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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
WIN Ask for designations.

Hayana, Nov. 90.-Governor Magoor
is to ask the resign atoms Of all Senators
and Representatives elected at the last
election. In case the designations arc
refused, be says he will declare the eleo
ton illegal and that the seats Of members
affected vacant. I! ia said here today
that Governor Magoons threatened
action will virtually amount to hecls.
ration that President Palma's election
was illegal, az he was chosen at the
election. This will be putting the United
States sqHsrely against the modersies, a
situation which Secretary Taft very dip
loma,ically avoided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
FOOTBALL

The game between the Carlisle Indians
and the University Of Virginia on La
fsyette Field 10 Norfolk yesterday
afternoon, WAS won by the Indians
by the score of Is to IL. The failure Of
Virginia to kick an essy goal lost her
the game.
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute
won from the Agricultural and Mechan-
icsl College of North Carolina 10 Rich
mond yesterday by score of G to 0.
At Newport News yesterday nearly
5000 people saw the Richmond College
football team defeat the William and
Mary eleven by score of 6 to 0.
The second of series of three games
of football between thelesms of Culpeper
and Wsrrenton was played at Cuipeper
yesterday afternoon, resulting in score
of Ii to 0 10 favor of Culpeper.
The largest crowd that has Witnessed
a football game in Washington city for
years saw Georgetown defeat her great
local rival, George Washington, on
George'own Field yesterday AFTERNOON
By l6 to G.
With the ball within yard Of tho
home teams line, the annual game be-
tween the Pennsylvania AMI Cornell
football elevens 10 Philadelphia yss,er-
day came to an end without either side
scoring.
Davidson College OF North Carolina
defeated the cadets from the Virginia
Military Institute in al exciting game
at Lvnchburg yesterday afternoon, the
final score being six to nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
To Attack China.

victoris, B. O., Nov. S0.--Japan Is
preparing for a war with China for the
possession Of Ksndo, the province en-
closed by the Tammeh and Yslu rivers.
Plans are being made by the japanese
in northern Korea, according to sd-
vices brought by the steamer Autio'
chus from the Orient. At Vlsdivostok,
these military preparations have excited
considerable alarm. Large garrisons
have been established in the north and
japanese troops arrive at frequent in
tervals on the coast, and light railways
have been constructed from the coast TO
the frontier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
Reported LynchiDg.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 80. - Reliable
confirmation has been received today of
the story of party of hunters that a
man vas lyDched this week in the North
Woods, for an attack on the wife of q
wood chopper Upper Lake junction,
which has figured as one OF the places
visited by Chester Gillette and Grace
Brown. is given as the scene Of the
lynchiug. The lynched man attempted
an assault upon the woman whils her
husband was absent. The man escaped,
but was run down with dogs. After
identification by the woman the woods
men organized court which rendered a
verdict of death and the man was strung
lp 10 q convenient tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at leas, one dreaded dis
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blood and mucous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying the fou dation Of the dis.
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nature in doing its work. The Droprietors
have so much { 9Th in It's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case th-t it fails to cure. end for list Of tes'
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Address F. J, CHIN Y eco, Toledo o.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30

The DEATH OF Mr. Samuel Spencer
in the terrible railway accident early
Yesterday morning has recalled many
recent incidents in connection with the
deceased. A gentleman Of this city, who
lad been q life long friend and acqusint'
nee as veil as q fellow official in the
Iouthern Railway Company, was with
him IN his Inflated private car q few
minutes before it left Washington Wed
nesday night. The sands of President
Spencer's life then had but few hours
10 run. His LIES work was about to
draw 10 2 close. as before the next sur
Else the curtain was TO fall upon the last
act in his career, when his life was to
no spuGed out in an instant while he was
ssleep. Surrounded by a few init
mate friends. the unfortunate gentleman
had laid aside his official duties for q
few days recuperstiou, and a rest from
exhaustive Cflce duties lie was aniici-
psting the trip with pleasure 1t, how
ever was destined to be his last journey
on earth-a ride 10 q sudden and terri.
BILE death. The veil which hides the
future is said to be woven by the hand
Of mercy and it is we'll that such screen
exists: otherwise life wonld be unbear'
able II is recalled that at the recent
annusl dinner of the Southern Society
in New York the POSTMASTER made a
remark which vas a Joke. but in the
light Of yesterdays tragedy Is almost
prophetic When The speaker came to
introduce Mr. Spencer ho spoke OF him
"a 'ihe late Mr. Spencer. The diners
almost gasped, until the presiding officer
added. because he rides upon his own
railroad" A grim Joke, but the toast
master unconsciously anticipated but a
short time the hand of fate,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
FRIDAY EVENING. NOV. 30, 1906.

RELATIONS between the United states
and japan, according to some reports,
srs still strained over the San Francisco
school matter. From other sources,
however, it is learned that the issue has
burned entirely out, and that the con
ditions existing between the two nations
are in their normal state. The latest
alarmist ia Harry B. Miller, United
States consul general at Yokohams. be
ssys Japan is prepared to use her mill
iary and naval strength, if necessary, to
Gght the discrimination that has been
made by the San Francisco board OF edu-
cation against japanese who want to at
,snd the schools with white children.
Miller says:
The Japanese are highly incensed over
tba AFFAIR. and they are willing to go to
war They feel that they have power,
nl military and naval departments, and
oman comment is made on the PROBABLE
ity of 8 show of fight to compel the
American people to cease discrimination
against the japanese.
II has been suggested that talk similar
10 that ascribed to Miller is for the Pnr-
nose of multiplying the United States
navy aud extortIDg enormous appropria'
lions from Congress. This may or may
not be 30. bnt that Japan has any sefi-
GUS intentions of crossing swords win
tina United States over the San Francisco
school episode is hard to believe Maoy
reasons could be shown why the higado
would mediate long before enbarslng
upon such movement His country
has just emerged from a war that has
.ost millions of dollars and the sacrifice
# many lives, and it is believed that
Japan would not have submitted to the
erms OF the Portsmouth treaty. II the
B[ikado had not realized that should he
continue the struggle with Russia there
would have been an enormous dfsln
upon his resources foran indefinite time.
Hence the SIiksdo emerged from the war
With bat few of the trophies he had
hoped for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
Mr.. spencer,s successor.

New York, Nov. 30.-A gentleman
we'll yersed in the sfiairs of the Southern
Railway says that Second Vice President
W. W. Finley will probably be elected
to succeed President Spencer First
Vice President Andrews will I'll the PC
sition until the board Of directors meet.
Mr.. Finley, who is located at Washing,
ton. is a practical railroad man, having
been raised in the service Of the South.
err, and is considered to be one of the
bes! railroad managers 10 the South,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30

SENATOR TnLNAN's determination
10 make his speech in Chicago Tuesday
night. regardless Of the threats of negroes,
brings to,mind an incident in the late
President Andrew Johnson's history.
lie had on one occasion been warned
that if he appeared in a political meet
ing IN Tennessee he would be killed
Mr. johnson was on the stand when the
assembly was called TO order. and after
placing huge pistol on the table, be
said Il understand IN TO be ssssssi-
GATED at this meeting. 1 move that that
lie the 6rst business in order" The
speaker paused, and after looking around
the hall plsced the pistol in his pocket
and, after observing that he had beea
misinformed, proceeded with his speech
There is an old saying to the effect that
people who are sworn for always live
loug It wss 40 in the case of Andrew
johnson and will ia all probability be so
ia the career of BepjsmiG Tillmau. The
latter. like the renowned Tennesseesn,
has no white feathers 10 exhibit, and
when he was threatened with violence BY
negroes in this land Of free speech, he
did not invoke protection from any one,
but proceeded to the hail and said CHAT
he had to ssy Senator Tillman's open
defiance Of his enemies will commend
him not only to his constituents, but to
the great majority Of the people of this
country.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
New York Stock Market.

New Yo'k, Nov 8 The stock market was
generally heavy under r'ders 10 anticipation
Of disturbing influences to come from the
Presidents massage. The most impressive
movement was In mer can Smelling. which
declined q. United States Steel fell 4. A
good deal Of importsn e was alta. he'd 10
money conditions and expect tions Of a higher
rate next week was the chief centrye for
the bearish position of room traders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
Bridget Carey,s Case.

Philadelphia, Nov. 3O.--Todsy's develop
ments in the investigation being made by the
police TO 81 the gnilt OF Mrs Bridget Carey,
accused Of poisoning five per'ons, including
her husband and two children to secure the in.
surance on their lives, have not strengthened
the case against the prisoner. The police
admit they have 10 conclusive evidence
against Mrs. Carey and there is a growing
belief that the entire prosecution has grown
out Of statements ofa disgruntled relative Of
Mrs. Carey.
holds insurance policies On the lives Of ten
persons in addition the fTe who died. They
are trying so locate the holders Of these
policies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30

the cellar OF their residence Despon-
dency caused By i'll health was thee cause
At the exact hour she took her life, IT.
win Lance, her son, was married to Miss
Grace Carpenter, at New York. They
did not learn of her death until they
reached here today. They postponed
their wedding journey to Buffalo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
Disastrous Fire.

Johnstowu, Ps.. Nov. 30.--A large
part of the business center OF Gsllstin is
in complete ruins today IS the result ola
fierce confagration which started 10 the
Gallstin opera house shout one o'clock
this morning. The loss will be about
$40, 900 on which there Is little insur-
auce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
death of General saughman.

Frederick, Md. New. 80. General 7.
Yic,or Bsughman, Marylsnds represen-
tatiye on the Democratic National Com
mittee died at his home here today of
acute nephritis. A widow, son, aud
daughter survive him. lie was 63 years
old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30

d.. J. Ford Thompson, of Washing
ton has 80 fsr recovered from the effects
of the operation, to which he submitted
recently in private hospital of London,
that if present plans are not changed he
will spend his Christmas at his home in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
DIED.

Thursday, November 29, 1906. D. WALTER
DAVIS, aged 20 years. Funeral from the
residence Of Mr.. F.. {. Joyce, 9i3 King street,
tomorrow Saturday afternoon at O'clock,
Friends Of the family are invited to stteha'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
pespOndeney Causes suicide.

Washington, N. j., Nov. So.-Mr.
Arch Lauce, wife Of Councilman Lance,
killed hefielflast night by hanging In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30
The Market.
Gsorrst0wn. Nov. 80 Wheat 65a74

Cascasweet is q harmless compound of
vegetable extracts that is wonderful in its
beneficial effects on the stomschs Of babes and
children. Recommended and sold By w. F,
Creighton q Co.. 40i King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30

DeWiii's Little Early Risers. About ise
most reliable pill on the market. Gold by "
F. Creighton 4 Co.. 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-11-30

The weather has been mild and fair
today.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22
A TARIFF WAR
HAS BEEN AVERTED

WASHINGTON Ambassador Spock
Won Sternberg has formally notified
Root that the German government. as
"a mark Of friendship FOR United States
Secretary Root viii grant the conven.
tioual and not the maximum tariff up
on American imports into its terri
tory. This means that the tariff war
which threatened 90 begin March /
has been ayertCd.
In return Tor this concession 20 the
United States. Secretary Root viii
grant notifications OF the customs aud
consular regulations which have been
the subject OF complaint by importers.
OF German goods and win renew tho
commercial agreement made On 1900
under section 3 OF the Dingley tariff
law. which Germany denounced last
November. Measured 30 money. the
United States viii save In duties an.
nuany about 3 million dollars. The
saving 60 Germany viii amount 10
$4,000
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22
CHINESE UPRISING
LACKS A LEADER

SAN FRANCIsCO.-Omc OF the
steamer Doric say that before leaving
shanghai q Chinese uprising was re-
ported I'm the Stunning district. near
Canton, and that a magistrate and
many people have been killed.
The rebels were marching on Sun.
ming City, and the inhabitants were
fleeing TO Macao As the Doric left
two British gunboats we're dispatched
70 Canton, where the boycott Is most
rigid.
Messages from san Francisco Chi
nese merchants are posted on the
walls urging a continuance Of the boy
colt.
In addition 10 the antl.forelgn move.
ment IN Canton there IS also an anti
dynastlc agitation, C. Z. Young. an
eyewitness 20 the recent Shanghai
riot. arrived on the Doric lie says an
uprising Will take place within a few
months A leader Is now lacking.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22
THE BOXERS WILL
Be MASSAGRED

WASHINGTON. ~ There IS nc
danger whatever Of an uprising ia
China against foreigners. said Sir
Chentung LANG Chang. the Chinese
minister. 1T IS true. Of course that
there is political agitation IN China,
but its object Is 20 create such excite.
ment as to cause International com.
plications with the view OF crlppling,
Il not wholly destroying. the present
dynasty. My government Is amply
prepared to meet any emergency
do not mean that China Is threatened
with a revolution, but that a small
party OF d%iscontents Is striving des.
perately 20 start a revolution But
the movement would not be strong or
dangerous.
my government is keeping me min.
utely informed. II as a result OF the
agitation 10Y going on a worthy for
cigner is harmed the emperor's sol.
diers will pounce upon the community
that harbors the miscreants and lay
Il waste. should they be unable to
find every u OF the scoundreis res
ponsible. directly OF Indirectly. for the
trouble.
The slaughter VIII be ~sickenlng n
the government Is driven TO reprisals
Yu An shi Xxi. the great viceroy Of
China. set the example Tor this sort
OF rigid work IN the boxer uprising Of
1900. The slaughter Of the Chinese
by the emperor soldiers will be more
horrible than that Of Yu Ans soldiers
six years 8 70 the miscroants now at
work TO involve China in foreign trou-
Die do not desist.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22
5000 IN DANGER
or AMERICANS m CHINA 1900 ARE
MISSIONARIES.
AMPLE PREPARATIONS MADE
The United states May Have TO Act
Alone In Case Of a Boxer Upris-
lng-Plans Are Secret.

WASHINGTON. - Nearly 5000
American. men. women and children.
are in peril Of death at the hands OF
Chinese mobs in the threatened boxer
uprising. To rescue as many Of these
as possible from danger and take dras-
tic action In every case where an
American is molested is the purpose OF
the President through the State, War
and Navy department, Activities In
this direction have been going on for
weeks. but great secrecy has neces'
sarily been maintained. Aside from
the known fact that the Philippine
forces have already been greatly aug
mented and the Asiatic fleet increas-
ed. the State department Is keeping
its programme secret.
Many Americans IN Business.
OF the total number OF Americans
now in China, Il is estimated that not
less than 1.4O0 are engaged In Chris
tian mission work. Il IS roughly esti-
mated that there are 5000 Americans
engaged in commercial pursuits in
China. all OF whom are victims OF the
boycott. In addition to these Il is
estimated that there are 1900 other
Americans in China in the employ
ment Of Chinese merchants and manu-
facturers who heretofore have been
paid good wages, but who have been
driven from their employment by the
anti-American spirit.
The United States is acting alone
Nearly all the a~nti-foreign sentiment
in China is directed at Americans.
is the same hostility to French
and Germans. but not toward Japan
and England All the countries nam.
ed have been benefited by the boycott
on American goods. Therefore II
Is taken again as IL was In the
boxer uprising OF 1900 the feat is like.
20 be accomplished by American
soldiers.
That all preparations being made TO
meet the emergency are being made
Dn a scale commensurate with the task
Is indicated by the unprecedented
iotivity at the various army posts and
munitun factories,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22
IN THE SUNSHINE
THE WHITE HOUSE WEDDING A
BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
ALL NATIONS INTERESTED
Happy Couple Keep Everybody In
the Dark as to Details Of
Their Wedding Journey.

wAsHINGTON-Miss Alice Roose-
welt, elder daughter Of the president
OF the United States. was married
to Representative Nicholas Longworth
Of Ohio at noon Saturday in the east
room of the White house.
The most distinguished statesmen
of the land, lights of literature, lions
Of society and captains Of industry
men and women from every walk of
life and from almost every cline and
corner OF the globe-came to pay
homage TO the happy couple and to
swell the throng at the most brilliant
wedding the capital has ever seen.
T%hirty-seven foreign ambassadors
and ministers we're In attendance, to.
extend the fluctuations Of their soy.
erigns and people.
A Brilliant Gathering.
II was an assemblage OF the elite in
public and social life. Rivaling the
splendid floral decorations Of the IA
mous state apartment we're the gold.
enorusted costumes and flashing or
ders Of the diplomatic corps, to say
nothing OF the -vari-colored toilets of
the women guests.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
and the children were the first to
congratulate the bridal pair, all of
them kissing Mr.. Longworth. Then
followed Longworth's immediate fam.
fly and the ROosevelt's near family
connections with congratulations.
Nick and his bride remained on
the altar platform for about half an
hour, shaking hands and answering
greetings. before they adjourned to
the private breakfast room.
Buffet Breakfast.
A buffet breakfast was then served
IN the spacious state dining room and
Judges Of the supreme court. ambas-
sailors, senators. military men and
plain citizens rubbed elbows in true
democratic fashion while nibbling
sandwiches or drinking the health Of
he bride.
The president was in splendid
and had a joke. a laugh, or a
oily word for everyone. His good
Iumor was infectious. and after the
first solemnlty Of the occasion had
worn off and the last strains OF the
lymeneal music had died away. the
great company quickly changed from
stiff, conventional assemblage to a
Of right good friends.
The wedding. the reception and the
breakfast consumed but little more
han two hours, and soon afterwards
ne bridal party, followed by a great
procession Of friends and surrounded
~ a cheering crowd Of citizens. has
ened to the railway station. There a
private car was waiting for
ir. and Ars. Longworth 20 bear them
lway TO Southern orange groves for
heir honeymoon. The details Of the
wedding trip have not been made
Il viii. however, be OF short
duration as pressing public duties
all Mr. Longworth back 10 Washing
on.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22
UNDER WHICH KING

-The More Postum tha More FOOD
the More Coffee the More Poison.
The Pres. OF the W. G. r. T.. In a
young giant state Ia the Northwest
says;
II did not realize that / was a slave
10 coffee TN left on drinking 4. For
three or four years was Obliged 10
take a nerve tonic every day. Now
am free, thanks 10 Postum Food
Coffee.
after hndlng out what coffee viii
do 60 its Victims. I could hardly stand
20 have my husband drink Il; but be
was not willing 20 quit. studied for
months to find a way 70 induce him
TO leave Il OF Finally I told him I
would make no more coffee.
4 got Postum Food Coffee. and
made Il strong boiled Il the required
time, and had him read the little
book. The Road 20 wollvilie, that
comes Ia every pkg.
To-day Postum has no stronger ad.
vocate than my husband, he tells
our friends how 20 make H. ana that
be got through the winter without a
spell Of the Strip and has not had a
headache for m~ouths-hc used 10 be
subject 10 frequent nervous head.
aches.
"The stronger you driuk Postum the
more food you set the stronger you
drink coffee the more poison goa eat"
Name given By rosium Co.. Ha.uo
Greek. Mich.
There's a reason.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-22

Secretary Wilson and Congress Are
Asked 20 Co-Operate.

Asked 20 Cooperate.
WAshtNGTCS-A number Of re.
personalities Southern men callea
on Secretary Wilson, Of the depart.
ment Of agriculture. and discussed
with him the subject Of the cattle tick
which is said to breed the Texas fever
They asked the secretary 10 assist
them In eradicating the tick by send
ing to the Southern states an expert
TO study the length Of time the tick
viii live in ground not pastured. Sec
Rotary Wilson promised his hearty
cooperation. Southern members Of
congress and scientists also held a
meeting to discuss the plan to secure
federal corporations with the states
in the movement to exterminate the
Texas cattle tick. A committee Of
scientists and representatives was
named to present the needs Of the
South to congress. This committee
viii appear before the house commit.
tee on agriculture tomorrow and ask
for 100000 TO carry on the war
against the cattle tick.