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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
The Legislature.

Remarkable scenes we're enacted in
the new State Capitol yesterday at the
time of the assembling of the Virginia
legislature.
In the Senate chamber carpenters hur-
riedly grabbed up tools, lumber and saw
horses from the much bestrewn floor,
carpet-liners rose from their knees and
gathered up odds and ends of the carpet.
In the meantime the hall was filled with
members, standing in groups, while
ianitors cleaned away sawdust. Then
the stentorian voice of the sergeant at.
arms called loudly, "Bring on those
chairs" and dozen janitors rushed the
seats into the room, placed them in a
sweeping circle before the presidents
platform, and The Virginia Senate was
called to order.
A scene of a similar kind was en-
acted in the House, though with less
disorder. There were no desks for either
house.
Several carloads of handsome desks
left Milwaukee December 81, and they
are lost somewhere Temporary desks
or tables will be provided.
These conditions brought no cOnfus-
ion, aud in House and Senate the prear-
ranged order Of the day was carried out
without a hitch.
Lieutenant Governor Willard having
resigned to become a member of the
Corporation Commission Gnd Lieuten-
ant Governor-elect Ellyson not COM
mencing his term until February 1,
Clerk Joseph Button called the Senate
to order. The Senators were sNorn by
him aud Senator Henry F. W'ckham
was elected president pro tenn. Sena-
tor Noel. representing the minority
party, said that having full confidence
in the fairness of the candidate, the
republicans would make no nomination.
The election of the other caucus nomi-
nees followed.
The rules OF the last session were
adopted.
A remarkable thing occurred when
the clerk of the House, John w. Will
liams, called that body to order. Every
man of the 100 members answered the
roll-call. SO complete an attendance
cannot be recalled by the Oldest attache
of the legislature.
w. ID. CardweIl WAS elected speaker
without dissenting voice. The csa-
Gus nominations we're quickly con-
6rmed.
The feature of the day was the read.
ing in the joint assembly of the Cover
nor's message by himself
The republican members of the gene
raj assembly held joint caucus yester-
day aud organized by electing Senator
j. @. Noel chairman and Delegate ].
Powell Royal secretary. II was decided
that the republican members would
make no nomination for officers, either
in the House or Senate, and would make
no opposition to the democratic nomi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Russian Affairs.

Count White told a delegation which
called to ask that the repressive measures
be relaxed that Moscow was barely saw
ed by the bravery Of the military, and
that he cannot stop DurnOvo now. The
Premier blamed the treachery of the
mOderates for present conditions and de-
clared that be is determined 10 stamp
out the rebellion at all costs. The gov
eminent has gained successes at several
points.
The situation 10 the Caucasus Is re-
ported to be very serious and bloohshed
continues.
A squadron of Russian dragons, pear
Hszenport in revenge for being ambush
ed killed to the last man body of revo-
lutiOnists whom they had surrounded.
Disorders in the Caucasus continue
aud tine situation is considered grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Anairs in Russia

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-THE work.
ingmen's council is arranging details for
the monster procession which it is pro-
posed to hold on January %, the ami
versary of Red Sunday, in memory of
the "martyrs" who were killed on that
day. 1t is reported that the government
intends to proclaim martial law in the
city on January 81, and continue the
order in effect until all danger of dis
orders is over. If this course is taken
it may result in a serious collision be-
tween the troops and the people, as the
leaders of the workmen declare the street
procession will be held whatever the
government does.
The terrorists have resorted to new
method OF trying to harm their enemies
by sending packages containing explO-
sives through the mails. Hardly day
goes by but what some such package is
sent by post. Yesterday two postal en-
ployees were killed while examining a
suspicious parcel which exploded.
In an interview today with several
prominent Russian citizens Premier
Witte declared that the outcome of the
recent uprisings in various parts of The
country has been to strengthen the au-
tOcratic powers of the Gar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Railroad Accidents

ST. Louis, Jan. ll.-Six persons were
painfully injured and ten Others fright
ened almost into a State of hysteria, this
morning when Pullman car attach5d
to train on the Eastern Wabash Rail-
way division from Chicago tOppled from
the elevated railroad tracks here on the
levee. Fortunately the ends of the car
were caught by four girders at one end
and By broken telegraph poles at the
other, for ming a bridge over depression
in the ground Into this depression
several passengers who plunged through
the windows fell. The most seriously in
iured was Mrs. J. &. Pomeroy, who fell
through a window as the car fell over
Salt Lake City, Utah. Jan. IL "A
special from Ogden says it is reported
that the fast mail train on the Southern
Pacific has been wrecked at MOnetello
Hill, 100 miles from Ogden.
The engine was demolished, but no
one was severely hurt and the track
was soon cleared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Loss of an Oyster Pungy.

The oyster pungy james f. STAINS
bury, owned and commanded by Capt.
John Marshall, and loaded with 900
bushels of oysters, carried away both
masts, went ashore aud was wrecked on
the north side OF Cedar Point, ST. Marys
county, Nd, Monday night. The ac-
cdent happened about s p. m during a
fierce northerly gale. After the mast
had gone by the board Captain Marshall
attempted to anchor his dismantled YES
sci, but the anchor fouled with the jib
and iibsheet and could not be cleared.
Dredges were then thrown overheard TO
hold the vessels head to the sea, but
they proved insufficient. She slowly
dragged back and about 10 p. m. struck
bottom to the windward of Cedar Point
and soon filled with water. Captain
Marshall and his crew of II men then
attempted to reach shore, which was only
a short distance TO leewsrd, in their yawl
boat. The overloaded boat filled with
water and it was only by miracle that
they escaped drowning, but luckily the
heavy surf threw them up on the beach
in an exhausted and half-frozen condi-
ton. They eventually made their way
to the lighthouse, few hundred yards
away, where they were cared for the
night by the keeper. The experience Of
the shipwrecked crew in the fierce and
freezing gale in their desperate efforts to
save their vessel, and finally to save their
lives, was thrilling, and one they will
likely remember. The vessel will likely
be total loss. The cargo may be saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11

err. { Massachusetts; X d n erg, 81
Illinois; Livingston, Bell aud Bartlett
of Georgia. TIE order never before ID :
tis,ed an honorary member, and the
President receives the distinction for MS
achievements as patriotic American.
Judge Daniel, Past Gaaud Incohonee,
made the principal speech at the exer,
oises. and President Roosevelt replied
with happy little three minutes tals;
The Red Men left beautifully engrossed
set of resolutions extoling the President
fr his peace negotiations, which were
passed at the last annual meeting OF the
order held last September at Nashville.
The interstate and foreign commerce
committee of the House will meet to-
morrow to take up the railroad rate
question. The republicans Of the CON-
mittee have come to an understanding
to support the Hepburn bill. which is
ia substance the bill introduced by Sem
ator Deliver 10 the upper house.
The formal investigation of the man.
agement of the Panama canal aud Pan
ANA Railway Company, and of the canal
zone government, as directed by the
Senate was begun this morning at III
o'clock by the Senate committee on
oceanic canals. Secretary of War TAFT
met with the committee and behind close
doors he furnished names of officials and
employees who are in position to fur
nish complete and positive information.
II was decided that the hearings, which
will begin Tuesday, will be pubic.
Chief Engineer Stevens will be the hrsl
witness.
President Roosevelt today told Con-
gresham Lamb, ofVirginia, and num-
Der of southern men who are property
owners in Santo Domingo, that the
quickest and surest way to put a stop to
the revolutions down there is to pur-
su7de the southern Senators to vote for
the treaty now pending before the upper
branch of Congress.
Secretary Taft today received from Brus'
sells dispatch from Major General George
w. Davis, chairman of the board OF consult
ing engineers OF the NohoA Oo.'fN'
sion. stating that he had obtained the sigma
lures Of all the foreign engineers to the ma
jority report Of the board. He says that there
have been many verbal changes made IN the
majority report and that he has mailed Secre-
tary Taft q corrected copy. He suggests Q
deierment of publication of the report until
the revised copy is received. General Davis
will sail for the United States on January 70
Ii was stated at the New Willard Hotel
this morning that Mrs. Minor Morris, the
woman who was forcibly elected from the
White House week ago, remains in a dan
gerous condition. At times she lapses into o
cOmatose state.
A big surprise was sprung at the beginning
Of the hearing this morning before the Inter.
state Commerce Commission Of the complaint
of thu National Wholesale Lumber Dealers
Association against the principal railroads in
the East and South by the statement OF the
attorneys for the eastern roads that at mid,
night last night the railroads had agreed
among themselves TO no longer charge freight
on racking and stakes for lumber on Hat OF
gondola cars. The southern roads granted
this concession months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Virginia News.

Mrs. Hector G. Peacock, OF Wheat
land, Loudoun county, died Monday
morning, aged about forty-6ve years.
David HungerfOrd Griffith, of West
moreland and Miss Rosa Fielding Tayloe,
daughter of Mrs. Della Tayloe, formerly
of Fredericksburg, now of Charlottes-
vile, we're married yesterday at the home
of her uncle, John G.. Williams, al
Orange.
The CORPORATION commission yesterday
granted a charter to the Fitzhugh Lee
Monument Association. The purpose
of the association is to be the erection
and preservation in the city of Rich
mond Of an equestrian statue Of Gen.
Fiz Lee.
Unknown persons Tuesday night dy-
nsmited the houses of Lewis McDavid
and John Upton, eight miles from Gate
City. The roof of McDayid's house was
blown off and the walls badly shattered
The family was asleep and every men,
Der was severity shocked, but none was
seriously hurt. Neither McDsvid nor
Upton is known to have any enemies.
At lively meeting of the Richmond
City Common Council Tuesday night an
attempt to increase Mayor Joel H. Cut
chin's salary $25 per month was de-
feated The salaries OF the common
wealth's attorney, city physician and
several clerks in the employ of the city
were increased, but the Mayor did not
have enough friends TO secure him
raise.
The board of trustees of Richmond
College yesterday unanimously elected
Gov. A. j. Montague professor OF con-
stitutionsl aud international law. The
governor will accept the appointment,
his engagement to begin Immediately
after his retirement from the guberna-
torial office. The governor will begin
course of lectures before the class next
month.
The federal patronage board for the
Seventh district at Harrisonburg yester-
day announced its recommendations to
the President sitter an all night session.
The report indorses Bentley Kern for
second term at Winchester over g. w.
Ramsburg; J. H. Davis for third term
at Woodstock, over ID. B. Logan, and
@. L. Pritchard, a new man, at Front
Royal over Rev. Fl. w. Kinzer, the in
cumbent, and G. B. Silman. The fight
will be carried to the White House.
On Tuesday night the 6ve-year-Old
son of Eva Robinson, residing in Peters
burg, was burned to death during the
absence Of its mother, who had gone to
her work leaving the child at home in
charge OF its grandfather. The latter
left the house for q short time, leaving
the little one alone, and while he was
away the chiids clothing caught fire
from an open CRATE, and when the
grandfather returned he found the
chiId's body on The floor burned almost
to crisp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
The Legislature.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Richmond, Va, Jan. 1l.-About fifty bills
we're offered in the House today.
The Governor sent the nomination Of Col.
J. f. willard for Corporation Commissioner
for term of six years from February ]. 1906,
A bill was offered TO prevent football in the
State; also bill to prevent combinations OF
FIRE insurance companies for rate making.
Mr.. Cation presented his bill to tax rolling
stocks of local railroads; TO appropriate
S4OO, 0O) annually for public schools, aud $780,
600 for pensions, the additional $50, COZ to pay
those now due.
A joint caucus will be held tomorrow night.
A flow of bills is expected in both houses
tomorrow.
Capt. r. E. Lee and Col. ]. r. Cation will
get good committee chairmanships from the
speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Bonaparte's Love Letter Sold.

Much surprise has been felt 10 Paris at
the recent sale in Berlin for 5000 of an
autograph letter of NapoleonBona to
Josephine. The epistle, which is Of the
amorous description. was addressed from
Verona to La Cheyenne Bonaparte.
Napoleon was then commanding the
army in Italy and '1sgrets bis absen e
from his dear little Josephine. The
lone of the entire letter was warm and
passionate.
1t is not explained how the document
found its way to Berlin. Ardent ad-
mirers of the first Napoleon who want
to find some justification for the divorce
of Josephine affirm 10 connection with
this letter than when it was written
Josephine, who had refused to join Der
victorious husband in northern Italy,
was amusing herself in Paris with other
man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Annapolis Courl MartiaI.

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. ll.--Alter sum-
monlug up the proceedings of yesterday,
the second trial of Midshipman Stephen
Decatur, jr,, before the court martial
was resumed this morning. The court
adjourned from yesterday after having
failed to reach a conclusion as to what
degree Midshipman Marzoni, who was
previous witness, might go in bis tes-
timony concerning the hazing incidents
of the present charges against Decatur.
Judge Advocate Harrison was asked to
give the court more light on this matter.
The Judge Advocate cited several autho'
rites on evidence pertaining to a wit
IS incriminatiug himself, but said
that the present case was of such pc
culiar nature that he was unable to find
anything bearing directly on it. The
court was then cleared and when re
opened, announced that MarzOni would
have to answer the questions of the
judge Advocate, but in so doing to con-
fine himself to the incidents OF hazing
related in his previous testimony. Wit
ness then testified as 70 Church being
ordered into the do the "l6th," but
did not know whether he performed or
not. Marzoni said severa' other upper
class men were in the room, but could
not say whether Decatur was the senior
cadet officer present at the time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Public Roads.

To the Editor of the Alexandra Gazette.
Noticing in your paper that one of
the subjects to be acted upon by our
next legislature was public roads, and as
l have been connected with the public
roads of Mt. Vernon district for about
forty years, | would like TO call the at
tention Of our county and the State to
the condition of one OF the Oldest roads
in the district, lying between two OF
WsshinRtOn's farms from Gum Spring
to Mt. Vernon, abou. 2 miles in length.
Some part of this road is not more than
s feet vide perhaps; 6 two horse teams
cannot pass and as the ladies of the
United Ststes have bought up Mt. Yer
non and are making it one OF. if not the
most beautiful spots in America, J am ia
hopes there is patriotism enough left in
the men to build decent road from Lit
tie Hunting Greek to the new roaC lead
ing to Mt. Vernon station. The present
one is disgrace to any county.
Very respectfully.
LEWIS GILLINGIIAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Patterson's Story.

The young Hsnrico farmer, William
w. Patterson, charged with attempted
criminal assault on his l3-year-old sweet
heart, Miss Cora Crittenden, went on
the stand yesterday in his own behalf,
and his testimony was quite as sensa-
tional as that of the girl yesterday. He
declared that he regarded her as gentle
msn would lady; that he WAS in love
with her and would have done anything
he could for her; that they had quarreled
many times, and that they quarreled
the morning of the alleged crime, and
that the girl threatened to "6x" him,
even if she had to poison him. The
girl Tuesday testified that Patterson had
been in the woods with another girl,
but not with her. The young man be-
came 80 confused under cross-question-
ing yesterday that he could not tell his
age. He refused to answer when asked
if he had not made the statement that
for three years he bad been on terms of
improper intimacy with Miss Crittenaen.
al say that will not answer iha. ques-
tion," replied the witness. al would
not answer it though my refusal should
damage nv cause"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by az
inHammed portion of the massus lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is in.
famed you have a rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when il is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result. aud unless the inaam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
be destroyed forever; nine eases out Of ten are
caused by Catarrh. which is nothing but an
infiamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
rase Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. J CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold By all Druggists, 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Insurance Broker Arrested.

New York, Jan. 1l.-Samuel Hum
phreys, said 10 be an insurance broker,
with offices at No. 40 Wall street, was
arrested at the Manhattan end of the
Brooklyn bridge this morning by De-
tective Sergeant Downey. The arrest
was made at the request Of assistant
District Attorney Garvin. Humphreys
was taken to police headquarters where
he will remain until the arrival of Chas.
Augustus Seton, the promoter who was
arrested in Turkey town, near Elkton,
Md, last evening, for alleged connec-
ton with the forgery of stock certificates
of the Norfolk & Western Railway Com
paDy. Humphreys part in the case Is
said to be in connection with an attempt
to raise loan of $l5, 900 on two of the
alleged fraudulent certificates. Seton
is said to have inherited more than $40, =
600 from the estate of his father, we'll
known resident of Cleveland Seton is
said to have shot bis parent while in a
barn alone at the back of the residence.
The explanation was that he had been
shooting rats when a misdirected bullet
killed his father. The young man is
credited with photograph in the Rogues'
Gallery, both in Cleveland and here.
He is under indictment here on the
charge of grand larency, and was TO have
been placed on trial on Monday next.
He was at liberty on So, 900 bail.
Humphreys was arraigned this morn
ing before Magistrate Finn in the Centre
street police station, on short affidavit
and held in 81, 500 bail. He was re-
manded back to headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Rosa a Maniac.

Hackensack, n. j., jar. ll.-If
Jerry Rosa we're to be executed tomOr-
row, the State of New Jersey would have
hanged a raging maniac. Rosa, who
with Mrs. Auloniette Tolla, was repriey-
ed by the board of pardons Yesterday for
thirty days, was told of the news shortly
after midnight last night, to save the
msn's mind from giving way. Mrs.
Tolla took the news quietly and calmly.
Sheriff Mercer did not expect TO tell Mrs.
Tolla or Rosa until today of the re-
prieve, but Rossa's condition was such
that his mind was on the point of giving
way. Rosa would crouch in the corner
and cry out in fear at the slightest sound.
Then he would become abusive and
swear and curse at his imaginary enc
inies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
New Head of Staunton Asylum.

The General Hospital Board of the
State, composed Of the directors of the
different State hospitals for the insane,
met yesterday at the Central Stste Hos
pital, near Petersburg, and elected DIR.
William F. Drewry superintendent OF
the Western State Hospital, at Staunton,
an Office made vacant by the recent
death of DR.. Benjamin Blsckford. The
Office came to DR.. Drewry entirely I'M
sought, and he asked for time to consid-
er the matter.
The board Endorsed paper presented
by Col. L. w. Lane, it,, State commits
sioner of hospitals, urging the legisla-
,ure to appropriate 500, 1000 for estab-
fishing State colony for white epilep-
tics who are zane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
Sill Alter DeneW.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. Il.-Senaior
Brackets efforts to again gain considera'
ton for his resolution demanding the
resignation of United States Senator
Depew we're blocked this morning for
the third time, when the resolution came
before the Senate. Majority leader Raines
who has hitherto proved Que of the chief
stumbling blocks in its passage moved
that discussion be postponed until next
Tuesday when it should be special or
der. Senator Bracket made no protest,
so the motion 10 postpone discussion pre-
vailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

DR.. W. B. James, the physician in
attendance upon Marshall Field, the
Chicago millionaire, who is i'll at the
Holland House, in New York, says bis
condition is favorable.
The cause of the suicide of Leland W. Prior
the Cleveland, Ohio, stock broker. is believed
by the bankers who are probing his account,
to have been that he sold forged municipal
bonds in various parts of the country. In ad
ditiOn to this he was heavily involved with
customers for whom he was supposed to be
carrying the New York Stock Exchange &C
counts.
A dispatch from PerOignan, France, says
that the railroad tunnel which IS being con.
structed on the Yillefrenche line collapsed
today, killing three men and burying twenty
others q i've.
German citizens living in Denmark, who are
liable for military service in The fatherland,
have been warned to hold themselves in read
mess TO return to Germany upon three days
notice.
Miss Eva Van and A. w. Gansen, both Of
whom reside in Camden, N. j., were married
In Rome today.