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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
TOday's Telegraphic News,
Murder and Suicide.

Minneapolis, Dec. 80. NJ. Colby
taday murdered his wife and took hi:
own life, because he could not stand the
thought Of "only ten more shopping
days till Christmas when no had nothing
with which to buy presents" All nigh
he lay brooding over bis poverty. Lss'
year be WAS prospering and the Colby
Christmas was merry. When day broke
today he tried to induce his wife aud
daughter to let him turn on the gas
and kill them all. They refused. While
his wife was preparing breakfast Colby
pouuched upon her from behind. The
girl tried to help fight of the msnica, but
her mother told her to run for help.
When the daughter returned With
driver of a passing van, Colby hsd slash.
ed his wife with his rSz)r until her head
hung by thread. Colby bad slashed
bis own throat until the hospitsl ply
sicians say he cannot live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
pIIIs INrRODuOED.

Among the many bills introduced in
the House OF Representatives yesterday
we're the following by Mr.. Oarlin;
For the relief of Julia I. w. Furlong,
executrix OF estate of Thomas WrenD,
deceased for The reliefof the legal repre-
sentatiyes of Alfred Garter, for legal re-
representatives. of William Bnrley, deceased;
George 8. Ayre, Richard K. Hugh
lett, Virginia E. Ficklin and James w.
FickliD, Miss L. E. Bowen, Sarah A.
Skinner, George NJ. Fry, representatives.
of D. P. 1'olsoD; John A. Fairfax, John
W. Fairfax, William Busbby, Rachel
Dyer, the legal representatives Of Eli
Tavenner, deceased; Napoleon B. Wat
kins, ]. @. Howell, of Thoroughfare;
Burke snd Marshall, of Burke; and
Thompson, Martin Maddox, the legal
representatives of E. A. w. Hore,
Oscar Won Hoffman,. james s. Carl
son, E. Scott Arlington, the heirs Of
Robert Greco, the legal representatives
of J. w. wilkins, deceased; the repre-
sentatives of J. w. Darne; the admin
istrator of James B. Beavers, deceased;
Jane d. Galleher, widow of L. II. Gal
leher; the legal representatives of Charles
w. Adams, deceased; John Mann, the
heirs OF Ambrose Hord, deceased; the
legal representatives of james NJ. Stresh-
ley, Mason Shipmsn, William Bushby,
William II. Taliaferro, administrator OF
James G. Tsliaierro, deceased; A. ID.
Weaver, the supervisors of Stafford
county, the legal representatives OF 5.
A. Buckner, the legal representatives Of
John B. Humphreys, Lucy ]. Sullivan,
Mrs. Elvira Moore, executrix OF j. l..
Moore; james K. Skinner, II. NJ. Smith,
Lsvinia NJ. Payne, Hezekish L. EN-
brey, administrator; the estate OF Will
liam Y. Duliu, deceased; the estate of
Alexander F. Dulin, deceased; the estate
of John B. Brown, the estate of Har-
riet Sudduth, deceased; the estate OF
Adelaide Withers,- deceased; the estate
of John Linton, the estate of John 2.
Kelly, the estate of Philip Houser, de.
ceased; the estate of William Shreve,
deceased; the estate of Mary E. Binns,
deceased; the estate of James NJ. Cat
lett, deceased; the estate of William a.
Bowen, deceased; the estate of Lewis
Shumate, deceased; the estate of James
Follin, deceased. Also a bill granting
an increase of pension to Richard d.
Atkinson, granting pension to Matte
Ashby Birney, to compensate Arthur M.
Chichester and W. B. Chichester, heirs
of Mary Chichester; and bill to carry
out the findings of the Court of Claims
in the case Of Samuel W. Hough, adj
ministrstor of William N. Hough, de-
ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
coadIutor Bishop for San Francisco.

Rome, Dec. 13.-Gt still seems to be
Hanna" declared Archbishop Riordan,
of San Francisco after conversation
with the Pope today concerning the most
available candidate for the San Francisco
cosdjutor bishopric. Father Hanna, a
Rochester clergyman, was supposed q
few days ego to be practically certain of
appointment, but the latest reports have
indicated that BIO might be deemed un-
available on account Of charges Of mod
ernism against him. Todsy's declara-
ton by the archbishop generally taken
as indicating that these accusations have
been disproved. The Pope received the
archbishop privately and asked many
questions concerning the diocese and the
three candidates for the cosdjutorsbip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
VIII Not Return to America,

Dublin. Dec. observation-disclosures
Eugene Zimmerman, the Duke of Man
chester's father-in.lsw, is so tired of
American antitrust crusading that it Ia
said he will nevel return permanently
to his old home in Cincinnati, but Is
going to transform himself into an Irish
country gentleman. His friends do not
believe he intends TO follow Astors ex.
ample and become British subject. He
is credited, however, with the determin-
alton to stay on this side Of the Atlantic
the rest of his life time, and Is quoted
to the effect that political conditions
have made existence in the United
States unbearable for men Of wealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
T. Miller to be assistant surgeons in the

7. Miller to be assistant surgeons In the
navy.
Rather than go to sea, Lieutenant Le-
Roy, naval recruiting officers at Gin
cinnati, has resigned from the navy.
He had been ordered to duty on the cruiser
West Virginia at San Francisco. BROOKS
was recently married.
Senator Clay hiss held ap the nomins.
ton Of p. W. Scott, to be postmaster at
Toccoa. and John P. A. MuCnllen, al
Oonyers, both in GsOrgia. He charges
that the present incumbents, women
were removed at the demand OF the re-
publican referee.
Shortly after the holidays, Representative
Townsend. of Michigan, their original rate
man. % and co-author Of the Townsend
rate bill that was superseded by the Hepburn
hill. will make speech reply to Mr.. Bryan,
claim that railroad rate legislation originated
with the democrats, and TO Mr.. Foraker
statement that tbs rate legislation caused the
recent money panic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COM
MITTEE.

The democratic national convention
will be held next year in Denver, on
July, 7.
This decision was reached yesterday
at the meeting OF the national commit
tee in the Arlington Hotel in Washing
ton and the boomers for the western
city, who include the most prominent
democrats 10 the State, we're lsst nigh'
jubilsnt over their success.
Louisville was the second choice Of
the Committeeman, and the first vote taken
on the proposition stood: Denver, ~
Louisville, II; Chicago, 8, and Ct
Paul, l.
The cali for the convention will be
issue today by Chairman Taggart.
A resolution urging the publication Of
campaign expenses was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13

A bill making il q felony for a ma
tionsl bank or any Of its officers to spec
ulate with funds Of the bank, and max
ing it high misdsmeanOr to borrow
from a naliossl bank with which to spec
nlate, wss introduced yesterday in the
House by Mr.. De Almond, OF Missouri.
The extreme penalty provided under
the felony clause is 10 years inprison'
ment and under the misdemeauor clause
$1,000 foe. Such law would have a
most saiutary effect upon bank officers
who want to speculate with other
peoples money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
Refused to lndict.

Little Falls, N. Y, Dec. Is 1t is
no crime to kill "Blsck Hand" agent.
This is the practical Interpretation of the
action of the grand jury in refusing to-
day to indict Joseph Dono, sn Italian,
Who killed Joseph Straw, an alleged
'Black Hander," at Frankfort last
Saturday. The evidence presented to
the grand jury showed that Dono and
bis family had been terrorizsd by the
"Black Hand gang which had made
threats against him unless he paid $500.
Fearing their house would be burned,
the family had not slept for a week.
On one occasion, it was shown, members
Of the gang searched the house to see il
1t contained the $500 demanded. Dono
claimed he killed Skraw believing his
own life in danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
War of determination.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Dec. IS -FOllowers
of Boris Sarafof, the Macedonian revo-
lutionary leader who fell Wednesday
night by an assassiu's bullet, have de-
clsred a war of determination against
the murderer, his relatives, friends aud
partissns. Though the Bulgarian police
profess to be making an energetic search
Tor Psuiza, a rival of SarSfoa, members
Of leaders, party say they think the Gssae'
sins capture by the authorities unlikely.
They believe be escaped ecross the Dor
der and will remain 10 hiding until the
hunt for bin has been abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette


Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.l
Washington, Dec. Is.
Up in the sir might be good way to
describe the condition OF the republican
hosts since the Plesiden. took himself
out of the race for denomination by re-
iterating his no third term declaration OF
election night, 1904. His friends all
profess to be delighted by the move, aud
his enemies see in it ample material for
attack, but both factions are undeDiably
dazed, and it will be some days before
they recover their bearings. With
rumors of Secretaries Taft aud Cortel-
you both resiguing the frat in order to
better his campaign for the presidency,
and the second because be has received
"a d-rough deal from the White
House" as he is quoted as saying; with
the announcement from Iowa that Cum
Minis had determined TO enter the race
aud swell the large field already pretty
well occupied by The booms of Taft,
Hughes, Cannon, Fairbanks, Cortelyou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 10, 1907.

THE recent announcement that the
State Of Virginia will have over 81, 600,
600 in her treasury on the A'st OF the
wear has suggested to the schemers all
s)rts Ct methods Of spending this money
and no doubt when the legislature meets
in January innumerable wildcat bills
will be introduced for making all kinds
of reckless appropriations. The legis-
lstors should 90 slow in this matter and
their constituents should hold them strict
" to account for the expenditures they
make of the public money. One ot the
best plans for the use OF at least a part
of the surplus is that proposed by the
; Stanton Dispatch which ia as follows
When an individual has large obll-
cations outstanding and he comes into
n considerable sum of money, naturally
everybody expects him to apply 1t 10 re-
dncing bis Indebtedness. If to their
surprise be becomes extravsgsnt on the
strength Of it, and spends it sill on
higher plane of living, using none OF IL
TO liquidate his obligations, people can
not but regard him as improvident,
wasteful and, in a measure, inditferentsto
the highest obligations resting on him.
For our part, we cannot see any differ
ence 10 morals when it comes to the
State. The State of Virginia has, 1t Is
said. a million dollars surplus 10 the
treasury. There are all sorts of sugges-
tons for spending this money, many Of
them very meretOfious indeed, especially
the suggestions to apply some of it to
increasing the salaries of school teachers,
and to improving the highways. lfit
is not applied to the debt of the State,
this is the best way to speud it, Ger
tainly half of il should be applied to the
debt. There is no way the money can
be spent that will be regarded as more
creditable to the State, and do more to
attract thither the class of people we
wish to attract, then to let them see we
are rapidly reducing the immense debt
the State owes, legacy of anto-bellum
days. We believe it would rebound to
the credit of the Governor to make such
a recommendation, and greatly to tina!
of the Legislature to follow 1t out
Cannot this be done?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
Arrest of a Swindler.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 10 During the
last few weeks a smooth young man
masquerading in q naval lieutensnpt
uniform has swindled hotel and restau.
rant keepers in all Of the large eastern
cities out of small amounts on forged
checks. To each check was forged the
name of real naval officer which could
be verified In the naval register. Banks
all through the east appealed to the
Pinkerton detectives to catch the man,
and naval officers were on the lookout
for him. When arrested the man vas
with variety actress and told the police
his name was Stanley Barton aud that
his home was in Hsz4l,on, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
Student EIopes With Waitress.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1S.-The
la,es! student elopement sensation at
Harvard deals with Edward King Adams,
son of wealthy Philadelphia lawyer,
and Miss Helen Caldwell, waitress,
employed in the cafe at Bunster Hall,
one of the most exclusive dormitories at
the University. They were married
October 29 last. Through clsssmate
to whom the young husband confded
the secret leaked and Adams senior hur-
ried to Cambridge to investigate. Now
it is said steps are being taken to annul
the marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
MILLS TO STOP WORK.

The Soft Yarn Spinners' Association,
at special meeting held at Charlotte,
N. O., yesterday, adopted resolution
for curtailing their output. The soft
yarn men are following the action Of the
Hard Yarn Association, which recently
voted to cnrtsil one-third. The soft
yarn men will shut down an entire week
for Christmas, and will run only two
days in the week after January first.
This will affect perhaps two million spin
dies, including hard and soft yarn mills.
Lack of demand and Improbable prices
are the reasons given by the cotton man
nfscturers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dec. 13.-The stock market
was heavy at the start. Houses often repre-.
senting important interests had selling orders
in Northern Pacific, Great Northern prefer
red, Union Pacific. Reading and St. Paul and
these stocks sagged off slowly under the pres
sure of the renewed liquidation. The weak
est feature was New York Central in which
there was q continued pressure. The upper
and smelling shared in the general heayiness.
Government bonds unchanged; other bonds
fractionally lower.
At midday the market was listless and drag.
cling without either outside or speculative in
terest on the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
Senator DaYls's Speech.

Little Rock, ARK, Dec. IS..-Several
kilograms have been received here from
Senator Jefferson Davis. The first mes
sage to make Its appearance was one re-
ceived By F. L. Fulk, supporter and
personsl friend OF Arkansas junior sena-
tor. It read: "Spoke to the biggest
crowd the Senator ever had They came
to scot; they stayed to pray. Tell josh
Harp and Robinson" One message
went 80 far as to indicate that the
speaker had given the trust brand Of
the birthstone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
Japan Handicapped.

Victoria, B. O., Dec. l3.-Work on
Jspln's new wsrships is not only handl'
capped, but practically stopped by lack
of money, according to Commander j.
Mstsumurs, of the Mikado's navy, az
arrival today on the steamship Shinsno
on his way to study British ship build
ing methods. Japan, he added, has
already added to the capacity of the Kure
navy yards steel plant, and, in coujunc-
ton with japanese capitalists, a Glss-
Cow firm is establishing a cardite factory
near Toxic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
MInIster Charged With Libel.

New York, Dec. 13. - Rev. James E.
Triplett, pastor of the Bedford Park
Presbyterian Church in Upper Msnhst'
tan and one of the best known ministers
of that faith In the city was held in
81, 900 bail for examination In the Grim
inal court on a charge Of criminal libel.
Tie complainant is Mrs. Arthur B.
Miller, a member Of Triplett's congre.
CATION, and she alleges that the minister
made certain statements regarding her
character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
The Kaiser In Holland,

Amsterdam, Dec. l3.-The KsiSer ia
the guest of Queen Wilhelmins and her
consort, Prince Henry, at the Palace
today. The prince met him on bis
yacht, HoheDzollerp, and escorted him
to a pavilion where the queen awaited
hin and went with the rest Of the party
to the place. There they appeared
later in q balcony overlooking the street,
bowling aud smiling to the cheering
thronR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
Here's Good Advice.

o. S. Woolever, ons OF the best known
merchants Of lie Rsysville, N. Y, says: "If
you are ever troubled with piles. apply Buck
lens Arnica Salve. II cured me Of them for
good 20 years ago." Guaranteed for sores,
wounds, burns or abfasiens, $50 at all drug
store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
DIED..

Died, Friday. December IS, MARION
BEACH job SON, daughter OF John Nor.
gan johnson aud Constance Beach johnson,
In the seventeenth year Of her age. Funeral
services at No. GA Prince street ct p. m.
sa tnrdsy. 9 InteFment private.
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GROCERIES.
QUALITY TELLS.
J. c.. MILBURN,

lis North Royal Street Aszsndris. Va
Dealey So
FANCY AND STAPLE GRCCE1IES.
Proprietor Of the
POTOMAC BRAND FLOUR,
which 10 rnexceIist
ss~ CoFess Freshly Rcsytsf ~
Home Phone 1871. Bell Dhone 2Q3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup causes a
free yet gentle action Of the bowels through
which the cold Is forced out of the system.
Children like il. Contains no opiates nor
narcotics. Sold By w. 4. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13
JOHN AHERN 4 CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. CIoCERa
And Dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Oar stock
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing 10 be had in this tine.
We hold largely In United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brands
of the best
PURE Rye AND MALT WTISKlES
made. Have also in store superior grades oil
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, &c.
A6-Satisfaction Guaranteed as to Prics and
Quality. 90
Corner Prince and Commerce 2treets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
they are for weak back, Inflammation Of the
bladder, backache and weak kidneys. Sold
by w. z. Creighton & Co.
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w. A. JOHNSON Il CO.,

WHOLESALE GROCRRs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers In
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on band Gibson's Xxx, xxx, xxx
and Pure Old Bye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whistles; also Bakers snd Thonpson's
Pure Rye Whiskies, to which they invite the
attention OF the trade.
Orjsrs from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he highest market prices and prompt returns
N. E corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13

PORCELA-The best preparation for clesI
ing proclaim, enameled fixtures or porcelain
ware. a. well as brass, nickel, glass, etc. I,
two sizes loo and 25c. Samples free on -
plicston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13

Very 6ne MARACAIBO COFFEE. fresbly
roasted. for sale By &c. hHBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-13

10 mats very fne old JAVA COFFEE. ju,.
Z srsi va1 nv J. q. uTLR1p&
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inquire.
The leader of the democratic congress
ional fight next year will be Represent
alive James T. Lloyd, of Missouri, in all
probability. The democrats in the House
wiz choose a chairman of the demo-
cratic national congressional COMMITTEES,
shortly after the holidays. 1t is under
stood Lloyd is backed by about two-thirds
of the minority. The decision to select
Lloyd is based on the determination
of Representa- tive Griggs, of Georgia,
for several years chairman, not TO stand
for reelection.
General Sherwood, of Toledo, o.,
who is back in the House, after an abb
sence OF thirty-fve years, has offered a
currency reform measure that he cham
pioned at that time. 1t calls for the is
suance and circulation of United States
currency notes as legal tender. Years
ago, when he spoke for this proposition,
the republican members laughed at bis
ideas, 81 am goirg to make the same
speech in this Congress" he declared to-
day. "I'm wondering how it will go
now"
The President wss informed today
that the battleship fleet now in Hsmp-
ton Roads lie ready to start for the Pacific.
Mrs. Alice Longwc-th, who was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis yesterday at
the White House, passed good night,
and is announced 10 be progressing
fsvorsbly today. The President feels
greatly encouraged over the report of her
physicians, and eutertains no fears as to
her speedy recovery.
The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
lions of Medical Examiner Presley M.
Rixey to be q medical director in the
navy and Of Drs. E. V. Vslse and Julian
The Penn's Grove record., 1907-06-14

gave to man. People who will not re-
we're the Lord will not long remem-
Der Lincoln. Men who will cast aside
the Saviour of the world cannot be
expected to spend much time to COM
memorate the deaths and sacrifices
of the saViours Of the Union. To put
the Sabbath, the rest day, on Mon
day will not make men go to church;
nor will the placing Of Memorial Day
on Sunday be efficient to turn the
hearts of careless men to the contem-
plation and commemoration of the
blood that flowed at Harper's Ferry,
Fort Sumter, Vicksburg, and the rest.
The man who feels no sympathy for
the Christ on Calvary will feel less
for those who fell on the bloody field
at Gettysburg. What to him are the
birth pains of the nations?
The tendency to turn the American
Sabbath into a Continental Sunday
is as perilous as it is pernicious. It
strikes at the religious, the best and
the central life of the people. The
endeayor to escape Puritanism has
led to all sorts of loose living and
misspent leisure. AS between Puri-
tanism and Continentalism give me
the law to the letter, rather than
no law at all. The Sabbath should
not be given over to riotous living.
On the other hand, in our endeavor
to escape with Christ the killing let
ter of the law, We have, I think, gone
too far. There are many things that
are necessary and that NUT re done
on the Sabbath, ana contrariwise,
there are many things done on the
Sabbath that could be as we'll done on
week days, and as many more that
could well be left undone altogether.
The word of Christ that the Sabbath
was made for man can in no wise
excuse the unnecessary 1abors that
many tradesmen have to perform on
Sunday. How many men and women
who go to Coney Island or a hundred
other places on Sunday can rightly
plead necessity as excuse for putting
extra labor upon multitudes of men?
The Sunday paper tends to become
a curse, not because it is unhealthy
or unwise to read the news on the
Sabbath, but because it puts unneces-
sary labor, in the majority of cases,
upon a host and robs thousands of
the common day of rest. The man
who can't get shaved on Saturday has
nc real excuse for making the barber
work on the Sabbath. I do not want
to descend to trivial things, but you
all know, as we'll as I, that there are
a thousand and one things done that
have no business to be performed on
the Sabbath.
We need a readjustment to-day in
our estimate of values. Sunday as
the Sabbath is a boon to man. Sun
day as a side show to the other six
days of the week is a sacrilege. :