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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23

GOVERNOR WAKEFIELD, OF Maryland,
Yesterday vetoed what was termed the
Dawkins bill which provides that only
registered voters of the State or the city
of Baltimore should be employed as
mechanics or laborers on public works
in the city of Baltimore. Since so many
issues have Obtruded themselves IN every
phase of commercial, manufacturing and
mechanical pursuits, nothing should ex-
cite our special wonder. But the
strange part of the passage of the Daw-
kins bill is the fact that out of % menu
beers of the Maryland legislature from
the city OF Baltimore rs voted for the
bill. Democrats and republicans, re-
formers and regulars almost trampled
over each other TO vote for the bill, all
seemingly playing peanut politics. The
passage and enacting into law OF such a
bill would "be protection run mad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
watchman Killed by Robbers.

Sodus, n. Y, March ga party of
FIVE safe blowers visited this place this
morning. They first visited the Bank
of Sodus and Waterman Pullman, who
was interfering with their plans, was shot
aud killed. Nothing was stolen. The
gang next went to the Offices of the
Rome, WatertOwn & 0gdensburg, rail-
road company. Here two safes were
blown open, but the burglars secured
only 81 for their trouble. In sleighs
stolen from barns in the village, the
burglars made their escape.
Three suspects were captured by the police
IN State street. Rochester, n. Y at noon to
day, after desperate fight with the police.
The men were taken TO police headquarters
for an examination. All three were armed
with IA calibre Colt revolyers and one had a
bullet wound in his leg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Japanese Sagacity.

St. Petersburg, March % -Diplo-
matsls here are talking OF the latest
evidence of japanese cuteness. NJ. Mo-
tono, the new japanese Minister, arrived
here without credentials, explaining
that he had forgotten them. The Gar
consented to receive Motono without the
presentation of credentials, but it is open
~ stated in official circles that MOtonO
purposely lett his credentials behind,
expecting Russia to recognize japan as
great power when he became ambassa-
dor, and the Toxic government, as soon
rs telegram was received tC this effect,
Immediately sent ambasssdorial creden-
tials which had already been prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Senator Martins Mother Dead.

Senator Thomas S. Martins mo her,
Mrs. Martha A. Martin, whose illness
was announced recently, died late We'd
nesday afternoon at the family home
near Scottsville, Aibemarle county. Mrs.
Martin was eighiy-seven years of age aud
had been i'll for some time. The end
was not unexpected and the four chill
dren who survive her hal been summon
ed by telegraph and were present at the
bedside when the end came. The chill
dren are: Senator Thomas ;. Martin and
Mrs. Leslie Martin, OF Washington Mr..
Samuel L. Martin, Of Arvonia, and Mrs.
j. Luther Moon, of Richmond. The fun
eral took plac this morning at l clock,
conducted by Rev. j R Daniels. To-
,erment uas in the family burying ground
ut the Old Brick Church. Mrs Martin
was a Miss Staples, of ScottsvilIe, prior
to her marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
LAWYER Sentenced.

New York, March 23 Henry Hof.
man Brown, the lawyer who was con-
victed last week, was sentenced this
morning by Judge Foster to twenty
years in Sing Sing prison. This is the
maximum sentence for forgery in the
first degree. Brown was real estate
lawyer and formerly had an Office at 1873
Broadway. At one time he taught a
bible class at Westfield. N. J. He was
convicted OF having tried to rob the Ebb
Peterson estate in The Bronx. The estate
is said to be worth 81, 900, 900 and its
original owner, together with his wife
aud child, was drowned at sea 10 coils
ion in the early eighties, while they
were returning to the old home in Swe-
den. Brown, knowing the estate WAS
without heirs, forged Series of convey
ances aud distributed the property to
fictitious persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Winchester Goes "wet. A"

A victory for the "weP' ticket in the
local option election at Winchester yes
terdsy, which was officially announced
at 1880 o'clock last night, was received
with the cheers by hundreds of men who
packed the streets and surrounded the
newspaper offices. The saloon men won
by total majority in the two city wards
of 81. A total vote of 96S was cast in
the election, but dozens of votes were
challenged and 10 we're thrown out by
the judges of election.
The fight for local option in Winches-
ter, which was backed by the Anti-sa-
loon League of Virginia, proved to be
the hottest and most bitter that has
characterized an election in that town
during the past 30 years. Narrowed
down, the battle lay between the church
and the politicians, although many of
the leading business and professional
men of the town we're strongly opposed
to local option. The prohibition ticket
won in Winchester l9 years ago and
turned out TO be a complete failure.
This fact alone did much to turn the
tide in favor OF the saloon men.
After the polls opened, few minutes
after six O'Clock yesterday morning, ex-
element was at white heat in Win
chester, and in consequence much dis
order was prevailed at the voting places.
A force of extra policemen had their
hands fall to preserve order.
Two prayer-meetings we're held in the
Lutheran Church yesterday, at which
hundreds of womon offered prayers for
the success Of the "dry" ticket while
the ballots were being cas-. Mrs.
George ). Bowers, wife Of the pastor,
presided, and women of all denomina-
tons were present. A telegram was
received Yesterday afternoon from Rev.
Frank F. Berkely, native of Alexan-
dria, pastor of the Baptist Church at
Leesburg, LOudoun county, stating that
the Baplists of Leesburg had offered
special prayers for the success VI the
temperance movement in Winchester.
The telegram concluded with the words:
"May God grant you a victory"
The fight in Winchester has been
watched with keen interest all over Vir-
ginia, and last night kilograms asking
for the result have poured into town
Both parties to the struggle have bitter
ly contested every inch IF the ground
Meetings in the interest Of temperance
have been held daily and nightly tor
weeks past, and the local newspapers
have for weeks been Glled with appeals
to the voters. On Wednesday petitions
bearing the names of hundreds of women
of Winchester and Frederick county,
asking the voters 10 cast their ballots
day" were circulated. There was
rnmor last night that the local branch of
the Anti-ssloon League will contest the
election, and meeting has been called
for TO lay to determine the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Killed by Premature Explosion.

j. G. Griffith, a subcontractor on the
works of the Roanoke Water Power
Comrany's power plant on Roanoke
river, three miles below Roanoke, was
killed yesi' rday by the premature explo-
sion of dynatite which had been placed
in a hole preparatory to making blast.
Griffith was standing over the hole
when the charge went off. He was
blown a distance of several yards, and
his clothing from the knees up was
stripped from the body. His face, head
and trunk were badly cut and burned
aud both eyes were blown out. Griffith
wore leggings about his lower limbs and
these protected thai portion OF the body.
Griffith was native of Washington,
d. c., where his family reside, His
people are prominent and he was a
graduate of Georgetown University. He
was 3S years old and unmarried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
TOday's Telegraphic News
Barges Lest.

Vineyard, Haven, Mass, March 70.
The loss of the barges Virginia ID.
Hudson aud Martha E McCabe 10
Monday nights blizzard, off Barnegal,
and the rescue OF the crews after twenty
four hours of exposure 10 a small boat
during the height of the storm has just
become known when the schooner Helen
J. Sets brought to port the three men
of the barge McCabe The crew of the
Hudson was rescured by the tug Marga-
ret. The rescued men are Captain
Willis Munsey of Bethel, DEL, Charles
II. Richardson of Norfolk. Va, and n.
]. Todd, of Winston, Salem, N. q.
The tug Margaret with barges Julis r.
Dempsey, Virginia Hudson and Martha
A. McCabe laden with lumber and pill
ing, Norfolk for New York, was over
taken by heavy snow storm Monday
afternoon. In the rough sea which
sprang up the McCabe, the last OF the
tow, broke adrift, and soon afterwards
the Hudson the second of the string,
parted her tow line. Both won't DOWN
later
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23

Alta revival in the Christian Church
at Montgomery, w. Va, a few nights
ago. Rev. John Hickman told his hear
ers that Christianity was apractical code
of morals. Then he proceeded to tell
them how. the night previous, someone
had robbed poor widow, Mrs. John
Farrell. of SIS, every cent she possessed.
In few minutes the amount stolen had
been raised by the congregation AMI
placed in the bands of COMMITTEES to be
turned over to Mrs. Farrell. Tbs above
specimen Of applied Christianity is doubt
less Better than hecatombs, or the thou
sand and one pyramids of wood, hay
and stubble which in many ways charac-
terize the faith OF the present day.
To visit the widow and fstherless in
their affection is an Invaluable gauge,
set forth centuries ago, and when it
is practiced in 40 unostentatious man
ner it weighs more in the sight OF
God snd man than strife, vain glory.
ine aud issues which often distract
people who are admonisbed to be OF one
Soul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Killed by a Train.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 23.-Frozen
stiff and covered with mud and ice, two
bodies of men were recovered this morn
Ing lying near spring in a cut abCat
300 feet west of Glenn station, On the
Charters Branch of the Pittsburg, Gin
cinnati, Chicago & st Louis road, about
one mile west of Carnegie. The men
had been struck by train early in the
night and thrown some distance from
the tracks. The bodies were brought to
the Allegheny county morgue. From
letters and 8 wage receipt found in The
pockets the victims are supposed to
be F. Snow, a laborer, employed by The
Superior Steel Company, and Peter
Chynat, of Carnegie. The place where
inc accident occurred has an evil name
among railroad men, being known as the
Fatal Cut" many lives having been
lost there aud seven men killed there in
one night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
News Of the Day.

Plans have been arranged for the lay
ing of the cornerstone of the new office
building for the members of the House
of Representative on April 7.
Jennie Loper, colored, who died at
Chester, Pa, yesterday was one of the
heaviest women in the country, her
weight being over 700 pounds. She was
40 years of age and her height was 5
feet 7 inches.
The Gar, Premier Wife and other
members of the Russian ministry have
been enlisted iD the great project of the
American Transalask Com
pany for the construction of a tunnel
under Boring strait and 5000 miles of
railway to connect il with the Siberian
Railway.
The Senate committee on military
affairs yesterday authorized favorable r.
port on the Dick bill to increase the eff
cheney of the militia snd promote rife
practice. The measure is identical With
one report favorably by the House COM
mittce on militia. Ii carries an sppro-
priation OF 1000, 600.
President Roosevelt yesterday en-
phalically stated in the presence of Rep
resentaliye Foster, of Vermont, and
Mr. J. s. Manning, of Rutland, Vt,
who was delegate to the last republi-
can convention, that he would never
again be a candidate for the presidency
of the United States. This is the third
time the President has made this posi-
tive statement, the first being when he
received the news OF his victory year
go last November.
Gov. Warheld of Maryland last night
yetoe what is known as the Dawkins
or "Chinese Wall" bill. This measure
was offered at the instance of the Fede-
ration of Labor. 1t provided that iD
employing men on municipal work,
only registered voters shOuld be eligible.
This, Of course, would have barred out
residents If other cities, as well as per-
sons under tSenly-one years of age.
The governors reasons for vetoing
are that the passage of such a measure
would retard public improvements in
Baltimore, and is subyersiYe to public
policy.
Although fears were entertained for a
time Yesterday that Thomas W. Kiley,
wealthy banker and merchant of
Brooklyn, had committed suicide be-
cause of the publication yesterday of a
story that he was the husband. of two
wives, Mrs. Flora A. Colt, to whom
Kiley was married three years ago in
Hammond, Ind, received information
last night of Mr.. Kiley's whereabouts.
Mis-. Colts son said Mr.. Kiley was alive,
but that he was not at liberty to say
where he was. Other than this state
ment no information was obtsinable
regarding Mr.. Kiley's movements yes.
terday.
For three hours yesterday afternoon
the House discussed the expenditures in
connection with the administration Of
the Congressional Library. Many mem
bers seemed to be in a critical mood,
and the appointments of Librarian Put
nam, the salary paid Gen. Greene, Gus
todian OF the building, aud outside pay
he has drawn for professional services,
the increased cost of the maintenance
and care of the building came in for
much more comment than the condition
of affairs seemed to warrant. A pro-
posal TO amend the bill so rs to elimi-
nate a social secretary for Mrs. Roosevelt
brought protest from every section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Precautionary Measures.

St. Petersburg, March 2S.-Troops
are protecting all the railways running
into the city and all the railway stations
are guarded by soldiers in order to pre-
yeut revolutionaries from disturbing the
tracks or interfering in any manner with
railway traffic. These precautions have
been taken in view of the agitation
which has been going on in favor Of a
new railway strike. The watch over the
railway property will be maintained I'M
til after the election for members of the
National Douma are over and the Dou-
ma has assembled.
The Gar has rejected the appeals for
mercy made in behalf of NJ. SWARM,
editor of the Russ, who was sentenced 10
a years Imprisonment in fortress for
violations OF the press regulations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23


REV. WILLIAM HAYES WARD, ID.
D.. LII. d., of New York, the editor Of
the Independent and student of archie
olopy. lectured before the members OF
the Woman's Literary Club of Balti-
more and their guests Thursday even
ing upon "The Garden of Eden" DIR.
Ward spoke of the probable location OF
the Garden OF Eden. He gave the bibli-
cal authority that it was near four rivers,
the Tigris aud the Euphrstes, and two
others which have never been settled
upon, thus making it sure that 1t was
situated in Babylonia where civilization
first began. DR.. Ward described the
difficult process of learning to read the
Oldest inscriptions that have been dis
covered, but said that now, after years
of study of codes, it is as easy to read
the language that Nebuchadnezzar used,
"A TO read the ancient Greek or Latin.
The location of the Garden Of Eden has
excited speculation for centuries. 1t
has by some writers been located st the
north pole, by others at the south pole,
in the third heaven, in the moon and in
every nation on the globe. DIR. Ward
has concluded that it WAS located in the
region described by the Bible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Statements DecIared False.

New York. March %. Alexander L.
Orr, president of the New York Life
today declared that the charges made by
Thomas w. LAWSON that the company
had been Relating .olicies or giving
them away in return for proxies were
false. President Orr declared that the
charge of SAMUEL Untermeyer, counsel
for the Governors policy holders COM
mittee, that $50, 900 and over Of the
company's money had been spent in
inexpensive campaign Of Proxy-gettiug,
was absolutely and unqualifedly false.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Launch Captured by Pirates.

London, March 23-Advices received today
from HongkOng state that a launch OygEed by
the Standard Oil Company was captured by
pirates near Canton yesterday and looted. A
number Of American riffs and 1000 rounds
Of ammunition were seized by the, pirates
The United States gunbOat Callao 10 on its
way 10 the scene Of the attack. Canton.
where the practical act is said to have taken
place, is In the province of Kwang. Tnng and
located on the left bank Of the CanteG river.
IL is g great commercial port in southern
China. The gunboat Callao is steel vessel
Of 200 tons displacement and is attached
TO the Asatic squadron. She has a speed Of
ten knots and carries six guns She is com
handed BY Lieutenant Z. w Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
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ease that science has been able 10 cure in all
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and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby
Destroying the foundation Of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building up
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Mobilization of Troons.

London, March 2S.-The correspon-
dent Of the Central News at Vienna says
that with the object of enrolling recruits
10 the Hungarian army, general mo-
bilization OF troops has been ordered.
Every eligible man has been directed 10
report himself for duty within 48 hours
Owing to the present disturbed state of
the country, az a result Of the quarrel
between The crown and Hungarian
patriots, it is believed that this bold
move on the part Of the government is
likely to call forth angry protests from
the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23

As THE Panama railroad is tue only
line Of transportation under the owner
ship of the United States, il has al
iorded President Roosevelt brilliant
opportunity to put in practice his views
as to reasonable freight and passenger
rate. But not only are the rates on the
Panama railroad so excessive as to cause
loud complaints Of their enhancement OF
the cost of living on the isthmus, but
they are so discriminstiye ss TO check
lair competition. In fact, the manage
ment OF this government railroad e1-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23

hibits nearly all the abuses and iniqui-
ties Of which COMPLAINTS made concern
ing the corporation methods of transport
tation in this country. The Philadel-
phia Record says in all its history the
Interstate Commerce Commission has
not had to deal with such fragrant acts
of discrimination as are nov practiced
on the Panama railroad under its gov
eminent ownership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Fire I'm Power Houses.

Philadelphia, March 20. Fire in one
of the Rapid Transit Compsny's power
houses, Second street and Wyoming ave-
nue., at 8 O'Clock this morning, tied up
several lines Of cars for three or four
hours, but they we're running on fair
time during the rush hours. The plant
was thoroughly up TO date and contained
the latest i'm proved electrical machinery.
Defective insulation is supposed 10 have
caused the blaze. The loss is not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Fire In Boston.

Boston, March 29. Flames and
sparks from a s75, 900 fire which de.
stroyed the building at Nos. IL and IS
Faneuil Hall Square, early this morn
ing, threatened to damage Faneuil Hall,
and the first efforts of the fremen were
directed toward saving the Cradle of
Liberty and adjoining blocks The
burned block was occupied by Warren
w. Rawson & Co. seed dealers. The
blaze is supposed to have started in the
basement from an overheated furnace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Emperor Franz Josefs Condition

Paris, March 23.-The Petit Journal
prints dispatch from Vienna saying
that the condition of Emperor Franz
Josef of Austria Hungary is such az to
cause anxiety aud that the court ply
sicians are 10 custant attendance upon
him 1t is even reported that there are
fears for fatal issue.
Vienna, March 23.-Tbe reports sent
abroad to the effect that Emperor Franz
Josef is seriously i'll, are authoritatively
denied. II is stated that he is 10 the
best of health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Fifty-four Vessels Wrecked.

Boston, March %. Statistics just
complied show that "a lives were lost,
"a vessels were wrecked, and property
aggregating hundreds of thousands of
dollars in value, destroyed along the
New England coast and in the maritime
provinces during the winter just ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Col. Mann pleads Not GUILTY

New York, March 20. Col Vim. d.
Mann, the creator of Fads aud Fsncies,
the Vanity book of the -Four Hundred,
and publisher of Town Topics, pleaded
not guilty, today to the indictment charg-
ing him with perjury. The date for the
beginning Of the trial has not yet been
fixed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
India Alter Chinese Trade.

Birmingham, Eng, March 23.--The Post
today says that India is about TO make an q.
fort 10 capture the Chinese trade. The Ind an
government. with the Chamber Of Commerce.
= arranging to dispatch a commercial mission
10 investigate trade eond tiOns In China and
Korea. Particular attention is 10 be paid to
the commercial opportunities the control of
the provinces and the Yangse region afford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Well Worth Trying.

w. II, Brown, the popular pensiOn ettor-
ney, Of pittsfeld, VT, says: Next 10 a pen
sion, the best thing TO get is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills" He writes They keep my
family in splendid health" Quick cure for
Headache, Constipation and Biliousness
25c. Guaranteed at E. s. Leadbsatei & Sons
drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Miners Returning to work.

Paris, March 23.--Seseral important mines
ia the Lens coal disiriet resumed work to.
day. The resumption of these mines hes had
Encouraging effect ON the main body of the
strikers who are still standing out for the
granting Of their demands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23

IL seems the only rational remedy for
Coughs and Colds would lie t. 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. II
IS the Original Laxative Cough Syrup, the
best known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group.
Whooping Cough, etc. Tastes good and harm
less Sold by w. +. Creighton 4 Co, 40
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
Gov. Pattison's Condition serlous.

Columbus, o., March 2S.-Governor
Pattison's condition is hopeless From
an authoritative source, the information
was gained this afternoon that bis death
is q matter of the immediate future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-23
New York stock Market.

New York, March 23.-The stock market
was full Of good buying orders all through
the first hour and an upward movement thit
started in Wednesday was continued without
abatement