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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Killed in q Saloon.

Toledo, O., Sept 2O.-A man sup
posed to be Joseph Fisher, a plasterer,
of Chicago, was shot and killed in Her
bert's saloon, at Point Place, shortly
after midnight by a companion whose
identity is not known and who escaped.
The two were intoxicated and quarrelled.
Fisher struck his companion, who pulled
a pistol and shot twice, the bullets pene-
trating the abdomen. The murdered
man lived only long enough to beg that
Mary Bradley, 100 south Acton street,
Chicago, be notified of his death. On
his person was found a card issued to
Joseph Fisher by Masons' and Hod Car
riers' Union No. 4, of Chicago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
silver Monument 70 Wife.

Chihauhau, Mex, Sept. 2O.-Wbat
probably will be the cOstliest monument
erected to the dead in recent times will
be placed above the grave of Mrs.
Margarita Alvarado, the wife of Pedro
Alvarado, the peon mining king OF
Mexico. The monument will be Of ltal-
ian marble and solid silver. Two tons
of silver from Alvarado's famous Pal
milla mine, in the Parrill district, will be
used. A steel frame will be built
around the grave to guard against
the theft of silver from the monument.
The output of Alvarado's Palmilla mine
is now 100000 week. This is the
heaviest production in the history of the
property. Part of Alvarado's wealth is
in the form of silver bars, and is stored
in a steel cage in the mine. When he
discovered the Palmilla vein Alvarado
was working as a mine lsborer for 70
cents a day. Now he is worth at least
$50, 600, 900. He has offered several
times to pay the national debt OF Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Must Pay Liquor License.

In response to inquiry made yesterday
as to the effect of his ruling made Sep
TENDER ~ regarding the sale of proprie-
tary and patent medicines composed
largely of distilled spirits or mixtures
thereof, Mr.. Yerkes, commissioner of
internal revenue, said:
"In my judgment there is possible
misunderstanding regarding the matter.
| simply ruled that manufacturers of
compounds of the character named must
pay to thegovernment, under the federal
statute, the special tax required of whole
sale liquor dealers and rectiiers; in addi-
tlon it requires the payment by the re-
tail dealer who handles these goods of
the special tax required OF retail dealers
amounting to s25 year. The ruling
was based on my construction OF the
statute in view of the character of some
of these compounds. Further, this rnl-
ing, like all others made by the bureau,
was subject to revision in the federal
courts; that doubtless case would be
promptly taken into court where in the
validity ofthis construction Of the statute
would be considered Should such ac-
ton be taken every aid would be given to
secure prompt hearing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

1T IS reported that President Reyes Of
Colombia has declared himself dictator
and imprisoned the members of the SUI
preme Court This is not surprising
the wonder is that he had not done SC
before. Revolution is common in the
South and Central American republics
and Colombia, the newest of these and
made with the connivance of the United
States government, will probably keep
up with the procession in the revolution
line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

THE names of forty-nine men who
make their living from the earnings Of
immoral women in the city Of Pittsburg,
and also list of the places where their
collections are made, have been furnish
ed to District Attorney Stewart, who is
determined to make a vigorous crusade
against these men. 1t is intimated that
many of the persons thus accused are
sons of families having considerable social
prominence. Such men are the most
detestable to be found in any community
and severe example should be made
of them on all occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Injured in Railway Accident.

Salt Lake, Utah, Sept. 2O-MOre than
a score of persons were injured, some
seriously, in a wreck on the Central Pa
cifc railroad near Harvey, Nevada, last
night. Two freight trains met head-on,
causing bad smash-up and blocking
the tracks. The ffagman was sent back
to warn the second section OF a west
bound passenger train, which was close
ly following the freight. This train was
stopped, but the third section of the
passenger which was close behind, could
not be warned in time, and crashed into
the rear of the second section. The two
rear cars we're telescoped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Averse to Exclusion Act.

Judge A. q. Dayton, Of the United
States Court at Wheeling, w. Va, gave
the Chinese exclusion act a blow, which,
he said, he would repeat until reversed,
yesterday afternoon, when he ordered
the release of zee Kan and zee Gee,
who had been in this country for 20
years, coming as merchants.
The government had them arrested
charged with being in the United States
i'm properly and setting up the allegation
tn at they were laborers.
Judge Dayton said; THE Chinese
exclusion act was an act of political ex-
pediency. 1t favored the Pacific slope.
| am sorry for but two things in my life,
one is that | voted for the exclusion act,
the other is l voted for the oleomsrgar-
inc bill. cannot see why an exclu'
sion act operates against the Chinese
and not against Italians, Slavs and the
cheap labor of southern Europe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Mountain Lion Attacks Horseman.

With rife w. r. McStay, of Ala
media, CAL, dispatched an enraged
mountain lion that had been shot twice
and severely wounded by William
Hortsman after the treacherous brute
had sprung upon Hortsman from tree.
1t toppled him from his saddle horse
and lacerated his shoulders with its.
sharp claws. The encounter occurred
few days ago at Horstman's ranch On
Table Mountain, near Boulder Creek.
Horstman was riding through brush
and timber seeking cattle. As he passed
under the tree on which the lion was
crouched the beast pounced upon his
back and knocked him from the saddle.
Horstman carried shotgun with him,
and this he quickly brought into action.
firing two charges OF fine shot into the
body of the lion. McStay's attention
was attracted by the shooting, and going
to the scene he round Horstman lying
on the ground and the wounded lion ia
a tree hundred feet away. He brought
the beast down with two shots. The
animal was fine specimen, measuring
eleven feet from nose to tail tip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

JUST BEFORE the last presidential
election Judge Parker made an impas-
stoned speech against the extortlon oil
money from corporations for campaign
purposes by the republican party. The
President regarded this as a personal at
tack upon himself and his friend Cortel-
YOU. and made very angry and Intern
perate retort. The testimony OF Mr..
Perkins in the insurance investigation
in New York and the stories that have
come since from the packing house dis
trict of Chicago show that the Judge
knew what he was talking about and the
President did not. The Springfield Re
publican suggests that one of the best
WAYS to take the curse off of the disclos-
ures of life insurance company contrlbu'
tons to the republican campaign fund
at the last presidential election would be
a manly apology on the part of Presi-
dent Roosevelt to Judge Parker. The
Philadelphia Record says: "Such ar-
ton would go far to convince his coun-
trymen of his sincerity in his efforts to
curb the power and compel the honest
management of the trusts and other great
corporations"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Promised Both Beaux TO We'd

Durham, N. c., Sept 19.-Because
Alice Crabtree could not decide which
of two beaux she loved the better she
promised each TO wed and set the nuptial
ceremony for both at the the same time.
1t was to be a runaway match. Alice
declared that she was going to leave fate
decide for her between her two lovers,
for she could not, if her life depended
upon il. "Whoever comes to claim me
first" pretty Alice declared, "shall be
my choice" William Hopkins, one OF
Alice's beaux, had secured his license
from Register of Deeds Markham to mar
~ Alice. When Alice's other beau ap'
piled to Register Markham for license
to marry Alice he learned that someone
else had gotten ahead of him, and de-
clared that "there are as good fish 10 the
sea as ever were caught" and left.
Alice would not tell who the other man
was, though she declares that she be-
lieves that fate wlled it just as it should
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
S1OO Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pledged
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only poaitive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constipational disease, requires con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrah Cure
is taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list OF testl-
monials.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by ali Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to 426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. DC.
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The town of Baramula, in the Kash-
mir district, India, has been destroyed
by fire. One thousand buildings, most
ly dwellings, we're burned down.
DR.. Thomas John Bernardo, founder
and director of Philanthropic Institutions
in London, for the rescuing and saving
of orphan waits, died last night. DIR.
Baruardo was born in Ireland in 1915.
Decorations of the Legion OF Honor
we're conferred in Paris today on Gene
raj Chafee, of the United States army,
and the officers of his mission, who have
been attending the French military man
Oeuvres.
Twenty-three bombs and twenty-five
bottles containing explosives have been
found in an English house in Pera, Il
suburb of Constantinople. The porter
at this house is an Armenian. Several
arrests have been made.
"The cause and prevention Of yellow
lever" was the subject OF paper before
the Homeopathic Medical Society, at
Altoona, Pa, this morning by DIR. John
B. BoyIeau, of Philadelphia. Yellow
fever, he continued, was transmitted
only by the bite of a mosquito known as
stegomyia and in no other way. He de-
clared coal oil to pc the best destroyer of
the insects.
A dispatch from Stockholm, Sweden, says
that Adolph Hedin, who was known as the
Father Of the Swedish Ricksdag," and who
had attended thirty sessions of that body, is
dead.
Baron Komura, the japanese peace pleni-
pOtentiary, continues to improve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

Mr.. w. L. ROYAL has retired from
all connection with the primary election
Irregularities in Richmond, for which
some half.dozen or more persons have
been indicted. He has "thrown down
his hand" so to speak, and will let
things take their course. He says he
has not received proper support, en-
enlargement and cooperation, and de-
clares that if the people of the city are
content to sit still and allow things to
90 to the bad, he can stand as much of
it as any one else. 1t is more than
probable that the Richmond. people have
lost confidence in the self appointed
leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
PHILADELPHIA Politics.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2O.-The city
party convention held in the Academy
of Music this morning served to draw
forth big crowd, but its actual work
was of a routine character, although not
lacking in enthusiasm. The ticket as
slated last night by the reform leaders
was nominated by a practically unani'
nous vote. This ticket was nominated
For sheriff, Common Councilman Wilson
II. Brown; for coroner, ex-Magistrate j. NJ.
X. Jermon; County Commissioners, Rudolph
Bankenberg and Edward A: Anderson. A
platform endorsing Mayor Viewers admin
istration and callins for reform in all branches
of the city and state government was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

CHARGES of fraud, misapplicatiOn OF
trust funds, and attempts to transfer as
sets to another concern are made in a
suit for a receiver and an accounting,
filed in Chicago yesterday against pres
ent and former officials of the Western
Life Indemnity Company, an assessment
insurance association. Developments in
insurance matters recently have naturally
aroused suspicion against most of the
companies and it will take long time
to allay such suspicious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Explosion and Fire.

New York, Sept. 2O.-Considerable
excitement in the vicinity of Eighth
avenue and 124th street, shortly after
seven o'clock this morning. was caused
by an explosion of materials used in
the Palisades Laundry, at 2Sl7 Eighth
avenue. The explosion blew out the
front of the store occupied by the laun-
dry company, as we'll az the windows in
buildings adjoining, butSO far as is known
no one was injured. Fire followed the
explosion, and damaged the laundry
plant, and adjoining property to the ex-
tent of S25. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
COURT OF APPEALS.

In the Court of Appeals at Staunton
yesterday the following cases were taken
up:
Terry VS.. McClung, from Circuit
Court, Highland county, argued and
submitted Yaxley ct ais. VS.. Yaxley's
administrator ct ais. appeal refused ;
Osborne VS.. Board of Supervisors OF
Clarke county, appeal refused Lindsay
& Co. VS.. Board of Supervisors of Clarke
county, appeal refused Allstock VS..
Moore Lime Company, Circuit Court of
Boutetourt county, argued and submit
ted Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany VS.. Annie I. Hill, Circuit Court OF
Allegheny county, argued and submitted.
Next cases, Chesapeake and Ohio Bail
way Company VS.. Beasley Moon VS..
Highland Development Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
From Richmond

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Sept. 2O.-Judge
Witt today convened a special grand
Jury of the Hastings Court and delivered
a sweeping charge directing further prob
ing into the primary election frauds.
Court complimented the former jury on
its work and directed this one to star
where the other left off. w. L. Royal
will be summoned as a witness.
Gov. Montague filed his expense &C
count today and it amounted t.
about SIS, 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Marry Daughters of Fathers Wife.

One of the most remarkable marriage
tangles ever known was presented to the
authorities in probate court at Toledo, o.,
recently when Edward and Fred Metzger,
twins, made application to marry sisters.
This in itself was strange enough, but
when the clerk was preparing the papers
it was learned that an elder brother OF
the twins had married a sister of the two
prospective brides of the twins. A look
at the entry journal showed that in May
1904 Albert Melzger, brother, had
married Ida Miller, the third sister.
While the people in the court were hav-
ing a good laugh at this Edward spoke
up and said:
'Let me tell you something that will
set you thinking deeper. Our father is
the husband of the girls mother.
This is the story: Lewis G. Metzger
married Mrs. Christina Miller. Metzger
had, as stated, three sons, two OF them
twins. Mrs. Miller had three daughters.
Now the daughters become the brides OF
the sons. In other words, Meter is the
father-in-law of his stepdaughters, and
Mrs. Metzger is the mother-in-law OF her
steps0ns.
And still the wonder does not cease.
Mrs. Metzger was married four times.
Her second marriage was to the brother
Of her present husband, but by that
union she had no children. Here are
some OF the puzzles to work out:
If your two brothers married sisters OF
your wife what relation would your child
dren be to your brothers children, or
what would they be if you and your
brothers father took for his second wife
the mother of the girls who are are now
the wives of the three sons? And still
further, what would they be il the wo-
man your father married was the mother
of your wife and one of your brothers
wives was the widow Of your uncle9
The boys have stopped figuring on the
puzzle, saying that if they have child
dren the relationships will be so mixed
as to battle deciphoring In spite Of it
all the complication is entirely legal, be-
cause there is no blood relationship be-
tween the contracting parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
DRY GOODS.
.LanSburgh&Bro
Washington's Favorite Store.
Open Until P. NJ.
New Fall Dress Goods.

We invite your attention to an espec-
tally diversified collection of beautiful
greens, browns, and grays. They have
been carefully chosen, and prices are
right
SOC Luster Mohair in navy. green, brown,
marine, and cream: good luster; re- lO/-
versible; dustproof For one day, yard o>S
10 pieces stylish London Irvine and Cream
Wolfe; full 40 inches wide. You can
buy them at less than half price for 12C
one day, or, per yard. ......-....".... 'o~
20 pieces Fine All-worsted Suitings, in
navy royal, red, gray, myrtle, &c. These
come in neat, mannish effects. Worth Zoe
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100 pieces Lustrous Broadcloth, Chiffon
weight. Every desirable shade is included
in this vast assortment. Priced else O2c
where at $1.25. Special ......"......... Nv
5G-inrh Raincloths, in Priestley's craven
cites and other equally desirable fabrics;
shown in tans, modes. browns.
greens, and grays; value, SlS5. Ct 40
For one day.. ........................ W.
52-inch Imported Broadcloth; rich, perma-
nent finish. This is shown in so
different shades and black. A good CT 20
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Ann,ication for Discharge.

London, Sept. 20.-Mrs. james Brown
Potter, the American actress, who ap-
piled to the voluntary bankruptcy court
for a settlement of her affairs so that her
creditors might be reimbursed, has now
applied to the court for a discharge OF
bankruptcy. The hearing of the aPpli-
cation has been fixed for November ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Sovereign Grand Lodge.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2O.-The con-
ferring of the grand decoration OF
chivalry TO more candidates, comPeti-
tive drills and degree team work, the
fifty-fve Rebekah anniversary exercises
this morning, and the exhibition drill
by the California women's drill corps,
were features in today's programme OF
the S1st annual communication of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge, |. o. o. F.
now in session here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Penitentiary for Negro AssaiIant.

Doylestown, Pa, Sept. 2O.-William
Waller, Virginia negro, was convicted
yesterday of an assault on Miss Amanda
McElroy, a comely school teacher OF
Bensalem township, and was sentenced
to two years and six months in the East
ern penitentiary. 1t was testified that
Waller followed Miss McElroy and her
sister, and that when both girls fell over
each in the their fright he took hold OF
one of them, and only let go when
frightened by their screams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
UpperVille Colt Climb.

The stockholders of the Uppervillt
Colt and Horse Club have elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
President, Willie Fletcher; vice presi
dents, r. Hunter Delany and Rober
Neville; treasurer and secretary, p. s
GOchnauer; directors, Col. r. II. Dulany
George FRASER, Joseph A. Gibson, Lewis
Strother, w. H. Carter, Joshua Fletcher
Ii. Rozier Dulany, II. NJ. Luttrell, A
b. Lawson and @. NJ. Peach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Petition in Bankruptcy.

New York, Sept. 20.-Roger Morgan,
who is a dealer in patent medicines with
an Office at 156 Fifth avenue, filed a volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy in the United
States District Court today. His liabili-
ties are ISL, els and no assets. Among
his creditors is the Second National
Bank of Orange, n. j., to which he
owes $40. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
New York Life Insurance Company.

New York, Sept. 20.-John A. Nc
Call, the president of the New York
Life Insurance Company, was witness
today before the legislative investigating
committee. His testimony illuminated
the power with which he, as pres
ident, directed the use of the company's
funds without let or hindrance. Pres
ident McCalps control of the money,
according to his testimony, was absolute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Startling Mortality

Statistics show startling mortality, from
appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent and
cure these awful diseases, there is Just one re-
liable remedy, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
f. Flannery, of IA Custom House Place.
Chicago, says: "They have no equal for
Constipation and BilliOusness." 25c at L, 5.
Leadbeater, & Sons, Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Always Successful.

When indigestion becomes chronic 1t is
dangerous. KOdol Dyspepsia Cure VIII cure
INDIGESTION and all troubles resulting there
from Tins preventing Catarrh of the Stomach.
DR. Newbrough of League, w, Va, says: ITO
those suffering from indigestion or sour stom-
ach would say there is no better remedy
than KodoI Dyspepsia Cure. have pre-
seribed il for a number Ofmy patients with
GOOD success" Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure digests
what YOU eat and makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by w. F. Creighton & Co., 4Ol King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
Yellow Fever.

New Orleans, Sept. 2O.-There were
"a new cases of yellow fever and 4 deaths
from the disease reported yester lay. The
number of new cases from the country is
apparently diminishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

VIM. B Yaeger, theatrical man and
former right hand man to Julius Calm,
of the Empire Theatre, who Jumped"
his bail several weeks ago in Philadel-
phia, was brought back to New York
from Montreal, Canada, today and com
mitted to the Tombs prison in default Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

The convention of the State League Of
Republican Clubs opened at Easton, Pa,
this morning. The attendance was
smaller than anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
New York Stock Market

New York, Sept. 20.-The stock market
has been strong from the opening, with the
most important point the continued scarcity
of floating stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20

I OST.-Last night at the fire a BROWN
Il PLAID COAT. Suitable reward II re-
turned intact to ll6 south Alfred street.
een10 n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
NOTICE.

We wish to extend our thanks to the Fire
Department of our city and TO our friends for
their able work at the fire at our wharves last
night We also wish 10 take this method of
notifying our customers that there will be no
interruption 10 our business.
WA. SMOOT d co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-20
The Market.

Georgetown. Sept, 2O.-Whsss 6oAS0.