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The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

1t is far better for a girl to remain
single than marry a good-looking man
for he will monopoIize the mirror.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

Argo Creamed Salmon. Scalloped
Salmon, Outlets, or Croquettes. ara
among the most tempting OF dishes,
Argo at all grocers.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

3. X. GRKEy's SONS, .. A.iania, ua., .r'
The only Successful Drop.v Speciaiistsint tas
world. See their liberal oCer in advertise
nAnt IN another column OF tnis pa oe1.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26
Thinning Peaches.

ming the fruit is a most i'm
4 part Of the work in peach
!. Trees frequently set more
man they can properly mature.
. all allowed to remain. the
ire often so exhausted as to be
u further value. The work of
d ag should begin as soon as the
1 we'll set. If trees have been
4 ared for and not allowed to
4 u, there will be no occasion
until the June drop to see
Or more of the fruit is going
vigorous trees that produce
lruit buds have pollen that
's the blossoms sufficiently to
strong set, and thinning
oegin as soon as the fruit is
olmed. About sixty ger cent.
peaches should be taken of at
ume. and three weeks later a
@inning should be done, TAX
Heen per cent. more of what is
COST OF thinning the fruit on
se'en years old. carrying a
op' Is six and one-half cents
e Tor the first thinning, and
! aaa one-half cents for the Sec
y = thinner who can carry out
q ~ IN mind the fact that no
must be left on a branch
aaa SIX to eight inches, will
\ sork very rapidly, and thin
20 iruit is far better than at
10y 70 prop overloaded trees.
= me fruit begins to mature,
should be picked over sew
taking only such peaches
oeveloped full size, good COL
nay be termed. hard ripe.
~ are in right shape to ship,
%e time they reach the mar
Oe IN good condition for the
E: 4 left to be picked at
,s. some will be overripe, while
be under size, of poor
~ and unfit for use. The
! ~ s'o De put into three grades,
: ~. The selected A and B
: ela be shipped in the SIX
rler. the c grade in the
I a1teen-quart peach baskets,
a most precarious one to
-. when rightly managed it
~ psed and satisfactory profits.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

Popularity is al article that ism :
displayed on bargain counters.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

No, Alonzo. a man seldom puts his
foot in it when he takes a step in the
right direction.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

Mrs Winalow's Soothing Syrup for Ch .ldren
teetning. .softens the-uns, ,redlcesntiamlnar
ton, allRys pain, cures wind collc pc q botti.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

A funny story gets more applause
than sensible talk.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26
me Plum, Curculio.

ne Plum Curculio.
another "snout" beetle,
.'er :. than the other species.
= oiackish in color. and
aonounced humps and nu-
A4er ones on its back.
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

Argo Red Salmon at all Grocers.
Try- it
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26
WORN TO i SkELwyOv
Il Wonderful Restoration Ca.scd j,
Sensation in a rcnn.. .,ania
Town

Mrs. Charles \. Preston, Of ELI,
land. Pa. says; Three years ago T
The St. Mary banner., 1907-10-26

Try-it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
aSilenpv Smlfh,s WIN.

New York, April %. Coordination
of the report that James Henry Smith,
the New York millionaire, who died in
Japan while on his honeymoon, left a
later will than that made in London
Just after his wedding, given by his
broiher-in-law,. Sir George Cooper, to-
day, has added TO the general interest
felt 10 the disposal made by Smith Of
his millions. Sir George admitted his
belief that Smith had made later will.
In this case it is said a contest for his
estate is certain to follow. What pur-
portfolio be some of the provisions of the
London will we're made public today.
1t is said Smith had left his widow only
s., 900, 900, or an income from that
sum. His sister, Lady Mary Cooper, it
was reported, is to inherit $50, 900, 600.
Adeqate provision is said to have been
made for all his other relatives.
This will is said to be perfectly salts @
factory to all the relatives except Mrs.
Smith. II it is found on the widows
return that she has another and later
will, making her the chief beneficiary,
the relatives will contest.
Ia accounting for the scant provision
made for his widow, in the London will,
q story was told today that Smith at the
time the will was drawn WAS smartiug
under spiteful society stories attrbuting
fortune hunting prOelisiiies to his bride.
II new will was made during their
honeymoon, there is little doubt it treats
the widow much better.
Mrs. Smith II due to arrive at San
Francisco with the remains of her hus-
band before the end OF the month. Ar
will then be made for the
burial in this city. This reading Of the
will, of course, will not occur until after
the funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
TOdsy's Telegraphic News
The President and the Exposition.

Ahe A(oAuCht Gnu Sht S<ApOohtAons
Norfolk, Va, April 27.-President
and Mrs Roosevelt and their party are
visiting the historic landmarks of the
James river, today. They we're trans
ferred in a LAUNCH from the MsyAower
to the Sylph early today, and will re.
main on board the smaller boat until she
returns to Hampton Roads this evening,
except when they disembark for the half
hour visits they have planned to make
at Westoyer. Brandon, Shirley and the
ruin of the old church at jamestown,
where the FIRST Eoglish settlement on
the continent was established three hun
dred years ago.
At Brandon, which is the ancestral
estate Of the Harrison familys the presi-
Dental party will be entertained at the old
colonial mansion which Is In fine state
preservation. Westover is the name Of
the old home of the Byrds and >hirleys
upon the Carter estate.
The weather today is about as dis
agreeable as it can be, without an actual
downpour. There was a heavy storm
during the night and the lowering clouds
give promise of more rain.
This Is Maryland Day at the exposi-
ton and although many Of the streets
and paths are almost impossible from
the mud and miniature lakes left by the
storm, large crowd Of Narylsnd's sons
and daughters is in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
"Milli0nalrev Dog.

Chicago. April 27.-Weslth did not
agree with Bill Watts, Ohicsgo's mill
iOnaire" canine, who year ago was
left 900, 900 in the will OF bis late master,
George @. Watts. OF the estate valued
at 100000 left by Watts, $4,000 was
set aside for the support Of the dog who
bad been his constant companion for
years. The little fox terrier, during his
period oil wealth, had been pampered
and fed on luxuries. The pleasure Of
burying and digging up bone was
denied him and bis fare consisted Of
lamb chops and dog biscuit. This fare
was too rich for his blood and yester-
day he died. With Bill dead his estate
will 90 to charitable institutions together
with that of his late master, with the
exception OF a few small annuities to
distant relatives and $500 a yesr to
King, Mr. Wstts's horse. King Is now
81 years old and Is spending the spring
days in Willis Cores pasture, south of
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27


w. w. ELLSWORTH, associate editor
of the Century Magazine, in lecture
before the Geographical Society in
Washington last night took issue With
certain historians who question the truth
Of the oft-repeated story of Pocahontss
saving the life of Captain John Smith.
The latter, as is well known, never told
this incident in his experience in the
wilds of the new world until alter the
death of Pocahontss. 1t is also sug-
ges;ed that a similar legend existed
among the Germans long before the days
Of Smith, and some believe the latter APP
prOpriated it. Many years ago James
Parton reviewed the story Of Pocahontas
aud Captain John Smith and expressed
the opinion that it is q myth, as is also
the pathetic story Of William Tell.
Many, people, however, prefer to believe
pleasing fiction. The boy who first
reads the thrilling adventures OF Jack
the Giant Killer regards them as facts,
while the enhancing stories of the Ara
bian Nights Entertainments take a
powerful hold upon him which follows
him through life, although in more ma
ture years he realizes the recitals Of
Sultaness Scheheiezsds are simply imsgi-
nations of the orientals. The early his
tory of all nations contains more or less
OF the incredible, and that of North
America is no exception. 10 fact stories
are circulated in our own day which
seem to have been constructed upon
fimIy fabric. "A volumnOus history Of
the United States was published about
Shrty years ago. The work contained
q vein of sectionslism, and the war be-
tween the north and the south was treat
ed from a partisan point of view. 10
one place where the alleged horrors Of
Andersonville prison are portrayed the
writer says federal prisoners had no
drinking water save that from a waste
pipe ,unning from the camp where cook
ing was done. Grease fOated upon the
water, which rendered it unfit for drink
ing purposes, but by an iuterpOsition of
providence a spring of pure water
miraculously sprung up i'll ihe midst of
the enclosure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27

TIE administration seems to have
adopted new policy with regard to the
contest for next years republican presi-
dental nominee. The policy it seems is
to assume an attitude of indifference SIS
to the personality Of the candidate 30
long as he is a man who is known to
stand for the Roosevelt ideas. From this
on it is the apparent purpose of the adj
ministration to deprecate the talk about
Secretary of War Taft as the candidate
of the President and to foster the idea
that the latter will be satisfied with any
good republican who is not a reaction
airy. The President seems to have dis
covered that there is deep and genuine
resentment even among the most reliable
followers against the apparent attempt
to force the republicans 10 accept Mr..
Taft rs their leader in next years fight.
He also has discovered that it would be
II grave mistake TO put all his eggs in
the Taft basket, for if Mr.. Taft's friends
should fail to defeat the Foraker Dick
machine in Ohio, the administration
would be placed in very dangerous
position so far as controlling the repub-
lican national convention next year was
concerned. There have been several
indications in the last three weeks Of
growing doubt on the part of the Pfesi-
dent as TO the wisdom Of his original de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Railroad Pier Collapses.

Baltimore, April d. The new pier
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in
course of construction at Locust Point,
has just collapsed, burying about % men.
Several of these are believed to be dead.
The pier was being constructed By the
Baltimore and Ohio as terminal for the
North German Lloyd steamship COM
psny. It Is thought that the supports
Of one end of the pier gave way, precipi.
tating that entire section into the water
Up to noon four bodies had been re-
covered. A steamer moored to q near
by pier wss lifted eight feet by the up.
heaval caused by the accident. II Is
estimated that the list of dead aud iniur-
ed will reach between so and rs.
Up TO two O'Clock only lev bodies
have been recovered aud all but two OF
these are as yet unidentified. There
are still forty bodies under the ruins, or
10 the water, and these together with
the Injured, will probably bring the
casualties up to the Deighborhood Of
seventy-hye. 30 far, sixteen injured
have been removed to hospitals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Anxiety In Morocco.

TaDgier, Morocco, April 27.-A cley.
err semi.religious revolutionary move
ment started by the bandit, Rsisuli, and
his ally Ba Hammars, pretender to the
throne, threatens to embrol several sec
tons in active rebellion. The seizure of
Oudja by the French troops to enforce
French claim has been utilised by the
Saltan's enemies. Agitators have been
sent among the people to say the Sultan
sold the town to the French and the ma
tives have been worked up to a state Of
excitement. A! Casablanca the gravest
fear Is felt by the authorities lest an out
break may OCCUR at any time. The gov
ernor has only been able TO keep the
msrauding tribes in submission by dis
tributing large sums OF money to them
aud it is feared when the gifts cease
trouble Is certain 10 follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Murdered by Unknown Man.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 27.-Thomss
Manning, of BraddOck, was shot and
killed IN his saloon by an unknown man
early this morning. The assassin escap-
ed. Manning was one ofthe best known
men in Allegheny county, having at one
time been leader in politics. He open-
ed his place of business at five O'Clock.
Shortly after six o'clock the stranger,
who was slightly intoxicated, entered
the saloon and ask for drink. Mann
ing refused to sell to him. and when the
man became abusive he elected him. The
stranger soon returned, and walking up
behind Manning, fired two shots into
body. Manning died instantly. The
murdered pushed the Mortified spectators
aside and escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
The Story Divorce Case.

White Plains, N. Y, April 27-Posi-
tive confirmation was secured today Of
the report that Justice Arthur 8. Tomp'
kins bad signed an interlocutory decree
Tor an absolute divorce for Madam Emma
Eames-Story from her artist husband,
Julian Story. Madam flames must wait
three months before the finsl decree will
be issued. Then she viii be free to
marry again if she desires. The husband
is restrained from marrying, however,
while his former wife lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Explosion In a Powder Mil.

Patterson, N. j., April 27.--Two
men, one OF them Foreman John Lar.
sen and the other an Italian helper, we're
blown almost to atoms 10 an explosion today
In dry out house No. 3 OF the Latin Rand
Powder Company near the village Of Has
kells. seven miles from here. A rule Ct the
company which prevents more than two men
entering any Of The small powder storehouss
at one time was all that prevented a great
loss of life as No. IS was literally blown OF
the face Of the earth, and the only thing
marking the site of the warehouse was the
tremendous cavern Is feet deep. The bodies
of the two men were torn TO sbTeds aud scat
tered over the adjacent neighborhood, limb
OF one Of the men being found nearly i1O
wards from the scene of the explosion. Other
parts Of their bodies were found on house tops
and lodged In trees. The cause OF the explo-
sion will, Of course, never be Known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Death of "NIan-eater,, Packer.

Denver, Col, April 27.-Alfred
Packer, known ss the ''msn-ester" of
Colorado" died on a lonely ranch
twenty miles east of this city yesterday.
He was psrolsd eight years ago BY Gov.
Thomas after serving thirteen years Of
forty years sentence. Governor Buchtel
was about to mako the pardon complete
when Packer died. The story of Alfred
Packer, the Colorado cannibal, is tale
as brutally alluring as the black tales
of pirate days. Packer and FIVE com.
panions LETT Gunnison City, Colorado, at
the breaking out Of winter one day In
the early seventies to start on pros
pectipg trip In the Ssugre de Chisto
mountain range. Packer aud bis party
were supposed to possess secret knowledge
of some bonanza mining prospects hid
den away In the Businesses of the great
range.
At the breaking up of winter Packer
appeared at Lake City, in Hinsdale
county, the other side Of the -ange.
His hair had grown below his shoulders,
his beard was long and unkempt and he
was haggard and wild-eyed. He told q
remarkable story. 1t was that all his
companions had persisted in the snow
after the party became lost. He told
how provisions had given out as we'll as
ammunition; how the lots were drawn to
determine who should die to feed the
rest, aud how one by one all five of the
men had sacrificed their lives that Pack
err might live to get back to civilization
and thrill It with his monstrous tale.
Packer was forced by popular clsmor to
lead crowd of miners 10 the place, on
broad plateau about 20 miles from
Lake City, where he claimed that he
buried the bodies.
They we're all found, but no money,
gold dust, or other valusbes they vera
known to have had when they disap-
peared. Another suspicious circumstance
was the fact that bullet holes we're found
10 the backs of the heads. Packer WAS
arrested and charged With the murder OF
bis Ave companions. A jury convicted
him of murder and the punishment as
sessed was death, reduced in later trial
to forty years imprisonment for the
death of each man, making the total
sentence Of 200 years Imprisonment.
He was finally sentenced to serve only
the frat forty years. II was over The
Packer case that Tammen aud Bonfils,
newspaper publishers, we're shot here>
BY W. W. Anderson, attorney for Packer,
Ia 1893.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
The Assassination of Gen. BarilIas.

Mexico, April 27.--Dsvelopments Of
a sensational nature are expected follow
ing long conference of the cabinet con-
tinuing at intervals during the last
twenty -four hours, devoted it is believed,
to discussion of the assassination here
Of General Manuel Barillass former Pres.
ident of Guatemala. .
The confession made by Morslss and
Mora is said to implicate high officials.
It's believed the cabinet conferences Is to
decide whethers request for their ex-
tradition shall be made. According to
the confession General Jose Marie Lima,
a close friend OF President Cebrela of
GUstmsla instigsted theplot. The men
under arrest say Lima furnished money
for their trip to kill Birillas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
THE NELSON COUNTY TRAGEDY


Thursdays statement by John P.
Swanson, brother of Governor Swanson,
10 regard to the killing. of young Theo.
Estes, who fell victim last Monday tc
the shotgun of ex-Judge William g..
Loving, has caused a marked turn In
popular sentiment in Nelson aud ad-
joining counties.
At the Trial ii viii be alleged that
Miss Loying,s "drngged" condition was
due to @hisky, and that she took 1t of
her own yolition-in fact, asked her
escort for it. Judge Loying's testimony
would seem to indicate that he believes
his daughters condition Was brought
abon. by Ntsingle swallow" which, in
his opinion. wsa dragged.
1t is said that evidence will be intro
duced TO show that Estes originally
bought q pint of whisky, but subse-
quently gave half OF it to colored man
who had done him fayors Probably he
had a half pint with him on the drive.
It is said that the flask he had in his
possession will figure in the exhibits Of
the prosecution aud that twill eproved
that the intoxicant contained no drugs.
Already great deal of evidence has
been procured in regard 10 the buggy
ride, aud this, it, is claimed, discloses
nothing discreditable in the conduct OF
Judge Loving s.yietim.
Mr.. swanson says: at is true that
Theodore gave Miss Loving drink of
whisky at her fequest, as he had done
on other occasions. Toeodore Estes was
not drinking man. He had Of late
taken drink occasionally for cough,
with which he was afflicted. He was
never known 10 be drunk or immoral or
at all dissipated. snd WAS a young man
OF high sense of honor and integrity,
was courteous and polite and beloved by
all that knew him. The thought that
be has beeh shot down In his young life
10 this manner and Is resting under the
charge OF an awful crime Ike this,
he being dead and not able to answer
for himself, is both narrowing and sad
dening to mis- kinspeopie and friends"
The roads driven over BY Theodore
and Miss Loving are the msin through
fares Of the county and are thickly
settled. there beipg houses occupied by
families all along the route. No assault
could have been made upon Miss Loving
on these drives, 1t is said, without at
tracing attention.
That Judge Estes believed his daugb-
ter bad been drugged and assaulted when
he killed Estes, and that he made such a
statement before Bail Commissioner
Payne, al Oak Ridge, Tuesday, when
bail was allowed, was vouched TOR 10
LyLchburg yesterday by mutual friend
Of the Loving aud Estes families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
TO ALEXANDRIANs.

The City Council and Chamber Of Com.
merce have both endorsed the proposed his.
toricsl and industrial sketch OF Alexandris
to be used at the jamestown Exposition and
sub, cribed for 6,000 copies of the book and
1900 more have been already suSeribed tor hy
the merchants Of the city aud the publication
Of the issue of 70, 000 Is assured. The writer
desires to thank the Council and Chamber Of
Commerce and the liberal merchants who
have assisted in carrying out his suF ges,ion TO
thus nave Alexandris represented at the Ter
Centennial of the lending ut jamestown.
To get the book out promptly 1t will take
hard work, and desire to ask all ou citizer
knowing any matter Of historic interest in
connection with the city to kindly furnish
me data at once. Only brief mention can be
made but il is desirable that eyerythin. OF
interest In connection with Alexandria be
presented in this book which hope to make
an up to-date and reliable sketch of historic
Alexandria.
Iu regard 10 the industrial interests. will
appreciate very highly If the mAnuf oturers
and merchants Of this city Will send lin strict
eon6dence) an approximate statement Of the
business they have done In the last twelve
months, together with the number Of hands
employed. manufactures produced and wagss
paid. or anything else that will aid in show
ing what Alexandria is doing In material
way. S"CH lulOfLnhblOu Will be cOnslutffu
strictly confidential and used in general way
only, the figures to be aggregated
To defray the expense Of the book which
will be something in the peighborhOoi OF
80, 00Qi is proposed 10 illustrate about 20 or
80 pages with engraviugs Of factories, mer'
camille houses and residences. There will DO
no charge for such illustrations but the party
sending in the Illustration will be expected
to subscribe to a certain number Of books as
following: One fourth page 100 copies. one
half page 200 copies, and one whole page 400
copies at the Wholesale price Of l2le per copy
aud II the entire 30 pages are taken it will
about defray the expenses Of getting up the
first edition of 20 0O0 copies when SUPPLE
mented by the appropriation made by the
Council and Chamber Of Commerce. am
please TO add that few days canvass has
succeeded In securing about one half Of the ,
space required 10 defray this expense and
that the remaining space is at this writing
limited to less than 10 pagss. therefore trust
that parties desiring 10 have factories, places
Of business and residences illustrated In the
first edition of Historical Alexandria will
commune ate with me by mail 10 2O8 Kiua
street or by phone No. 50.
. Hoping that the book may By your assis.
lance be made or great benefit 10 our old city, 4
l remain, Respectfully,
ALEX j. WEDDERB0RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-27
Motion for Bail.

Lexington, Ky, April ga mo-
ton for bail for William Briiton charg'
cd with the murder Of James CockrilI,
at jackson, has been made. Arguments
10 the motion will be made next Tues
day. 1t is understood that inasmucn
as the jury stood 8 TO 4 for acquittal, the
commonwealth attorney will not OPP
pose The motion. The cases Of ex-
Judge James Hargis, ex-senator Alex
ander. Hargis and exsSherifi Ed. Cal
lahsn, charged with completely in the
assassination oil CockrilI, will DO called
May 7. Judge Hargis will probably be
tried next,