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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a regular meeting OF the Board OF AL
derman of the city of Alexandris, Va, held
April "a. 1906, there were present:
j. T. Sweeney, esq President. and Messrs
Hill. Burke, Marbury, Ballenger, Simpson.
Curtin and W. II. Sw' euey.
Mr. Simpson presented petition OF Ernest
I Allen for permission to extend porch on
his premises, northwest corner of King and
Washington streets, and il was granted.
A report OF the Committees on Public
Property and Fiuance recommending an ap.
preparation Of 8, 500 for the purchase of an
addition al steam FIRE engine. received from
the Common Council April 10, 1896, was re-.
turned TO that board nOn.cOncurred in by the
Aldermen, il being cOntended that the report
should not have been adopted OF the night OF
its introduction. and Messrs. Hill and Sin J.
son were appointed a committee Of conference
on the part of this board. They subsequently,
reported that tn y had reach Il an agree
ment with a similar committee of the COM
mon Council where the report recommend
ing the appropriation would be reccnsidered.
The report was later received from the Com
mon Council, that board having adopted the
same. and under the rules, il was laid over
by the Aldermen until the next meeting.
An ordinance to provide for the granting
by the City Council OF Alexandria the right
10 furnish electricity for light, heat, power,
&c, ia the city Of Alexandria, was received
from the Common Council aud read the Sec
ond time.
Mr. Ballenger moved that the ordinance be
recOmmitted to the Committees gu Light and
Fintnee. This was lost by a tie vote.
Mr.. Hill moved that the ordinance be
placed upon its second reading. This motion
was also lost by q tie vote
The following were received from the Com.
mon Council and their action cOncurred in
by unanimous votes
Report Of the Committees on Streets and
Finance Recommending ar appropriation Of
81 800 for the purchase Of steam roller.
petition Of a committee Of the Board Of
School Trustees for 40 additional sppropria-
ton Of $3OO
A resolution in reference 10 the City Gas
Works.
An act to appropriate q part ofthe city
revenue for the fiscal year ending May 81,
1907.
A petition Of James G. Graham for per.
mission TO construct frame addition IN rear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 25. 1906

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT franchise re-
eeiyed another st back in the Board OF
Alderman last night An ordinance
nroviding for advertising for bids was re-
introduced in Council recently and re-
ierred t. the finance aud light commit
ices. The committees last night made
their report aud recommended its adop-
lion. The lower board adopted the re-
rort with but one dissenting vote. The
ordinance, however, again struck snsg
when it reached the upper chamber, four
members favOring concurrence in Inc
action of the Common Council and an
equal number dissenting. Alexandra
vail. therefore, await time until all
other cities in the Commonwealth have
been equipped with electricity. A
seeress in another column of the Gazette
saws that the world is TO CINE 10 an end
ON the 18th of May, which is synchro-
nous with the next regular meeting OF
Council hence those who believe In
prophecy can cease signing for electricity
in Alexandria, as the city is destined to
90 down in the crash of the world with
out this modern convenience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Grave Conditions in France.

The gravity OF the strike movement
throughout France. which assumed
alarming proportion. last week dur
ing the heig ht OF the exc element caused
by the San Francisco disaster, has me-
mentarily improved, but The peop'e have
been wrought up to state of apprehen-
sion concerning the imminence of n
crisis May /, when all ranks If labor
will make gigantic eighl-hour demon
stratiOn
Whether this will he accompanied by
violence and blOodshed il only coniec-
tural, but the people are intensely alarm
ed aud the authorities are adopting tx
t:eme military and police precautions,
The garrison at Paris is being rapidly
strengthened aud il is expectei that 60,
600 troops will be available there MaV
|. In the mining regions there is an
other camp IN which M army corps is
ready tor 'venlualties, and similar pre-
cautions are being taken at other centtrs.
The labor organizations do not con
Ccdi tue ltNl tUdl u 10 liicH tDAtbtibb ~
make a supreme effort. These bodies
are partly composed OF anarchists amd
reyUluliOnists, who counsel violence, but
the responsible leaders insist that the
movement has pacific object similar
to the Anne rican eighi-hour demonslrn-
tlOns. New, rlheless, it is feared lbat
the lswless element may get the upper
hand, and this inspires the public with
feeling OF terror bordering on panic.
Some OF the newspapers freely assert
that tie movement is the prelude of
revo utiou in which the pioletariat in
tends Ia Ov-rlbr0w The existing regime
The slarmist rumOrs add to the real
danger Of the situation. Some OF the
reports picture the business aud residen
lial parts Of Paris as about to be sacked.
the streets tarricaded, and, in briei, -
verilsble renewal Of The commune. This
has had the effect OF greatly alarming
the more nervous of the people, sonit'
of whom are sending their valuahles
abroad, and are preparing their res:-
dences TO resist attacks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Negroes I,ynchei.

lakewood, Tex, April, %. AT one
o'clock this morning negro Known as
George, about II years old, was taken
from the sheriff by mob ofuuknown men
and hanged to tree near the towa
The sheriff fired at the members OF the
mob several times, but the fire Was not
returned nor vas any one wounded so
far as known. The boy had stripped
himself early in tie evening and in
yaded the home of widow uear town,
but WAS beaten of by the daughter of
the woman attacked, who hit the negro
with lighted lamp. The arrest follow
ed, but before the sheriff could get his
prisoner To the Jail, he was taken from
him, strung up to a tree and ridIled with
bullets.
Groesbeck, Tex, April 25.-WhiIe
being conveyed to jail in the custody OF
two officers. negro charged with having
assaulted the daughter of j. A. Est
land. farmer of Delta, was taken from
the officers by posse OF citizens and
held until the arrival OF the girls father.
When EastlAnd rode up he ordered the
crowd to stand back, and emplied both
barrels of shot gun, loaded with buck
shot, into the negro killing him instantly.
There is no excitement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
San Francisco.

The latest and most exact inyesli-
cation OF the lines OF the great fire show
that over 800 blocks of property, covering
six square miles, were destroyed aud thai
flames ran along % miles of steels.
Major General Greedy has assumed
command OF troops. He has asked for
900 more troops.
Owing to the reckless shooting OF
people by the State troops the militia
will be removed and regular troops will
guard the entire burned district
1t is believed that plans prepared by
Architect Burnham, of Chicago, before
the calamity for "the most beautiful city
ia the world" will now be carried out.
amt as expediliously az possible.
The danger OF epidemic is said q. b.
over, although there are said 10 De sew
eral cases OF smallpox under treatment.
Owing to the scarcity Of feminine at
tire, many women are wearing mems
shirts aud overslls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Strike Unlikely.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, April 25.-A
strike OF the 100, 600 miners in the an-
thracile coal region may be generally re-
garded as unlikely, for new and impor-
tant moves in the negotiation between
the operators and miuerG are being de-
vised today by John Mitchell and the
general scale committee which will
doubtless lead to a satisfactory adjust
ment of all pending differences and a
resumption OF mining for a term Of years.
Instead of a 0ne-year agreement, which
was the last suggestion of the miners, a
binding agreement FIR two years will
probably be asked for. These modified
demands can admit of nothing but ac-
ceptance by the operators, according to
those who have best Information from
the coal companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

The VISIT of Admiral Schley to Alex
andra last night was an interesting
event in the city's history. This dis.
tinguished naval officer mingled with
mis- frsters for several hours, and made
a lasting impression upon all he met.
The ovation. which began at the inter
section of King aud Royal streets, ter
minated at the electric railway station
in Washington, where many A'exandri-
ana who were in The capital city waited
for the last train to take them home in
order to see the admiral and make his
acquaintance when he made his return
trip. Admiral Schley was much pleased
with his experience in Alexandra, aud
all who met him were equally pleased
with their guest. His Grafton at the
Masonic Temple on John Paul Jones
was intensely interesting, the admiral
relating details in connection with that
illustrous American original to his hear
ers, and whieh added additional efnl-
gence To this gallant naval officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

MIR. ROOSEVELT is dead bent on hav.
ing big navy and of course is entitled
to his opinions, but he should at least
not select inopportune times aud places,
for expressing them as he did at Annap-
oils yesterday during the John Pau
Jones obsequies In his speech OH
that occasion aud in the presence of dis
tiuguished foreign guests he took the
opportunity 10 say: LET the men who
talk lightly about its being unnecessary
for MS now to have an army and navy
adequate for the work of this nation re-
member that such utterances are not
merely foolish, for in their effects they
may at any time be frought with disaster
and disgrace to the nations honor, as
well as disadvantage TO its interest. "
All of which was in very bad taste, cir
cumstances considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Train Blown Up.

Wilkes Barre. Pa, April pa Le-
high Valley freight tain was blown up
with dynamite in the cut of above Pitt
siou At midnight last night. The engine
aud several ears were derailed and
wrecked, and several persons injured.
IL is believed that some malicious per-
sons placed box of dynamite on the
track which exploded when the lOcomo.
live struck it. The explosion was terri
fic, throwing the engine from the tracks
and tearing off the tender, Three freight
cars were thrown over steep embank-
ment A corps of railroad detectives
and the county officials are making an
Investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Confederate Veterans.

New Orleans, April 25.-Accom.
panied by stirring music, and the wav.
ing OF bsttle-scarred flags, the sixteenth
annual reunion of the United COnfeder-
ate Veterans began here today, in a
specially built auditorium facing historic
Royal Hotel 1t was called to order by
G neral Albert Estophiual, commander
in-chief OF the Louisiana division Rev
German Blackwell, chaplain general of
Louisiana, pronounced the invocation.
Addresses OF welcome were delivered by
Governor Blanchard and Mayor Mehr-
man, after patriotic songs and poems
were rendered General Stephen D. Lee,
commander-in- of the Confederate
Veterans, Was presented to the conven-
tiOu by General EstOphinsl amid tre-
mendous applause. The cheering was
heard for blocks away apd il reminded
the old warriors OF their yslOr and pa
triotism of forty years ago. General
Lee spoke eloquently and was frequently
interrupted by applause. Thomas NJ.
Owen, cOmmander-in-chief Of the United
Sons of Confederate Veterans, responded
on behalf of that organization, which is
holding its annual convention in con-
junction with the veterans. The pro-
ceedings will be resumed this afternoon
and tonight and will continue until FRI
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
The PROPOSITION to take the duty o

The PROPOSITION to take the duty of
structural steel for the benefit OF The sui
terers from the California earthquake
b,ings the "siandpstters" in Congress
sonareIy up against the argument Tor
.or;g reivsion in a manner in which 1t
cannot well be lodged. The argument
will be advanced that il il is gOod
thing 10 remove this duty so the busi-
ness interests of San Francisco aud other
coast cities will not be further handl-
capped in their efforts TO rebuild at the
earliest possible moment, why would it
not be good thing to remove these
trade restrictions all over the country
These arguments will, of course, be an
swered by the worn out story OF 'prOtec'
lion TO American industries" but this
cannot hold now, for the United States
Steel Corporations statement OF busl-
ness for the first three months OF 1906,
given out yesterday, shows that the mel
earnings were $26, 6S4, 49O, an increase
Of Si3, 500, 594 compared with the first
quarter of last year. Untitled orders on
hand are 7,OlS,7l2 tons, an Increase OF
I.42l.I52 tons over yeSr ago. This
doe, not look like an "infaut industry"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

Wooden Mills Burned,

Philadelphia, April 25.-ShOrtly be-
fore noon, today. one of the sections OF
the big pipe line which conveys crude
oil from Oil City, Pa, TO the Point
Breeze wharves of the Standard Oil Co. =,
this city, burst near Crumlyne, r suburb
of Chester, and in few moments flood
cd the small streams and meadows IN
that vicin iy with oil. This in some
manner became igniled and ia few
moments the surrounding meadows aud
fields we're being swept by veritable
sea of fire, which burned up and Oblit-
Grated everything in their path. Just
on the edge of the blazing meadows
stood the big building of The kennebec
Worsied Mills, in which are employe J
hundreds Of men, women, girls and
boys. Carried by the many streams the
sea Of fire swept down upsn the mills
with almost incredible rapidity, aud
soon destroyed the mills. The supply
of oil WAS finally shut of and the fire
brought under control at 1870 p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
The Olympic Games

Athens, Greece. April 25.- The
American athletics who are competing
in the Olympic games, came to the front
prominently again today, in the early
events. Martin j. Sheridan, Of New
York, won the contest for throwing the
discus, free style. Sheridan's distance
was Al. 46 metres. Greece took second
place, in the contest, her representative
covering 3S 06 metres Finland wa
third. In the final heat OF the 100
melres swimming race, e. NJ. Daniels
of the New York Athletic Club, finish
ed first. The Hungarian contestant
took second place, and Welsh swim
mer yas third
England won the tandem cycle con-
test. IL he 5000 metres cycle contest
Italy finished first, with England
second
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Election in Poland.

Warsaw. Poland, April 25. After an
interruption of II years in the old sys-
TEN Of elections in Poland an election
is being held in this city today. The
voting is accompanied by many lively
scenes. The Polish nationalists are
assured ol victory at the polls although
the Jews have organized strong oppo-
sition to them. The police Yesterday
coafscaled the daily papers containing
the electoral addresses of Henry Slenkl-
wick, the Polish novelist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
How's This Z?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot he cured by
Halls Catarlh Cure. F. !. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, D.
We, the undersigned, baye known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is year.. and believe HIN
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions aud financially sblr to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, kINSAS 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is take internally.
acting directly upon the blood aud mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials cent
flee. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by all Druggist 7Tc.
Take Halls Family Pills icr constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

DISPATCHES from Paris are TO the
effect that the storm centre is about TO
shit from Russia to France. There are
grave appreheusion~ of a cloudburSt in
the shape of rcvO utionary ACTIVITIES on
the part of anarchists who, it is feared
will take advantage OF the present labor
troubles 10 bring about social up
heaval. Already the authorities have
shown the white feather in dealing
with turbulent conditions in certain
sections of The country. There are
many bloody chapters in the history OF
France, aud it is hoped that no more
are to be added in this day. 1t ia, how
ever, feared that trouble will be wit
messed by the first of May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Releaf Fund increasing.

New York, April 25.-New York
city's relief sum contributed for stricken
California stood this morning at SO, 500, =
600, which is 81, 500, 600 in excess Of
the $4,000, 900 mark originally aimed
at. From outside the country. the En-
press of China has sent $50, 900 to the
American Legation for use in San Fran
cisco and will send $50, 900 more 10 the
Chinese there, and the Paris fund yes
terday reached the sum Of $22, lis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

DR.. w. U. Newman and Miss Flor.
ence Herrel we're married at 2 o'clock
yesterday, in Manassas, Al the home OF
Capt. and Mrs. J. + HerrelI DR.
Newman is prominent physician OF
Manassas. The brides father, Capt. j.
f Herrell, is treasurer OF Prince Will
liam county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

Nothing will relieve indigestion that IS mol
a thorough digestant Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and allows the stomach
to neutrality-suspicious. strong again. 4
few doses Of Kodol after meals will soon re
store the stomach and digestive organs to
Sold by WEI. Creighton 4 Co.; 4Ol King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
in MEMORIAM.

Ia memory Of our dear little nephew ant
brother, EDWARD + PADGETT, who die
April "a, ls04-twO years ago today.
lie has gone to rest. our brother.
u He has left this world Of ours;
Like ray Of golden sunlight.
Left this happy land Of flowers.
Now no more We hear his footsteps,
Or his kind and gentle voice;
He has left ind friends behind him,
- Whose heirts with griefdoth swell;
II ct We know that he is happy,
~ For he's gone with Christ TO dwell.
. AUNT BESSIE AND SISTER ROSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Blood Poisoning

results from chronic constipation, which il
quickly cured by DR.. Kings Aes Life Pills.
They remove all poisonous germs from the
system aud infu,e n,w life and yigor: cure
sour stomach. nausea, headache, dizziness and
collie, without gr ping or discomfort. 25c.
Guaranteed BY E. !. Leadbeater q Sous, drug
gists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Plague in India.

Lahore. India, April %. -Adyices
received here from Jammu, Kashmer,
say that the plague has attacked the i'm
perial trOols, and the state troops OF the
palace household. The number of deaths
occurring during the past week is given
at 285.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25

LAST NIGHT many of the Alexandra
women spent quiet evening at home.
Their husbands were either at the
Mssons' or Old Fellows lodges, the
City Council, the relief committee
meeting or somewhere else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Annual Musical Festival at Richmond

One fare plus 25c round trip 10 Richmond
from Alexandria and points south by Wash
ington Southern Railwa,: tickets on sale
April Goth to May End, inclusive. good
returning until May Sid. W. T. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.

Fewer gallons; takes less Of Deyoe Lead and
Zine than mixed paints. Wears longer; twice
IS long a. lead and oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
The Market.

Georgetown. April Wheat 7eaS5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
HOUSE.

The agriculture appropriation bill
carrying 81, 200, 600 was taken up when
the House met today. OF this amount
1920, 900 is an emergency fund for the
determination of the boil weevil, gypsy
and brown tailed moths.
The appropriation for "free seeds" is
Discontinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, April 25.
SENATE

Mr.. Tillman, 10 charge of the Hepburn
railway rate bill in the Senate, made an-
other unsuccessful effort today to have q
date fixed for taking vote. Mr.. Al
drich, the leader of the sO-called conserv-
atives, who now claim q strength Of 40
votes, announced that su b an agreement
might be reached shortly.
Mr.. SpoOner gave notice that he
would talk tomorrow aud Nr. Clark an
Il Iunced that he would speak on The bill
Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-28
Was in Bad Shape BUT MR. MORRIS CAN NOW EAT ANY KIND OF
 FOOD NO DISTRESS FOLLOWS.

You would like to be able to live in peace without dieting. It would be a pleasant novelty to say: T can eat anything that is eatable and no dis. tress follows" Don't you know il would?
 We'll. here is the opportunity.
 Read what Mir P. Morris of Esco- heag, R. l., says and follow his ex- ample. He writes:
 ''Dr Richards's Dyspepsia Tablets have done a great thing for me. was in bad shape when began taking them In August last, but now I can eat any thing that is eatable and no distress follows. Moreover, have an excellent &ppet, ta#aud am gaining flesh and strength.
 N q cheerfully recommend Dr Rich ards's Dyspepsia Tablets to any one afflicted as I was and shall always have good word to say about your grand medicine.
 You are at liberty to use this letter as you may see fit. Again thanking you for the good work your tablets have done for me, remain,
 Yours truly, P. NORRIS"
 Begin to-day. Waiting won't cure you. Ask your druggist for bottle of Dr Richards's Dyspepsia Tablets (say Richards's twice.) The price is 90 cents per bottle. Or if your druggist cannot supply you write to Dr Rich ards's Dyspepsia Tablet Association, 53 Worth street, New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-28
0AKVlLLE HAPPENINGS

Judging from the following list ot recent births in Oakville there is nc race suicide in existence here. On March 26, to MT and Mrs N. A. Daines, Main street, a daughter; March 25, to MT and Mrs c. B. Full Ter, Main street. daughter; March 16, to MT and Mrs w. B. Henry, a daughter; March 16, to MT and Mrs Luther Plumb, son; March g, to MT and Mrs Giglottie, daughter.
 The latest and surest sign of spring in the 'ville is the appearance of the peanut man at the trolley ter minal. He had his opening this morning and is now prepared to sup ply the wants of the peanut eaters with his standard brand.
 F. c. Slade has arranged to have the building on Main street moved back instead of tearing 1t down, as previously intended:
 Mrs Thomas Hancock of Litchfield is visiting with relatives on Main street.
 The meetings of the Ladies' Aid society have been omitted this week. Robert Monerat, who has been con- fined to his home for several days by illness, is slowly recovering.
 Robert Warner is able to be about again after an attack of tonsilitis.
 Leslie Kennedy has returned from New Haven to his home on Main street.