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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
ONE Of the greatest admirers Of the

ONE If the greatest admirers OF the
writings Of Edgar Allan Poe is the poet
priest, Rev. John B Tsbb, professor OF
Foolish at s.. Charles College, Elicott
CIV. Md, Every month, or, at least,
every casnce .ba Rsv. DR.. Tabb gets
TO vat 30 Bdimor- be pays pilgr-
mag % be CIV Of P e IN the little
grave ard in oli w, minister Church
vsrd. ut Fsyette and GTens streets.
There he kneels and prsys for the soul
of the dead poet. So enthusiastic Is
Father Tabb over the writings of Poe
that every day he recites to his pupils q
CONFLICT. if not more, which was written
by the great poet. "YOung men," he
tells them. "Poe never had an equal.
He wss the poet of all pOets-thaPi
why advise you all to read his works
Don't give them only cursory readings,
but digest what he writes" Poe was
undoubtedly man of rare genius and
By many be is held as Americas only
poet. His eccentricities and convivial
nature however we're unfortunate accom-
naniments of a man OF such power, bu
that he occupies a niche in the temple
of fame is alloaed by all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

New York, Dec. 17.-Wlld scenes
vergipg on panic followed the passing
OF sentence of one year in the peniten-
tisry by Judge Foster in the court Of
General Sessions today on Nathan Sch
lessel, whose wife, four sisters and seven
children all uttered piercing screams.
The court room was crowded and officers
with great difficulty dragged the five
women and the younger children into
the Railways of the criminal courts
building and excitement was intense.
The prisoner himself made a great scene
and was held only after he was over
powered. Schlessal was clerk manu-
iacturer aud failed in December, 1901,
with liabilities Of $242, 600. He was
charged with concealing property and
was prosecuted by the Merchants AS
ISOLATION. In passing sentence the
judge said: "You have proved trail
tor to business just as man who strikes
a blow at his country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
ROYAL FamiIy's Narrow Escape

Lisbon, Dec. 17.-That King Carlos,
of Portugal, the royal family, members
of the cabinet and diplomatic corps and
other notables narrowly escaped being
killed BY an anarchist Sunday has just
been revealed through the examination
of a terrorist believed TO have been
charged with the execution of the plot.
The suspect was captured by secret
service agents during the celebration of
mass. He was disguised as a priest,
but was recognized by one of the kings
guardians IS a dangerous anarchist
known throughout Europe. 1t is adj
mitted that be was provided with elabo-
rate plans OF the Cathedral and, though
the police deny it, rumor has 1t that he
carried bomb OF sufficient strength to
have half wrecked the house OF worship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.

An important decision Was rendered
yesterday by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, the opinion being rendered
by Commissioner Prouty, in the case Of
the McRae Terminal Railway against
the Southern Railway Company and the
Sesboard Air Line Railway. This is q
supplemental report involving the install
latiOn Of physical connections and is the
first decision OF its kind ever rendered BY
the commission. Upon the facts disclosed
the commission decidedthst the complain
ants application for physical connections
should be allowed so far as 1t relates to
the Seaboard Air Line, but should be
denied as to the Southern Railway. The
commission ordered the Ssaboard Air Line
Railway to construct before January 20,
1908, aud maintain and operate thereaf-
ter for two years a switch connection be-
tween the line of the complainant and
the Seaboard Air line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

The MayAower, With President and
Ms Roosevelt on board, reached the
Washington navy yard from Hampton
Roads at S:15 a. m. today. The Presi.
dents carriage was waiting for him and
he was at once driven to the White
House. The run from Hampton Roads
YVES made without incident.
The testimony 10 the Terra Cotts
wreck case today tended to support the
governments side. Several witnesses who
happened to be standing at the station
at Tacoma Psrk, just before the wreck,
said that red light was displayed In the
block. :.
The Christmas trade in this city il
dull in comparison TO that OF last year
and he crowds in the stores and on the
streets are by no means 30 large. On
account of the no pass law the families
OF many of the Congressman have mol
come to Washington this year and thel'
annual purchases are lost TO the mer-
chants here.
So far bills have been introduced in
the House asking for public buildings al
Bedford City, RsdiOrd, South Boston
snd Suffolk.
Senator tephen R Mallory, of Flori-
da. has announced that he will not be
candidate for reelection. He is seri-
ously i'll at bis home and realizes that he
must retire from public life to regain his
health.
At caucus Of the republican Senators
TODAY the final assignment OF majority
members to committees for this Congress
was confirmed. A number OF important
changes are made.
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation of Labor, served
notice last night upon employers that 81.
tempts 10 reduce wages at this time Will
be fought to the utmost.
Speaker Cannon and the committee or
rules have decided there is to be ne
rivers and hsrbors bill at this session o
Congress. They base their decision upon
the fact that there is already deficit.
Thomas w. lawson, of Boston. the authori
| fy on IrcnZltu uuduCci hnu M hNNA
With the President today. ~ just came up =
see if the building was still here" he sait
with a laugh when asked about his visit
"Whqt do you think of the financial condi
tion?" he was asked. II think i is worse
he replied abruptly. when will it be bet
ter?""Not until they do something" he re
torted with wave of bis hand towards tn
Pr, sident's office. What do you thinll
ought to be done?" ASK the President.
with this answer Mr.. Lawson climbed int
his hired hack and drove away.
Secretary Of the Treasury Cortelyou is yer.
lin at his home in this city. DR.. Hazen, tn
attendining physician, reports that he is SCI
fering from an attack Of the grip. He has u
sued orders that the Secretary must renal
In his room for several days. and must ceas
the direction of his official duties until nj
health has improved.
Governor Msgoon cables that the recer
census Of Cuba shows population OF 2,OZo
2S2, an increase of % per cent since 1899.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
Fighting In Algeria.

Lslls, Msghnia, Algeria, Dec. II
French troops are driving the rebellious
Arab iribesmen slowly before them With
their mountain guns. The forces are
spread out in two long parallel lines for
miles along the border and the conflict
is rather series of separate engagements
than a single battle. The Arabs are
keeping up a;.esdy fire from the bills
but, although heavily outnum5ering the
French, can do little against the latter's
artillery. A few French scouting parties
have come to close quarters with the
natives and suffered comparatively heavy
losses. The main body. however, fighting
at long range Is practically safe from
tribesmen's fire. The Arabs are taking
their dead and wounded with them as
they retreat end the extent OF their
losses is uncertain. It mnst, however,
he heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
COMPLAINT Against Llfesayers,

New York, Dec. 17.-Sixleen surviv-
ors from the oceansgoing tug Hercules
and her four bsrges, which were wreck
ed off Charleston Beach, r. l., arrived
here today, and asked their employees,
Robinson Baker and Bissowsy, to lodge
formal complaint against the lliesavers
at Watch Hill station. The tug struck
a submerged wreck and sank. A north
easter was blowing sixty-eight miles an
hour and the seas were running noun
tain high. The crew from the tug sue
ceeded iD escaping in small bosts, after
cutting the lines to the barges, The men
from the barges and one woman, wife Of
Mate James Mstteson, were rescued by
breecbes buoy apparatus after a terrific
struggle. All were exhausted, yet they
say, they were given neither food, dry
clothes or warm rooms at the lifesaving
station. The describe their suffering as
horrible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

Senator Gallingsr yesterday introduced
a bill for temporary track to the New
Union Station aud other District meas
ures.
Senator Culberson introduced reso-
luton calling upon the finance COM
mittes TO investigate and report meas
ures 10 prevent recurrence of the re-
cent financial stringency.
Mr.. Herflin, of alabama, introduced q
resolution yesterday in the House
charging that the government cotton
crop estimate is inaccurate.
Mr.. Williams offered q bill giving
American register 10 ships owned BY
Americans and in the trade between
the United States and Porto Rico, Cuba,
Hawaii, Philippines, japan and China,
no matter where vessels were built or
purchased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

THE CROW, heretofore regarded 81
shy, has developed into a pugnaciou'
bird in Illinois. According 10 q die.
patch from Freeport, Paul Niles, q
hunter, was attacked by an enormous
flock of crows near that place Thursday,
and barely escaped with his life. Niles
fred into the flock, wounding several
and the others attacked him. The man
started to run, but WIS knocked down
and pecked about the face and eyes and
beaten almost insensible by the birds
wings. With great difficulty he crawled
to a nearby barn, with the birds fighting
him all the way, and it was not until be
was inside that they desisted. Niles is
in critical condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
Murderers Elecfrocuted.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 17.--Charle'
Gibson and Stephen Dorsey, Camden,
negroes, convicted Of killing Mrs. Ed
ward Homer, wife of prosperous
Camden county farmer, and her servant,
Mrs. Virginia Natolna, August 20, last,
In order that the house might be robbed
during the absence Of Homer and bis
men whose attention was attracted by the
firing of their barn, were electrocuted In
the State prison here early this morning.
Gibson was the first TO die in the chair,
entering the death chair a few seconds
before O'Clock. Both executions were
concluded in less than 8 minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
ANOTHER MINE HORROR.

As was stated in the Gazstte, an ex'
plosion in mine No. | of the Yolsndt
Goal and Coke Company at Yolande,
thirty-6ve miles south of Birmingham,
Ala, yesterday morning, killed seventy
Eve men and injured twenty-five
others, many of them dangerously.
The explosion took place in the third Oh
fourth subentry of the main entry, and
circulated through the mines.
The explosion blew out dust at ter
rife rate from the mouth of the mine,
destroying several small sheds on the
outside. Fourteen men, who were
working In the second entry, managed
to walk and crawl to the outside, escap-
ing with but little injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
The bruce Mystery.

London, Dec. II II looks as If the
bruce mystery is soon to be cleared.
Yesterdays announcement In court that
Herbert bruce will no longer oppose
the opening of the coffin of his father, I.
@. bruce, removes the last obstacle IN
the way Of solving the most remarkable
problem of its kind ever propounded 10
an English tribunal. Scotland Yard
has asked New York to arrest Robert
Caldwell, the American, who says be
put the lead in Druce's coffin. he is
wanted on a charge Of perjury, but left
for the United States before he could be
arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
Strike of Drivers.

New York. Dec. 1.-The $500
members of the Liberty Dawn Associs-
ton Drivers struck at 6 a. NJ. today
completely tyeing up the service at all
hotels, restaurants, railroad stations,
clubs, stables and stands in the city.
The men demanded $l5 for seven
day week with ~ hours off daily. They
have been getting $l4 for a ssyen-day
week with ten hours off daily.
New York, Dec. l7.--Jobn Hsugh-
ton, millionaire proprietor of the Aston
stables and one of the richest livery
stable keepers in America mounted the
box of cab today aud answered call
received at this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
From Washington.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Dec. II.

lCcrrespOnOenco OF the AleAanuTih OdIeIto.l
Washington, Dec. II.
In the opinion of Captain Richmond
Pearson Hobson, of Alabsma, the sail
ing of the bsttleship feet yesterday is
the first step on the part Of the United
States and on behalf of the White ma
tons of the earth, TO prevent the en-
croachment of the "yellow peril" Ad-
dressing an audience composed largely of
Senators, Congressman aud department
officials, at University Club last night
Mr.. HobsOn reviewed the military &C.
Invites of japan since the Russian war.
"Jspan has added FIVE divisions to her
army since the treaty OF Portsmouth,
increasing the number OF her soldiers
to one malt more than the force with
which she fought Russia" he said.
"She has spent so, 600, 00C in buying
monster bsitlesbips, sud II is reported
that she has ordered Two more. She
has 100, 900 trained soldiers IN Hawaii,
in the guse of laborsrs. she has or
gsDized an army corps in FOrmOss, next
door io'the Philippines. She is ready
in everything for war with the United
States, except justifable pretext."
Mr.. Hobson is an alarmist and but
little attention is paid to his opinion by
conservative men.
Representative Carliu, a new member,
has taught the old members q new
wrinkle in taking care of q constituent.
In introducing q bill providing for a
division of aeronsntics to be established
under the War Department, he stipu-
lstes that "Walter Darrell. of Garfield,
Va, be employed as superintendent
until dirigible flying machine is in
vented and found perfect"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with its rich silver mines,
bonanza farms, wide ranges and strange nat
ural formations, is a yertible wonderland. Al
Mound City, in the home Of Mrs. 4. ID. Clapp,
red. Her son seemed near death with lung
and throat trouble. "Exhausting coughing
spells occurred every FIVE minutes" writes
Mrs. Clapp, when began giving DR.. Kings
New Disc avery, the great Medicine. that
saved his life and completely cured him y
Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and
lung troubles, by all druggists. 900, and Sl.OO.
TyiaI bottle free
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
The Mine EXPLOSION In Alabama,

Yolaude, Ala, Dec. 17.-Althougb
only S5 bodies had been recovered this
morning 1t is now known the victims 10
the YolsDde mine explosion will num-
Der ~ to 70. The explosion is believed
to have been due to accumulations Of
dust, which had not been properly
sprinkled. About two years ago 112
men were killed in the same workings IN
a similar explosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
WAS Bald SIX YEARS
Three Months Of the New SCIENTIFIC
Treatment Restored His Hair.

Badness is caused by dandruf, which is
caused by a germ. Kill the germ and it is
almost certain that hair will grow again, il
the follicle has not been totally destroyed.
Nels Peterson, Of Lime Spur, Mont, says: ~
had been bald six year,. and had tried all
kinds of cures but without any benefit
Whatever, until tried Herpicide, November
16, 1899. began using Herpicide, and in
three months fine growth Of hair covered
my head completely" Ask your druggist
for Herpicide. Everybody can have luxu
riant. glossy air, If Herpicide is used thor
oughly. Take no substitute.
Sold by F. S. Leadbeater & Bros. Send loo
in stamps foi sample to The Herpicide Co..
Detroit, Mich. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dec. 17.-There was 40
absence of demand for stocks at the
opening and during the part of the first
hour, which coupled with some liquida-
ton, caused general declines all through
the let. The indnstrisls we're heavy and
fractionally lower than yesterdays clos
ing prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

ACCOUNTS Of another mine horror are
published in the newspapers. The Is
test calamity occurred yesterday near
miugnsm, Ala, about seventy five
me- having oeao buried alive. Wives
and cbld,eu Of The cntombsd miners
are gathered 81 the scene of the horror
weeping and wsiling, IS wss the case in
VS.. Virginia bu iew days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
About Digestion,

Il is not the quantity Of food taken
but the amount digesied and assimilated
that gives strength and vitality TO the
system. Chsmberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach
and liver and enable them to perform
their functions. The result Is q relish
for your food, increased strength and
weight, greater endurance and q clear
head. Price 25 cents. Samples free.
For sale by Richard Gibson and W. F.
Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Dec. II.
SENATE.

The Senate without objection today
adopted the House resolution fixing the
holiday recess of Congress from Satur-
day, December 81, to Monday, Janu-
airy 9th.
The proposed financial debate over
the Culberson resolution, directing the
finance COMMITTEES to investigate the
causes of the present financial furry,
did not materialize today. Mr.. Culber-
son asked for immediate consideration
of his resolution but when Mr.. Aldrich,
chairman of the finance committee,
moved that Il be referred to bis commit
tee, the minority leader asked that &C
ton be deferred. His request was
granted.
The Senate without objection adopted
resolution presented by Mr.. Tillman
directing the finance committee to in
vestigste whether it was practicable for
the government to discontinue permits
to retail liquor dealers in States, coun-
ties and municipalities where local OPP
tiou prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

IT WAS the schooner, not the 6nan-
cier, Thomas w. Lawson, which wss
wrecked last Friday off the Scilly ISL
ands. The latter was wrecked on the
Standard Oil reefs some time since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

ATTORNEY GENERAL bONAPARTE de-
declares that the presidential bee has
not siung him. Did anyone but Mr..
BOnaparte ever for o moment suppose
that the bee was even buzzing around
his head?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
Here's Good Advice.

o. s. Woolever, one Of the best known
merchants Of lie Raysville, N. Y. says eli
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 abiasiOns, 25c at all drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

NIRGlNIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the City OF Alex
andria on the 18th day Of December 1907.
Bertha N. CLAUS
vs.. In Chancery.
John w CLAUS
Memo. The object ofthis suit Is TO obtain
for the complainant divorce from the bonds
Of mstrimony from the defendant, aud for
general relief.
1t appearing by an affidavit 6led in this
cause that the defendant, John W. CLAUS,
is nonresident Of this State 1t is
Ordered that said defendant appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary 70 protect
bis interest in this suit, and that q copy OF
this order be forth with inserted in The Alex
andria Gazette, newspaper published in the
city Of Alexandria, oEce q week for four sue.
cessive weeks, and posted at tue front door oil
the Court House Of this city.
A Copy-TEsTR
NEWELL 8. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Msehen 4 Moncure, p. q. decH w4w-tu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

The sensation in the Powers trial, in
Georgetown, KY, today, was the introduction
Of the gun that killed Senator Goebel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

Take DeWitts Kidney and Bidder Pills
they are for weak back, Inflammation Of the
bladder, backache and wesk..kidneys. Gold
by w. +. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
Get DeWitt's. Sold by w. F. Creighton d
%
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-17
HOUSE,

The House was not in session today
having adjourned on Monday till Thurs
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-04
BURNSIDE NEWS

Mrs. Levi Ballou, who has been very
I'll, is now improving.
Mrs. Frank Hardy of Greenwood
avenue will be hostess to the Lotus
club next Thursday afternoon.
Misses Margaret Greene and Marie
Whelan visited with friends in South
Chicago yesterday.
Misses Katherine Madden, Mamie
Devine and Mary Mogan spent Sunday
with friends in Cheltenham
officer Fred Lyons has bought the
two-story brick residence at 9s45 Cot
tage Grove avenue. belonging to Mr.
Talcott.
Mrs. Fred Danielson will entertain
the Vesta Circle card club next We'd
nesday afternoon at her home in Ssth
place.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-04
WAS TOO EAGER TO CONFESS.
Case Where Investigation Should Have
Preceded Explanation.

A story is being told of pickpocket
who, when accused of theft, was touch
ed on hearing that the watch pur-
Joined had belonged to his victims
mother, and caused it to be restored.
If we were all arrested when appear
ances are against us many would risk
being charged with pocketpicking,
says the London Standard. Lord
Russell of Killowen certainly would
not have escaped-did not, in fact.
AS young man he went to theater,
where he was wedged in the crowded
pit. to hear a cry raised, MY watch
Is gone" The man who complained
declared that the thief was Russell or
one or two men between whom he
was standing. Russell suggested that
they should go to the box Office and
be searched. AS he led the way it
occurred to him that If the man be-
hind were guilty he would try to
thrust the watch into his (Russell'sl
pocket, so he drew the tails of his coat
tightly around him. To his horror he
felt that the watch was already there!
Luckily, as they approached the boz
office detective recognized the man
behind Russell as an old thief, and
took him into custody. The other two
received apologies and were permitted
to depart. But the watch burned IN
Russefs pocket. He could not let an
innocent man suffer He walked slow
ly back to the Office and confessed
that, although he was not the thief,
he really had the watch. He put his
| hand into his pocket to produce the
hateful thing. and drew out-a forgot
ten snuff box
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-03-04
PULLMAN NEWS


Edward Keppen received notice to
serve on the federal jury today.
The little daughter of Mrs. Schultz
is seriously i'll.
Mrs. Schultz visited Mrs. Lenzen, yes
terday.
The northern part of Pullman is be-
ing surveyed. A new steel plant will
be the new feature of the north end.
The boarders of the academy are pre-
pairing a drama which will be rendered
some time next month.
The eleven months-old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Grapenthin, died Of Eczema,
and was buried yesterday at lakewood
cemetery.
John Kueller of Stephenson street, at
the latest report, is holding his own
well for an old man of eighty three
years of age.
Mr. Karl was called home from the
Pullman shops, where he is employed,
Friday morning, his wife being seri-
ously ILL.,
The friends of Richard Miller wish
him success in his new undertaking of
surveying, which course he is taking
at the university.
Mr. Phillips and his wife and three
brothers and wives paid a visit tC the
Pullman shops Saturday. They went
through the various departments, but
especially enjoyed the marquetry.