balm is es-
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it will save you time, money and suffer
ing when troubled with any of these
ailments. For sale by Webb Drug &
Hardware Co.