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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
CONDITIONS IN CHILL.

Valparaiso, Chill, Aug. "a Under
the dictatorship of Captain Gomez Ca
reno, of the navy and the proclamation
of State of siege in Valparaiso, under
which Captain Careno was named to
the supreme command, real progress is
being made toward the rehabilitation of
the city following the earthquake of
August l6. Everybody is compelled to
take some part in the work of clearing
up the city and providing lodgings for
the homeless. At six O'Clock traffic
ceases. Throughout the night the strict
est watch is kept to prevent iepredations
of every sort. Martial law still prevails.
Several business houses resumed today
for the first time since the earthquake
and others will reopen within few days.
1t is believed that next week will see af.
fairs movingin regular course.
The authorities still have charge of
the distribution of food to the people.
There are thousands who will need this
care for weeks. So ne OF The supplies
are running short, but it is believed
enougi can be brought in by steamers
to prevent any suffering.
The cemeteries we're badly disturbed
by the earthquake and some trouble in
burying the dead is caused. Over 600
corpses had been buried by Tuesday.
Additional details are now known 10
regard to the outrage committed up
on Madame Montt, wife Of The president
elect, by ghouIs When the first shock
occurred she ran, to an upper balcony
of her home and knelt there in prayer.
The second shock caused the house to
collapse and she was thown unconscious
into the street. Ghouls who saw her
jewels cut of her ears 70 steal the ear
rings, and tore on her fingers TO get the
rings. When found she was at first
thought dead, but when she showed signs
OF life. vas taken aboard the warsbip
o Higgins, where she has received every
attention. Ii is feared she cannot re-
cOyer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24


ACCORDING to the London Daily
kilograms Toxic correspondent the
Japanese Consul at Vancouver has re-
ported that it is impossible for him 10
obtain satisfactory or full report of the
killing of the japanese poachers by
Americans in the Aleutisn Islands, so
the japanese government has decided
to carry out its own investigation of the
affair and may send a consul to the Pri-
byloff Islands. The killing of the poach-
ers is likely to cause friction between the
Mikado's government and the United
States. 1t is said tina, the shooting o
the japanese was not justified by the
facts in the case, as the men we're re-
treating when the volloy was fred into
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Bodies Washed from Graves.

As the result of an unprecedented
rainfall at Kansas City, Mo-, yesterday
morning between 100 add 200 bodies
were washed from their graves in Elm
wood Cemetery. They we're strewD
along huge ditch which bad been dog
for purposes OF sewerage. Corpses Of
women, men andehildren lay about spat-
tered with mud, with clothing disar-
ranged and presenting sight of great
gruesomeness.
The cemetery employees hastily cover
ed Up scores by throwing earth upon
them where they lay. Others were pui
back into caskets and carried back TO
where it was supposed they had been
buried. Fragments of caskets, shrouds,
grave stones aud loral decorations
marked the path OF the current. Per
sons lying near the cemetery say they
were sure several bodies were washe j
away into the Blue river.
Trainp were delayed by debris washed
on the tracks by the food. The police
aud fire departments received many calls
from families living in houses which be-
came submerged az suddenly as from a
river food. East Seventh street, near
Michigan, became a raging torrent, with
water six feet deep.
In the west bottoms barely a single
business house escaped damage from
water aooding the basemants. IN the
uptown sections, from curb to curb, the
streets we're running rivers, and on steep
grades they became swirllng torrents. A
vivid electrical display and terrifying
thunder accompanied the downpour.
which lasted four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
REQUIRED Ten PaiIbearers.

The funeral of Mrs Jsquelina ]. John
son, who made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Armenia G. Bennett, On
the Conduit road, Washington, was
held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. John
son was an exceptionally large woman,
weighing about 500 pounds, and 10 pail
bearers we're required to carry her cssket
to the grave in the cemetery at Falls
Church, va. The casket was the largest
ever made in Washington, being six feet
long, "a inches vide and 20 inches deep.
Mrs. johnson was 80 years of age apd
was born In Rappahannock county,
where she resided until about Is years
ago. She had been helpless invalid
for number of years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
TrIp to North Pole Anaaaoned.

Hammeriest, Norway, Aug. "a. AID.
vices received here Iodty from Spiizber.
gen are to the t fleet that Walter Well
man abandoned bis attempt to reach the
North Pole this year owing to defects
found TO exist in the airship which he
WAS to have used. The above contra.
diets statement of the Chislianis, Nor
way. correspondent of the London Daily
Mail, published on August ". The
dispatch stated that Mr.. Wellmsn had
abandoned the attempt to reach the
North Pole this year owing TO the late
ness of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
TOday's Telegraphic News
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

Havana. Cuba, Aug. 24.-.All Havana
today is anxiously awaiting news from
the city of Pinar del Rio. Word was
brought to the city last night by cor
respondent who had been with the forces
of Pine Guerrero in the province of
Pinar del Rio that the insur,eut leader
intended to march on Pinar lei Rio to-
day. Guerrero declared that he would
capture the city and would then begin a
march on Havana on Saturday.
In view of the fact that Guerrera's
army is vastly superior to the govern
ment forces of Pinar del Rio, an attack
on the city will probably mean its fall.
In view of Gnerrera's threat to then
march on the capital, news Of the west
ern city's capture would probably create
something of panic in this city.
Reports reached here early this morn
ing that fighting has actually begun near
Pinar del Rio, which would indicate that
Guerrero has begun to caltry out his
promised plan of campaign The re-
ports have not been verified, however.
Another battle is reported to be IN
progress at Guines, 45 miles from
Havana. Col. Estrsmpes, who left
Havana on wednesday with q govern
ment force, was said to be irI battle with
the insurgents there. No news has been
received as to the outcome Of the fight
ing.
There is a notable absence OF news
from Santiago. This is regarded as sig
niicsnt. An uprising there would be
serious thing. as the people there have
never been well satisfied with the gov
eminent and it would be ea'y to recruit
forces to take up arms against Palma.
II is generally believed that the govern
ment has suppressed all messages from
Santiago because they are OF disquiet-
ing nature That the position OF the
government is serious, is shown by the
steps taken by the authorities to suppress
the insurgents.
The expected cabinet crisis has come
to pass. Senior O'Farrell, Secretary of
State and Justice, and acting Secretary
of the Interior, has resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Consented 10 Evacuation.

Paris, Aug. 24.-The statement was
made today at the Foreign Office that
The Porte of Turkey has consented to the
evacuation by Turkish troops of the
Djanet Oasis in the Tripoli hinterlsnd.
Negotiations will soon be entered into
between the two governments to
definitely determine French rights.
France and Turkey have been disputing
tor some time in regard to their respect
i've rights in the Djanet Oasis. Turk' y
sent troops to occupy the disputed point.
1t obstinalely upheld its claims and
threatened to raise the question Of the
Tripoli hin;erland. Three notes we're
presented to the porte on August 8 by
NJ. ConsIans, the French Ambassador
at Consiantinople, aud the agreement
reached is the consequence Of the repre-
sentatiops made to Turkey at that time
by France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
FRIDAY EVENING. AUG. "a. 1906.

NUMBER of Alexandrians and
equally as many Westinghouse were
victims of "sell'' yesterday. The old
Carlyle House, one Of the most interest
ing historical landmarks in the city, was
made The theatre of swindle which be-
came renumerstiye to the perpetrators
before The day closed aud an expose had
been made. An innocent plaster-of-
paris cast played the most prominent
part in the hoax. Some who repaired
TO the cellar of the sntiqusted structure
imagined they we're gazing upon what
WAS once the head OF an Indian chief as
formidable as powhstan or King Philip.
Others possessed of more antiquarian
taste, suggested that the head might
have once been upon the shoulders oil q
European who visited the continent cen
turies before Columbus dreamed OF new
world. They based their impressions
mon statements which have occasionally
been made that e sword bearing the
name of Alexander the Great had been
found in a mound in Massachusetts.
Another class, whose interest is centred
in Biblical history, yentnred the opinion
that the defunct was member OF one
of the lost tribes Ct Israel which have,
in measure, been uoaccounted for dur
ing The past three thousand years. A
few hinted that smother Carditfglant had
been found. All such pleasant musings,
however, we're dispelled late ia the after
noon when su official examination vas
made BY the authorities. The head was
found to be a plasteg-of-Psrls cast
which for long time was one OF col
lection of curios in the window OF
store in the Fairfax street front OF the
Braddock House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Killed by Lightning.

Marion, o., August "a While tack.
ing down CARPET aud talking of happy
future with his Sife and baby in their
new home yesterday sfternOoo, Houswer
Denmsu, aged 20 years, residing near
Larue, was parsly1ei by thuuderbolt
which descended the chimney. Mrs.
Denmsn, and the baby, Anosbel. aged
2 years. we're knocked down by the same
bolt, falling beneath table. "For Gods
sake, little girl, save me il you camp
gasped Denman 10 his wife. With a
supreme effort the brave woman raised
her stricken husband to bis feet and
dragged him to the doorway, where she
thought the fresh air might revive him.
81 feel better now" Denman said,
when second bolt crashed through the
roof, striking him dead in his wife's
arms. Mrs. Denman was rendered un.
conscious and the baby was hurled 20
feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Virginia News.

Miss Martha Shsnholiz, the eighteen
year old daughter of Jesse Sbsnholtz,
living at Gamesboro, Frederick county,
was struck by lightning Wednesday
while driving cows from pasture. She
was seriously shocked, and shoe was
burned from her foot. She will recover.
Two of the cows were killed.
Judge E. W. Saunders, who formally
opens bis campaign for Congress in the
Filth district at Stuart, in Patrick
county, the 29tb, has already sent his
resignation as judge of the Pittsylvania
circuit to Gov. Swanson and the govern
or yesterday annou need his successor
IN the person OF State Senator u. j.
Harvey, OF Patrick. The new judge is
forty-fve years old, and regarded as one
Of the best lawyers in the State.
During the storm Wednesday night
the barn, stable and courthouse of j. NJ
Baker, near Cremona, Cumberland
county, was struck by lightning, destroy
ing all three buildings which were con-
nected. In one OF the buildings were
two colored men and one boy. Dock
Davis, the boy, 10 years old, and Albert
Jackson, man of 81 years, were burned
in the building. Walter Scott, the other
negro, made his escape and gave the
alarm.
X. Cssci, an Italian, is in Jail in Rich
mond, charged with attempted criminal
assault on Mrs. Mary Luchisi, wife of
his partner, A. F.. Luchisi. The police
justice refused bail The two men are
plasterers and partners, and lived IN the
same house. on Byrd street. Several
days ago, Luchisi's wife asked him not
to leave her alone in the house with
Cssci, that she was afraid of him. On
Wednesday night he pretended to leave
hcme, aud hid in an alley He heard
his wife scream, and saw, he alleged
Casci through the window. trying to as
sault her.
The most shocking street-car accident
in Richmond in recent years happened
at noon yesterday, when an electric car
ran over Miss Lucinda Condrey, aged
60 years. She attempted to cross the
track. but was thrown TO the ground and
instantly killed. Both wheels on one
side of the car passed oyef the abdomen
and the woman's body was cut in two.
1t was dragged 30 feet Both hands and
one leg we're almost severed. Both Of
The car men were arrested, but we're re-
leased on furnishing 81 900 bail bonds.
II appears from the testimony of wit
nesses that the car was going at only
moderate rate of speed.
A hundred workmen employed on the
new concrete drydock at the Norfolk
navy yard had miraculous escape from
death and injury yesterday when one of
the immense derricks, so feet high, used
for hosting great weights, plunged with
out warning from the top to the bottom
of the msmmoth excavation. Directly
ia its path, it seemed to the Mortified
watchers above, were 100 Italians lamp
ing the bottom of the dock. Almost be-
fore they had time to get out OF the way
the huge mass of timber crashed down
among them. Those who ran to the
dock expecting to find a sickening scene
of death found that just one man was
hurt and not seriously at that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

The INJURY of man by SNOWFALL
during the sultry conditions incident 10
dog days is a phenomenal occurrence
but such is the case never the less
Jacob German, New York butcher, was
hit with a SNOWFALL yesterday by mis-
chievous boy, and had TO seek the aid
of the ]. Hood Wright Hospital phSsi'
clans. German was waiting in his
wagon in front of packing house.
where the pipes of the freezing plants
gather snow each day 10 such an extent
that it has to be swept of and piled up
in the street. As he sat 10 his wagon
the unreasonable missile suddenly bit
him and filled his ear so full OF snow that
he was obliged to have il dug out at the
hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
KilIed wife and Comnanion.

St. Louis, Aug. 24.-Michael Nc.
Nsmars, agiaut policeman, member of
the Broadway squad, shot and killed his
wife aud her companion, James Brophy,
known as "the genilemsDly bar
tender OF st. Louis" as the couple
we're entering hotel yesterday. Mr..
Mcnamara tried to save Brophy when
she saw her husband by rushing in
between McNamara and Brophy. and
shouting to the latter to run, but Mcnamara
was too quics for her. He pulled his revolt
yer and shot Brophy through the heart. Then
he fred at his wife as she turned to run, the
bulle striking her In the back aud causing
death within few minutes. Mcnamara gave
himself up. Brophy was married man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
The Alleged Reason.

New York Aug. a. The reason no
indictments have been returned against
the members Of the alleged ice trust is
because most of the grand jurors who
have been investigating the matter are
rich men, is the statement made today
by one of the jurors: ''The trouble with
the grand jury" said this man, ''is that
like all grand juries, 1t is composed of
rich men. A poor man cannot serve on
the jury without inconvenience to him.
self and his family. Hence none but
the rich is available. Many of the men
who serve are philanthropists in tn
broad sense of the word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

GREAT BRITAIN has recently conclud-
ed treaty with China, providing that
no other power shall be permitted to gain
a foothoId in Tibet, and now 1t is ao-
uounced that the Afghan Amer will
visit India 10 the fall aud be entertained
at most imposing durbar at Agra. The
British Empire in Asia is thus fixing
its fences" and confirming its borders,
while its traditional foe is temporarily
out of the combat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
New York stock Market.

New York, Aug. 24.-The stock market de-.
yeloped general strength following the open
ing gains and prices Of the leading issues
moved up sharply in the first hour. Atchi-
son was most prominent la The railroad list
advancing "a per cent An unique incident
IN the trading was the sale Of consolidated
gas ex-dividend of one per cent. at l42.
against l4i yesterday, with the dividend on.
Later, the stock advanced I further. Ana
conda made a net gain Of a per cent The
buying was chiefly on orders given out by
Hooley, Larned 4 Co. A large part of the
buying in the general list was apr arently
covering of shorts. London bought $4,000
shares, chiefly Southern Pacific. Erie. Copper.
and Steel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease Catarrh Is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order 10
cure il you mus. lake internal remedies.
Halls CstsFrb Cure is taken internally, sn
acts directly on the blood AMI mucoos sur
faces, Halls Catarrh ure il not a quack
medicine. ~ was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years and
the beet tones known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the MUCOUS
surfaces. The perfect combination Of the I
Ingredients is what produces such wonder
results in curing Catsrrh. Send tor tea
nonials free.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o
Sold by Druggies, 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills for coustipstjs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Railroad Accident.

st. Thomas, Ont, Aug. PA Cana
dian Pacific Railway express train col
lided with Wabash train at the cross.
ing Of the two roads. here, today, COM
pletely wreckiDg both engines and over
turning some of the coaches. The
casualties thus far reported are Eogi-
neer Mckay, killed; Fireman Patterson,
fatally scaIded; Baggagemsn Wylie, and
express messenger Borbridge, seriously
hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Luckiest Man in Arksnsas.

'I'm the luckiest man 10 Arkansas, writes
II. l.. Stanley, of Bruno. since the resto..
ration Of my wife's health after five years OF
continuous coughing End bleeding from IRE
worlds greatest medicine, DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which l know
from experience win cure consumption If
taken in time. Ny wife improved with first
bottle aud twelve bottles completed the cure. {"
Cures the worst coughs aud colds or money
Al Z. =. Leadbester 4 Sous
druggists. 5Oc aud si.0Q- Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
One Day Imprisonment for killing wife

Denver, Aug. 24.-Oue day ia jail
was the sentence imposed yesterday by
Judge John L. Mullins on Charles Penn
ington for killing bis wife, Auastasia
Pennington, with his ist. The woman
was intoxicated and qasrreIsome when
Pennington struck her 10 the face with
his fist, causing her weak heart TO cease
beating. Judge Mullins has tried two
similar cases heretofore snd issenteuces
were in each case one day in jail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
suspension Lifted.

New York, Aug. "a Harry Pulliam,
President Of the National League, today
lifted the suspension of Manager Johnny
McGraw, of the New York club, to take
effect tomorrow when the Giants play at
Cincinnati. Pullism says that he hiss
made further investigation into the
charges made against McGrsw, who, it
was alleged by Umpire tombstone, used
vicious and vile language toward him
during game between Chicago and
New York here recently. The league
president, after stating that he had taken
the afidaviis of several players who
heard MeGraw's remarks to Umpire
tombstone, says: "My conclusion Is
that McGraw used the most viii
famous language one mortal could
use to another to Umpire tombstone
on the ball field and we'll meritsd
his removal. Mr.. tombstone is TO
be congratulated that McGrsw's incend-
isry remarks addressed to him while
leaving the grounds from the security Of
the club house balcony did not result in
his being brought home to bis family on
q stretcher, aud the manhood of those
composing the crowd is to be praised for
there was not one in that wild and excit-
ing time to offer violence to 8 lone man.
| regret that | am unable TO take the
baseball patrons into my confidence and
give them the evidence before me; Sul
the laws OF the United States and the
vigilance of one. Anthony Comstock
prevent me so doing. The proper penalty
in this case is not in my power to de-
cree"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

Hong Kong, Aug. pa strong protest has
been sent 10 the Viceroy at Canton by the
American Consul G.heral here against The
propaganda OF the Chinese Boycott Assocla-
ton, which was organized for the purpose OF
boycotting American goods. The asso ilatioh
has shown great activity in pushing the boy.
colt against the United States, and the Consul
General demands that il shall be suppressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

The DEATHS, personal injuries and
damage to property by lightning during
the present summer seem 10 have ex-
ceeded those of former years. Electrical
storms have prevailed in some sections
almost daily, while torrentisi rains have
been common during the month of
August. While there has been al
abundance of rain in Alexandra and
vicinity, there have been but few dis.
tnrbances in the nature Of storms, al
though there have at times been pro-
longed electrical displays. At the be.
ginning of the summer high wind pros
trated trees in different places in the
city, but no material damage followed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

As HAD been anticipated, the Cuban
government has asked the United States
that eight rapid fire guns manned by
American arlillerymen be sent to that
island TO assist in subduing the insur-
rection. This government has burdened
itself with tremendous responsibilities
during the past few years. There is
chronic trouble in the Philippines, dis.
satisfaction among the Japanese in the
Sandwich Islands, the Sultan of Zulu
needs to be apPeased occasionally, The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

Port Ricans, according to some dispatch
es, are by no means satisfied with pre-
yailing conditions, aud nov Cuba coolly
calls upon the United States for aid
when she is menaced by internal troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24
Reported Rupture in British Cabinet.

London, Aug. PA break 10 the
liberal cabinet of Campbell Bsnnerman
and consequent shifting of portfolios
among the members who will remain, is
the subject of great deal of discussion
today in political and governmental
circles. There are abundant indications
in the opinion OF leading politicians to
warrant the belief that change in
the ministry is imminent The rumor
of a cabinet break was started by
the announcement made today that
Mr.. Haldsne would start this after
noon for Msrienbad where King Ed
ward and Premier Campbell Banner
man are stopping, to become one of the
attendants upon the king. Ia this
announcement the politicians are con-
vinced that there is something signi6-
cant. The real purpose of Mr.. Haldane's
visit to Marienbsb. they believe, is to
c'nfer with them in regard to the situa-
ton in the War Office, and Offer his res
ignation unless they express their salts
faction with bis work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-24

At 5 p. N. THURSDAY. August %. 1870.
JAMES +. SIMPSON, aged ~ years. Fun
eral from b. Wheatley's undertaker's rooms
tomorrow Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock.