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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

EXPORT figures furnished 0n Tuesday
by the Department of Commerce and
Labor fail TO justify the widespread alarm
among manufacturers regarding the ef-
feet of the Chinese boycott on American
goods. Total exports for the seven
months ending January, 1905, amount
ed to 1923, 432, 94S. whereas for the seven
months ending January, 1906, they
equaIIed $2S, S62 $50, or total increase
of So, 429, 1872 The shipments of cotton
cloth goods for the period first mentioned
am punted to $l2, 947, $50, while for the
seven months ending January, 1906,
they were $4,000, S4S. There was
likewise an increase in the exports of
copper ngots, the amounts being stated
at $i,47S,l97 for the period ending
January, 1905, and SO, 1876, $50 for the
period ending January, 1906. Still the
administration is planning to throw big
army into China for no other reason that
can be discerned than to provoke a war
with thft friendly nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Judge Crump's Exoneration.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandra Gazette. ]
Richmond, March 9.-The House today,
after long debate, by an overwhelming vote
concurred in the action of the Senate
and adopted the minority report of
the investigating committee signed by
Senators Boyd and Sears. mildly cen
surfing Judge trump in the Cooperation
Commission matter. Mr.. Lyon. of Prince
William, led the fight for the opposition, but
the House swept over him in a storm. All
efforts to pass by and postpone were absolute
ly futile and while there was no roll call the
temper of the body was shown early in the
fight. The galleries were crowded and the
action was loudly applauded from both there
aud the floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

HEAVY impOrtatiOns have removed
the incubus of an almost continuous de-
felt from the minds Of the republican
leaders. Their fears that they would
have 10 learn economy have been dissi-
patel because imports have Increased
great deal faster than Secretary Shaw or
any one else supposed they would. For
eight months OF the fiscal year there is
actually small surplus. The expendi-
lures have been three or four mil
lions greater than last year, but there
has been an increase of $25, 600, 600 in
customs collections and of S., 900, 600 in
internal revenue collections, and deficit
of $25, 900, 600 has been turned into a
surplus of one million. Concerning the
state OF affairs the Philadelphia Record
says: go long as the money can be got
the republican leaders will not trouble
themselves with retrenchment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Crisis i'm France

Paris, March 9. M. Poincare, who
has held the positions OF Flnance Minis
ter and Minister of Public lnstru ton
iu previous French cIbinels, was sum-
moned to the Elysee Palace today by
President Falieres On leaving the
palace NJ. Poincaire said that Pres dent
Fallieres had merely asked his opinion
in regard to the organic ton Of new
ministry. President Failures then sum
moned Deputy SarrieD, to whom it is
understood the premiership was offered
Yesterday, for another conference in re-
gard 10 the cabinet crisis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Shot Her Sister.

Atlanta, Ga, March 9.-Mrs. Willie
Standifer, wife of E. NJ. Standifer, of
the American Canning Company, this
morning, went TO the house of her mar
ried sister, Mrs. ID. H. Duran, entered the
room IF her unmarried sister, Miss Willie
Whixuant, IS years old, pulled pistol
and shot her four times. killing her instant
ly II is alleged that Mrs. Standifor was
jealous of her youngest sister on account Of
her husband. Mrs. Stsndifor has been ar
rested, as has also her husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Shipping Combine Intact

Plymouth, Eng, March 81. Bruce
Ismey, head Of the International Mer.
camille Marine Company, who landed
here today from the Hamburg-Americau
liner America, which touched at this
port on her way from New York to
Hamburg, declared thai the winding up
Of the underwriting syndicate, as 40
Dounced some time ago, would not affect
the shipping combine. The ombine,
he said, is as strong today as it ever was,
il not stronger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
The wane.

ONE of the chief reasons for the hold
ing of the last constitutional convention
was that the enormous court expenses
with which the State is burdened might
be lessened. This Legislature don't
view the matter in that light, for it has
lust created five new circuit judgeships
and increased the salaries of other judges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

THE CRY of "China fer the Chimes"
finds an unexpected echOiD another part
of the world. According to writer in
"The London Mail" there is unrest
among The blacks of West Africa, foster
ed by negroes from the United States
who entered Africa originally as mis-
siOnaries, "but were not many months
in the colonies before they dropped their
religion and devoted themselves mainly
to politics, beginning a propaganda OF
Africa for the Africans"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Enforcing the Law,

Reading, Pa, March 9 Leonard A.
Scindo was committed to Jail today for
two days for failure to pay 6ne OF $40
imposed for not sending his son to
school, in violation of the compulsory
education law. This is the first case If
the kind here since the law went into
aHact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

In the Mutual Lies statement made
yesterday, 10 New York, it is recorded thar
il paid for new business only 1881, CO..
64S, decrease of s47, 1859, 7S7 for 1904.
According to these figures, The company
suffered less than the Equitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Well Worth TRYING

W. n. Brown, the popular rension ettcr-
neg, Of pittsfeld, VT says; "Next to a pen
sion, the best thing TO get is DIR. Kings New
Life Pills" He writes "They keep my
family in splendid health" Quick cure for
Headache, Constipation aud Biliousness
25c. Guaranteed at +. $. Le@lbeater 4 Sons
drug store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

THE BEEF TRUST is still fighting
against the admission Of The evidence OBJ
tanned by Commissioner Garfield, Of the
Bureau of Corporations But Garfield :
report showed that the trust did not
suppress competition aud was making
an Insignificant profit. Is it possible
that they fear the facts they supplied to
Mr. Garfield would suggest different con-
illusions to jury and to the publicg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

The Southern Planter for March has
been received from its publishers in
Richmond Among its varied table of
contents are the following: Cowpeas an
improver of land; the purchase Of lerli-
lizers; grass farming; early Irish poia-
toes; peaches for profit; breeding mules
poultry notes, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

The Maryland legislative iDvestigat-
ing committee brought out the fact that
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
been using the money OF the Washington
Branch for its own purposes without pay
ing interest on il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
FRIDAY EVENING. MAR. 9. 1906.

CRIMINAL proceedings, in all proba-
billy. will be Instituted by Attorney
General Moody against President Cas-
salt, Of the Pennsylvania Railroad; h..
Q. Hayemeyer president of the sugar
trust and officers of the Pennsylvania,
the New York Central, the Reading, the
Lackawanna and other eastern rail
lads, for conspiracy in restraint OF trade,
and for giving rebates. The Attorney
General, in an official statement, an
nounced yesterday tina: the evidence has
been under consideration for several
weeks. and that the department expects
Ia lake action. 1t is understood that
subpoenas have been issued to vari-
ious railroad aud sugar trust officers
and Others, and that grand jury
proceedings are we'll under way. The
Attorney General, it is expected, will
ask for indictments against the individ-
pals responsible for the payment OF the
rebates in question, and those who par
ticipated in the conspiracy in violation
of the antitrust law, including President
Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania, and Pres
idsnt Baer, of the Reading. The matter
is now in the hands Of the United States
District Attorney, in New York, who
will have charge of the prosecutions
Tie charge is male that the sugar trust
and the railroads specified in the com
plant entered into an agreement re-
speaing rates, whereby the trust was
enabled to send its sugar throughout the
eastern and middle western States aud
nnlersel the products of the indepen-
dent beet sugar retineries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
New York Stock Market.

New York, March 9.-The stock market az
ter its strong opening continued its upward
movement practically all through the first
hour, making gains in nearly all The stocks
traded i'm, ranging from one to four points
over yesterdays closing prices. The general
assumption was that the strength was due to
more favorable Moroccan news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

than increases human happiuess. Mil
lionaires who laugh are rare" Not
withstanding all of which The desire TO
become millionaires is by no means 90
The wanp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
HOUSE.

The House agreed not TO hold ses
sion tomorrow, Saturday. Mr.. Littsuer
from the committee on appropriations
submitted the legislative, executive ans
judicial appropriation bill, carrying ovel
twenty-nine million dollars 1t will
come up next week. PeIsion bills to
the number of 40S were then con.
sidered
By a vote of six to six the House COM
miltee on judiciary today refused TO re-
port out the Randell bill, prohibiting
members of Congress. or Judges. from
accepting and railroad, steamboat, tele-
graph and express companies from CIV
ing any passes or franks, or things OF
value. The motion will he renewed
when fall meeting of the committee
can be had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Fifty-ninthCOngress.
Washington, March 9.
SENATE

When the Senate met at II o'clock
this morning 10 recess session from yes
lerday, Mr.. Beyeridge continued his
advocacy of the j int statehood bill.
Notwithstanding the early hour meeting,
the public and private galleries were
crowded and large number of Senators
we're in their seats. Exactly at noon
general debate on the measure closed
aud the legislative day of Friday was
begun. The debate Was then continued
under the ten minute rule Voting on
the bill will begin at 4 o'clock. 1t is
expected that Senator F0raker's amend
ment providing for submission Of the
int statehood plan of New Mexico and
Ariz)na to a popular vote of those two
territories will be adopted by majority
III between s to II votes
In concluding, Mr.. Bsveridge said
that the measure was the composite of
the best thought among statesmen and
that while it might he temporarily em-
barra.sed, it could not be defeated by
the Senate or by Congress for it WAS the
sentiment Of the patriotic mind of the
country.
"NO power on earth can turn back
the wheels of progress" he exclaimed.
As he took his seat, the crowds in the
galleries spplauded loudly, until al.
mOnished by the Chair that such DEM
ouslrati0ns were not permitted.
The Senator from Indiana was warmly
congratulated by biz fellow Senators.
Thd first feeling noticeable during the
long contest ciGe with the introduction
Of petitions. Mr. Beveridge had pile
OF kilograms upon bis desk. They we're
from the Governor OF Arizona, and resi-
dents there urging joint statehood. He
was having them read, one by one. and
commenting thereon.
Mr. Teller objected. He claimed that
tbs was an infringement upon the pre-
vions agreement limiting debate.
Mr.. Reyeridge claimed his right to
present and comment upon petitions.
The chair ruled that objection would
prevent.
Mr.. Beveri lge warmly declared that
he would then in his own right, notify
the Senate that he had hundreds of tele-
grams from people of Arizona petition
ing for statehood with New Mexico.
Mr.. Foraker, leader of the opposition
to the measure, was on his feet at once.
owe have thousands protesting against
that very thing" he exclaimed al
have oUe Telegram advising me that the
Senator from Indiana wired bis friends
in Arizona, praying that they would de-
luge the Senate today with 800 iele-
grams" (Lsughter.l
The Ohio Senator thea took the floor
to protest 'against the attempt TO take
people by the scruf OF the neck and
force them into a union against their
wishes, and over their protests. D."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Negative Answer from Porte.

Constaniinople, March 9.-rhe Porte
has returned negative to the uote sub
mitted By the American legation protest.
ing against the increase 10 custom duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

In A RECENT letter Mr.. Andrew Car
negie said: "Beyord a competence for old
age, which need not be great and may
be very small, wealth lessons rather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09

II see ms the only rational remedy for
Coughs and Colds would he 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.
mhoopiDg Cough, Gle Tastes good and harm
les. Sold by W. r. Creighton Co., 4Ol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-03-09
Fewer Gallons; Wears Lonyer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Devoe Lead and
LI1c than mixed paints. Wears longer; twice
~ long as lead and oil,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-19
HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
James F'nneran Pleads Not Guilty and
is Committed to Jail.

Woonsocket, r. l., July 1S.-Chargel
with manslaughter in the killing of
Albert j. Pitcairn. James Finneran
was this morning i'll the district court
held in $4,000 bail for further hearing
in the court here July % and in de-
fault of bail was committed to the Pro-
violence county Jail. Pitcairn was
found dying from a knife wound. on
the railroad track in this city yester-
day morning
With firm voice and the air Of I'M
concern he has had ever since his ar
rest the accused old man pleaded not
guilty. sir" Hanson ana Flynn the
Two chumS of the dead man. who claim
they left Pitcairn talking with Fin
neran and that they knew noth,n,
more until they saw Pitcairn run, fail
and die on the track, We're each held
IN 5000 as Witnesses.
fInneran has respectable connections
IN Boston and Providence, including
wife and children in thu latter CITY.
but has chosen i wandering life for
the greater part of his DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-19

is to recover on an account, gains and
profits, the court holds that il has no
occasion TO investigate any question Of
damages arising out of any possible
equitable torts.
We hold. therefore" the decision
concludes, that the respondent must
account for an equitable promotion of
the gains and profits received by him
as alleged in the bill. subject to the
views expressed in his opinion; that
he Is IN any event entitled to retain the
ofisitfii cost Of his Investments and Il
reasonable return thereon.
we find that the RESPONDENT has re-
ceived gain and profits largely i'm ex-
cess of what he is entitled to retain.
We, however, direct the master 10 as
certain such original cost and what
would De such u reasonable return
thereon, computing the same with
reference 10 what the respondent re-
ceived for his securities and wa re-
serve the right to dismiss the bill in
the event that il should finally be as
certained that our summary communal
t9nS IN this respect are erroneous.
We also hold that gain ana profits
be apportioncd upon equitable
rules IN that if no definite rule is as
certained they shall be apportioned
nan 10 the respondent and half to the
complainant, and that the bill shoull
De sustained and master appointed
III accordance with the views herein
expressed"
me court then ordered the appoint
ment of Moorefield Storey as master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-19
OUT IN THE RAIN.
President Roosevelt Stays on the
Beach During Stormy Night.

OYSTER Ray. July 1S-PreSident RooS2
welt. DIR. Alexander Lambert, capt. Bull
mer. commander of the Sylph. Archie
and Quentin Roosevelt ana their cousins
Philip and George, camped out Mon
day night on the beach at EatonS Neck
i'm a driving rainstorm in which the
President and his adult companions
were soaked to the skin.
The PARTY was taken aboard the
Sylph about seven in the evening and
steamed over to the anchorage with i'm
a cables length of the Neck. Then
they went ashore in small boat and
built n camp fire. 1t was their inten-
ton to sleep on the beach wrapped in
blankets. with their feet to the fire.
Rain began to fall about 11o'clock. By
midnight il was coming down IN sheets
and continued until . A. NJ.
The small boats We're hauled up on
the beach. overturned and propped up
with limbs of trees. The boys crawl
ed under them and had fairly good
shelter through the night. but the
President. DR.. Lambert and Capt. Bull
mer took the downpour just as it came,
and in 10 minutes they were as wet
as the bay itself.
The storm lessened in force by day.
light. but the original intention was
carried out, and there was on break
fast time. Then the small boats We're
righted, showed off and all hands went
aboard the Sylph again and had break
fast in dry clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-19

Since the canned meat scare at London
n widespread analyZing OF samples of
canned goods Of every description has
been going on at the request of the local
government board. With q few eXcep-
tions the analysts reports indicate that
about the only thing which can he alleged
against the canned foods sent to England
is that the retailers keep them on their
shelves too long. Apparently nOthin;,
has been discovered to bear out the recent
scare, 81 far as imported goods are con-
cernnd. For instance. &n analyst report
on II samples of American goods pur-
chased in the poorest parts Of Wands
worth SAYS: In every sample the con
tents 0t the can were sound and i'm no
case were piea"rVativeS or other coloring
matter detected Evidence Of dirt or 9th
er cXtraneou; matter was carefully look
ed for, hut in every instance the sam
pies in this respect were satisfactory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-19
GREETINGS EXCHANGED,
Soldiers Pay Visit to Gar, Who
Thanks Them for Their Devotion.

Peter hof, July IS A deputa ton of Of :
ficerS and men from the 4th Siberian
Corps and the LIST Manchurian Corps
including the 18th Siberian Regiment
of which the baby Grand Duke Alexis
is honorary colonel, were received here
today by Emperor Nicholas and the
heir to the throne who is now about
two years old.
a dcputation presented their compli-
ments to the Emperor ana Grand Duke
Alexis accompanied by gifts of a cross
ard aikenS In the grand duke which
the latter kissed. His Majesty made a
speech in which he returned thanks for
the devotion and bravery promised
in behalf of his son and said the latter
would always wear around his neck
the cross presented to him by the dep
utation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-19
nADE FROn NATIVE ROOTS.
SAFE AND RELIABLE.

That the roots Of many native plants,
growing wild in our American iorests,
koosess remarkable properties for the cure
n human maladies Is well proven. Even
ne untutored Indian had learned the
curative value Of some OF these ana
sanrht the early settlers their uses. The
indian never liked work so he wanted MS
eouaw to get well as soon as poSsloie that
ale might do the work and let MIN NUM-.
Therefore, he dug "papoose root 1or ner,
for that was their great remedy lor te
aame root~called Blue Cohosh1-in his
sFayorite Prescription skiltully com.
hined with other agents that MAKE II
more effective than any other medicine Ia
eurin9 All the various weaknesses ana
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Many afflicted women have been saved
from. the operating table and the sur
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bearing down pains or distress should not
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sOnable length of time. The "Favorite
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roots, without drop Of alcohol in its
make up, whereas all other medicines,
put up for sale through druggists for
womaii's peculiar ailments, contain large
quantities of spirituous liquors, which
are very harmful, especially to delicate
tains neither alcohol nor harmful habit
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powerful invigorating tonic, imparting
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sit 1t the typewriter Or sewing machine,
or bear heavy household burdens, and for
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because Of its, health restoring and
strengthening power.
For constipation, the true, scientific
cure is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant PelleN
Mild, harmless, yet sure.