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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
General kurOkI.

New York, May l6.--Gen. Baron Ku
roki, the japanese war b ero, and mem
bers of his staff are the guests Of the
United States army at West Point TO-
day. Promptly at 9;l5 the Japanese
party, accompanied by Brigadier- Gen
eral Wood, U. S. A., retired, and Msjol
Charles Lynch, embarked on board the
private yacht Privateer for the journey
up the Hudson. r. A. Smith, owner
of the yacht, acted as host. Col. Vallee,
Major lorenzo and Lieutenant Por'
tella, of the Argentine army, were also
in the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Teamsters, strife In Boston.

Boston, May 16.--Hope of settling
the teamsters' strike is further off today
than at any time since the trouble
began. The master teamsters this morn
ing notified The New England civic
federation that its service as an arbi-
TRAITOR were not desired, and the strik-
ers on their part began the formation
of q CO. operative tesming corporation
with a capital OF 800, 600 with which
they expect to drive their former en-
ployers out OF business. They say that
several business firms have pledged their
support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16

THE GRAFTERs, those indicted as
we'll as those who 80 far have escaped
Assistant District Attorney Heney's
dragnet in San Francisco, were panic
stricken yesterday afternoon when Abe
Ruef, boss of the political machine and
arch CRATER, in Judge DUNES court
pleaded guilty to the indictment on
which he was about to be placed on
trial and announced that, in an en-
deavOr to regain his former good name,
he intended TO help overthrow the
System" which has made San Fran
ciscO's grating a steuch in the nostrils
of the country. Feeling sure of his
conviction and dreading the conso-
quences he withdrew his plea of not
guilty and hopes to escape the penalty.
1t is hoped that ReuPs career will prove
a lesson to others Of his ilk and that
hereafter San Francisco may be gov
erned by honest men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Mnodmen of the World.

The Sovereign Camp WoOdmen Of the
World, in biennial convention at Nor
folk yesterday elected The following Off
GERS for the next two years. Sovereign
commander, J. @. Root, Of Omahs,
Nebr sovereign adviser, w. A. Frazer,
of Dallas, Tex; sovereign banker,
Morris Shepperd, of Texarkana, Tex !;
sovereign clerk, John I. Yates, OF
Omaha, Nebr.; sovereign escort, Ii. F.
Simrall, of Columbus, Miss. sovereign
Waterman, w. B. Jewell, of Manches-
ter, Iowa. sovereign sentry, d. Z.
Bradshaw, Of Little Rock, Ark.
The selection of the pluOe of the new
convention resulted in victory for De-
troit, Mich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16

were morally vicious, it would seem that
the manipulation was shrewd enough
never to have oyerstepped the legal
boundary line. This statement was
made, too, in the face of disclosures that
Hartman, for the Southern Pacific, and
ex-senator w. T. Clark, for the San
Pedro line, had two years ago signed ~
wear agreement for the CONTROL OF the
trade OF California and the maintenance
of rates and the exclusion of competition.
The agreement was abrogated within the
past few days.
Baron Moncheur, the minister from
Belgium, has Just returned from a visit
to South Carolina, where he went to
Investigate the condition of Belgian
laborers in the cotton mills Of Greenvllle,
Columbia, and other places as to which
some complaints have reached his home
government. He said today that. be
found the conditions eminenily salts
factory. The Baron will advise against
Belgian coming to the south to perform
agricultural labor, because they would
be placed 10 competition with negroes,
who are more fitted for the work and
the climate.
Stories that Secretary Of the Treasury
Cortelyou has been quietly undermining
the Taft boom through the manipulation
of federal patronage, especially in the
South, and that he is jOckeying for the
presidential nomination next year for
himself are not believed by we'll inform
ed persons here. There is no question,
however, that Cortelyou is seriously con-
sidered as available presidential timber
Not for 1908, but for 1912. His long
seryice as chairman of the republican
national committee and his close friend
ship with tho leading republicans OF the
nation would be an additional asset,
should he decide to become a candidate
fonr years from now.
Terribly cut and slsshed, and bleed
ing to death, Gilbert Lewis, % years OF
age, was found about o'clock this
morning unconscious, in the front yard
of 1924 9th street. He died an hour
later. Eugene Rutherford, another ne
gro was identified as his assailant. 1t
is the theory Of the police that the two
men had been drinking, and that an
alteration followed.
Senator Cullom today made emphatic
defense of Speaker Cannon against Che
charge preferred by some of his enemies
that he is "reactionary." Instead OF
being resctionary the Senator asserts
that the Speaker is very ardent sup
porter of the Presidents policies and
ideals and has been ever since his COM
mand of the House began.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will 60
to Pine Knot, the country cottage OF
Mrs., Roosevelt, in Albemarle county,
Va, tomorrow morning and will remain
four or five days. They will be accom-
panied by only two or three OF the
White House servants and the usual
secret service guard. The Presidents
purpose is to take much needed rest.
The President today entertained al
luncheon the Brazilian ambassador and
the admiral of the Brazilian fleet, which
recently paid visit to the jamestown
Exposition, aud others.
Postmaster General Meyer is being
besieged with inquiries and suggestions
as to placing on postage stamps the name
of the city or town in which they are
sold. The scheme is impracticable, &C
cording to postoflice officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Heroic Fireman.

New York, May 16.-DispIaying rare
heroism, several fremsn today jumped
into fiery furnace to rescue comrades
who had been overcome by the flames in
fire on oil barge II of the Standard
Oil Company, which caught fire of
pier 49,, North river. Three fremen
were severely burned about the face and
shoulders, while several we're badly
scorched. The two men jumped into
the hold of the barge to hunt the source
Of the flames. AS soon as they dis
appeared sheets OF flames broke out of
the hatchwsy and the two men were
given up for lost. Without hesitating a
second, members of the companies
jumped into the flames to rescue the two
men. Both of them we're brought out
unconscious, while one of the rescuers
sustained severe burns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16

IT WOULD appear from the statement
of the japanese Ambassador to France
that his government does not coyet pos
session of the Philippines, and would be
willing 10 put such 'renunciatOry pur-
pose into treaty form. 1t seems that no
other nation is willing to take this bur-
den from the United States and in the
long run this government may be obliged
TO turn over the whole archipelago to the
rightful owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY iG, 1907.

THE UNHAPPY lot Of the Gar OF Rus
sia is made more and apparent every
dav. That country is infested with
terrorists, and the time has come when
there is reason to suspect the loyalty Of
Nicholas body guard. He has for
wears been virtually a prisoner in his
own domains, and will probably continue
q, until his natural demise should ne
e,cspe the hands of ssssssins. Dis
patches from st. Petersburg show that a
terrorist conspiracy directed against the
life Of Emperor Nicholas, the existence
nj which has been suspected for some
fine has been revealed by the arrest at
Tsarskce-Selo of q soldier of Guard
regiments, who today confessed to the
acceptance of a large money bride to as
sist in the murder OF his msjesty. A few
minor conspiratOrs have been apprehen'
ded. but the real instigators OF the crime
ami the men who furnished the
blood money have not yet been Identified
The great palace Tsarskoe is being
fne-combed today by secret service OH,
GERS in the hunt for evidence to reveal al
the details Of the terrorist plot. This evil
dence that the very regiment on which the
Cars personal safety depends is honey
combed with disloyalty has aroused the
greatest fear. The soldier under arrest
admitted accepting large bride 10 as
sist in the contemplated assassination.
That the Gar had the Darrowest escape
since the terrorists began plotting his
death is shown by Developments In the
search. 1t is known well laid plot
had been arranged whereby the assassin
through connivance of the guards would
be able TO gain admission to the monarch's
private offices. Only a miracle could
then have saved The Gar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16

PROSECUTION Of Z. II. Hartman and
his associates as criminals for gross and
wiliul violation of the antitrust laws
and suits to dissolve the various railroad
mergers which now constitute the Har-
riman system are recommended in the
report of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission upon lis investigation of the
Hartman railroads. The report is de-
clared the most sensational document OF
its kind that ever emsnated from gov
ernment source. In view of the we'll
known attitude of the administration
toward the Hartman combination, little
doubt is entertained that series OF
great suits will be instituted in the i'm
mediate future to dissolve the different
agreements, contracts and stock-holding
compacts by which the Union Pacific
holds control of many of its properties.
At least this should be done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Disabled steamer.

New York, May l6.-Tugs have been
despatched to the assistance Of the Ital-
ian liner CiIta de Napoli, from Naples
aud Genoa, to render her assistance.
The steamer sent wireless message to-
day saying that her shaft was broken
aud asking for help. The Citts de
Napoli has 1000 immigrants On board.
She received her injury by striking a
floating log when east ofFire leland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Renorted Resignation.

New York, May l6. Fearing that be
would be deposed from the pulpit of the
Congregational church, Brooklyn, tor
performing the marriage ceremony for
VIM. E. Corey, President of the Steel
Trust and Mabelle Gilman, Rev. John
L. Clark is reported to have handed bis
resignation to the trustees. A special
meeting of these church officers has been
called Tor tonight it is thought his resig-
nation will be acted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
LETTER TO K L CARNE & co
Alexandra. Xirainia-

DER Sirs: Josh Billings never said any
thing truer than this: "Sncksess dug not
konsist ov never making blunders, but in not
maxim the same wun twist"
N K Watkins. Of Lott Texas, had his house
painted some years ago, and ii took Is gal
Ions of what he believed to be paint; he
bought it for paint, aud it looked like paint,
the painter said it was paint.
He has had il painted again; il took gal
Ions DeyOe.
1t cost $50 before; now $S5.
Be knows il is painted now, and mes got
that $50 in safe place. He's got bis knowl'
edge Ia a safe place too.
Yours truly.
f w DRvoE & Co.
20 New York.
P.s.-Es. Leadbeater & s)as sell our
paint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Good Words for ChamberIain's Cough
Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities of Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy. Mrs. Edward
Phillips, of Barclay, Nd, writes 81
wish to tell you that can recommend.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. My
little girl, Catherine, who is two years
old, has been taking this remedy when
ever she has a cold since she was two
months old. About a month ago con-
tracted dreadful cold myself, but /
took Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was soon as we'll az ever" This rene
dy is for sale by W, f. Creighton and
Gibson & Timberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Arrival Of the AdrIatIc

NewYork, May l6.--The new White
Star Line steamer Adratic the largest
ahoat, arrived today from Liverpool, and
Queentowu, with 700 cabin, 1S2 steerage
passengers, 4SS crew and 4 mail clerks.
The Adraitic made the passage in z
days, one hour and 45 minutes over a
course of 300 miles at an average
speed of 1902 knots per hour. This is
considered exceedingly fast for this type
of vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
JeaIousiy Caused Murder.

Lynn. Mass, May l6.-Whle three big
policemen struggled to hold her in chair.
Mrs. Lotts de Grayio, handsome young
Italian woman, told how her husband had
killed his uncle. Valentine de Pietro, and at
tempted to kill her. She said the murder oc-
Cured shortly before seven o'clock this morn
husband became insanely jealous of her uncle
and killed him. Then as he rushed from the
room he snapped the pistol at her. The po-
lice found de Gravio hiding in tenement on
the second floor of the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, May Is.

Washington, May l6.
Publication of the drastic recommen-
dati0ns made to the Interstate Commerce
Commission by Kellogg and Severance,
its special counsel in the Hartman in
quiry, may hasten the efforts Of the COM
mission to force Hartman to answer
questions which he refused to do in the
hearing here during the winter. The
filling of the motion to compel the rail-
road magnates to enlighten the commits
sion upon the points in controversy, has
been due TO the requtsi of Kellogg, who
asked for time in which to prepare his
report on the investigation, and attend
TO certain matters connected with the
federal prosecution of the Standard Oil
trust, in which he is also engaged
as special counsel. 1t had been his
desire TO postpone action until summer
and his request for time had been
granted. He has now notified the
commission that he will be prepar-
ed to submit his motion within q
week. He has been advised that
at this or later date will be satisfactory
TO the commission inssmuch as no de-
cision is expected in the case. until
sitter the GUNNER recess. A high au-
thority in the commission declared re-
Gently that while Harriman's operations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Virginia Women's Clubs.

A large number Of delegates have ar
rived in Lynchburg TO the convention
of Women's Clubs of Virginia, which is
to be held there today and Friday for
the purpose of forming State federation.
Last night reception was rendered them
at the residence Of Mrs. William S. Car
roll. The business session will be
public, and will be held at the Young
Mems Christian Association building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
The Haywood Case.

Boise City, Idaho, May 16 -
Both sides in the Haywood case are
now engage in exercising peremptory
challenges. This labor will be Glow and
tedious. There were no new develop
ments 10 the case today. There is still
every reason to hope that jury will
nave been selected before court adjourns
On. Saturday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Suicide at Railway station.

Philadelphia, May 16. - Frank 8
Dretherton, of Des Moines, Ia, travelling
agent for a packing company, shot him
self in the head in the retiring room at
Broad street station today. dying later
in hospital. In the man possession
was a telegram from his wife who has
been i'll, saying she would join him as
soon as she could. He left a pathetic
letter addressed to her in which was his
will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
HOW THEY STAND.
Funeral Directors.

The Funeral Directors Association Of
Virginia met at Norfolk yesterday in au'
nual convention. Addresses aud reports
of delegates to the national association
were made. President Fl. d. Oliver, of
Norfolk, called the convention to order.
Mayor James G.. RiGdick delivered an
address of welcome to the visitor. to
which Msj. L. I. Christian, of Rich
moud, responded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago, May 16.-Wheat was as muchnss
Il ceut lower early in the session Of the board
of trade today, with sales of July from SO to
92t, back to 92i to 9'A September sold at
954 10 94i. Shorts bought and there was an
investment demand also. Corn was of &;
oats cent lower and provisions easier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16

The Department of Agriculture will
send an expert TO the tobacco district Of
Tennessee in few days to maze investi-
cations concerning q mysterious bug
described as two inches long and 'jump-
ing like grasshopper," which is Tavag-
ing tobacco plant beds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
A Significant PRAYER.

MAY the Lord help you make Bucklenls
Arnica Salve known to all" writes j.. q.
jenkins, Of Chapel Hill, N. c. 1t quickly
took the pain out Of felon for me and cured
il in a wonderfully short time" Best on
earth for sores, burns and wounds. 25c at
Z. s. Leadbeater a Sons, drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
baroness de Massey sentenced.

New York, May 16.--Baroness Naisia
Louise de Massey, the French woman
convicted of manslaughter for the kill
ing of Gustave Simon, the wealthy
Broadway shirt waist manufacturer wa
today sentenced to serve years ard
FIVE months in Auburn prison for her
crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
New York Stock Market.

New York, May l6.-Although there was
some strength in few of the active issues in
the early trading the market after the Open
wavering. The price changes at the end Of
the first hour with the exception of Reading
we're to lower levels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
DIED..

On Wednesday, May 10, 1907, BERTHE V.
REED, wife Of f. NJ. Reed. The funeral
will take place from No. 1913 Queen street
tomorrow friday afternoon at o'clock.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16

Free Samples Of "Preventics" and book
let on Colds will be gladly mailed you, on re-
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Cold Cure tablets. No Quinine, no Laxa-
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.

New York. 4; Cincinnati, 3.
Chicago. 4; Philadelphia, 2.
Boston, 2; Pittsburg, /.
ST. Louis, 4; Brooklyn, 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-16
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Philadelphia, s; st. Louis, 5.
HOW THEY STAND.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-07-08
HERO OF STIRRING
ADVENTURES RETIUES
tBy Associated Press.)

Washington, ID. c.. Juiy s--After
being ia active service since civil
war days. Rear Admiral Willard ".
BrOwnson, at present IN charge Of the
b ra3n Of navigation at the Navy De-
partment reached the age for statu-
toy retirement today Admiral
Brownson Is one og the most popular
officers Of The navy and IN his long
career he has been the central figure
Ia number Of stirring adventures
One OF these occurred in 1888 when
Rear Admiral de MellO, OF Brazil. with
q small fleet, consisting of one iron
clad cruiser two torpedo boats aad
several merchant vessels. seized the
harh0r' of Rio Janeiro No vessels
60 Id pass into or reach the piers in
the harbor and much distress was
ocoasioned A small fleet of Aemri-
can warahips was IN the neighbor-
hood among taem the Detroit. ia
command f Adinf-ri p-swnson, then
q commander An American mer.
hantman was also there with q cargo
10 discharge, bat was prevented from
landing by Mellos fleet Her captain
appealed TO The commodore in com.
nand OF the American warabips, with
the result that The Detrolt was de-
tailed 90 act as an escort 20 the
American vessel and 20 see, that her
captain had an opportunity TO dis
charge her cargo
Clearing decks for action and with
every man at his post Commander
Brownson sent word to Admiral de
Mello Of what he intended 10 do, and
then gave the command that sent the
Detroit and The smaller vessel on
their perilous way. Through q lane
folmed by the Mello navy they sailed.
Some gunner of the Brazilian fleet
fired a shot at the meichanlman, and
before the smoke had cleared away
one OF the big guns Of the Detroit
belched forth Brownson shouted
from the bridge 10 the Brazilian adj
miral that il another shot was fired
he would deliver a broadside This
had the effect Of alarming the Rrazil-
ians. and the vessel discharged her
csrgo ia peace and retired in good
order
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-07-08
NOTED SUMNER PLACE
CROWDED TO LIMITS
South and Far West are Es.
peciaIIy Well Represented
Among Visitors
CBy Associated Press.)

Saratoga, NJ ". July s.-~special and
regular trains arriving at short inter
walls poured thousands of Knights
Templars Into Saratoga today to at
tend the thirtie'R triennial conciaye
OF the grand encampment. Every
section OF the country is represented
by the arrivals and from present in
dleationB the South and far West will
be especially we'll represented at the
conclayc Many Of the visiting bodies
have brought their own bands OF drum
corps With them, and the scenes az
the stations and hotels are those Of
gayety and pleasing confusion. Sirag
glers are noticeably absent, tho dele
cations arriving in complete Numbers
in nearly every instance
A large number Of commahderies
were several nouns late. but they
seemed 70 come in as fast as the
tracks could be cleared to make room
for them Early in the morning the
streets and public places about town
took on a crowded appearance. and
everywhere were men wearing
straight-cat black coats, adorned with
mystic insignia. and woman wearing
ribbons and badges OF various colors
Scenes of unusual activity were pre-
aented IN the corridors of the big
hotels.
Great as is the capacity Of Saratoga
for entertaining crowds. all accomoda-
tions will doubtless be taxed during
the remainder Of this week It Is es-
timated that at least 100000 visitors
viii be here before tomorrow morn
ing Every possible provision has
been made for their comfort and en-
teriainmant Many OF the delegates
that arrived IN special cars win cou-
tinue To occupy the ears as sleeping
quarters during their stay. Two OF
the the largest churches have been
converted into restaurants TO help
those who have taken nearby lodgings
Another temporary cafe capable of
feeding 5OO0 at one time has been
provided
The enampment program viii De
nshered in tonight with a reception
81 honor Of Grand Master Moglton
and the grand encampment by the