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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08

military authorities are considering the
adoption of shelter tents, as used by
Japan during the late war; The tent
consists OF waterproof sheet with hooks
and eyelets, the weight being triaing.
Each japanese soldier carried one of
these sheets in his kit, and any number
of them can be laced together, the Gus
tom being for four men to form bivouac.
Arms are piled in The usual way, and
the sheets are spread over the piled
weapons, affording shelter from both heat
and rain. 1t gas been suggested that
American officers investigate the merits
of the shelter tents.
The business situation in the United States
is unusually good, according TO statement
of the bureau Of manufacturer, printed to-
day in the Daily Consular and Trade Reports;
"During the fret week in May stocks fell
about ten per cent, F" from the highest point at
tanned earlier in the year the statement reads,
"but there was no corresponding depression
in trade. Railway earnings have continued
large the gain for April being 9.3 per cent.
Ger The same month OF 1906 and other stand
ards of measurement make equally gratifying
exhibits"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Virginia News.

A terrific electric storm passed over
DanyiIle and vicinity yesterday alter
noon. lightning struck the residence
of DR. Robert Brydon, the city clerk
and auditor, tearing large hole In the
side of the building.
Ell. Harper, whose attempt to cor
ner the wheat market in 1887 wrecked
the Fidelity National Bank of Cincln-
natl. caused losses of many millions, and
sent himself and Cashier Hopkins, of
the bank, to the penitentiary, has been
denied the relief of the United States
bankruptcy laws in Abingdon. The
government opposed the petition, claim
ing that 90 debtor of the United States
could obtain relief in the bankruptcy
court.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant this
week to citizens OF this State OF the
following patents: William r. Bright,
Norfolk, veneer-cutling machine; Walk
er F Currier, Variety Mills, machine
for sizing and emitting stone and other
materials; Joseph n. Parker, Bedford
City, calendar John w. Payne, Elba,
pruning implement; James II. Price,
Shenandoah, hue ferrule; William Is
Sterling, Norfolk, rail-lrack system /;
William II Thompson and G. j. Swank,
Norton, lubricating car-wheel.
Their sympathies aroused by the pretty
face OF Bessie Brussey, of Luray, whore
stepfather, L. l.. Brussey, frustrated her
plans to elope to Hagerstown and had
her detained at BerryvilIe, a crowd Of
unknown young men decOyed him from
the Norfolk and Western railway station
at that place early yesterday morning
while he WAS waiting for a train TO take
the girl back home. Getting him from
the light, the men gagged and bound
him, and were taking him to the woods
in white cap fashion He finally man
sged to get the gag from his mouth aud
cried for help. His yels alarmed the
neighborhood and his sssailanls fed.
Officers then guarded Brussey Until the
train came.
The funeral of the late Capt. David
Meade, of "BenveDue,' Clarke county,
who died early on Wednesday morning,
took place yesterday evening from Meade
Memorial Church, at White Post, which
was built through his exerIions. The
services were nducied by Rev. Carter
Page, rector of the church, assisted by
Rev. DR.. 5. A. Wallis, OF the Fheologi
cal Seminary. The active pallbeareFs
we're Messrs. David Meade, G. Grymos
Meade, George C Meade, Hubert Snow.
den, Arthur Jackso.., Powell Page and
NJ. II. Reardon, while twenty or more
of the most prominent citizens of the
county acted as honorary pallbearers.
The remains were inferred in the family
lot IN the cemetery at the church. Capt.
Meade was the last survivor offs large fam
ily of children of the late David Meade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Septic Poison Kills Nurse.

A little scratch on the right hand OF
Miss Edith KiIImer, head nurse in a
cancer sanatorium in Jamaica, New
York, was the cause o. her death after
three days of great suffering. She was
accidentally infected with the septic
poison from a cancer patients wound.
Miss Killmer CHANGED to strike her right
hand against a glass screen aud barely
broke the skin. She had forgotten the
scratch when half hour later she dress
ed a case of cancer OF the breast. II she
had observed all the rigid rules of can
Ger hospitals she would not have per-
mltted her bare hands to touch the af-
iecled spot, but with carelessness aud
disregard OF danger resulting from near.
ly II years experience, she neglected TO
put on rubber gloves. In less than an
hour Miss Kilmer ielt twinge of pain
in her arm. She paid little heed to it,,
but soon there came another twinse.
this time more severe. Later the pain
became quite severe, an then came the
Ipmistakeable symptoms OF blood poison
Miss Kilmer was seized with chills.
She went to her cousin, DR. G. J. Kill
mer, head OF the sanatorlBm. and told
him that there WAS no mistaking the
symptoms; she had the cancer virus in
her blood. She was quite brsvs and
composed, though she realized the dan
ger. Miss KIllner's arm began to swell
noticeably and she became Frustrated.
For three days the young woman suffer
ed torture, At $3.50 Tuesday night she
died
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Roiestyensky Indicten

The Naval Court of Inquiry at St
Petersburg has presented an indictment
against Vice-Admiral Rojestvenky, who
commanded the Russian feet at the
battle of the Sea OF Japan, and the
officers of the torpeio-boal destroyer
Bedovi for surrendering to the enemy
after the battle.
The indictment is a crushing arfsign-
ment OF the decentralization and coward
ice of the officers. contrasting their con
duct with that of the officers of the
torpedO-bosl Grosny, which in pFscti-
cslly the same position as the Bedovi
engaged aud sank Japanese torpedo
bost. The trial of the indicted officers
has been fixed for July 4. The penalty
is death.
The Rech saws that General RenneB-
kampf, who commanded the Cossack
cavalry division during the war with
Japan, has preferred charges against
Northumberland Linevitch, who was
commander of the Russian army in
Manchuna, for holding communications
with The revolutionary committee OF the
railroad men during the strike on the
Siberian RAILROAD.
The army organ demands the trial by
courl-martial Of COLONEL R-iman, OF
the Seminoysky Regiment of the Guards
for ordering summary executions dur
ing aud subsequent to the Moscow up
Fising. 1t cites II cases where the
colonel ordered men to be shot without
trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Queer Antics Of Tornado.

A tornado passed over Wyoming and
North Branch, small towns 10 miles
north of st. Paul Mimi, sbop, 5 o. clock
yesterday afternoon, killing one man
aud doing great damage to the property.
1t is feared other lives we're lost.
The storm seems to have formed near
Lindstrom, Mimi, aud swept in a north
easlerly direction, cutting path about
500 yards wide for a distance of 10
miles
Everything 10 its pathway WAS laid
bare, even the grass being cut as though
moved with scylhe. Benjamin Legoo
and three other men took refuge from
the storm under bridge crossing a
small stream, whore the water was three
deep. The wind took the bridge from
over their heads and sucked all the water
out of the stream, leaving the bed per.
fectly dry. All four of the men were
hurt, but none fatally.
All of the buildings on the farm of
man named Magnusson we're RACED, bat
he and his family escaped injury by TAX
ina refuge in the cellar The Engdahl
residence, on Pine street, three miles
from North Branch, was destroyed, and
Mr. Engdshl, ST., is reported dead. The
other members of the family wire seri-
ously injured.
At Wyoming several buildings were
demolished. The house aud barn of
Henry Funk were completely destroyed
and his wife and baby severely injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08

THE BOOM of Mr.. William j. Bryan
for tue democratic nomination for Presl-
dent of The United States, which was
started bv Mr.. Thomas Taggart, OF In
dianapoIis, chairman of the democratic
uational committee, is apparently spread
ing over the western States. Already
the democratic Stale conventions OF
Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana and South
Dakota have officially Endorsed the can
didacy of Mr., Bryan. Other States
which will hold conventions shortly arc
being canvassed in his interest. A can
vass made of Illinois democratic news
paper editors shows them to be mani
mously in favor of his nomination.
Carter Harrison, former Mayor OF Chica-
20, and h;mselfsa possibility for the
nomination, announces himself as a
Bryan supporter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Want Rednctinn Res,ored.

Fall River, Mass June Upon the
authority of all the textile unions, the
textile council last evening after a dis
cussion of but an hour unanimously
voted to request that the manufacturers
restore to the 30, 900 operatives the l24
per cent reduction in wages, which pre-
cipilated the big strike commencing July
%, 1904. Thomas Taylor in a state
ment said; "rhe delegates reported
that the unions were practically unan-
mOus in requesting restoration of the
scale to take effect on or before July 2.
The secretary was instructed TO forward
letter to the Manufacturers Associa-
lion containing this request and request
ing an answer on or before June %. "
Most people believe that a refusal of the
demand means a strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
HOUSE.
Miss Rockefeller in Disguise.

To escape detectives hired by uD-
known persons to follow her and her
father, Miss Ethe G. Rockefeller, daugh-
ter of William Rockefeller, president of
the Standard Oil Company, had to cross
the Atlantic Ocean under an assumed
name.
Miss Rockefeller arrived in New York
| Wednesday on the North German Lloyd
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
She was posted on the PASSENGER list as
'Frsulein L. Raynor," occupied an or
binary ststerOom aud was accompanied
by smsid
The young woman figured, however,
without proper consideration for The
watchful eye of the government officials.
When ii came TO answering certain
questions which both immigration ans
customs employers invariably pat To-
every incoming passenger, Miss Rocke-
Teller was obliged to atmit that she was
an American. This led to her revealing
her identity.
Inc )ouus ""hau Saiu maj ShN wv
her father TO- days Ego 10 Germany.
They weUt over l6 months ego in the
hope that Mr. Rockefeller might recover
trom nervous disorder, aud detectives
followed them day and night all over
Europe.
The government officials incldentaiiv
learned from heI that her father had
planned to return from Europe in the
company of James Slillman, president
of the National City Bank, in New
York, in about n month, aud that be
has beeu almost completely cured of the
nervous trouble which compelled him
to go abroad under the belief that he
was victim of cancer. lie has already
engaged passage home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08

OLD-FAsHIONED ice cream, the de
light OF both young and old, is said to
be in danger of passing away in this
day of substitution and sdulteration.
When Prot Stillmsn, OF Stevens Insli-
tute, gave a dinner to two friends
recently, at which most of the visnds
were made srtifcisliy by chemical means,
he announced that to make vanilla ice
cream by artificial means, the sichemisi
took some triple refined cottonseed oil,
placed it in centrifugal machine which
reyolved at a velocity of 5000 reyOlu-
tions q minute. A beautiful emulsion
was thereby produced, which was then
frozen, chemically of course. The
aavor was obtained by the addition Of
Yanillin, glucin, aud nitrobenzOl. They
say that ice cream composed as above is
sold in many southern states where cot
tonseed oil is more plentiful and conse-
quently cheaper than milk or cream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
CHARGED With Embezzlement.

W. l.. Francis, 20 years old, was
yesterday morning arrested in Richmond
upon charge of having embezzed a
large amount of money from Petit q Co.,
his employers. Francis ws9 sent to the
bank with instructions TO deposit large
sum of money and checks. An entry
in the book on his return correspOnded
with the sum he was supposed to haze
deposited On Wednesday morning a
young lady stenographer was sent to the
bank. She passed the book containing
the money and checks to the receiving
teller and was Immediately notified by
that official that the entry of the pre-
vious day was forgery. I'rsncis adj
mitted his guilt when arrested. He
said that ne was driven to the deed
because of his engagement to elope with
young woman, who was to have
met him on a certain corner almost at
the hour of the arrest,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Killed by Electric Shock.

While attempting to hang himself in
a cell, where he was confined for at
tempting to escape from Ellis Island,
Antonio Martina, an immigrant, met
death there Yesterday by electrocution.
Ia his struggles to attach small piece
of rope around his neck, one end OF
which he had attached to the cell bars,
the prisoner disconnected an electric
light wire ahd was shocked to death.
His cries were heard all through the
building, where large number OF immi-
grant were awaiting examination, and
great excitement followed. Guards rush
ed to the cell where Martina was kept,
only to find The man dead and flames
smolderng in his clothing. MartlnO,
who was to have been deported lor not
having the necessary fu4d- to support
himself 10 this county, had made an
unsuccessful attempt to escape from
Ellis Island He was caught, and to
prevent him from trying it again was
locked in a cell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
English Education Bill.

London, June S.-The controversy
here over the education bill pending in
Parliament has aroused the grcaIest in
terest in the educational methods in use
in Am, RIGA. Alfred Mosely, the pro-
moler of the Mosely educational COM
mission, which went to America in 1904
aud investigated the school system, has
suggested that the government send 800
elementary teachers to America this
summer fJr a six weeks study of the
educational methods in vogue there, and
it is probable that the government
will instruct the various educat-
ional committees to select the most suit
able teachers for the tric. The expenses
OF the visiting teachers will likely be act
by public subscription for the purpose.
The hill which is causing 80 much con-
troversy was in reduced in parliament
shortly after the present government as
sumed Office 1t places The schools
directly under local government boards
of control, and this feature in particular
is being fought by the officials of the
church OF England
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Human Freak

Doctors at Cornell Medical School are
puzzled over the case of Warren b.
Harris, of Ithaca. \. Y and pronounce
him one OF the most remarkable human
freaks in the world today. Harris
changes color whenever there are changes
in atmospheric conditions, vary ing from
light chalk gray through light blue,
violet into deep purple, which causes
observers who do rot police the Anglo
Saxon cast of his features to mistake
him for a negro. Harris, however, is OF
pure white parentage. He was born In
Cory, Pa, and is twenty.seven years OF
age. Cornell doctors say that Harris is
known as blue baby. They seldom
survive the first month after birth and
Harris is the only one that is known 10
have lived more than three months.
The chsmeleon-like qualities of Harris
are due to congenital defect of the
heart. This causes oxygen starvation
and the effect is like tina. of man
choking, black in the face, or an invalid
blue all over his body from pneumonia
Harris is small, being slightly over five
fact and weighing about ninety pounds
The sworn statement of the manufacturers
protects you from opiates in Kennedy Laxa-
tive Honey and Tar. Sold by W. r. Creighton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Heated Argument i'm Douma.

st. Petersburg, June S.-The Douma
today was the scene OF heated argu-
gument in which the various parties
were represented in the debate which at
times threatened to get beyond all
bounds The question of abo.ishing the
death penalty precipiIated the argument
which for time threatened to break up
the sitting. The ministerial party pro-
posed the postponement of the consider
alton of the proposed laws abOlishing
capital punishment. Members of the
labor party opposed any delay, and in
violent speeches attacked the ministerial
party. The labor members declared that
the Donna ought to ignore the ministerial
party and proceed to act as it saw fit.
The liberals attempted to calm the
angry deputies aud advocate mildness
aud moderation by both sides They
made strong appeals to the Douma to con-
time 10 legislate along constitutional
lines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE s, 1906.

The House of Representatives yester-
dav listened to bitter arrsignment OF
the President at the hands of Represen-
tatiye Brundige, of Arkansas, member
of the appropriation committee. TAX
ING the items for the refurnishing OF the
White House. the care of the grounds,
and the travelling expenses OF the fresi-
dent as his text, Mr.. Brundige contrast
ed the expenses of this and former adj
ministrations. Under the Cleveland adj
m;nistration there was expended for the
Executive Department, including the
salary of the President, $l37 zoo, while
the hillunder consideration carries 1898,
24O In addition to this, Mr.. Brundige
said that there were forty policemen de-
tailed TO the care of the White House
and grounds, and this was an additional
$40, 900 added, bringing the total to
nearly $500, 900, which he deuominated
a. extravaganza run mad He criticised
che item approprialing $25, 600 for the
travelling expenses of the President
and. incident thereto, said it was prob
ably made for the purpose Of providing
for a repetition of the "muck rake
speech. GAS for myself" he SAID
.sand | believe also for a large proper
ton Of the people of this government
we have heard enough of this muck rake
nonsense and tomfoOlery, and we are dis
gnsted with it," He dwelt ct length
uoon the arrest of Mrs. Minor Morris
Mr.. Blundlge was frequently aPPlsuded
by the democrats, the republican side oil
the chamber being almost deserted. The
facts brought out by Mr.. Brundige are
ipcontrOyertible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. As they cannot reach
the disc ,sed portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure Deafness and that is by
constitutional remedies Deafness is caused
by an nhamed condition the mucous lining
of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube i
infamed you have umbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result, and useless ahs
Inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing will
BE- destroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten
are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing bot
an intiamed condition ofthe mucous surfaces.
We will give you One Hundred Dollars
for sny case Of Deafness (caused by catarrhJ
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure,
Send for circulars free. f. J. CHENEY q Co,
Toledo, ~ 500 Dy Drnggies, IOc
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08

The Grafton of Dr. Radcliffe on the late
Senator A. p. German at the funeral
obsequies yesterday was just tribute
to a truly great man. Among other
things the doctor said:
The characteristic instruction OF our
departed friend controls our services and
our thoughts today. His best experien-
ces we're in the home, His most sacred
intimacies were reserved for its seclu-
sion. His most cherished names were
those of wife and son and daughter, and
il WAS characteristic that he required
that in these last Offices there should
he an exclusion of noise and parade
and multitude and that all be limited
to the sympathy, simplicity and tender
ness of the family affections and o
intimate friendship. These incidents
in the life of the deceased mark the
greatness of the man. simplicity Is
great; greatness is simple. lie under
stood. and was sure that within this
circle he would be understood, and 1t is
a fine and beautiful tribute, as 1t Is
the triumph OF the American home,
when our hearts are ssddened and fears
multiplied with the decentralization of
home and society and defiant liberty
and license. 1t is pleasant to contem-
plate that in such on hour there comes
a reinsurance concerning the simplicity
and purity and promise of the domestic
life. That simple instruction OF lifts
into higher plane before all eyes and
TO all hearts the beauty and sanctity and
saclSdness of the American home. Sen
ator German accepted the Bible as the
word of God. He believed in the mis-
sion of the church, and in the message
which the church brought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Charged with Completely.

Madrid, June 8 The wife Of re-
publican leader named Matas has been
arrested as one Of the sccompIices of
Morales, the wouldbe assassin of King
Alfonso, in assisting the bOmbthrower
to escape. She has confessed that she
purchased the clothes of the working
man in which Morales made his escape
from The city On Sunday there will
be a remarkable demonstration in front
OF the royal palace. The affair is
planned as a demonstration by the peo-
pie of their protests against such at
tempts as that made recently on the life
of the King. 1t is expected that the en-
tire population vii! Participate. Premier
Moret will present to King Alfonso to-
morrow The names of the new cabinet
members. Most OF the old ministers
will retain their portfolios The only
changes will be IN the Minister of JUS
tice, Education aud Fnreign Affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Automobile Race.

Vienna, June 8.-The first driver in
the Subert Won KOmer automobile CON-
petition from Frankfort to Vienna en-
tered this city at 1920 o'clock this
morning. He was an Austrian brewer
named Brewers aud he drove a 80 horse
power Mercedaa car He was followed
by the Englishman Daimler.
Prince Henry, of Prussia, did not
reach Vienna until an hour later. He
could hardly be recognized on account
OF the mud with which he was covered.
When the spectators did discover his
identity they cheered him wildly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Trains Collide

st. Louis, Mo-, JuHe 8 Iron Noun.
tain passenger train No. 8, which leli
here list night, colIided with passenger
train No 10 from Memphis at Menge,
Mo-, at 2:30 this morning. Both
engines were wrecked. Fireman Spinkley
on No. 10 was killed aud the engineer
injured. Several iramps were also hurt.
No passenRers were injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
Peasant Uprising.

St. Petersburg, June S.-Although
reports of serious peasant urrisings con-
time to reach the city, the indications
are that the situation throughout the
provinces is really somewhat improved.
The stories of uprisings, however, have
caused feeling of uneasiness.
One report says that at Alkhovo 125 houses
we're burned AID that at Molsans fifty houses
were burned aud 100 women persisted in the
hames
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-08
New York stock Market.

New York, June Room traders we're
aggressive sellers # stocks during the first
hour, and forced declines Of ! to point in a
number of speculative issues, but the market
soon developed strong tone again, aGd with
few exceptions prices at the end Of the first
hour not only showed recovery OF early
losses. but il a number Of instances made
material gains. Price movements in the
general list were LarrOy,