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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Today's Telegraphic News
The Thaw Case.

New York. Jan. H. Mr.. Charles
]. Holman, mother Of Evelyn Nesbil
Thaw. will not be Que Of the direct wit
nesses for the prosecution in the trial OF
Harry X. Thaw for the murder of Stan
ford White.
At the District Attorneys Office, il is
conceded Mrs. Holman is perfectly will
log 10 testify against Thaw, bat il ia
pointed out that she will prove valneless
to the State, especially as her testimony
NAV be used in rebnttal evidence brought
ont hy the defense.
The prosecution will not go into The
relations between White and Mira. Thaw.
1t will simply establish the fact that
Thaw had made threat against White
and then put on the five or six eye~wil-
nesses to the shooting.
A new story was told today to explain
the apparently unnatural anxiety OF
Mrs. Holman TO injurc her daughters
husband. In addition TO the alleged
brutsliiies prscticed on Evelyn by Ihaw
before the marriage. Mrs. Holman had
another grievance which began with the
marriage.
When Mrs. William Thaw, Harry's
mother, finally consented TO the marriage,
II is stated she exacted promise that
Evelyn would never see or communicate
again with her mother. When Mrs.
Holman hurried to Pittsburg after the
marriage she was coldly rebulied by her
daughter. 1t is said they have never
seen each other since.
When Thaw and bis wife realized after
the shooting how dangerous Mrs. Hol-
man might BIZ, to him, Roger O'Mara,
of Pittsburg, WAS called 10 the Tombs
and apparently commissioned to try to
square things with Mrs. Holman. His
mission failed however
1t was stated today by persons in posi-
ton to know, that practically $3.50, 900
has already been expended in the dc
fenss of Tbsw.
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InfestIgatIng the AeeIdent.

Washington, D. c., Jan. Acting
under general resolution passed by
Congress in the last session providing
for an injury into the operation OF the
block system, the Interstate Commerce
Commission today began what premises
to be a most thorough investigation OF
the recent terrible wrecks on the South
ern and b. ~ O. railroads. 1t ia the
purpose of the commission TO ascertain,
if possible, whether the system was at
fault or whether the blame is wholly
with the employees.
Commissioner Clements conducted tc-
days hearing The wreck at Terra Gotta,
on the h. & .. last Sunday night, be-
ing the hrst subject taken up. l.. Nj.
Walters acted as counsel for the commits
sion, and John G.. Wilson. assistant gen.
eral attorney for the r. q o., appeared
for that road.
Dispatcher T. F. Dent, OF Camden
station, Baltimore, was the lirst witness.
He stated that no block operators work
more than 8 hours, but added that GER
tain operators known as "copy men"
work II hours per day. He said that
under the rules of the road two trains
must not be admitted to the same block
without special instructions from the dis
patcher.
Dent said he had record of 2l20 pass
ing Silver Springs before receiving re-
port from Tacoma saying that it had
passed a red block. lie Immediately
asked University whether &C, the pas.
senger, had passed, and learned that It
had not. The operator at TacOms kept
the Office open and reported at $40 the
passage of 2l2O at 6:3l. Witness could
not say whether he was absent from his
Office in the meantime. The operator
at Tacoma told Dent that after the pas-
sage of 2l20 he went out to examine the
signal and to see il the train had stopped
below the station. This accounted for
his failure to report its passage pr mptly.
The trains were within six minutes OF
each other at Tacoma.
Dent stated that at times, owing to
failure or inability Of block operators to
communicate with dispatehers, the
whereabouts of a train is unknown to
him for from five to ten minut,s that
should the wires be busy with other
stations, operators may at times be I'M
able to communicate with dispatchers to
report the passage of train.
Witness admitted that he couldn't say
Why he failed to report operators who
had failed to Immediately report the
close of an Office. lie said the operator
ut University works until Z P. m.
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Investigating Brownsyiile Rioting.

San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 4. Assist
ant Attorney General Purdy, now
here making an investigation into the
B ownsgille Iioting by members OF the
25lh infantry, thinks be has an import
ant winess in Lem Reeves, negro
soldier, on whose testimony he thinks he
can convict every man directly connect
ed with the trouble. The negro has
given the names of two soldiers missing
from the company when the call to
quarters was sounded just after the ont
break. lie also makes damaging state
menls against Major Penrose and Captain
Macki,n
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Fifty-ninth Congress.
Washington, Jan. q.
aENATE.

Washington, Jan. q.
sENATE.
The Senate was not 10 session today,
having adjourned Thursday till Monday.
HOUSE.
Speaker Cannon, when The House
convened today, named Mr.. Englebright,
of California, a member of the commit
tee on mines and mining to succeed Mr..
Williamson. OF Oregon, ''who ia not at
tending this session." Mr.. Cannon ex-
planned. Williamson is under convic
ton for an alleged crime in connection
with the land frauds.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the state OF the union to take
up bills private on the calendar.
More than an hour was spent by the
House in confederation OF the omnibus
claims bill, called up by Chairman Ma
hon, of the committee of war claims.
This provided for the payment OF claims
for supplies furnished for the suppression
of the civil war by loyal citizens in dis
loyal States, the French spoilation, and
miscellaneous claims.
Mr.. Mann criticised Chairman Mahon
for his manner of engineering the bill.
Not member could get copy of the
bill or committee report. Mahon de-
clineI to explain all the claims until
specific claim had been questioned.
Mann declared this was unprecedented
for q committee chairman seeking to
have an appropriation of nearly mil
lion dollars made by the House. he
yiciously criticised the committee for in
Guiding q miscellaneous claim for $780,
900 by the Samuel Schiller estate of
New York when the court of claims aud
the Supreme Court Of the United States
had refused to allow it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Mcclellan and Murphy.

New York, Jan. 4.-The war between
Mayor Mcclellan aud B1ss Murphy Of Tam
many IL sizzling merrily today After the
msyor S hombardmen, Of Mdrphy in refusing
10 reappoint Commissioner Voorhis. the Tam.
many chieftain came back at Mcclellan 10.
day IA redhot document in which he desig-
nsted the mayor as "lisr" aud "hypocrite p"
Politicians IRE now wondering where the
next broadside will come from and who wiz
be hurt. Murphy does not minee words in
attacking Mayor Mcclellan, he says the
may or's refusal to resppoint Voofhis was not
due TO bis desire to ignor Tammany, bat to
spite work, as he had a grudge against Voor-
his. "All the mayor says concerning his
disinclination to recognize the existing con
troll in Tammsny Hall and his unwillinguess
to tolerate any relations with its present
leader ia weak. silly and mehdacious at
tempt to hide. under an impertinent assnmp.
tiou of virtue, the real mot ye OF on official
act unworthy Of any one claiming the pOssts-
sion Of single manly attribute"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04

New York. Jan. when the Interstate
Commerce { commission went into SESSION here
90 lay to investigate charges Of rate disedm.
nation. President Hartman was not pres
ent. Former Judge Loyett. Mr.. Harriman's
personal counsel, said that Mr. Hartman
was too i'll TO appear today, as he vas con.
fined to his home suffering from slight
operation. Judge LOyet; saii Mr.. Hartman
would be able ia appear on Tuesday next,
either 10 the city or wherever the eommis.ion
might call him Commissioner Knapp said
Thai the date Of Mr. HafunBna appearance
would be fixed later
Alexander Millag secretary Of The Union
Pacific, was the brst witness cal Cd today lie
testified that he held the position Of secretary
OF the Southern Pacific Railway, the Oregon
Short Line and the Oregon Railroad & Nayi.
CATION Compans, allied companies Of the
Union Pacific, Mr.. ailar admitted that the
directors Of these four companies were prac-
tically identical and that the Union Pacific
directors and those representing the Oregon
Short /. me nd voted the stock 1.-THE South
ern Pacific ever since 1901.
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Serious Conditions In The Northwest.

Serious Conditions In the Northwest.
Minneapolis, MIMI, Jan. t. Forty
stations along the Great Northern Rail
road in North Dakota sre on the verge
Of desperation owing to the coal and
food famine. Despite all efforts which
have been made by railroads TO clear up
the situation, by breaking the car con-
gesIiOn and openingsnow Blocked roads,
little relief has been furnished and the
outlook for assistance is dark.
A blizzard a. this time would result in
great loss of life aud untold suffering.
50 serious is the situation that the
Interstate Commerce Commission ia con
sidering placing q special agent in the
northwest to see that all possible relief
is furnished residents there. A good line
on the situation is given in the following
appeal from Mohall, n. d., received
here today:
Tn behalf of the people of this sec
ion, who are entirely out Of coal and are
ON the verge OF great suffering, the Com
mercisl Club Of Mohall solicits contri-
button securing immediate relief. Upon
close investigation We iiui that fully 80
per cent of the farmers living near
this town are out of coal entirely, and
are burning hay and straw. Farmers
have moved to town to remain until coal
arrives, and others are expectei 10 throw
themselves nron the mercy OF the city.
The town itself is entirely out Of coal. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Died where And as wife Died.

Green Bay, Wis. Jan. A remark
able coincidence ia recsllae by The death
of +. J. Newschwander, of the Green
Bay Advocate, which suspended publ
cation few weeks ago. lie was return
ing from prayer meeting Wednesday
night, and fell dead on the street, OF
heart disease Just nine years ago, at
the same hour aud almost at the same
spot, his vile, who also wss walking
home from prayer service, dropped dead
of heart disease.
Another remarkable feature Of the CO
incidence ia that in neither case had
heart disease cen suspected. Both ap-
peared in perfect health when death
struck them down. Newsehwander,
however, always mourned the dramatic
passing of his wife, and ever after her
death was a regular attendant ut prayer
service, always walking home by the
routc she took. no matter what the
weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Virginia News.

/ Mrs. Mary Dinkle. widow OF the late
Charles Dinkle, died at the residence OF
her daughter, Mrs J. ". Marks, ST
Bnryville, yesterday, eyed eighty yesfs.
Captain f. w. Bowles was elected
major of the Richmond Blues Bat
tslioI last night by the commissioned
officers, to GIL the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Msjor L. l.. Cheatwood.
10 st. James Church. Warenton.
yesterday evening, Miss Cornelia Lud-
we'll Laird was married to Rev. George
Peyton Crsighill. rector Of Trinity
Church, South Boston. Res. William
II. Laird and Rev. Cosby Bell OBLIGATED.
Senator Daniel has been invited to
make the address at the celebration Of
the tooth anniversary of the birth OF
General Lee, 10 be observed in Bslti
more January 10Th at meeting, under
the auspices Of the Confederate Veterans
of that city and vicinity.
A telegram announced the death 10
Richmond of Thomas A. Greene, a
well-known resident of Clarke county,
yesterday. Mr.. Greene WAS Ely nine
years Of age He had been suftering
from complication Of diseases, and went
to Richmond several weeks ago for
treatment.
Three young men, Fletcher Harris,
George Stevens aud Albert Adkins, are
in jsil in Danville, on suspicion of muir
deriDg and robbing J. Dr. Thomas, whose
body was found in adeep ravine in the
suburbs OF that city, Wednesday morn
ing. 1t is now a settled fact that Tholnas
was robbed.
Addison McInturff died at his home,
near Woodstock, Monday, sged "a
years. He had been an invalid for
number of years, but The immediate
cause Of his death was pneumonis.
Three Sons and two daughters survive
him. He was a Confederate veteran.
Wednesday night, at Williamsburg,
the gates of the Eastern State Hospital
were locked against all but employees
and persons having written permission
from Superintendent Foster to enter Tho
grounds. This action was taken TO pre-
rent Dr. Drunk from posting notices tc
employees to report TO him. The serving
of an Injunction by Dr. Foster, granted
by Judge Tyler. restraining DR. Bunk
from interfering with Dr. Foster, came
as a great surprise Wednesday night
and marks another temporary victory iol
the incumbent superintendent. Dr.
Bunk has acted in accordance with the
court Injunction, and announced yester
day that he would return to his home tC
await the further action of the general
board, which will meet January II
The assistant physicians under the pro
speclive new regime, DR.. Henry and DR.
| Irene Bullard, will also go back home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
The presldeni,s Recention.

The reception 10 honor Of 1.-THE diplomat
ic corps, the first Of the series OF formal
receptions at the White House. was
given last night by President and MrF.
Roosevelt. There we're about 1000 guest
Invited to meet the diplomatic corps
we're the members of the Cabinet, the SG-
preme Court, the members Of boIh houses
of Congress, officers OF the army AID navy
and representatives of Official and resi-
dent society. 81
The White House WAS brilliantly deco
rated ard illuminated. Palms, potted
plants and exquisite cut flowers were az
ranged effectively in every available
space
In the red. blue and green pail,rs the
predominant decorations we're vases OF
cut f)wera. The Marine Band, sixty
pieces strong, furnished music through
out the reception.
Baron Mayor dee rlanches, the Italian
Ambassador, rs dean ofthe corps, head
ed The line of diplomats. Andrew Car
negie and Cornelius Vanderbilt we're
among tho out-Of-loSu guests.
The arrangements we're admirably, so
that brushes we're avoided. The gowns
of the women were gorgeous, and the
display Of levels 10 the Blue Room was
dazzling,
Mr. Roosevelt was st her best Mrs.
Fairbanks was iii, and could not attend.
The hostesses of the Cabinet circle n
ceived ia their order OF precedence The
absentees were Mrs. Corlelyou and Mrs.
Hitchcock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
staall and completely derange tie whole
system when entering il through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicans. as the damage they will 10 is ten
them. HILLS Cstarrh Cure, manufactured
by r. J. Cheney d Co. Toledo, o., contains
M mercury. and ist'ken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. IN buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine II istaken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by r.
!. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold By Irugg,sts Price, T5e per bottle.
Take Halle Family Pills foI constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
England Would stand b, her Ally.

London, Jan. In the event of war
between the United States and Japan,
Eosland will side with her ally. Japan,
according TO the conservative Standard,
in answering edilorislly aquesIion which
has been asked many times of late.
Gas 10 It's attitude towards England
ally in the far East, says the article,
"there cannot be room for doubt. Not
even If the measurable advantages of
cordial friendship with our kinsman of
the United States would be weighed
against the dishonOr OF breaking ma
tionsl pledge"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Isears Assassination.

birmingham, Eng, Jan. 4.-Kaiser vii
liam il in deadly fear Of assassination and Is
surrounding himself with guard rs formi-
dsble as that by which Car Nichols is pro-
iecttd. This is the statement made by the
Bennington Post. The bitterness caused by
the present electoral campaign in Germany
and the trouble in Poland, where the govern
ment has dealt rulhleSlg with Polish nation.
alisia, are responsible for the fear entertained
by the German ruler In order 10 insure him
self against attack the Kaiser has had the
guards about him more than doabled and
only in the last fsu days ffy additional
pOIitics! officers have been established in the
palace,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04

It's pleasure to tell our readers about a
Cough Cure like DR.. Sleeps. For years Or.
ShOop has fought against the use Of Opinr.
ChlOroform. OF other unsafe ingredients com
monty fonud in Cough remedies. DR.. Sloop.
il seems, has welcomes the Pure Food and
Drug Law recently enacted, for be has work
ed along similar lines many yeas. For
nearly 20 years Dr. Shops Cough Cure eor-
tainers have had q warning printed on them
sgainst Opium and other narcotic pois"as.
lie has TINS made il possible for mothers -
protect their children hy simply Insisting on
haVing DR.. Shops Cough Cure. Sold Wy
E 9. Isadbeater & Sohs, dmsgisis.
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kai,er william and Crown Prince.

Manchester, England, Jan. 1 -Ksis'
or William and the Crown Prince Fred
erick William are no longer on speaking
terms, according to the Berlin correspou-
dent of the Manchester Dispatch. The
trouble followed a serious quarrel over
the colonia! Office exposure. When the
revelations "a to methods pursued By the
Colonial Office in Africa we're made
known, the Crown Prince demanded that
there should be an inquiry and punish
ment for every guilty person. The Kais-
err would NOT agree to this saying every
detail of the affair had been exaggerated
Then followed bitter quarrel and the
Two men have not spoken Since The
Empress and Crown Princess have done
everything possible TO effect reeoncil.
isiiOn but in vain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04

A1ARCr ice crop is already assured,
and the weather in the north has been
favorable for cutting and storing It,.
This removes in advance one of the
usual excuses for high prices when the
warm days arrive. The ease with which
the great ice companies may combine to
corner the market has been 30 often dem
onstrsted that the surety OF a large
supply fails to dissipste apprehension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
From Washington.

lCofrssp0h.i encs Of the Alexandria GAEstie.l
Washington. Jan. l.
The War Department has received the
explanation from Captain Carl Reich
manu. 18th l6lantry, which he was
cslled upon 20 make az result Of the
publication ia lie New York newspaper
Of a letter written 10y him in Shich he
states he has been kept Of the Army
Geueral staff because of his German
birth Captain Reichmaun declares his
letter Was intended TO be offs strictly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04

ACcoHpINo to statements by experts
in statislc7 al the recent meeting of the
Association of Science, ninety nine per
cent oi the total wealth of this country
in land aud penonsl property lies in the
hands Of Que per cent. Of the inhabi-
tants. From this is made the deduo-
ton that one per cent! of the population
holds and controls the other ninety nine
per cert But it is quite probable thatihe
statistics are as false as the conclusions
that are drawn from them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
President Raked by Railroad Magnste

President Raked by Railroad MagBate.
Cincinnati, Jan. !. President Roos6
welt WEE raked fore and after Last night by
81 +. ingalls,, the railroad magnate, at
the installation Of officers If the Cincin-
natl Democratic Club "What the demo
cratic party wants, is some great princi-
pal to fight for" he said. "aud it never
had any better issue than The one fur
nilhed them right now by the man who
occupies the White House. The big
stick in Washington has made up his
mind to break down the State govern
ments and center everything in Wash
ington. There could be Zoo telIer way
than TO make Washington the greatest
den OF corruption in any civilized govern
ment In the world. beiesed in home
rule. Any other idea is un-Americap.
The States are the real power, yet, the
attempt Of Roosevelt is 10 take away
their rights and have everything run by
himself and one Congress, one Washing
On. The people won't stand for IT,"
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whereabouts ofRaIsiuli

Morocco, Jan. 4.--Followers of Rails
inli have ambushed a number OF the
trbesmen of Ben Manzur, RisiulPs former
agent, who deserted him aud his men
and killed most of them. The news,
comes as a surprise, for Ta0gier lad
heard that the bandit chief was at Zinat
watching the deseriion Of his follower
II was said that he bad laid aside bis
robes OF a Moorish officer and resumed
the garb OF mouutaioeer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04

A Nrr decrease in the regular army
during the past year Of i4lt officers
and men is shown hy the annual report
Of Secretary Tah, of the War Department
The actual strength Of the army az shown
by the last reports received from the
military departments is 300 officers and
"a. G59 enlisted men. NOtwi!hstand-
ing most indefaiigAble efforts on the
part of recruiting officers, the Sec
relary says the needs Tor recruits
during the past fiscal year could not he
fully met, ard the difficulty isincreasipg
rather than abating. The relative
number Ct dosertions in the army has
continued TO increase. tho number Tor
the past fiscal year being 4 per cent.
al the whole number Of enlisted men in
service during that year, as against &. S
per cent. during the preceding year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
New York stock Market.

New York. Jan. 4-There vfs a radical
change in market and .aoaef Condition. oa
the stock exchange this morning. Good buy
ing orders were in evidence all around the
room and there was a more pleniii.d supply
Ct money on the ioor before u o'clock than
AT any time in many months. Practically
everything on the list made some advances
The gaips grneraily ranged from to points.
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Important Changes Ia Schedule, WASH
ington Southern Railway, Effective
sunday, January 9Th, 1907.
SOUTHWARK.

SOUTHWARK.
Leave Alexandria 1875 a. M. daily instead
Of 4:4s a. M, for Richmond and A. c. j.
points.
Leave 7:4l p. H. daily instead Of Cal p M,
Seaboard Express for Richmond and south;
Leave Ss35 p. M. daily except Saturday
instead ofS:33 o. no., QuanticO Accommodation.
NORTHwARD.
Arrive Alexandria sos a. m. daily except
Sunday instead Of sol q. III, QEantioo AocO-
mediation.
Arrive S:33 0. M, daily instead OF S.32 q.
m, from Richmond and A. T.. II Y.
Arrive 9:3S a. m. daily instead o. 9:5S a. M,
Seaboard Express from Richmond and south.
Arrive 1909. p. m. daily instead OF 7;07 p.
IA. Quantico Accommodation.
Arrive s:32 D. m. daily instead Of BIS p.
m Seaboard Mail from Riohmend and south.
w. r. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04
Theological Seminary for Negroes.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. A theological
seminary for negroes il to be established here
by the American Baptist Home Mission so
ciety, of New York. 1t will be the only
school of the kind in the South. The Roger
Williams University. for negroes owned by
the society which burned out last year, will
he rebuilt