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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Miners nnd onerntora.

indianapolis, Ind, March 24.--The
Joint scale convention of the four COM
petitiye soft coal States met this morn
ing in what was predicted would be its
last session. A very slight hope of peace
was aroused Yesterday when F. l.. Rob-
bius came out strongly with his threat
to operate his western Pennsylvania mines
under the 1908 scale. Beyond admis-
sion from the fellow operators OF this
district that they would be compelled in
that case 10 operate their own mines, the
threat did not have great effect. The
Ohio. Indiana and Illinois operstors re-
main firm in refusing any increase in
wages, which was the leading question
discussed Friday.
Lightning changes of sentiment have
been recorded during the conference OF
the miners aud operators, but it was
predicted this morning that only
some unexpected proposal could avoid
disagreement in the joint scale
committee. Many of the operators here
have prepared to leave for their homes
tonight. When asked this morning II
the prediction that strike was imminent
represented the opinion of the miners,
John Mitchell, President of the United
Mine Workers, said "rhe miners are
observing the rule of secrecy adopted by
the joint scale Committee. We are max
ing no statements no matter what the
other side may say"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
NEassacred by Indians.

Los Angeles, Gala, March 24.-News
has reached this city Of the murder in
Mexico of seven persons. members OF
the family of Pierce Mesa, brother-in-
law of Frederick Hartman, president Of
the William Hoeg Company, of Los An
geles, and two friends. They were mas
sacred By JaSians within few miles of
their bones aud their bodies left in the
road tetween Ortiz and Ladura, until
sufficient number of Mexican troops
could b. sent 10 overawe the raiding out
laws and bring in their victims. The
children were ut home at Ladurs. The
rest of the family drove in carriages to
Guaymas. Returning from Guaymas
the party was joined by Mrs. Hoff and
her son. Here it is said they learned of
the presence of band of Yaqus from
the Oates mountains through which
they would travel to reach Ladura. The
worst of the Oates Pass was passed
when behind every ledge came the crack
of rifles. The men charged desperately
in the slopes, calling upon themselves
a rain OF lead. Tie last stand of thu
survivors was made in the shelter of the
overturned carriage and they fought to
the last, knowing there was no mercy
for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
The AIgeciras Conference.

Algeciras, Spain, March "a. The es-
adjustment of an accord on all subjects
connected with Morocco is now consd-
cred certain. On the question of the
establishment of a State bank, an agree
ment is understood % have been reached
whereby France will hold three shares
and Germany one. The scheme for
policing the country, as outlined az pres
eut, provides that France shall police
three of the haroOrs and Spain three.
Germany will cooperate in policing Casa
Slsnca. The Inspector General, who ia
to be placed in charge Of the police, will
reside at Tangier. He will be either IN
Austrian or will be named from one OF
the neutral powers. 1t is expected that
the negotiations to work out the details
of this scheme of settlement will occapy
about a fortnight.
London, March 24.-The correspon-
dent of the Central News at Algeciras
confirms the report sent by the Publish
ers Press correspondent giving an opti-
mistic view of the chances of reaching
an agreement at the Moroccan confer
ence. Semi-official information, he wires,
is to the effect that the conference today
will reach satisfactory agreement.
Both the French aud German delegates
have received conciIatory Instructions
which will make this possible. II has
been decided to sign the protocol in
which the terms OF settlement are set
out at Tangier.
A dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company, from st. Petersburg,
SAYS that Herr MendelsohD, the German
fnancier, has promised III the event Of
favorable settlement of the Moroccan
question at the Algeciras conference, to
negotiate loan of 1000, 900, 900 francs
for Russia IN Berlin aud Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Upsets Her Legal Funeral.

Elkton, Md, March "a While
preparations were being made to declare
her legally dead, Miss Annie j. Slicer
returned here yesterday and will lay
claim TO balf her fathers estate, about
$4,000 When she was little girl
Miss Slicer's mother died and for sever
al years thereafter che lived with her
father On November 3, 1900, she mis-.
teriously disappeared and from that day
until yesterday no word was heard from
her and her relative thought she was
dead. Ten months ago her father died,
leaving his estate to be divided equally
between son and the missing daughter.
The son offered reward for information
that would lead to the discovery Of his
sister, but it did not succeed in locat-
ing her. Miss Slicer refuses 70 talk
about her whereabouts, but it is under
stood that she spent most of her time
in New York. 1t is also said that she
left home because of quarrel with her
father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Set ,em Un TO Voters.

Reading, Pa, March 24.-Let the
candidates set 'em up all round, as The
preacher who won a model wife by ad.
verlisement, has so placed himself on
record. His advice is given in an opin-
ion on the corrupt practices act, which
is worrying Berks county otficeseekers
and thirsty voters Brawnback dabbles
ia politics, aud be knows the value of a
drink of beer about election time. He
has made a study OF the new law, and is
sure it puts no ban IN drinking. s.
the next de rocratic primaries will be
"wet" "This is a free country, says
the minister. "and to rob a man of the
right to treat friends would be to rob
him OF his liberty. After candidates
have made their pleas, let them invite
the voters to the bar al j .st all have
social drink together. Let treating go
on. All things were placed on earth
for some good"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
News of the Day.


The Senate yesterday passed the
Notifications bill, including 1925, 900 to
establish a government powder factory.
Senator Tillman in discussion over
the railroad rate bill, in the Senate
yesterday, said the people had lost faith
in federal judges.
The final figures show that in addition
to the regular troops, l,0l2, 269 army
reserve men were modified in Russia
during the recent war.
The House committee is preparing a
provision to prevent the entrance of
smoking railroad engines into the new
railroad station at Washington.
Justice O'SulIivsn, of New York, has
decided that it may be iacceny TO make
politica contributions and that it is for
the grand jury to determine il there was
criminal inteat.
John d. Rockefeller emerged from bis
seclusiOn at Lakewood and went to New
York to see his grandson. He appeared
feeble and apparently suffered from ex-
treme weakness.
The imports Of the island of st. Hele-
na from the United States during 1904
amounted to just $55. England sent
goods worth quarter of million dol
lars to this island in the same year.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York has sued former President
Richard A. McCurdy to recover SO, 370.-
34l &c and subpoena was served on
him prior to his departure for Europe.
Horace NJ. Emerson, general traffic
manager of the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
road Company. died of organic heart
trouble at s o'clock last night at his
homein Wilmington, n. G. Mr.. Emer-
SOD was born in Preble county, Ohio,
and was AZ years old.
The population of Portugal, including
the Azores, according 70 the census OF
December, 1900, just announced, was
5,0l6, 267 The percentage of illiteracy
was II per cent for the males and 50
per cent. for the females OF the 80, 600
foreign residents, sc were Americans.
According to a decision arrived at by
the master plumbers OF Washington,
they will, from this time on, conduct
their establishments strictly as open
shops and cease to have any dealings
whatsoever with the union of journey
men plumbers, who were locked out by
their employers some time ago. A COM
mittee has been appointed to draft regu-
lations to govern the employment OF ap-
prentices and helpers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
New Virginia Druggists.

The State Board of Pharmacy has
been in session in Richmond for two
days, Of the annual meeting. The follow
ing members were in attendance: James
l.. Avis, president; r. A. Miller, sec
rotary; J. T. Mankin, @. b. Fleet and
G. p. Ktarfoot.
Seventy FIVE applicants for license to
practice pharmacy we're examined,
among them i've colofed men. The fol-
lowing is a list of those who successfully
passed the board, three colored men be-
ing included:
Registered Pharmacists Robert w.
Wood. James II. Ashby, A. K. Fletcher
ir, John VI. Burton, Cecil Riddick, j..
G. Jennings, r. II. Voolfolk, jr., Clyde
c. Hall, A. T. Sheffield, j. T. Wallace
William NJ. Hughes, James Gillespie,
Silss H. Shackelford, David G. Rice,
James Foster, Charles R. Greener, James
r. Paige, H. c. Baton, William A
Burroughs, w. Burton Lyon, f. c..
Davis, p. J. Lamb, IT,, G. j. Walter,
J. II. Higginbolham, H. G. Litt'ejobn,
J. Conrad KearioOt.
Registered Assislants-F. NJ. G. Will
lis, T. @. Ware, W. r. Beck, Robert f.
Jackson, Eugene d. Crumpton, J. n.
Hume, E. E.sGrove, Z. 7 GatewoOd,
j. Alden Lyon, William f. Knewstep,
Hugh F. Hurst, n. H. Hodges
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70 explain

Two MORE murdertrs, according 10
their assumption, have discovered that
the galIows is the direct path 20 heaven.
The negroes johnson and Small, who
were hanged at Mount Holly, N. j., to-
day for the brutal murder Of Miss Flor
ence Atkinson, announced before they
paid the penalty of their crimes that they
desired to meet their mundane friends in
the realms OF bliss, as they we're bound
direct TO heaven. While none should
presume to limit the mercy of the Crea:
tor, it would seem that the spiritual adj
visors of such people might suggest that
when about to ascend the gallCws they
manifest some little modesty, no matter
how full assurance of faith they may
have; as otherwise they make parody
of the Christian religion. Many, how
ever, are far from being convinced that
hallelujahs on the gallows are infallible
signs of triumphant entry into eternal
bliss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
That Investigation

A. A. Campbell, of Wytbe; + Tate
Irvine, of Big Stone Gap; Norment
Powell, of Bristol, and r. L Bruce,
former member of the State Senate from
Wise county. are all in Richmopd in the
investigation of the alleged juggling Of
bills and mysterious amendments. The
committee met Thursday evening and
heard statements from those named, and
they agree in every particular with the
statements made by Col Joseph Button,
CLERK of The Senate; Judge Gooch and
all who have previously testified in re-
gard to the check given by MIR. Camp
bell 10 Judge Gooch for copying certain
bills second time. twas made plain
that there had been no secrecy IN con-
nection with the matter, and that The
check was suggested by Colonel Button
to Mr. Campbell as compensation for
extra work done ly Judge Couch, the
engrossing clerk, as matter OF courtesy.
The driving of the check was known to
a ! the men named and was given with
the consent and approval OF each. The
committee met again yesterday and adj
journed until today without hearing any
witnesses, at which time il is understood
their report will be submitted and made
spart of the record of tie House sud
SenatP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
watched Her AssaIlant Hang.

Poplar Bluff, Mo, March 24.-While
her husband sprang the trap which sent
to eternity her assailant, Mrs. Dean
Norman yesterday stood in the front
ranks of the crowd and watched the
death struggles on the gallows of Curtis
Jackson, l7-year.old negro boy, who
had assaulted her. The crime was com
mitted on February 2 and the hanging
occurred on the forty-ninth day after.
The day after the assault Jackson only
escaped lynching because the Sheriff
ordered the arrest of the woman's bus
band, who led the Rob. On February
20 he was convicted and 81 days later
he WIS hanged without having made an
appeal to higher Court and without
having asked the Governor for respite
A report was current days ago that the
negroes would kill the man who sprung
the trap. Therefore a heavy guard was
on hand yesterday to hold back crowd
numbering hundreds, who stood in a
pouring rain within slockade erected
in the Court House square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Mother and Daughter Asphyxiated.

Clasped in each others arms, Mrs.
Harry B. Moore, aged forty years, and
her seven-year old daughter, Thelma,
were last night found dead in bed at
their home, $50 north Allison street,
West Philadelphia, death having been
due 10 ssphyxiation by Illuminating
gas. There was every indication found
that The woman had carefully prepared
20 end her life, and lad taken the little
girl with her TO death. The bedroom
had been carefully arranged, both were
clad in fresh lineu, and &C Oss the bed
was stretched piece OF hose, which had
been attached to gas pipe. The police
have been unable to fiud a motive for
the deed. The wOman's husband, VINO
is said to be an assistant engineer on
tramp steamer, is at sea, and the neigh
bors know little of the family. A sum
of money was found in The house and
the family appeared TO be 10 comfort
able circumstances. The discovery OF
the suicide was the result OF the Gu
riosity of neighbors who bad not seen
The woman or her daughter since Thurs
day. Their suspicious we're reported to
the police, who forced an entrances into
the house and found m,tbey and child
daad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
,Johnson and Small Hanged.

Mount Holly, n. j., March 2+--
Rufus Johnson aud George Small were
hanged at 1910. Both men made con-
LESSONS. Small said he killed Miss
Florence Atkinson while johnson was
robbing the house The latter in his
deposition said 81 am prepared to meet
my God, and / want the whole world to
meet me in heaven. am sorry that
the crime has been committed ! have
talked to God. He has forgiven NE. "
Small said: 81 want to meet all my
friends in heaven. God, being my help
and as far as am concerned, | am not
guilty. am a child OF God, and am
going free. hold no malice against
any one. did not kill Miss Allison.
That statement is true, God knows it. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Virginia News.

The Senate in executive session yes
terday confirmed the following nomIna-
lions Of postmasters in Virginia O. t.
Hoffman. Luray: Stith Boiling,
Petersburg; J. o. Jackson, Blackstone.
Mr. Marcellns 7. Fitzbugb, a promi-
pent citizen of King George county,
died on Monday offer brief illness,
aged SO years. He served CALAMITY
throughout the war rs Confederate
soldier.
Mr.. John Wiley, aged 76 years, died
at his home ia Front Royal yesterday,
after a brief illness. He served IN the
Confederate army during the civil war
in Company A, Twenty-eightb Virginia
Regiment.
Rev. Johannes A. Oertel, of Vienna,
Fairfax county, known everywhere as
the painter of the world-famous picture,
s'The Rock of Ages" although in his
eighty-third year, he goes to bis studio
every morning about dawn and works I'M
i'll twilight.
Stricken with apoplexy at 10 O'Clock
yesterday, Joseph f. Kiger, young
newspaper correspondent and former
deputy clerk of the Frederick County
Circuit Court, died at his home in Win
chester yesterday afternoon without re-
gaining consciousness.
Rev. DIR. George w. White, Il native
of lower Virginia, and for thirty years
pastor, and later pastor emeritus, OF the
Presbyterian church al Mooreheld,
Hardy county, W. Va, died at his
home in that place yesterday after a
brief illness, aged seyenty-6ve years.
The democratic city committee of
Richmond, last night decided upon the
primary plan fer the nomination OF mu-
nicipal officers TO be voted for at the
June election. April 26 was decided
upon as the date Of the primary. Con-
tTary TO expectation, there was not a
single vote cast in opposition TO the pri-
mary plan.
p. NJ. WINNER, one OF the machinists
who are out on strike at the Glamor-
gan Pipe Works, Lynchburg, was ar
rested yesterday on warrant which
charges him witt threatening to beat,
disfpure. disable and kill Isadore Gar
shee, a mscbinist, who is at work at the
works. Lster TIE young men was adj
mlted to bail in the sum of 800. The
security was furnished by friends of the
accused, who were on hand shortly after
the arrest was made. The number OF
men at work yesterday was reported to
re in excess Of Thursday.
Hunter Ashton Purtlebaugb, the
twelve-year. son of Clark G. Purtle-
baugh, a prominent farmer Of Frederick
county, was almost instantly killed in
coasting accident at his home at Gore
Yesterday. While descending a steep
bill near his home at high rate OF
speed the boy lost control OF his sled,
which struck a tree with terrific force.
He was hurled from the sled and his
skull was fractured by coming in con-
tract with the tree, and he was fatally
injured internally. Death ensued a
short time after the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
S1OO Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and thst is Catarrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being q
constitutional disease. requires q constitution
al treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation Of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
It's work. The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers tina. they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that il fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address .
FL CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggist 75c.
Take dalPs Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
CONN too Big 10 Enter Church.

Chester, Pa, March 24--Underiak-
ers of this city are puzzled as to how they
will remove the body of jimmie Lopez,
negress weighing 700 pounds, who died
at her home in Welsh street yesterday
morning. Although only 5 feet tall,
the woman measured 3 feet 2 inches
across the shoulders, was 80 inches in
diameter, through the waist, and 2 feet
across the calves of the legs. Her coffin
will be the llrgest ever made in this
county. 1t will be feet 8 inches vide,
inside measurement; 6 feet inches in
length and Is inches in depth. 1t will
be necessary to hold the service on the
church steps, as it will be impossible 70
carry the ceffiu through the door
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Mistake OF a Minister.

Warsaw, March 24.-The Russian
Minister OF War short time ago sub
mi.ted a medal for the Cars approval
for the Manchurian army. |. shows the
eye of providence surrounded with the
inscription "May God Lift U.s." The
Gar wrote over The sketch Of the design,
"In proper time, meaning that the mat
ter would have to wait. The minister
misunderstood, and struck the medal
with The GAS words following the in
scriptioD. The authorities are now SIREN
nously preventing the circulation OF the
medals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
COURT OF APPEALS.

Proceedings Of the Court of Appeals
yesterday:
Dnlaney's administrator vs.. Dulaney
argued and submitted.
Lasker VS.. Burrill; argued and con
tinucd.
This completes the docket for this
term and the court adjourned today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
strike at an End.

London, March PA dispatch 10
the Central News from Lena, France,
announces that the strike among the
coal miners of that district has come to
an end, as the employers have conceded
the greater part of the demands made by
the men. In the Donai neighborhOod
the strike continues, although many OF
the miners have resumed work. The
FIRE 10 pit No. 2 of the Courriers mine,
where fine great disaster occurred, is still
burning.
Lens, France, March 24.-There is
no improvement in the strike situation
in the coal mining field here. There
has been 20 further resumption OF work
and several small clashes between
strikers and troops are reported. 1t is
feared that tomorrow will be marked by
disorders throughout the entire region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Telegraphic News
The Governors Appointments.

The Governors Appointments.
Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, March 24--Gov-
ernor Swanson announced his staff today.
Richmond gets FIVE Eugene G. Massie
is chief The Eighth district gets one, w.
@. Waite, of Culpeper. r. G.. Stone, Of
Salem, will succeed F. p. Brent, secretary
of the State Board of Education. MIR
Brent was not an applicant and will get
place with book concern out of Vir-
ginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Chess Contest.

New York, March 24.-Promptiy at
o'clock this morning the players rep
resenting Brown and the University Of
Pennsylvania in the triangular chess
league began their international chess
match by cable with team representing
Oxford and Cambridge. The contest is
for the Isaac T. Rice international chess
trophy, which has been held by the Eng
ish universities for several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Grnesome Statistics

Berlin, March 24.-The VoEwaerts
today prints statistics in regard to the
casualties which have occurred in Russia
during the internal disorders in the
empire. The figures show that during
the year 1905, as the result of the re-
pressive measures adopted by the govern.
ment, l4,19O persons were shot or
hanged and 10, $40 wounded OF manned.
In addition to this, 1887 political
prisoners have been executed since the
first of this wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
Pirates Miss Treasure.

Honkong, March 24--It has been
learned that the Standard Oil Company
had planned to send $40, 900 in specie
on board The launch which was captured
yesterday by pirates. Later the plan
was changed and the money was not on
board the vessel The pirates captured
the launch by throwing a stinkPot among
the crew.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24

Ii seems the only rational remedy for
Coughs and Colds would be to move the
bowels and cure the mucous membranes Of
the throat and lungs at the same time. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar does this. 1t
Is the Original Laxative Cough Syrup, the
best known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group,
WhoopiDg Cough, etc. Tastes good and harm
less. Sold by w. f. Creighton & Co., 40
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-24
rELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

Samuel A. Asbbridge, former Mayor
of Philadelphia, died early this morni ng
at his home, 2037 north Broa street.
Adolf Weisner, nsturrlized Ameri-
can.citizen has been arrested at Sanndarf,
charged with evading the law requiring
military service from the subjects OF Ger
many. He returned to Germany on
March 10, and has now been arrested.