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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
News OF the Day.

President Roosevelt has given Public
Printer Stillings "free hand" in the
management of the government printing
Office.
The Court of Special Sessions of New
York has decided that the Law prohibit
lug girls working in factories at night is
unconstitutional.
Clifford S. Hixton. the boOkkeePer Of
the Union Trust Company, OF Pittsourg,
who is under arrest and is said to have
confessed 10 populations amounting to
1925, OOO, is still locked up in Jail, hay-
ing thus far failed TO secure the $780,
900 bail fixed in the case.
John Jacobs died in awful agony at
Morrisyille Thursday night, rs the result
of mammoth dose Of quinine. Hear.
ing that quinine was good for malaria
the man took at one dose the entire con-
tents of dram bottle. His lungs burst,
his eyes burst, the drums of his ears
burst and he died suffering indescribable
pain.
Justice Olmsted, of the Court of Spe-
cial Sessions, of New York, 10 an opin-
ion handed down yesterday, in which
his associates, Justices Mexican and
deuel., concurred, held that the State
Legislature has no right to formulate
laws in restriction of labor. He held
that the women's clause is wrong and
that they have right TO work at all
hours.
A general strike, to begin today, has
been ordered by the Workmen's Coun-
Gil. of Russia. Twenty thousand have
gone out 10 st. Petersburg. A portion
of the troops in summer camp at Penn
bertotf have become disafected. Disaf-
lection is also reported among the Mos
cow regiment of the guards CHARTERED in
st. Petersburg. The Governor of the
city of Ssmsrs was killed yesterday by
a bomb.
The annual report of James f. Rod
erick, chief of the State department OF
mines OF Pennsylvania, for the year
1905, shows a total loss oil life in and
about the anthracite mines of GA, and
in and about the. bituminous mines OF
479. The report states that from 1881
to 1906 inclusive, 4, AIS miners and p
452 miners laborers were killed IN
Pennsylvania, and that more than hall
of these fatalities were due to negligence,
carelessness, reckleSsness, and ignorance
on the part of the victims.
Thomas Stops, colored, touched
live wire OF the United Telephone Com
pany, in Wsynesboro, Pa, Thursday
afternoon and received a shock that
killed him almost Instantly. - dare
you to take hold of that wire" said
Stops to Charles Robertson, also col
ored, as they we're walking through an
alley. The wire WAS dangling on the
ground. Robertson said he vas afraid
to touch it. Stops bent over and pick
ed up the wire with his right hand.
The next moment he fell uncon scious.
He Was cSrried into livery stable,
where he died shortly aitsrward. Stops
fingers we're burned TO the bone. The
wire wac crossed by an eleclric-light
wire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
SATURDAY EVENING. AUG. 4, 1906

HOTELS have been suffering for some
wears from the depredations OF women
who, under the pretense of collecting
souvenirs, carry away any small pieces
of cut glass, silver and table linens that
they can conveniently secrete. These
eminently respectable pilterers, who
shine in good society, have now begun
operations on clubs. their opportunities
for sacking which are, of course, very
limited. The other night the Crescent
Athletic Club, of Brooklyn, entertained
the women friends of the members. On
the way home an automobile was over
turned, and one of the guests complained
she had lost a bracelet. The search for
that was rewarded with the discovery oil a
silver napkin ring, several spoons and
a hand mirror, all marked with the club
name. Notices have now been posted
in the clubs houses that any member
or guest caught carrying away napkin
rings, glasses or silver will be sum-
marily dealt with. The passion OF so
called society women for souvenirs, says
the Philadelphia Record, is limited to
articles of substantial pecunisry value,
and small enough to be concealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04

The REPUBLICANS of South Dakota
at their last State convention declared
that the tariff "should be modified from
time to time to meet changed conditions.
The republican members OF Congress
from that State have been voting to
stand pat and supporting Speaker Can
non in packing the ways and means COM
mittee and refusing to recognize any
member who proposed to modify the
tariff. even on such articles as those on
which the rate exceeds 100 per cent. II
the republican voters of South Dakota
really favor tariff revision they must
elect democrats 10 Congress and elect
members of the legislature who will elect
tariff reformers to represent the State IN
the Senate. Ifs majority of both Houses
of Congress was composed of republicans
pledged to tariff reform, such might be
accomplished, bat as long as lew lone
and lukewarm republican tariff reform
ers attend republican cancnses and re-
fuse to join with the democratic members
in forcing tariff revision, such declara'
tions in convention are either child's
play or intended to deceive the voters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
SALE OF ELMINGTON.

Mr.. Grant Parish, OF Washington, ha'
scored another large real estate sale dur
ing the past week, with the transfer o.
the famous colonial estate known a.
"Elmington, the home of Mr.. Thos
Dixon, IT,, at Dxonsdale, the new
owner being Mr.. Thomas Walkup,
stock broker in New York, the price
paid being $40, 600. "Elmington manor"
is square brick mansion, beautifully
situated on a peninsula extending into
North river, Mshjack bay, very near Old
Point Comfort. the sale is interesting
inasmuch as the place is the subject Of
the popular book written by Dixon,
"Life worth living" who considered it
the ideal home and country. On the land
side there is an avenue drive that
stretches away from the gate through
giant trees for two miles into the hills. On
the water side it looks majestically out
to the Chesapeake bay snd the Atlantic
ocean. A sunny green sward of Ii
acres in front of the mansion runs down
to the waters edge. "Elmington" is
deeply rooted 10 colonial history. Its
broad acres were crown grants two hun.
dreds years ago A short drive south is
tue village OF Yorktown, the scene and
siege of Lord CORVALLIS. On the York
river side, stands sweet old Roosevelt. I"
The Page estate, the most palatial coun-
try establishment of the old school in the
country, near by, is the meeting place of
Capt. John Smith and the Indian chief
Powhatan. Across and hard by is old
williamsburg and ancient jamestown,
all sacred sill. The mansion house was
built away back in colpnial times, bot was
renovated go years ago by DIR. John
Prosser Tabb. The walls are three feet
thick and three and half stories high,
containing 32 rooms. The grand hall
way is 20 feet byoardN by 80 feet deep.
Ia the rear winAsa magnificent mahog-
any stairway gracefully up to the obser-
valory. The mahogany rails and spindles
are the finest hsndcaryed work. The
windows and door sills are of Italian
marble. There are four bath pools,
gas and furnace heat, dozen huge open
FIRE places, and all the latest city con-
yenences. Hundreds of slaves aided
skilled workmen to build the vast walls.
On both sides, that Is facing the sea sud
hills, are mammoth Corinthian columns,
stately, commanding extending sheer mp
to the pinnacle of the roof. There is yir-
tually no back to the house. The name
of "Elmington" was given in colonial
times, from It's giant trees, especially the
aims. On the lawn are 800 large virgin
trees of 81 varieties. The estate EN-
braces $50 acres OF agricultural lands
and is nearly surrounded by salt water
Mr. Grant Parish is following the advice
Of 6is friend, Hon. Harry ST. George
Tucker, president of the Jamestown Ex-
hibition, who recently said to Mr.. Parish
that old Tidewater Virginia will boom
after the thousands of people have visit
ed that locality at the coming James
town enterprise and sample the adorable
climate aud wonderous resources of that
section OF the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Virginia News.


The annual horse show closed at Front
Royal yesterday. In. the steeplechase
Mr.. Evans, on Richeleu III, fell from
Ilis mount and was injured.
From present conditions there is the
promise in the Valley of Virginia of the
finest corn crop which has been raised
in many years, says the Stanton Leader
Capt. Abner Anderson, 70 years old,
dropped dead suddenly yesterday at his
home in Danville, of heart disease. He
edited and owned the Dsnville Register
for years, both before and after the civil
war. He served with the Danyille Blues
and WAS quartermaster of his company.
The nine months-old baby hoy OF
Henry Psnnil, of Petersburg, was badly
bitten Thursday night by a large rat.
Mrs. Pannil was awakened by the screams
OF her infant and saw the rat jump from
the crib in which the child lay. 1t was
discovered that the baby's foot had been
bitten in three places.
William Z. Wilcher was hanged at
Lexington yesterday Tor the murder oil
Henry J Smith last February. He left
his cell al 6:04 and was executed at
6:22. There was no hitch and death
was instantaneous. He was perfectly
calm, and showed no indication of any
nervousness or weakness. He made a
written statement Yesterday, which was
simply a confederation Of his confession,
made several weeks ago. The statement
was read yesterday morning just before
the execution. Wilcher was the first
white man eyer hanged 10 Rockbridge
countU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Three Men Killed.

The Browning mines, al Pocahontas,
was the scene of an accident late Thurs
day night in which three men lost their
lives. The meu were working for The
Norfolk aud Western Railway on the
construction of branch line Of railroad
from POcahOntss TO Bosservaip, called
the Pocahonlas and Western, aud were
on the night shift. Ia Tdnning-s line Of
railway over the workings OF the mine il
was necessary in some place, to erect
bridge work and I'll in, 30 that the
weight of passing trains would not break
through. A force Of men were engaged
in this work Thursday night, when the
bridge gave way, and they were crushed
to death under the mass of timbers aud
earth. In addition 10 those killed, p
number we're injured, but not seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
TEIEaRAPHIC RREvITIEs

The Duke of Rutland, the oldest liv-
ing Duke, died today in Londol.
1t has BEEN virtually decided although
the plan has not been presented to the
congress. that the next meeting OF the
Psn-American Congress shall be held
at Buenos Ayres, in 1910.
1t was reported in New York today
that VIM. Rand, former assistant dis
lrict attorney, has been retained to act
as principal counsel in the defense of
Harry Thsw for the murder of Stanford
White.
Merchants aud towDspeople and hotel
men, OF Saratoga, are said to be working
hard to the end that "Oanfeld's" be al
lowed to remain open. They plead that
the place belongs to the wealthy class
who want additional amusement alter
racing hours.
Instead of sailing today for Naples
on the White Star liner, Cretic, rs he
had intended, Gracemo Tanatara is a
prisoner in Hoboken, while the police
are investigating to find out what be in
tended to do with satchel full of dyna-
mite and lot Of cartridges.
Andrew Dominica, employed on the night
shift in No. 2 mine Of the Merchants Coal
Co., near Salisbury, Pa, Was brntally
murdered and robbed of 800 at , O'clock
this morning.
The Bauea ItqlianO well.knOwn Italian
financial institution of Cley Gland Ohio, was
robbed at noon, today. It's said that from
500 to $4,000 was secured.
A dispatch from Ostend, Belgium, says that
the Crown Princess Albert, of Bel ium, today
gave birth to daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Convict Killed.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. A At midnight las
night at a convict camp at Palmers brick
yards, when Guard Pope opened door to see
if all was well. be was knocked down by {
convict named Hargrove, a marderer, who
recently killed railroad night Waterman
and the others, sixty in number rushed Oyei
the PROSTATE form Of the guard Guard |. B
Jones saw Hargrove rush by with the blade
of his razor flashing in the moonlight, and
shot him dead in the door to the camp. The
dead body of the negro blocked the door and
checked the rush of all except Willie Harris
a negro murderer. who leaped over the form
aud dashed out TO liberty. Bl0odhounds have
been put on the track of the negro. and an,
other man hunt is on 10 Atlanta, the second
this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04

THOSE foreign anarchists, or American
anarchists, must remember that III
this land of comparative liberty there
is no license for lawlessness, and al
though there is free speech and free
press the line is drawn at anarchy, because
the people of the United States believe 10
law and order. Every one is allowed to
speak his mind, if he does not incite a
disturbance of the peace Of the commu-
nifty. The socialists it is true, preach
the overthrow of the present methods of
government, but they aim to do so at
least in their open declarations by the
rule of the majority and under the guise
of law. There is vast difference be-
tween liberty aud license and to abuse
the right of free speech so that what is
said would incite breach of the peace
is r crime and the perpetrstor is liable
to punishment according to the law OF
the several states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Catarrh Cannot he Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease and in order "a
cure it you must take internal remedies
HalPs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, an
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh ure is not quack
medicine. II was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years and
is a regular prescription. II is composed OF
The best tones known, combined with the best
ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catsrrh. send for testi-
mOnials free.
F. J. CHENEY& CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggies, Zoe.
Take HsI's Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Death of Rear Admiral Train.

Rear Admiral Chareo Jackson Train,
of the United States navy, died al 9:l6
O'Clock yesterday morning at a hotel
st Chefoo after brief illness. He had
been suffering from Rrighps disease.
Charles Jackson Train since September
IS, 1904, had been commander TO- chief
of the Asiatic station. He was born in
Massachusetts,, and appointed to the
Naval Academy from the State, Novem-
Der 26, 1861. Admiral Train served on
many stations and did many important
duties. All told he saw nineteen years
and some months active service at sea
and more than twenty-three years on
land, making forty-fve years that lie
served the American navy. DE was
assigned by President Mckinley to rep
resent the Navy Department at the
Atlanta Exposition, and during the Span
sh American war commanded the United
States var ship Prairie, of the North
Atlantic patrol squadron, that part OF
the feet iutrusted with the task OF de-
Tending the great ssaboard cities of the
Middle and New England States. Prior
TO taking command of the Asiatic
squadron he for a time commanded the
United States monitor Puritan, which
now ties at anchor in the harbor of
Washington, having been turned oyer
10 the naval militia OF the District of
Columbia. He was president of the
Board of Inspection and Survey from
1901 to 1904. Upon him deyolved the
important duty of maintaining neutral
ity in Philippine waters during the
Russo-Japanese war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04

ANOTHER crusade against Sunday
funerals is being waged 10 Baltimore,
and Cardinal Gibbons has Endorsed the
hack drivers association which is prom
inent in the movement. The petition is
signed by 290 clergymen, thirty hack
owners, twenty-eight undertskers and
225 drivers. When signing the paper.
the cardinal promised to use his infu-
ence with the Catholic clergy 20 bring
about the desired result. The cardinal
said he also opposed Sunday weddings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Judge Assaulted and Robbed.

1t vas not learned until yesterday that
Judge William G. Hawkins, ir., of the
Orphans Court, of Pitlsburg, Pa, an
eminent jurist, of Allegheny county, was
the victim of a murderons assault by
footpads near HE home, in the fashion
able east end, Oh Wednesday night
Judge Hawkins, it appears, was taking
a customary walk near his home pre-
vious to retiring, when be was set upon
and beaten. His nose was broken, his
face badly cut and bruises were sustained
upon the body. He was left unconscious
on the street, but later regained his
senses and managed to make his way TO
his home. He has an indistinct recol-
lection of three men attacking him, but
no clue to the identity OF the asssilants
can be obtained. Robbery was I'M
dobtedly the motive, as Judge Hawkins
was relieved of a gold watch of much
value and sum OF money. He is in a
critical condition, which causes anxiety
to his family because of bis advanced
years-about 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
VIII Fight Nelson.

San Francisco, Aug. I. Battling
Nelson's acceptance of the offer of the
Gold6eld purse of $50, 600 for a go. be-
tween Nelson and Cans, gives the col
ored fighter keen satisfaction. He says ;
Il will gladly accept the offer aud fight
Nelson on any terms he and the club
agree upon. will make 1913 pounds
as Nelson may desire. | will accept
any division of purse, and go any num-
Der of rounds or go to finish"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04

POSTMASTER GENERAL CoRTELYOU
told the Senate committe on pOstOffices
and post.roads that the department had
not recommended the granting of rail
road mail subsidy, but that "no objec.
ton had been raised against it," Mr..
CortelyOu evidently believes it good
policy not to oppose the railroads or be
might not find it easy to collect cam
paign funds from the corporations for
the next national election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
HIccoughs Kill Him at 81.

Pttsburg, Au. ust 4.-Andrew Good,
a welI-known mill worker of Mount
Washington, this city, died yesterday oil
exhaustion due to constant hicc)ughs.
He was attacked three days ago, and suf
fered constantly with the spasms until
death relieved him. A number of ply.
sicians were called in consultation on
the ase, but they were unable to give
any relief. MIR. Good lived all his life
in this city, and was 81 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
ssNIorocco for Mnors.v

London, Aug. The correspondent Of
the Pail Mall Gazette at Tangier, Morocco,
wires a sensational story saying it is reported
that the natives of the interior are being
aroused against IA, French OF account of the
violent agitation against that country.
Rebels are collecting about Marakesh in
large numbers. A coalition Of the semi-inde-
pendent vsssals Of the country has been
formed and they are clamoring for holy
war. They are urging the viceroy, Prince
Abdul Hafd, to proclaim himself as the
Princes announced policy of Morocco for
Moors" and has aroused the smaller chiefs to
frenzy of enthusiasm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Col, Perry.

The Governor has accepted the resig'
nation of Col. George Wayne Anderson
commanding the seventeenth Regimen
of Infantry, Virginia Volunteers, and or
ders have been issued instructing Lieu
tenant Colonel Perry to assume temper
airy command. No time has been fixed
by the Governor for the election OF a
successor to Colonel Anderson. The
commissioned officers composing the
electorate will be consulted in this re-
spect and date fixed that will be agree
able to all. Adjutant General Anderson
hopes to have the election held some
time during the present month. Col.
Perry, Major Stanley w. Martin, of
Danyille, and Capt. r. Craighill, Of
Lynchburg, have been named as posi-
bilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
The Ionpworth,s Start tor Home,

Cberbourg, Aug. 4.-Mr and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth sailed for New
York today ON the steamer St. Paul.
They were hidden adleu by the Marquis
and Count de Chambrnn, and their wives
and the officials of the American En-
bassy. The stateroom in which Mr..
aud Mrs Longworth travelled was filled
with flowers, and other gifts, among
which was an enormous basket of fruit,
sent in behalf of Ambassador an Mrs.
Mccormick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
The United states and the Pan-Ameri-
can Congress.

London, August 1.-The Saturday
Review SCOTS at the reports cabled from
the United States in regard to the over
whelming popularity of the United States
at the PaR-American Congress. 1t
thinks that the Brazilian account of the
conference might be slightly different
from the American report. ROOsevelts's
outbursts, it points out, are not likely to
have sOothed the alarm of the southern
republics toward their big neighbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Exciting Scene.

The trades dispute bill, which is a di
rect outcome of the decision that trade
unions funds are liable for the ilIega
acts OF individual members of union
passed the committee stage in the British
House of Commons yesterday morning
and was reported to he House amid min
isterial cheering. Considerable excite
ment marked the debate, during which
several amendments opposed by the gov
eminent were defeated by narrow major
tiles, 10 one case the government being
saved from defeat by few unionist votes.
There was a somewhat extraordinary
scene after midnight following on Prime
Minister Campbell Bannerman' refusal
to accept Lord Robert Ceci's motion to
report progress, Lord Robert saying that
the Prime Mioister had pledged himself
that the debate should not continue after
IL O'Clock. When the motion was de-
ieated by a government majority OF 2l2,
Mr.. Bafour accused the Prime Minister
OF deliberately breaking his pledge. He
declined TO take further part IN the pro-
ceedings, and invited his followers to
leave the House. The invitation OF the
former Prime Minister was accepted by
all of the tbree-score of members Of the
opposition present, amid frontal minis
terial, nationalist and laborite cheering.
A few Of those who left the chamber
returned subsequently, but the front OPP
position bench remained empty and sew
ersl lbersli and radicals took seats on
it, amid radical cheering. The debate
then proceeded without interest to It's
ciOse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
Earthquake Shocks at Martinique.

Fort de France, Martinique, Aug. 4 -
Four strong earthquake shocks were felt
here last night. Great alarm is felt by
the inhabitants as it is feared another
eruption of Mount Pe.ee is imminent.
So far, however, the volcano has shown
no signs of activity. Residents here are
preparing to flee to adjacent islands
should the earthquakes continue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04

London Aug. A split between the
liberals and labo;ites in the Oookermouth
division OF Cumberland, resulting in the
placing of two candidates in the field
10 the by-election in the division, has
lost the seat to both parties. The result
as announced. Isl Randles, cOnserva-
tive, 1888; Guest, liberal, 1908; Smil-
lie, liberal, 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04

SUCH are said to be the merits of the
electric COW mixer that within the next
Ten years Niagara Falls will probably be
set to milking all the cows within a rad
ius of $50 miles of the falls. One far
mer who had tries the electric patent
says it milks his thirty-twO COWS 10 less
than FIVE minutes, the kickers included.
To such uses have Joye's dread lightn-
ings come at last