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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Threats of Lynching.

William B. Maddux, white, aged 36
years, was arrested late yesterday after
noon at Bridgeville, Del, by State De-
tective James l.. Hawkins, Of Whining
ten. Maddux is charged with an attempt
ed assault upon BERTHE NJ. Landlord aged
8 years, hslf-sister of Maddux's wife.
1t is said that the alleged assault occur
red last Sunday afternoon. Maddux
was carried to Seaford yesterday evening
and had a hearing before Magistrate
Parks, who committed him to George
town Jail in default of So, 500 bail. An
examination of the child was made by
DR.. J. N. Johnson, OF Seaford, who
concluded that the attempt was made
and said the child was injured. The
child, with all innocence, told the court
how he enticed her in cornfeld and all
the circumstances of the alleged crime.
Maddux made no defense other than to
declare he was not guilty. Hundreds of
persons swarmed around the magistrates
office, and crys of Lynch the brute !"
we're heard on all sides Only through
ruse of Detective Hawkins was he
lodged safely in the lookup. A strong
guard is placed within and without the
Jail, as threats are still being made to
lynch the prisoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

CHAIRMAN CoRTELYoU of the rePub-
lican national committee who Is also by
favor of President Roosevelt dispenser OF
the enormous patronage of the Postoftice
Department, had, it is said, s4OO,OOO
left over of the trust contributions TO the
campaign of 1904. This is probably
about the amount that the life insurance
corporation officials 6lched from the fund
that should have been sacred to the Wild
ows and orphans of the policy holders.
As President Roosevelt refused to order
restitution TO be made of this tainted
money, how appropriate it will be to use
1t to try and reflect those republican
members of Congress who refused to pass
the bill to prevent contributions from
such source.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Contemplated Reforms in China.

Berlin, July 26.-Oficial information
states that the Emperor of China con-
templates two radical reforms and en-
forcing their acceptance throughout the
empire. The reforms are the abolition OF
piglails and the mutilstion Of wonen's
feet. The Emperor of China intends
TO initiate the reforms in decree order
ing all soldiers, policemen and civil SER
wants to cut off pigtails. The complete
realization OF both reforms thenceforth
to be gradual. The government has been
hesitating 10 take this step fearing a rising
against change Of such ancient trsdi-
tons and the opportunity to stir up
millions of inhabitants to fight 10 de-
fence of pigtails and binding of women's
feet. The authorities, however, feel as
sured of the moral support of the powers
in their effort to carry out the reforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

THAT was hard hit Secretary Taft
gave the republican oficeholders OF
North Carolina when he recently told
them it would be better for the party if
all the federal Offices we're held by the
democrats. He evidently has been read
ing what the republican newspapers in
that State have to say about the chsrac-
ter of the incumbents. The general
run Of federal oficeholders in the south
ern states are set of selfish schemers
with few smart colored men sprinkied
in to keep the colored brother from kick
ing. But who is to blame? The ad-
ministration appoints them and should
select better material, if they have it, or
appoint democrats, as the President
once said be would debut he didn't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
PeriIous Ascension.

Boston, July 26.--Hanging by his
hands, 1000 feet in the air, mere speck
10 the sky, which the crowd below ex-
pected m0mentarily to dash to the earth,
Floyd G. Thompson, the general mana
ger of Wonderland, at Revere Beach,
made a perilous ascension in the balloon
of Professor Laroux on the park grounds,
Yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Thompson,
unused to making ascensions, lost his
seat almost as soon as the balloon left
the earth, and although he succeeded 10
keeping his position beneath the big
silken bag, it was only by the exertion
of all his strength that he did so. Below
the thousands of spectators stood and
watched the course of the balloon until
Mr.. Thompson pulled the string that re-
leased the big parachute and let him
gently TO the ground. For the past week
or more Professor Laroux and his assist
ants have been making daily ascensions
from Wonderland and yesterday, less
than half an hour before the time for the
balloon to 20 up, Mr.. Thompson, who
has been an interested spectator each
day, announced his intention of making
the trip. Mrs. Laroux who made the
ascension with Mr. Thompson, went
several hundred feet higher than Mr..
Thorn pson before making his descent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
TOday's Telegraphic News
Conditions in Russia.

st. Petersburg, July 26.-Paradoxicsl
a. it may seem in view of the disorders
which were expected Immediately to fol-
low the dissolution of the Douma, Rus
STA today is quieter than at any time
since the parliament opened. To argue
from this, however, that the fight for rep
resentstive government has been aband-
oned and that the people will submit
quietly to the dissolving of the assembly
on which they have built such high
hopes, would be rash. The present
peace is apparently but the calm before
the storm. To say that Russia is quiet
today is but to state q present fact.
What tomorrow will bring no one can
predict. That the storm will break
eventually, no one who knows how deep
" rooted in the hearts of the people is
the desire for q representative govern
ment doubts.
Odessa, Russia, July 26.--The city
has resumed it's normal conditions fol-
lowing the last anti-Jewish outbreak.
Business is proceeding and the Jews are
again living in their old quarters without
being harassed by their enemies. The
authorities have reimposed restraints up
on the Hooligan element, making life
safe for the Jews, and the refugees who
fed from the city, in fear of massacre,
are returning to the city,
Vienna, July 26.-One hundred and
eight Jewish children, whose parents
were murdered during the massacre at
Bialystok, passed through Lemberg to-
day ey route to the United States.
st. Petersburg, July 26.-Adyices re-
ceived this afternoon state that dis
orders are spreading through out the
Caucasus. The situation at Shuisa has
become so serious that it has been neces-
sary to employ artillery against the
strikers. 1t is feared that these dis
orders are only the forerunners OF igreat
disturbances.
Instructions have been sent to the
Governors of all provinces not to allow
the constitutional democrats or any OF
the labor leaders to hold meetings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

INFULL control ofall sources of figures
that will support their cry Of unexamPled
prosperity, the administration has start
ed giving out estimates of the receipts
for the present fiscal year. 1t was de-
clared yesterday that customs receipts
already run about 100000 higher
than for last July, and internal revenue
receipts abOul 81, 900, 900 greater. Fig
ures of this sort will be given out fire.
Quently until after the November cleo
ton, and all expenditures kept to the
lowest possible basis, that the balance
may be astonishingly beyond any other
year. When the congressional elections
are over the money will flow out In 5
stream. Still thousands of voters will
be caughtby just such chat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Russell Sare,s VIII.

New York, July 26.-It is stated
authoritatively that Russell Sage's entire
fortune has been left to his widow.
When the will of the millionaire is read
at the home of Mrs. Sage today, it will
be disclosed that with the exception OF a
small bequest to Mrs. Fannie Chapman,
of Oneida, who died two years ago, the
estate has been left to Mrs. Sage. The
will shows that the estate amounts to
$50, 900, 900. The date of the will shows
it to have been made after Mr.. Sage's
breakdown ia 1901. There will un-
doubtedly be contest of the will By the
Troy relatives on the ground that while
Mr.. Sage was in full possession OF his
faculties, he made a will providing for
all his kin, but that following his break
down In 1901, new testament was
made, placing his entire fortune at Mrs.
Ssge's disposal. Not one dollar OF the
many millions was left to charity, it is
understood. That Mrs. Sage will do
much for charity is generally believed.
The old will, made by Mr.. Sage seven
years ago, gave to his wife what would
legally fall to her in the event he died
without making will, and they have
no children. This wsuld have given
Mrs. Sage one-half of the personal
property. The other half would be
equally divided among his next of kin.
There are twenty-six of next of kin, and
each would receive little more than a
million dollars. The will was drawn by
A. P. Goodwin, and will be probated
fonnrr0U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

THE fairfield trusts msnifestly have
little confidence either in the large re-
publican majority of the Senate or in
President Roosevelt. They cannot help
betraying the fear, through their ora
tors and organs, that if democratic
House in the next Congress should
make a reasonable revising Of the Ding
ley set the Senate would also pass the
bill, and that the President would sign
it. There is a good deal of reason for
this apprehension of the trusts as to
their continued opportunities of sPolia-
ton. Hence the great Importance OF
electing a democratic antitrust ma
iority to the next national House of Req
resentatiVes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
A Novel Execution.

The most unique and novel legal hang
ing ever occurring In the State OF Mary
land will be that Of William Lee, colored,
aged II, convicted of felonious assault
upon Mrs. Robert K. Barnes aud Miss
Frances Powell, of Kingston, near Prin-
cess Anne, Somerset county. The exc
cution will take place today at some
point In Somerset countY--just where 1t
was not stated last night by Sheriff
Brown, OF Somerset, and those who &C.
companied the condemned man to his
execution place.
Lee, who had been in the Baltimore
city Jail, since his conviction in the
Criminal Court on July s, was spirited
out of the Jail at $50 last night in a
dayton wagon, placed aboard the State
oyster police steamer Governor McLane,
Commander 7. @. B. Howard, and at
1925 o'clock was on his way TO the coun-
ty where be committed the crimes and
where he will pay the penalty.
Lee was accompanied by Sheriff Brown
and a number ofdeputies, six detectives,
a number of newspaper men and several
other persons who had been commission
ed as special deputy sheriffs by the
direction of Governor War6eld.
Lee had been on the McLane about
three minutes only when the signal
was given to cast of the lines, and at
1880 O'Clock the steamer had started
towards the Chesapeake. On the Nc
Lane is scafold, which may be sci up
in some part of the country and used
in the event of danger to Lee.
1t was stated yesterday by member
of the party which accompanied Sheriff
Brown that there we're any number
of sandy promontories in the Wicomico
or deserted pieces Of woodland where the
scaffold could be erected and the eIecu-
ion over with before anyone In the neigh
borhood would be the wiser. This will
most likely be the method employed to
hang Lee.
1t ia thought that this course will be
pursued.
On the way down the bay last night
TIE death warrant, signed by Governor
Warfeld at 3 o'clock Yesterday, exactly
20 days after Less conviction, was turn
ed over to Sheriff Brown by Commander
Howard, who had received 1t 10 bis seal
ed orders from the Governor aud was
read to the condemned youth. The event
took place 10 the cabin, the prisoner
standing 10 the center Of group OF those
who were to be the official witnesses OF
his death.
Princess Anne, Somerset county, Md,
July 26.-Wiliam Lee was hanged on
Solomon's Jumps barren Island in Tan
gier Sound. within the waters OF this
county, at 1925 this morning. de was
pronounced dead in seventeen minutes.
With a sheriff and his deputies, minis.
tiers, a scsfold and black robe and all
the other requisites, Lee was brought
from Baltimore last night on q state
fishery vessel, which landed him on the
island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
News Of the Day.

Miss Anna Crane, gray. haired mas
seuse of New York. who was sent to
Paris to rescue Evelyn Nesbit from Harry
Thsw, declares that Thaw beat Miss
Nesbit, as we'll as herself.
President Fallieres yesterday received
Major Dreyfus, who was accompanied
by Joseph Reinach, one of his stanchest
supporters. The reception was a mark
ed compliment to the reinstated officer.
Dreyius is starting for Switzerland on
two-months leave Of absence.
Duke Ludwig of Bavaria, who is rs
years old, announces his intention to re-
nounce his second morganstic wife,
whom he married in 1892, in order to
contract q third morganatic marriage
with Frsulein Tordek, young prima
donna of the Royal Opera House at
Munich.
As the result of the sudden parting of
a steel cable by which steel plate weigh
ing 500 pounds, was being hOisted from
a barge, at the foot of York street, Jer-
sey City, N. j., to the shaft of the
Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel being con-
structed to New York, two men were
killed this morning.
The ship building companies which
construct warships for the government
will not be compelled to observe the
eight-hour law. The Navy Department
mas been advised that the opinion of the
Department of Justice is to the effect
that batileship under construction is
not public work under the eight-hour
labor law.
The large brick warehouse of the
Mcgsdden. w iss-Kyle Rice Milling
Company at Beaumont, Texas, contain
ing so, 900 sacks of rice, was destroyed
by FIRE of unknown origin yesterday.
The rice was valued at 5000, 900 and the
building and contents at about Sis, 900.
The loss is fully covered by insurance.
The rice destroyed represented about
half of the stock of rough rice in the
South.
V. Baldwin johnson, one of the lead
ing coal dealers of Washington, was
found dead in bis bed by the family
nurse early yesterday morning at his
late home, 1901 . street. His death
was very sudden. His family, consist
ing of wife and two daughters, had left
town for the summer and we're at a
resort in Virginia. Mr.. JohnsOn's death
was totally unexpected to everyone. He
was 48 years old.
President Palma, of Cubs, yesterday
psrdoned Miss MiIlie Brown, l.. @.
Giltner, aud William Augustine, Ameri-
cans residing In The Isle of Pines, and a
message was Immediately sent by wire
less telegraph, ordering their release.
The pardon is the outcome of efforts OF
Charge d Atisires Sleeper, who obtained
the promise Of Secretary of Justice
O'Farrill. to recommend clemency If
the trio would promise not to again
violate the American military order pro-
hibiting private telegraph wires.
While attempting to hold up the
United States mail and seize the horse
and mail csrt, which seventeen.yesr-old
Fred Sans, the msil-carrier in the Shell
ton Laurel section of western North
Carolina, was driving, the career of the
noted desperate, Hiram Wilson, was
brought to bloody end. One shot By
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
An Official Denial.

Paris, July 26-An official denial was
issued today of the report that Major
Dreyfus's face was slapped by an un-
named army officer last night at the
Cercle Militaire, one of the most ex-
elusive clubs in Paris. Major Dreyfus
dined at the club last evening, but he
was not molested.
Paris, July 26.-The reported slap
ping of Major Dreyfus by an army Off
Ger at the Cercle Militaire, last night,
has called forth a spirited denial that
any such incident ever occurred from
the wife of the former prisoner of DEVILS
Island.
Incidentally, through her action in
coming to her hIs bands defence,
Madame Dreyfus has set at rest rumors
which have been heard repeatedly to the
effect that the relations between Major
Dreyfus and his wife had become some
what chilled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Mayor johnson in Court.

Cleveland, O., July 26.-With his
usual smile, Mayor Tom L. johnson
appeared in Judge Ford's court promptly
at $3.50 O'Clock today to answer the
charge of contempt of court. With him
were Director of Public Service Spring
born and an array of attorneys. The
case was opened by the Traction attor-
neys offering proof that the Mayor and
Springborn bad been served with notice
to discontinue tearing up tho tracks on
Fulton Road yesterday, but the iDjunc-
ton was ignored. Before entering court
Mayor johnson showed how the railroad
company had defed the Jaw of the city
by refusing to remove the tracks
when ordered to do so. Judge Ford re-
serve decision on the contempt caHe
until Friday. The "Three For" line
this morning had gangs of workmen
laying tracks for the low-fare line on
the disputed territory Oh Fulton Road.
The old company made no response to
the efforts. A big detail of police was
on hRnl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
steamer Breaks in Two.

Cleveland, o., July 26.-In heavy
fog the freight steamer @. W. Elphicke
crashed into the breakwater, last night,
broke in two and sank. Seventeen persons
aboard, including the captains wife and
another, we're saved by life savers and
a tug. The boat is total wreck. She
was loaded with coal, bound up the lake.
The loss to the Gilchrist Transportation
COMPANY will be about $40, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
ChiId,s Bite NAV Kill.

Boston, July 26.-Dr. Edward d.
Place, house physician at the City
Hospital, is seriously III from blood
poisoning, the result of being bitten by
child patient in the diphtheria ward.
The child was choking to death, and DR..
Place, by inserting q lube in the child's
throat, saved its life. As the physician
was Withdrawing the tube the child
seized one of his fingers in its teeth.
The wound was quickly cauterized, but
blood poisoning set in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

WHEN Secretary Root attempts to
manipulate the Pan American conference
at Rio Janeiro, be will run up against
the sC-cslled Drsgo doctrine as opposed
to the "big stick" The Drago doctrine
is merely a declaration against the indis-
criminate use of force in collecting debts
from g nation, but ii is expected that
the United States delegates will oppose
its adoption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
County Assessor WayIaid.

]. W. Coulter, of Leslie 8. D., Assessor Of
Stanley County relates the following: u
was wayll id BY complication Of throat and
lung troubles, bronchitis, asthma and terri.
Bile cough. which had affected me for years,
when was persuaded to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Relief came almost Immediately,
and in short time q permanent cure re-
suited" No other medicine compares with
il as a sure and quick cure for coughs and
colds. Il cures after all other remedies have
failed. Every bottle guaranteed By Z. 8.
Leadbeater & Sons, drug store. Price 60c
ana 81 90, Trial bottls..fres,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Troops for Merican Border.

Fort Wo. %, Tex, July 26.-FOrty-
one cars loaded with federal troops
passed through here last night bound
for the Mexican border. 1t is believed
the government is strengthening the
posts in anticipation of threatened up
rising in the sister republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

ONCE MORE it is announced from re-
publican headquarters that the tariff is
to be revised ''only by its friends"
Concerning this the Philadelphia Record
says: 1--WE have long known all about
that; but what concerns the public is to
know when these friendly movers are
going to begin their work of revision"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Delegates Received by the King.

London, July 26.-The delegates to
the interpsrlismentary conference were
visitors this morning to Buckingham
Palace where the distinguished foreigners
who made up the conference were re-
ceiyed by King Edward. At his recep-
ton of the delegates King Edward
received William j. Bryan in special
private audience. Mr.. Bryan was intro
duced by Ambassador Reid. The visit
was paid at the Kings special request,
and was quite informal, his majesty
receiving the distinguished American
With the cordiality which he usually
shows to visitors in whom he is inter-
ested. The reception to the delegates
took the form of a levee. The King
stood In front of the throne and shook
hands with the delegates as they passed
him. Congressman Bsrtoldt, of Mis-.
souri,; Burton, of Ohio, aud Hoar, OF
Massachusetts,, the American delegates
to the conference, wereIall present Mr..
Bryan accompanied his three country
men as guest at the reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
Destructive Fire.

Leeds, England, July 26.-Fire
which started in the centre Of the city
last night was finally drowned out early
this morning. The total loss is esti-
mated at 100000. The flames
started 10 block Of high buildings &C.
cupied by Hotham & Whiting on Well
ington street. A strong breeze famed
the flames which spread to adjoining
warehouses. These we're soon mass of
ruins. The great Northern Hotel next
caught FIRE and was burned to the
ground. The hotel was crowded with
guests, but as there had been sufficient
warning, there was little panic among
them. So far no casualties have been
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
New York stock Market.

New York, July 26:-After a decidedly
strong opening Of which advances Of point
a large part Of the early gains were lost be-
fore the end Of the first hour. A good deal
Of interest is attached in the street. 10 the ex-
pected return from Europe Of j. p. Morgan,
today. Government bonds unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

GERMAN sgrsrisn bodies are urging
the passage OF bill which will exclude
American canned meats from Germany.
Unless the packers mend their ways
American canned beef will soon be ex-
cluded from American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

TIE republican campaign managers
heaved a sigh of relief when the bill
to prevent contributions from corpor-
ations was defeated in Congress. They
need Doodle badly just now to turn the
tide OF popular disproval.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26
A CARD.

The lady managers Of the Alexandria Hos
pital heartily endorse the efforts Of the COM
mittee If citizens appointed by the Mayor
now being made in behalf Of the hospital for
Alexandria Day at Luna Park, Monday, Jul '
SOth. 1t is earnestly requested that our people
both old and young win turn out en- masse and
in this way help the work done by this
institution. BY ORDER OF TIE BOARD.
jy26 St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-26

In the annual meeting of the board OF
directors of the Virginia-C Carolina Chem
ical Company, held last week in New
York city all the regular officers were
reelected with the exception of the as
sistant manager. For this position Mr..
Hugh Miller, Of Richmond, was ap-
pointed.