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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
Destruction by EARTHQUAKES.

Toxic, April l6.-The latest advice:
from the Isle of FOrmosa confirm the
previous reports of the destruction of a
number Of towns and villages in the
southern part of that island by earth
quakes. The town of Ksgi was COM
pletely destroyed. The casualties at
Baigo were seven persons killed and 30
injured About 400 buildings were de-
stroyed. In the Ajensui district three
persons were killed and 20 injured.
Over |, 100 houses collapsed in this dis
trict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
Letter 10 Carter Bios.
Alexandria. Yirginia.

Dear Sirs: Thad K Manning. Esq. editor
Of The Gold Leaf, Henderson, n G, sends us
this tale Of DeyOe in his town.
Mr. James A ONeil's house was painted
twenty years ago with Devoe; and lately was
painted again.
TheHty years is too long; but the paint look
ed better than other paint in half the time.
This answers for quality.
Takes less quantity too. A gallon Deyoe
will 70 as far as five to ten quarts OF CON-
mon paint. Yours truly
lo3 FX DRyoE & Co
p. Sc s Leadbeater & Sons sell our
paint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
England and Servia.

Belgrade, Servis. April l6.-Despte the
resignation Of the premier. NJ. Gruichs. due
to the persstency of Great Britain, the latter
country will not resume diplomatic relations
with Servia until the regicides have been
punished. The oustng OF these men is con-
sidered impossible at the present time. for
the people generally believe that King Alex
auder's and Queen Dragas execution was
necessary and any attempt to punish those
implicated in their murder will likely pro-
duce civil ytr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
SIXTY DAYS Ior Contempt.

Springfield, H., April, l6.-Judge
J. O. Humphreys of the federal court
this morning sentenced Col. j. Hamilton
Lewis, corporation counsel OF Chicago,
to sixty days in the county Jail Tor con-
tempt of cOnrt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
New York Stock Market.

New York, April l6.-The tone of toe st ck
market during the first hour was decidedly
strong, but commission houses continued 10
complain of lack of outside business and the
assertion was mede by many brokers that the
business so far was either professional or
highly manipulative. After strong open
ing heavy proht-taking sales cau,ed mate
rial reaction, but the supply Of stock from
this source was well taken and in the recent
trading the loss ON the reaction was not only
covered, but prices for a great majority OF
issues traded in reached a higher range than
was attained in the first few minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
Blood Poisoning

results from chronic constipation, which Il
quickly cured by Or. Kings New Life Pills
They remove all poisonous germs from the
system and infu.e n, W life and vigor; cure
sour stomach. nausea, headache, dizziness and
collie, without grping or discomfort. 25p
Guaranteed by f. 3 Leadbeater q Sons, drug
gists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16

Two SALT LAKE judges have decided
against the teaching OF modern Ian
guages 10 the graded schools, on the
ground that more than 80 per cent. of
the pupils will never enter college or
seek university degree, aud also that
the interest OF the few must yield 10 the
needs of the many.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
William R. Hearst, late candidate for

William K. Hearst, late candldale Tor
mayor on the municipal ownership
ticket, in New York, Saturday made
public, the fact that he bad made ap-
p.icstiou to Attorney General Mayer for
the institution Of quo waranto proceed
ings 10 the name of the people Of the
State of New York against George B.
Mcclellan to test the title of Mr.. Nc
Gle Ian to the Office of Mayor Of New
York city. He charged fraud at the
poll-, recites that votes were purchased,
illegal ballots accepted, and lawful vot-
ers disfrsnchised by tricks and devices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16

Nothing will relieve indigestion that is not
thorough digestant Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and allows the stomach
to neutrality-suspicious. strong again. A
few doses of Kodol after meals will soon re.
store the stomach and digestive organs TO a
full performance Of their functions naturally.
Sold by WEE. Creighton & Co., 4OI King
street. aENi1G2<
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16

Abraham d. Cooper, one of the old
est men 10 Frederick county, died at his
home, at Round Hill, Friday night, aged
81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
How's This Z?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY x CO.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known +. ].
Cheney for the laIt Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business traDsac.
lions aud financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDIsG, KISSAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials seDt
free. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by al Druggist 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-16
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, April 10.
SENATE.


When the Senate met today Mr.. Till
man presented resolution, calling for
an inquiry into whether national banks
have been contributing in aid of polit-
ical committees. His request for i'm
mediate consideration was objected to
by Mr.. Aldrich, aud it went over under
the rules.
The railway rate bill was called up.
Mr. Hepburn (ldabo) took the floor.
HOUSE.
The House to-day, under suspension Of
the rules, took up the Shartel bill,
authorizing national banks TO loan IL
per cent on the surplus, as well as on
the capital stocks the surplus not tn ex-
coed the amount of the capital stock as a
basis for loans, however.
The House today, by vote OF 1872 Ia
z, passed the Sharte bill, authorizing
national banks to loan 10 per cent on
their surplus up 20 the amount of tn
capital stock, as well as on the capital
stock itself.
The House. at lao this afternoon,
took up the Payne bill, providing for
the use, tax Tree, OF denaturaled ale hol
in the arts. manufactures aud "a fuel.
The free alcohol bill passed the House
this afternoon hy vote of 222 to Z.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
CHECK ON DISHONEST AGENTS.
"Checkogram" Prevents Knocking Down
by Ticket Sellers at Amusement Places.

Ihe 'eheckogram,' warranted 20 stop tampering
with the returns from the sale of tickets in theatre
box offces and places where out-of-door amus4-
ments are presented, was put in operation for the
first time in this country the Polo Grounds yes
ierday afternoon.
Tho cheokogram is TO the teatre park box office
what the cash register is the grocery store. II
comes between the ticket seller and any light
fingered tendencies he might develop. II accurate
ly counts tickets fast sold counts them IN
when they turned in Al the door or gate and
registers both sale and deposit in the managers
ofice
~ the box ONCE end the tickets. which are made
OF leather board some composition are locked in a
perpendicular tube either side Of the machine
proper. After ticket is purchased the machine
shoots II out the window ledge in front OF the
purchaser II Is not only registered as sale In the
machine. but also in the managers ONCE.
Colusion between the ticket taker and the ticket
seller. or a patron, is impossible. = manager sit
ting in his once tell when a ticket is sold ana
when II is passed into the receiving box without
leaving his chair
me checko2ram IS an English invention When
IN London last year. A L. Erlanger. Of Klaw a
Erlanger. saw IL and recognized its value to Amer
lean theatres and summer resorts on his re,ur,
a. formed a company composed OF his own Arm
andrew Freedman and other theatrical ana dna
Slal men. for its manufacture and exploi,atiop
ne mae nine Was completely Fernodeed come nm
20 American requirements ~ ~
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
GUILTY, ECKMANN'S PLEA.
4ssemblyman's associates Fined
SIOO-He ParOIed for One Day.

The trial of Assemblyrnan Max Eckmann, of the
18th Assembly District. and four notaries public.
which has been going before Justice Scott. in tina
few days. took sudden turn shortly after the
case was called yesterday morning. when all five
defendants. through their counsel George ". Pin
ney, pleaded guilty 20 conspiracy
Justice Scott Immediately sentenced the four
notaries public-Henry Melrose. George A. Hyman.
Emanuel Dollinger and Louis Levine-to pay
fines Of 500 each. and paroled Eckmann in the
custody of his counsel until II a. m. to-day.
Benjamin "a. Goldberger. also an East Side notary
public. and Joseph G. Klein a commissioner of
deeds both of whom indicted in connection
were to be used witnesses against the five de-
PENDANTS who pleaded guilty to-day.
Godberger called 10 the stand as the first
witness to-day. but had not gone far when Mr.. Pin
ney arose, and. addressing the court said:
Your Honor. We have consulted together. and
have decided TO enter plea of guilty TO these in
dictments for conspiracy
The plea was accepted, and then Justice Scott
addressing the defendants said:
not Imprisonment. that will be warning to others
of your class. I shall include in the sentence that
the Executive Albany be notified of your eonvic
ton and that your certificates as notaries be can
sooner. You all unfit 10 hold such certificates
At the District Attorneys Office IT said that
Goldberger and Klein would be kept under surveil-
lance until two other cases in which they wit
nesses were disposed of.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
ATTACK ON CITY ELECTION LAW.
Counsel for Convicted Perjurer Declares
Statute Illegal at Hearing of Appeal.

Argument heard yesterday by the Appellate
Division Of the Supreme Court. the appeal OF
Samuel K. Ellenbogen. from judgment of con-
viction Of perjury. investigation into charges
Illegal registration in the 18th Election District
of the 2d Assembly District
Enenbogen appeared before Emil Fuchs, a Dep
uty State Superintendent of Elections and testified
that Bernet Mendesohn and his son Jacob had
lived for three months with named Bloch
at No 50 Mott street. when. charged, he
had knowledge Of nc such fact at all. EIlenbogen
less than two years for than four
years and six months.
Ex-Judge George NJ. Curtis appeared yesterday
for the defendant-appellant. He devoted his argu-
raent 10 a direct attack the constitutionaIty Of
the Metropolitan Elections law. Attorney General
Mayer appeared in person for the state. Mr.
Curtis declared that powers conferred by the
statute on the Superintendent of Elections and his
deputies 10 degree entirely unwarranted by the
constitution He said that Fuchs had taken Ellen
bogens testimony eighteen days after the Mendel-
sohns had registered. and that Enenbogen had
reason 10 believe that they did live at the place
stated. The statute. Judge Curtis said, gives TO
a deputy superintendent quasi judicial powers. and
yet he said Fuchs. knowing the facts TO be diff
Mr. Mayer made argument for the constitu-
tiOnalty OF the law, and also main tanned that the
facts as 10 the alleged crime were clearly proved
Decision reserved.
Big Tom Foley. the Tammany leader in the ID
Assembly District, and several of his followers
wei spectators
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
HUSBAND AND WIFE SHOT.
Nan Dead Murderer SAID TO BE
FriendIy 7oith W0man.

John Kelly teamster fifty years old, who with
his wife and two small children. was dispossessed
from his home near Fort Hamilton on MONDAY.
was shot and killed early yesterday by John Nil
bride who had beea attentive 10 hehE 5 young
wife When the Kelly were dispossessed Jonn
Keller and his wife told them they could remain
Al their home at s2d-st- and Dahlgren Place. until
Kelly could find work
The Kelly family had a party on Monday night
which many of their friends attended. among them
being Kelly. Mrs Kelly did not arrive until II :i0
O'Clock.
According 10 those present Kelly was not in
good humor when his wife came. At midnight XII
bride arrived Kelly rushed at Kilbride but before
he reached him Kilbride drew revolver and fired
But instead hitting Kelly the first shot hit his
wife. who Jumped between the two men she
rushed into another room. falling in faint
Kelly seeing that his wife shot rushed for
Kilbride again, and was shot twice panic fol-
lowed and a soldier from Fort Hamilton, who was
present. went OUT 70 inform the police. kileride
fed. but after wandering through the WOODS nnally
gave himself up 10 the Fort Hamilton police
In explaining the cause OF the shooting he SAID
there had been feud between the kilbFide and
Kelly families for twenty years He said he shot
in self-defence-
When told that Mrs Kelly who had been re-
moved TO the Norwegian Hospital was also shot
and that she would probably die. he fell 10 the floor
OF the station praying that she might recover. He
SAID he did not intend TO shoot her. kiibTide was
held without bail for examination on June IL
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
MR.. STEVENS ON TYPE OF CANAL.
One Would Be Built on s5-Foot Level in
Eight Years, He Says.

Washington June 5-The House Committee on
Interstate and Foreign COmerce to-day heard Chief
Engineer Stevens of the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion regarding engineering problems on the 18TH
mus. Mr.. Stevens gave IN detail the which
caused him 10 drop hts advocacy OF a sea level
canal and favor the lock type. In his opinion in
case OF a level canal there would be no way TO
divert the torrents Of the Chagres River At least
this question was the engineering problem on
the isthmus which far overstepped all others. This
river II turned into level canal. would render
Il non-naygable. II II did completely destroy it,
he believed
Mr.. Stevens explained in detail the eighty-fve-
foot level type Of canal which could he built in
eight years, he said. Time was being lost on the
lsthmus he added. because the type of canal to he
built has not been decided upon.
Mr Stevens has never been satisfied with labor
conditions on the isthmus He would have three or
four nationalities there. He would like TO have
some Chinese. but supposed this would require leg
islation He now has agent in Madrid endeav-
oriag TO get Spanish laborcrs II Impossible 10
take advantage of the abrugatiou of eight hour
law he said because IL applicable only 10 alien
laborers. and - per cent Of the forenen and sll-
peTlnJendents were Americans. The gangs Of labor
ers, he said, could be left work 10y themselves
after the eight houTE
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
ORDERS TO PACKERS.
Chicago Inspectors Call for Changes
to lid Cleanliness.

Chicago. June 5-Three sanitary inspectors
were cent 10 the stockyards to-day by Health
Commissioner whalen. with instructions 10 make
a thorough inspection OF the methods OF hand
ling meat 10 examine the sanitary condition OF
the employees. and 10 make an immediate report
concerning any unsanitary conditions found
Building Commissioner Bartzen also sent in
spectors 10 the yards 70 examine all buildings
He gave them instructions 20 report any viola
tions OF the building ordinances that are ap-
parent
The inspectors reported that in one Of the
large packing houses they had found defective
plumbing which they directed the company TO
repair Immediately. Notice was also given in
this place 10 wash the walls OF several OF the
rooms with lime and increased facilities for
washing were also ordered The workrooms
were light and well ventilated. and the floors
halls stairs and tables were clean. the inspectors
said
In another plant everything was found IN good
order except in the sausage room, where there
was water on the floor. and the women had 10
walk through II 20 reach their work. The laun-
drv OF a third plant was found 10 be IN bad
condition. end in a fourth the chilling room was
ordered cleaned.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
PENNsYLvANIA's ANNUAL REPORT.

PittsourE. June S-The annual meeting Of the
stockholders OF the Pennsylvania COMPANY was
held here to-day, and the old board OF directors
vas F7-eieeteo- me annual report tor the year
1906 covering 1a0 miles OF rairo,d onerated al
recuy By the Pennsylvania Company. was sub
mtted. II showed gross earnings OF s,1 ses ggs 20
an increase as compared with 1904 Of q Az S,7 81.
expenses s2s@sIa q. an increase as compared
win lN's OF s-sS'fS 20 net earnings from opera
tion a1557 s51 y. increase as con,par.a tt zoe,
OF S-Hu.ial 81 Deduct rentals paid roads onera,aa
on basis or net eSiFnngs As'0,l95 ~ leaving n nor
operating earnings OF the 1s,r~--,ss -s
S.5sI sd "a. increase compared with 1aia =,
xl.Zsass9 Il The tonnage OF the lines directiv On
Grated by the pennsylvania Company Increased n
Zs-seo or 2A4l per cent, compared with tha year
ci Inc number OF pAssengers carried on the lines
directly operated shows increase OF It'd ssi ~
100 psE cent as compared with tho year l0A -
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06

Woman Killed, Girl Injured a
Unwetected Grade Crossing.

Boston. June s-Mrs W. p. cronin, of Cam
bridge. was instantly killed, and her seVef-sear-
old daughter Virginia. was probably fataiiy m
jured, in a grade crossing accident half niue
below West Peabody station to-day. A train
on the Georgetown branch of the Boston *
Maine Railroad struck an automobile containing
MIR Cronin and his family and two friends
The accident happened on country turhpiAe
at a crossing where. IL is said there are heithe'
gates nor naxrnan The engine struck the big
touring car. hurting Mrs Cronin and the young
girl many feet. Mrs. Cronin received fracture
OF the skull and was dead when picked up The
girls arm was broken, several ribs fractured
and IT is feared she injured internally. The
automobile was demolished
Mr.. Cronin and his friends, a man and woman
were not badly hurt. and accompanied the BODY
of Mrs. Cronin 10 Boston. where Virginia was
taken TO a hospital.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
KILLED FROM AMBUSH.
ASSASSIN Fires Sir Shots, Then
Escapes, n Erie COUNTY.

Buffalo. June 5.-Fred Percival was killed and
Fred Schneider was fatally injured in Spring
vile. Erie County. this morning. According to
present reports the two men were shot down in
cold blood by man who jumped suddenly from
behind string of freight cars. fired half dozen
shots at them. and then ran away
Peter Harber has been arrested and is locked
up at the village jail The authorities are also
looking for Martin Harber.
Before Percival died. it is said. he made a
statement in which he said Harder did IL"
Which Harber he did not say.
Sheriff Crandan was Informed OF Percivars
statement and went Immediately TO the Harber
home. Peter in bed. apparently asleep.
Martin, who boards with him, not about.
Peter was arrested. but denied any knowledge
of the affair.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
FOR NO DICTATION.
Political Organizations Can Suggest
Only, Says Bar.

The executive committee OF the Citizens Union
a. a sneciaI meeting yesterday approved the plat
,orn, Of the committee on bar and judiciary NOM
nations. by adopting the following resolutions
Resolved That the resolutions of a lawyers COM
mittee upon the judicial nomina tions puhlsnso ~
this mornings papers express sne views oi @
Citizens Union as 10 tHr iuih-IaAons VI s'N9N
Resolved, That the union proceed With the selee-
rto Of its committee of hundred citizens for the
Ist and 2d Judicial districts but, recognizing the
ear office by lawyers il will defer for the present
calling into existence its citizens committee LOT
the lst District
Charles c. Birmingham secretary of the commit
tee of the bar judiciary nominations. said yes
terday that the committee ready 10 receive sug-
gestions from any one. but that II is not goins 10
confer with political organizations.
"The committee" said Mr.. Birmingham, was
not organized for the purpose of dealing WITH
political organizations The committee IS open To
suggestions, and viii welcome them, but 1t IS the
intention to go ahead with the work of selecting
candidates for the places TO be filled this fan
Of character and fitness 20 prompt the nearly
Endorsement of all good citizens -
iat ,i u tlie ~ S Ste FOR the bench3
How would you get togetherT -
Suggestions will be welcome from the RepuoA-
cans and from other organizations such as the
Citizens Union, the Chamber OF Commerce, the
Merchants Association, and, for that matter, from
an political organize tiOns including the Tammany
fact will be glad TO receive suggestions from any
one"
We compelled oy law 10 file the nomlna ting
petitions thirty-fve days before election II IS
that, as the committee is going TO prosecute IT'S
work Vigorously"
MIR, Birmingham said that candidates had not
been discussed as Yet. The committee will meet
on Monday next.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
4 ARRESTED At ST. REGIS
GneSt H'hO Came zcith Nobleman
Charged ycith abandoning Wife.

Montague Newton, a guest ~ the St Regis vrno.
said he was salesman living at No az We,
2Sth street, was arrested last evening lust as bA
was about 10 enter the hotel charged with ahand
onment- The warrant procured frou, Napts
trate Finn by woman who said she was Jeanette
Newton. OF No. ~ West 5lst street Newton's wife
NewtOn'S arrest caused considerable excfton,ert
in the hotel Although this happened at 5 O'Clock
he not brought TO the East 5lst street station
until O'Clock. He was then accompanied bv Peter
J. Groll of No. ~ East SD street who Furnished
bail for him.
Al the st Regis it was said that Newton regis
tered at the hotel ten days ago, and was accom-,
panied by the Prince OF FoTmosi. the SIciIian
nonieInan who arrived from Europe a few davs ago
and Baron Won koenis. both OF whom registered
coming from London.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
PACKERS CLEAN UP.
Improve Conditions so Per Cent as
Result of Disclosures.

Chicago. June 5.--''The Tribune" says that one
Of the immediate effects OF the Presidents dis
closure of packing house conditions was seen IN
an attempt in al least three of the big plants
here 70 remedy the conditions condemned in the
report. Toilet arrangements were renovated.
floors cleaned walls scraped, and light and venti-
lation improved
The surroundings OF the workers in these
three plants were improved 50 per cent IN one
day
The general manager Of one big plant spent
the morning in downtown plumbing esta blish-
rnent picking out the latest sanitary plumbing
Besides renOVating the plumbing, the packing
companies put up a variety Of signs al over the
plants en3oining cleanliness.
The foremen were told that the rule against
eNpect0Fation must be enforced OF discharge
would result Another new rule posted conspic-
uously was that fOrbiding the use Of tobacco IN
all food producing rooms.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-06
LIVESTOCK MEN INVESTIGATING.
Commission Dealers Looking into Packing
House Conditions.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tabune,l

Chicago June 5.-Stirred by the Neill- -Rey-
nolds report several livestock commission men
began to-day personal investigation OF condi-
lions in the packing plants. officials of the
Chicago Livestock Exchange said thar The av
change had no official part in the investigation.
II Is said, however. thai a report will be made
as result Of the findings William J. Hosg Of
McCausland. HoaE & Turner, and John White
OF the National Commission Companv y-era
among the investigations
ING p'ai'' q s"lI1 Co. boasting q larger
pe'oei''ase OF up 10 date equipment than most
"a ne @s'aOhshments' Was made the first OBJ
- ~ '''e investigation. should the commits
81" men Aio condlIons such as discovered in
, 80. - yiloicS report. they viii join in the
outcry Tor Improvement. II they 6o r0r !, ;s
expected that they viii issue 70 the nublic a -
port OF their own. showing their A16ingS