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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

A NEW phase Of China's policy OF re-
taiation against the United States be-
cause of its exclusion laws is disclosed IN
Washington by the activity with which
officials Of the Chinese Legation are col
lecting claims of damages for deportation
of Chinese immigrants for presentation
to the State Department. The claims
arise from the Chinese contention that
the Burlingame treaty of 1868, which
doe. not restrict immigration, is the
only existing contract between the two
governments since the treaty Of 1894
lapsed. Every Chinaman who Is de-
ported is, accordingly, encouraged by
the China government TO file a claim
with the legation in Washington, stating
the financial loss and personal suffering
entailed. These claims average over
81 900 each, and hundreds of them have
been received at the legation, where the
officials are now busy putting them in
shape. The complete bill, it is under
stood, will not be presented to the State
Department until the amount exceeds
81, 900, OOO Anticipating that the
United States government will not adj
NIT the validity of the claims, it is un-
derstood that China will be prepared &c
appeal to the Hague tribunal for
settlement Of The claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCT. Il. 1906

FOLLOWING the disclosures OF heavy
contributions to the republican national
committee by the New York Life, it de-
yeloped at yesterday hearing before the
Armstrong committee in New York, that
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
contributed $4,000 to the republican
national campaign fund in the last three
campaigns. On the total amount,
$40, 900 went to the campaign OF 1904.
The Mutual's payment in 1900 was
s95. 900, and in 1896, $4,000. Presi-
dent McCurdy and Vice Presidents K
A. Granniss and Walter r. Gillette, OF
the Mutual, who were examined, each
declared that in his opiOniOn the con-
tributions were justifable as means Of
protecting the policy holders interests
AGAINST the free silver menace and the
ST. Louis platform. 1t was shown fur
Their that amounts aggregating SlOO, OOO
a wear had been turned over for at least
two years to the Mutual's general So
licitor for use in Confidential" lega
services and that the Mutual Life paic
SD, SCI last year for luncheOns. Tbi'
was at the rate of almost $3.50 day. A
surprising feature Of yesterdays investi
CATION was the ignorance-amounting tC
indiference-oi the $3.50, OOO'a-yeal
president of the Mutual Life as to the
affairs Of the company, including com
missions and campaign contributions
Such a condition of affairs is incompre-
bensible to business men-outside Of
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
EiphfinD for Control.

Toledo, o., Oct. 1.-THE Wabash
bondholders practically finished their ex-
animation of credentials at midnight
and a formal ballot will be taken this
morning. Each side will vote in bulk
its entire strength. 1t is not definitely
known what the ballot will show, but in
formation by those in touch with the
situation give Gould $22, OOO, 900, and
Ramsey, 81, 1000 worth of securities.
This means that Ramsey is completely
routed in the bondholders' action.
Toledo, o., Oct. 11.-Eiding rough
shod over the protests of the Ramsey in
terests in the debenture bOndholders
meeting, of the Wabash railroad and
backed by electiDg inspectors of their
own, choosing, and by tellers whom the
Ramsey people claim, are paid attorneys
for the opposition, the Gould faction
nominated the six directors to which the
bondholders are entitled, this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

Messrs. Moffatt and White, bankers, OF
New York city. He offered IS, 500
for the franchise and the old plant,
and agrees to furnish arc lights for stree:
lighting purposes at.$75 per light, each
lamp to burn all night every night, cur
rent and power to consumers at IA cents
per kilowatt hour Tor the first hour, and
cents each succeeding hour, and free
incandescent lamps. He further agrees
to give the city per cent, of the gross
receipts from the plant, the city's share
to be not less than $500 per annum, and
to furnish the city current for light add
heat at a discount of 10 per cent.
Mr.. Barstow also made several other
propositions. He offered S., 900 for the
| franchise and agreed to furnish the city
arc lights at $75 each per annum, or
$40, 600 for the franchise, the city topay
S82. so per annum for arc lights, or
$13, 500 for the franchise and the old
plant, the city to pay $50. so per annum
for arc lights.
The other bid was submitted by
Messrs. D. j. Howell and L. E. Sinclair,
who offered 81, 500 for the old plant,
and 81, 500 for the franchise. or s., 600
for both, agreed to furnish eighty-fve or
more src lights at s65 per light per an
mum, and to pay the city 10 per cent OF
their gross receipts. They also offered
to furnish current for private ionsump-
ton at 10 cents per kilowatt the mini
mum charge to be 81 per month.
A number of other papers supposed to
be bids were opened, but they turned
out to be offers to furnish special arti-
Giles in connection with electric work.
One offered to dam a small stream and
put up an hydro-electric plant. An
other suggested the use Of certain Chin
neys, &c. All these were laid aside,
none but Mr.. Barstow's and the Howell
bids enclosing the guaranteed checks as
required by law being considered.
Mr.. Spinks urged that before any
action be taken by Council the commit
tee on light should report the cost OF
building a new electric plant and the
expense of carrying on the same.
The chair held that these questions
could not be acted on in joint meeting
The joint meeting then dissolved.
On the reopeDing of Council Mr..
Spinks moved to lay the whole matter of
the electric franchise on the table and
the motion was lost
The bids were then referred to the
committees on finance and light.
The appointment by the City Engl-
neer of Norman Treakle as captain of
the chain gang was approved.
Harriet johnson asked that certain
real estate of hers be exempted from
over due taxes aud her request was re-
ferred.
A petition of NJ. Lawler to be re-
lieved from the payment of taxes on his
house on south Washington street, be-
cause of his being unable to obtain po-
session of the same was referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Some seasonabIe Advice.

1t may be a piece Of superAuous adj
vice TO urge people at this season of the
year to lay in a supply of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. 1t is almost sure to be
needed before winter is over, and much
more prompt and satisfactory results are
obtained when taken as soon as a cold Is
contracted and before it has become set
tied in the system, which can only be
done by keeping the remedy at hand.
This remedy is so widely known and so
altogether good that no one should hesi-
tate about buying it in preference to any
other. 1t is for sale by Gibson & Tim
herman and w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Wedding.

Scituate, Mass. Oct. 11.-At noon
today, at the country home of her par
ents, DreamwoId, in Egypt, the mar
riage of Miss Gladys Lawson, eldest
daughter of Mr.. Thomas w. Lawson,
aud Mr.. f B. StanwOOd, son of Mr.
Francis NJ. StanwOOd, of Boston, took
place. Miss Lawson, who was given
away by her father, was attended by her
two young sisters, the Misses Marion
and Dorothy, as bridesmaids, and Miss
Bunny Lawson, the youngest of the fam
lily. as flower girl. Mr.. Stanwood's best
man was Ezra BarstOw. 1t was strictly
private, only members of the two fam
lilies being hidden, the total number of
guests being less than one hundred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Fell from Monument.

Joseph G. Owings, painter, OF 9O5
Second street northeast Washington,
forty-fve years old, while at work paint
ing the elevator shaft of the Washington
Monument yesterday afternoon about l
O'Clock, was precipitated by the break
ing of the scaffold upon which he was
standing to the ground, a distance OF
300 feet, and Instantly killed. Nearly
every bone in 0 wings body was broken,
and his flesh reduced to a pulp. The
two other men who were at work upon
the scaflold at the same time, Joshua
Mastin, and Edward Littleton, miracu-
lousy saved themselves by clinging to
one of the upright posts at the corners OF
the elevator shaft and sliding to the next
landing, about fourteen feet below them.
The cause of the accident was a weak
spot in the trestle, due to the way it had
oeen nailed together. 1t was composed
of three white pine boards, nailed at one
spot with several nails, and this spot
was apparently weakened, for it was
there that the break took place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Attempted Outrage.

Bloomington, Ind, Oct. IA bru-
tai attempt was made this morning to
assault Mrs. Frank Mulky, a well
known society and club woman Of
this city. The negro entered Mrs
Mulky's bedroom and a deperate
hand to hand struggle followed
The negro was finally frightened away
and Mrs, Mulky informed the telephone
exchange. The operator notified the
police, who later arrested Levi johnson.
He denied he was the man, but his face
and clothes we're scratched. This morn
ing he was taken to the Mulky house and
the woman positively identified him.
uJohnsen will be taken before the grand
Jury today and. ifpossible, will be tried be-
lore Judge Wilson this afternoon: The feel
ing against him is intense and there is fear
that unless johnson is got out OF the way to-
day there sill be a lynching tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Czechs and Germans Clash.

Vienna, Oct. 11.-Another serious
clash between Czechs and Germans has
occurred, Prosanitz being the scene OF
the disorder. An excited crowd of Czecbs
paraded the streets of the town at mid
night, smashing the windows Of houses
belonging to Germans. A conflict with
the Germans resulted and the gendar-
merle and cavalry interlered. The ap-
pearance of the soldiers and policemen
was the signal for an attack by the people
who threw volleys of stones at the Off
GERS and soldiers. One officer was seri-
ously injured The cavalry then charg-
ed on the mob and many persons were in
iured when the mounted soldiers resorted
to this method of quelling the disturb
ance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Rnssia,s Real Pnrpose I?

Berlin, Oct. 1.-THE National Kreuz
Zetung is authority for the statement
that the real purpose Of Russia in plan
ming to colonize soldiers from the Man
churian army in Siberia on a plan which
resembles the American homestead
scheme, is for the purpose Of maintain
ing large army in the far East, with
which she will be prepared to revenge
herself upon Japan for the bitter defeats
of the recent war at the first favorable
oDpOrtunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

MAYOR PAFF sent a message to the
City Council last night in which he
made some practical suggestions, among
them one looking to the extension of the
corporate limits of the city of Alexan-
dria. His honor said all that was neces-
sary in few words, and his proposition
should meet with the hearty support OF
all in and cut of authority. The time
has come when such movement should
be pushed with vigor. The Mayors
message came at an opportune time, as
yesterday some malcontents heard with
pleasure the absurd rumor that Judge
Waddll had by decision in Richmond
turned Alexandria over to the District
of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Steamer Struck Mine.

Toxic, Oct. IA telegram from
Moi says hat the British steamer Lsho
struck a floating mine on September 30,
ninety miles east of the Shatung light
house, and was sunk. Fifteen of her
passengers and crew are missing, two Of
whom are Europeans.
The German steamers Emstruve (l) and
Hans Wagner were seized by the Japa-
nese yesterday off Fussan and Nishima,
respectively. The steamers were bound
from Vladivostok and, it is alleged, were
carrying contraband of war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
DEPUTY Sheriff Killed.

Thomas Hsrdy, living one mile north
of Weverton, deputy sheriff Of Wash
ington county, Nd, was shot and in
stantly killed about s o'clock yesterday
morning about half mile east of View
erton Station. John I. Coson, colored,
is under arrest suspected of the crime
Hardy, with Deputy Sheriff Emory
Nelson and Officer r. D. Weber, Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad special
police force, were at Weverton looking
out for unauthorized persons riding on
freight trains. Train 95, one of the fast
freights OF the Baltimore and Ohio, was
lying on the siding at that point wait
ing for passenger train to pass, and
the three officers started to go over the
train to see if any interlopers were
aboard. Nelson and Weber started at
one end and Hardy alone at the other
Nelson and Weber heard two shots
and, hurrying forward along the train,
found Hardy lying between the tracks
mortally wounded. He died without
being able to make statement.
Search was Immediately made by Web
Der and Nelson for the murderer, and
they found a young white man in the
weeds near the track. The latter said 4
negro shot the deputy sheriff and later
Colson was captured ia barn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
The Rouss.Case Dismissed.

The suit of Elizabeth ). COwan, TO
recover SS9, $50 from the estate of Chas.
Broadway Rouss, on the plea that be
had promised to support her for life be-
cause of his failure to marry her, was
dismissed in New York yesterday by
Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum. The
suit of Mrs. Cowan is only one Of the
many actions instituted by women against
the Rouss estate, alleging that the rich
old blind merchant had promised to sup
port them or their children, or both.
The executors have settled several such
suits. and in one or two instances the
women have got verdicts against the es-
tate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
The Strike in Moscow.

Moscow, Oct, 1.-THE ranks of the
striking bakers, printers, and Other
laborers have been swelled by strike of
men employed in the foundries and the
engineering works. In some cases the
majority of the men employed in many
factories did not wish to strike, but they
were forced to join in the movement.
As the result of bad feeling which exists,
it is fearel that trouble will occur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

PATRICK HENRY, Andrew jackson,
James Monroe and Edgar Allan Poe
have been denied inches in the Hall of
Fame at the New York University, bat
number of men and women rarely
heard of outside of the immediate neigh
borhoods in which they lived, have been
voted tablets there. Such is fame
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
The Venezuelan Question.

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE impression Is
growing stronger in official circles that
Joint action on the part of the United
States and France will be the outcome
of the deadlock which has arisen in the
dispute with Venezuela over the cancel
lation OF the French Gable Company and
the slight imposed by President Castro
on the French Minister. The suggestion
that France will delegate to the United
States the power of making adeMonstra-
ton on behalf of both countries is scout
ed here. The position of France and
the justice of her claim necessitate that
she shall act directly in case President
Castro does not offer satisfaction to the
government. Nevertheless, France is
not willing to resort to force except with
the full sympathy aud support OF the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Legislative INVESTIGATING Committee

New York, Oct. 1.-THE legislative
committee which has been inquiring into
the insurance scandals, met this morn
ing, and adjourned until next Tuesday
out of respect to the memory of Speaker
Nixon of the State Assembly, who died
late yesterday afternoon. The commit
tee will attend the funeral which will
probably be held on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but by
choosing the right medicine. +. II. Wolfe,
of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheated death. He
says: 1.-TWO years ago had Kidney Trouble,
which caused me great pain, suffering and
anxiety, but | took Electric Bitters, which
effected complete cure. have also found
them of great beueft in general debility, and
nerve trouble, and kept them constantly on
hand, since, as find they have no equal,
E. $. Leadbeater and Sons. druggist guaran'
tee them at Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
For AlIKinds of Piles.

To draw the fire out Of burn, heal a cut
without leaving a scar. or to cure boils, sores,
teter. eczema aud all skin and scalp diseases,
use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. specific
for blind, beeding, itching and protruding
piles Stops the pain instantly and cures
permanently. Get the genuine. Sold by w. +.
Creighton 4 Co., 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Terrorists' Threat.

Berlin, Oct. 1.-THE Frankfurter
Zeitung states that Macedonian terrorists
have made a threat to blow up the Brit
ish consulate at Monsstir, and assassi-
nate the Consular staff, unless the
powers compel Turkey to grant autonomy
to Macedonia, and appoint Chris tian
Governor for the country,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Ouerrun by Tartars.

ST. Petersburg, Oct. L. Advices from
Tifis say that Tartars are overrunning
that section Of the country, and many vii
lagos have been occupied by them. The
government has completely lost power in
a section of the territory which covers an
area of fully 200 square miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Charped with Ri0amy.

Franklin, n. H., Oct. 1l.-Flora
Blackburn GIL has made complaint
against her husband, Henry Gill, the
coachman who was married to the New
York heiress, Cornelia Hutch Dearborn,
under the name of Harry Walker, Jr., in
Brookline, last week, and warrant for
the arrest of Gill was issued, charging
him with bigamy. A consultation was
held by the solicitor and sheriff, as they
were in doubt as to whether or not an
action could be begun in New HamP-
shire for crime committed in Massa-
cbusetts. Deciding that they could not
proceed legally, Sheriff Kimball held the
warrant while Solicitor Clifford con-
ferred with Attorney General Eastman.
After the conference, Solicitor Clifford
announced that neither he nor the Sher-
i'll would take any action for the present.
II is understood that the ellis bad been
in Mont Clair, n. j., but that they left
there very suddenly day or two ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
New York Stock Market.

New York, Oct. 1.-THE stock market
gathered strength from the opening and
many of the stocks traded in made material
gains in the first hour, the buying all around
the room being enthusiastic and aggressive.
Foreign houses say that the strength Of the
foreign market was due TO a great extent TO
confidence on the other side that the Bank OF
England rate will not be further advanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, =.
LUCAS COUNTY .

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of F j. Cheney &
Co, doing business in the City of Toledo.
County State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of O.
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CAENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed In nv
presence, this 9Th day Of December, A. ID.
1886.
(SEAL.) A. w. GLEASON.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on me blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testimon-
ials free.
F; ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
SOLD by all Druggists, 75c.
TAKE Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

Rev. Canon c. G. Roberts, rector OF Fred
erickton, n. B., and father Of Charles u. ID
Robert and Theodore Roberts, the weil-knoWn
authors, died this morning. He was one Of
the bes. known ministers in the Episcopal
churches in New Brunswick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

Forty-two American students, winners
of Cecil Rhodes scholarships, arrived al
Liverpool, Eng, today on the steamer
Haverford, and started at once for Oxford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

SECRETARY TAFT will ask Congress
at the forthcoming session to increase
the strength OF the army of the
United States by about $500 men
and the necessary number of officers.
Why this increase in the army in time
Of profound peace, can only be answered
by the world powerists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Devoe Lead
and Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer
vice as long as lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11

Advices received ia Berlin today state
that the rebellion among the natives OF
German East Africa is spreading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
JOINT SESSION.

The Aldermen having entered the
Common Council chamber joint con-
vention began and the bids were opened.
The first bid was that of W. I. Bar
stow, who stated in an attached letter
that he had the financial backing of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-11
The Market.

Georgetown, Oct. il.-whsst Sls7s.