davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
The Warner VIII.

Clinton, ILL.,, July 25.-The Warner
will case, in which over ~, 900, 900 is at
stake, has taken on a sensational turn in
introducing of 100 letters written by
John Warner to Isabella Robinson
previous to their marriage. The charge
that Mrs. Isabella Robinson Warner is
of negro blood have been touched upon
but slightly in the court room. Mrs.
Warner is bearing the blow dealt by her
step.son with dignity, declaring that she
is not at all crushed and will prove that
no negro blood flows in her veins. War
ner's letters are introduced to prove
that he loved his wife and she did not
drive him or force him to marry her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Railroad situation Serious.

Ashevile, n. O., July 25-It looks
like a physical clash between federal au-
thority and the North Carolina State Of.
fcials. The situation is more serious
than at any time since the railroad fight
began. Governor Glenn's refusal to con-
slider United States Assistant Attorney
General Sanford's peace proposition sup
posedly direct from President Roosevelt
means a crisis. He still gays, point
blank, that he will not surrender to the
federal judge and without making any
further statement relative to his plans
for resisting the latter, has by no means
Withdrawn his announcement that he
will call out the militia if Judge Prit-
chard attempts to use force
Raleigh, N. c. July 25.-Assistsnt
Attorney General Sanford arrived. in
Raleigh this morning and today will
confer with Governor Glenn, the counsel
of State, and leading attorneys in the
case against the Southern that was tried
in the State Court, this county, and in
which fine of $4,000 was imposed by
Judge Long on the Southern. Execu-
tion has been Issued in this case, but
the railroad company has until next
Monday to appeal 20 the State Supreme
Court. The conference is being held in
the executive Offices OF the governor and
the greatest secrecy is being observed at
the beginning all outsiders being ex-
luded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Marner,s Motive

New York, July 25.-Business diff
culties two years ago, eliminating In q
suit brought against him by John @.
Wilson, when 1t is said he assigned his
business to Eshter Norling, then his
cashier, apparently preyed upon the
mind of Frank II. Warner and led him
to kill both Wilson and Miss Norling.
10 statement expected to be bis last
Warner told the coroner today that he
went to Wilson to borrow, ten dollars and
that Wilson refused. "Hsd you wronged
Miss Norling?" was asked. With vehe-
mence that took all his remaining
strength he exclaimed "Thst is between
me and my God. Nobody will ever
know" He then sank into unconscious
naaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25

Perignan, France, July rs. The police
prevented a riot here today by semi
martial law. The soldiers OF the Twenty
fourth colonial regiment were forced to
remain in their barracks as . result OF
the recent ARRAY. The civilians openly
threatened the military and surrounded
the barracks where the soldiers were
confined.
Just rs the mob crowded close to the
walls, the soldiers rushed to the windows
above and hurled down stones and beams
that they had torn from the partitions
OF the structure within.
Many were hurt and a scene Of wild
excitement followed. The police had
anticipated trouble and rushed into the
square in large numbers, occupying it
in military fashion, driving out the citi
zens, after the wounded had been carried
away, and practically holding the i'm
prisoned soldiers in a state of siege. The
trouble is said TO have developed from
ill.feeling engendered al the time of the
wine growers strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
The Haywood Trial.

Boise, Idaho, July 25.-The fight for
VIM. d. Haywood's life is nearly ended.
The defense's case, testimony and argu-
ment is nearly closed. With Senator
Borsh's address today the prosecution
will also close.
Judge Woods charge to the jury is
ready. 1t is said to be short. The chosen
twelve will probably retire by noon
tomorrow, Most people who have fol-
lowed the case closely in the court room
think there will disagreement.
The announcement of failure to &C.
cure a verdict will be followed by an
immediate demand by the defense's at
torney for an immediate release of the
three indicted miners, Haywood, Meyer,
aud Pettibone, on bail. The prosecution
will fight this demand to the last ditch.
1t will demand second trial at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
The MagIlI Case.

Clinton, H., July 25.-Judge W. G.
Cochran issued this morning call for a
special yenire of 100 men from which
jury will be drawn to hear testimony,
provided by States Attorney Miller,
charging Fred Magil and bis wife with
completely in the death of Mrs. Pet
Magill. Indications are that the pre-
liminary hearing will not be called until
Monday. Several citizens who claim to
have seen the young woman state pos
itively that Margaret Magill is prisoner
in the home of an attorney for Msgill.
Tuesday night the attorney drove into
the country aud returned with woman
heavily yelled. He refused to state who
was with him and the blinds at his home
are kept closely drawn. She is the trump
card of the defense and is expected 20
testify that her mother killed herself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
TrOnble In Belfast.

Belfast, Ireland, July 25. Belfast
today faces a crisis. Numerous spin
ming mills were compelled to shut down
because the strike Of other crafts make
it impossible for the mills to obtain coal.
Four thousand operatives we're thrown
out on the streets to add to the turmoil.
Today strikers are trying to stop all
traffic. A dray was seized and burned
in the streets while the police were help
less.
The apathy among the police is the
most serious feature of the strike. In
subordinstion exists and the men show
contempt for their officers. Last night
200 policemen met and demanded extra
pay for their strike work. The meeting
ended in a riot, several policemen as
saulting the chief commissioner because
he would not endorse their demand for
more pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Row Over Meat.

Philadelphia, Pa. July 25.-Smash-
ing windows, upsetting show cases,
hurting the entire stocks of the Kosher
Meat Dealers into the streets, soaking
the meat in kerosene and severely beat
Ing many persons who sought to buy
meat in defiance OF their wishes, mobs of
thousands of women swept the Jewish
quarter today until routed by strong
forces of police.
Patrons of the Kosher shops say the
butchers have been steadily increasing
prices until they have reached prohibi
tive figures. They began their campaign
with a prominent boycott on all the
Kosher shops.
The demonstration continued through
out the greater part of the day and at
2 O'Clock nearly 100 women had been
arrested, charged with melting to riot
and minor ofienses. The more serious
offenders we're held in b all and others
given fines and months imprisonment
in iail,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
TOday's Telegraphic News.
Conditions I'm Korea.

Seoul, Korea, July 25.-With con-
ditions in the city of Soul somewhat
quieter reports from the Korean prov
inces are more alarming than at any
time since the japanese protectorate Of
the country began and general uprising
seems imminent. Jspan's proposal for
a new plan of government in Korea has
been submitted to the native Cabinet.
Although they do no. threaten the secur-
ity OF the throne, these propositions are
revolutionary in character.
1t is not doubted, however, that the
Mikado will insist on their acceptance.
Their main feature is said to be the in-
vestment Of the Japanese President-Gen-
eral with control of internal sdministra-
ton and the appointment of japanese
officers to many important positions in
the government. The Miksdo does not
insist upon the removal of the deposed
emperor to Toxic.
Toxic, July 25-Under the convention
between Japan and Korea, signed this sf-
ternoop, absolute domination of Korean
affairs by Japan is assured. The sgree-
ment will not be published until the
night after it has been approved by the
japanese privy council but lis provisions
are we'll understood.
1t was only after great pressure had
been brought to bear on the Korean
court that the agreement was signed.
The convention provides that Korea
shall be guided in all administrative
matters by the japanese acknowledgement;
that he shall sanction all laws; approve
OF the appointment of ell high officers;
and must consent before fOreignere are
employed. Only persons recommended
by the acknowledgement are eligible to
Korean offices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
From Washington.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, July %.

Correspondence OF the Alexandra Gazette.
Washington, July %.
On the outcome of today's conference
between Governor Glenn, of North
Carolina, and Assistant Attorney Gene
raj Sanford, at Raleigh, will depend the
question of whether there is TO be war
or peace between the federal and state
governments over the railroad rate mat
ter. According to information reach
ing here, the governor is backed by all
the state officials in the view that TO
accept the peace proposals made yester-
day 10y Assistant Attorney General San
ford would be to surrender absolutely
the rights Of the state in the premises.
Should the governor persist in this at
titude it is believed that the federal
government would he obliged to take
steps to enforce the orders of Judge
Pritchard, Notwithstanding the fact that
neither President Roosevelt not the de-
psrtmeut of Justice are in sympathy with
The Judge assumption OF jurisdiction be-
fore the state courts have had an OPP
portunity to pass on the questions at
issue. This would mean the employ
mcnt of extra deputy msrshals, and
possibility federal troops. 1t was to avoid
such q possibly that the President sent
Sanford to the scene of trouble. De-
partment Of Justice officials here are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Friction Between Senators.

Boston, July 25--There is apparently
real friction between Winthrop NJ.
Crane, the junior Senator from Massachu-
sets, and the administration at Wash
ington, represented in New England by
the Presidents personal friend, Senator
Lodge. Two recent events add color to
this assertion. One is the announce
ment that Senator Crane will have
charge of the Knox presidential boom in
New England, the other is the Senator
refusal to accept the Craftsmanship Of The
committee On resolutions which will
draft the platform for the coming repub-
lican state convention. Cranes decis
ion to so far as possible hold aloOf from
the convention is explained by the fact
that it is dominated by Senator Lodge who
will drive it in either direction he wishes
to serve the ends of the Presidential
national candidate.
1t is understood here that Senator
Crane is opposed not only to the caudi'
dacy Of Secretary Taft, but of Governor
Hughes of New York. Knox is candi-
date after his own heart. 10 fact the
two men have many personal qualities
in common,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY %, 1907
A rREAcHrR in Baltimore Tuesday

A PREACHER in Baltimore Tuesday
night predicted that the Uuited States,
Russia and Japan will be The great
nations OF the future. 1t Is not 10 be
supposed that the reverend gentleman
knows any more about the future than
his contemporaries. Nations have wsxed
and waned from the dawn of history,
and countries which have played very
important parts in the' past have had
humble beginnings and often in most
uninyiting sections and under conditions
which might have been regarded as I'M
propitious for the growth of cities from
which great empires have sprung. Ma
ciulay in his history Of England calls
attention to the fact that at the dawn OF
the Christian era the British and the
Sandgich Islands were about on par,
yet one of the greatest empires the world
has ever known was destined to have its
capital ia the former. At that time
prophecy -mongers supposed the Roman
empire had come to stay. The failed to
get glimpses of England, France, Ger
many, the United States and the other
frs class powers which were destined
70 change maps and play such important
parts in the history of the world. The
people of this age are also seeing through
a glass darby. No one can say posi-
tively what is in the future. TINS Span
lard three centuries ago could discern
nothing but Castiian banners when he
surveyed the horizon, and dreamed OF
his country perpetually dOmineering
both the old and new worlds. The
South Americans are endeavoring to
launch a movement looking toward q
confederation of the republics in that
section of the world, and incidentally
the Latin races. Their purpose is to
place themselves in a position to defy
President Roosevelt and his big stick as
well IS those welded at times by Eng
land, France and Germany during dig
putes which often occur between the
smaller and the larger countries. Con-
federation has long been South Ameri-
can dream, the people of that section be-
ing convinced that no one power can
whip the combined republics. Probably
one nation would have trouble in en-
forcing claims were such confederation
in existence, but, unfortunately for such
hopes, it generally happens that more
than one nation is interested in South
American claims, and there is every
reason to suppose that combinations
would meet combinations if actual
conflicts were precipitated. Many peo-
pie not natives of South America,
however, believe the time will come
when there will be an amalgamation of
tba Latin races, not only in South Amer
lea, but in continental Europe, also,
and that the Roman empire will be re-
vived. There are certainly no indica-
tons of such q consummatiOn in the
political sky at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Found Guilty.

London, July 25.-After trial last
ing only FIVE hours Charles Smith and
May Churchill, known as "Chicago
May" were found guilty today of ct
tempting to murder Eddye Guerene, the
noted Chicago criminal, whose sensa-
tionsl escape from DEVILS Isle in 1905
astonished the whole world. Smith was
sentenced to life imprisonment and
"Ohicago May" to serve fifteen years.
Guerene was shot in the street several
weeks ago, trouble between him and
Smith having arisen, as charged, over
the woman. The bullet struck hin in
the leg inficting a painful, but not
serious wound. Guerene has had an in
ternational career as a criminal. In
1901 he was convicted in Paris of rob-
bling the American Express COmpsnp of
$780, and of a previous robbery Of
$50, 900 from the bank of Lyons. He
was sentenced TO DEVILS Island where
Captain Dreyfus was confined, but
escaped in May, 1905. He is now free,
as six weeks ago the Lord Chief Justice
held he is British subject and as such
could not be extridited to France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
CAN'T HE OUTE?"

A cartoon in London Punch is
attracting much attention from those
persons who are OF the belief that the
United states is responsible morally
for the action of Venezuela in refusing
TO pay debts that have been passed upon
as just by The Hague Conference. 1t
portrays the South American republic
in the shape of monkey perched in a
tree, holding in its hand satchel. The
tree is labelled "Monroe Doctrine"
Standing beneath the tree are Uncle
Sam and a Belgian boy, the latter point
ing up at the monkey saying.
"Please, sir, your monkey has taken
my bag"
That's so, replies The genial and smil-
ing Uncle Sam. "Ain't be cute"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25

The Filipino colony at the Cornell
Summer School declare that their cOur-
trymen are unhappy under the rules of
the United States and long for the old
days under the Spanish regime. Like
the Cubans they had better have borne the
ills they had than to have flown to
Others they knew not of. The people of
Cuba and of the Philippines have large
percentage of Csstilian blood in their
veins which makes them really much
closer to the Spanards than to the Amer
leans, and they are now becoming
heartily tired of their new masters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
A Denial from OYSTER BAY.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 25.-Secre-
tary Loeb this morning emphatically
denied the stories emanating from North
Carolina which assert that the Presi-
dent is directing the movements of AS
sistant Attorney General Sanford in the
railroad rate squabble. "When Mr.. San
ford has anything 10 report" said Loeb,
"he will send it TO the proper official,
the Attorney General" If there is q
movement on foot to bring about the
removal of Pension Commissioner Yes
plan Warner because he charged his
stepmother with being part negro, the
President has heard nothing of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
The dictated steamer Columbia.

San Francisco, July 25.-No trace of
the three missing life rats of the
steamer Columbia have been found up
to date and friends and relatives of the
missing passengers have given up hope
for their safety. Lack of development
leaves the list still showing ninety-three
unaccounted for. OF these II we're passen-
gers and l6 were members OF the crew.
The revised list of survivors shows that
l0S passengers and forty of the crew were
saved.
An investigation of the wreck of the
Steamer Columbia, through collision
with the steam schooner San Pedro, will
begin here today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Cured of Lung Trouble,

st is now eleven years since had narrow
escape from consumption" writes c. o.
Floyd, leading business man of Keishaw.
s. c. 81 had run down in weight to 1885
pounds, and coughing was constant, both by
DAY and by night. Finally began taking
this for about six months, when my cough
and lung trouble were entirely gone and
was restored TO my normal weight, 40
pounds" Thousands Of persons are hes led
every year. Guaranteed at E. ). Leadbeater
x Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Garment Workers, Strike.

Newark, N. j., July 25.-The garment
workers union of Newark, numbering about
5000, will 60 on strike today. This decision
was reached at a meeting held in Steinfeld's
Hall at an early hour this morning. 1t was
stated by one of the members of the union
that local men would go out in sympathy with
their brother workers in New York aud
Brooklyn, who are now on strike for an in-
men who will go out this morning will re-
main out until they are assured by their em-
plOyers Of the 10 per cent. increase and Il
nine.hOur working day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Revolt ApaInst Richmond.

London July 25. - A revolt against the
leadership of John Redmond by Irish
men who are demanding his withdrawal,
it is feared, will cause permanent split
in the nationalist party The new Sinn-
Finn party composed of extremists who
are demanding the withdrawal of Irish
members of parliament from Westmin-
ster is held responsible for the trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
PARTIAL ECLIPSE OF MOON. -

A partial eclipse of the moon occurred
last night, beginning at 1908 O'Clock,
but it was invisible to Alexandrians be
cause the heavens were so cl0uded that
the moon was obscured. The phe-
nomenOn was the second one of the kind
to take place this year, the previous one
being on January 80. The eclipse lasted
, hour, and SO minutes, and the moon
reached the middle of the shadow at
1922 O'Clock. 1t ended at 'l2:4l a. m.
Since the beginning of the world people
have connected lot of superstition with
eclipses and that they could be due to
natural causes was not even thought of.
The causes of the phenomena are go sim
pie and familiar that it is difficult for us
to imagine how they affected mems
minds before the dawn OF the science of
astronomy. AT Rome at one time it wss
blasphemy, punishable by law, to declare
eclipses to be due to any natural causes.
According to some Luna when in eclipse
was in the pains of labor; according to
others she was suffering from the arts of
wicked magicians. The more illiterate
among the Chinese aud japanese still
believe that eclipses are caused by great
dragons trying to devour the moon, and,
accordingly, they beat drums and brass
kettles to terrify the monsters into letting
20 their prey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Trial of Anarchists.

Mannheim, Germany, July 25.-
Twenty -nine anarchists, accused Of hold
ing an open air revolutionary meeting
without obtaining police permit, were
brought to trial here today. The ring
leaders who organized the meeting are
liable to six weeks imprisonment while
every participant may be sentenced to
one months imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
SHOT HIMSELF AT WIFES GRAVE

Mr.. Frederick elephant, Y years Old,
a widower, became Respondent yester-
day afternoon, and jOurneying to the
grave of his wife, in Mount Carmel Gem
etery, at Baltimore, shot himself in the
right temple with .32-csliOer revolver.
The report of the pistol attracted the at
tention of several gravediggers who were
working nearby. They rushed to the
spot where Mr.. Gephart was standing,
and arrived just in time to prevent him
from inhicting a second wound. The
Canton police we're notified, and he was
removed to the Johns Hopkins Hospi-
tai, where he died at IL O'Clock from
bis injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
To Sail for New York. q

Brest, France, July 25.-The Amer
lean wsrships which have been visiting
here will sail tonight for New York.
Rear Admiral Stockton this afternoon
called to pay his official farewell visit.
He thanked the officers for the cordial
reception given the United States vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Young Woman Murdered

Ashland, Ky, July 25.-The author
tiles are today searching for two negroes
suspected of the brutal murder of Miss
Rose Maddox, a young woman residing
at Hungton. The crime occurred in
Lawrence county, o. Miss Maddox
crossed the ferry late yesterday and
walked down the river road. Two I'M
known negroes followed her. An hour
sfterward the young woman was found
dead in the bushes beside the road. All
around were signs Of terrific struggle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
THE RAILROAD RATE MATTER.

A dispatch from Ash eville, y. e.:
says: The railroad rate imbrogiO has as
sumed a more warlike aspect than ever
before. Gov. Glenn has declined to &C.
cept The peace terms as presented to him
By Assistant Attorney General Sanford,
sent there by President Roosevelt. The
Southern Railway will ask for an auxil
isry or supplemental bill to enioin every
solicitor of the Stale from bringing suit.
Gov. Glenn has instructed the attorney
general of the State to assist the solicitors
in preparing bills and indictments In
further disregard of the federal in
junction.
Judge Lyon, of Marion, N. c., yester-
day instructed the grand jury TO return
indictments against the Southern Rail-
way for violating the law. A long con-
fereuce was held last night by President
Finley and other high officials of the
road, who are still 10 Asheville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-25
Death of a LInguist.

Berlin, July 25.-Through the death
today of Father Erasmus Herring, the
world has lost its greatest linguist. The
noted scholar died at the monastery at
Laudshut where he had long been one of
the monks. He was 70 years old, Father
Herring had mastered thirty -three modern
and ancient languages, all of which
he spoke hawlegsly.