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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
senator Foraker shows PIque.

Senator Foraker was asked yesterday
what he had to cay about the prospec-
tive appointment Of Ralph Tyler. the
Columbus colored man, as surveyor oil
the port of Cincinnati.
CAS- neither Senator Dick nor myself
has been consulted by the President
about the appointment oe Tyler" For
aker replied, "perhsps you had better
see the other Senator, not from, but Tor
Ohio"
When asked who the other Senator
was, Foraker replied: "Beoker Wash
ington, OF course. F" At
A republican member Of the House
from Ohio who doesn't appear to be
pleased at The prospective appointment
of the Columbus colored man as surveyor
OF the port of Cincinnati said yestedny
"The Presidents reported to regard this
appointment as joke on Senator For
sker. Well, before he gets through
With it, perhaps be will find that 1t is
invested with more humorous aspects
than he ever suspected"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
News OF the Day.

The Pussian evacuation of Manchuria
began with the departure OF the Moscow
regimen.
President Roosevelt and Secretary TAFT
have agreed to increase the Rursl Guard
of Cuba from 5000 to 10, 900 men
RaefFslo Palombo shot and killed
Gaetlno PRO 10 Newark, \. j., today.
The latter was with PalOmbo's wife at
the time. PslOmbo surrendered to the
police.
The United States fayors meeting OF
The Hague peace conference early next
summer, but will not insistupou dis
cussion of ornaments should the other
powers object
The Chinese government Is taking
steps to pave the way for a constitutional
government. The proposition has been
submitted to the viceroys, governors and
Tartar generals.
The Russian Premier has issued cir
cular to the governors general, Cover
nors and projects Of the empire declaring
it to be the governments desire to CO
operate amicably with parliament.
1t was brought out before the utter
state Commerce Commission ut San
Francisco that Hartman paid for prop
critics price ont of proportion 10 their
value TO siife the possibility of c)mpe-
tiQD.
A petition, bearing les, 81 signatures,
urging the complete suppression Of the
manufacture and sale of absinthe in
Switzerland, was yesterday presented to
the Federal Council, aud will be sui
mitted to vote of the people
William A. Moore, the operator in
tho signal tower at KensingtOu, Md,
who testified ut the inquest following
the disastrous wreck at Terra Gotta, that
Dutrow, the operator at Silver Springs,
was not to be trusted, was dismissed
Yesterday By .hc railroad company.
A compromise settlement OF the suit
of George Wharton Pepper, receiver of
the Bay State Gas Company Of Delaware,
agsiu st Henry Fl. Rogers, OF New
York, 10 recover profits Of several million
dollars on account of the sale of several
Boston gas companies, has been effected
Lady Dorothy Cuthbert met with q
tragic death at the hands of her husband
during q pheasant shoot at Beaniont
Castle, Northumberland, England, yes.
terday. The victim was only two yards
distant from her husband, Capt James
ITerald:Culhbert, when his gun was &C.
cidentally discharged. The charge entered
her head, and sho fell dead on the spot
Lady Dorothy was the daughter Of the
present Earl Of Stafford, who succeeded
10 the title on the death Of the fourth
Earl of Stafford, who married Mrs.
Samuel Colgate, of New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
The Thaw Trial.

New York, Feb. HAIRY Thsw
feared for his life in his bitter feud with
Architect Stanford White, and went
heavily armed. Counsel for Thaw will
try to show thst the young man vas in
constant dread that the architect would
do him bodily harm and that he had told
friends of bis fears.
Proving this will explain why Harry
Thaw carried heavy revolver 10 light
summer suit and controvert the conten-
ton OF the prosecution that Thsw after
the incident at Cafe Martin secured re-
yolyer for the purpose of killing White.
The suggestion that self-defense would
be among the deienses offered for Thaw's
act along with the main plea Of 'tem-
porsry insanity, come from Thsw's coun-
sci.
The defense is said to have found
several witnesses who heard Thsw ex-
press the opinion that Stanford White
would stop at nothing TO separate him
from his wife. Thaw was further quoted
IS saying that he felt that his life was
10 constant danger aud that he had
armed himself against attack.
One hundred talesmen on the new
special panel reported in court to-
day. Each talesman ia asked when
he takes the witness stand If he "has
been approached since he was drawn in
this case"
Six jurors found acceptable to both
sides aud sworn in have been excused
and il is said that dete' tives found con-
ditions which would make their presence
IN the jury box Objectionable.
A number of talesmen were examined
during the morning hour, but none ac-
cepted as jurors
Court adjourned at one o'clock for
recess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
The Murder of DIR. Townsend.

New York, Feb. l.--Another letter
written by John Bell, the trolley car
conductor, suspected Of the murder OF
DR.. Charles w. Townsend, the Staten
leland physician, which apparentlysin-
dicates Bells intention to kill DR.. Town
aend and then end bis own life, has come
iuro the possession Of the police. 1t was
written TO Oscar Quirk, OF Steinway, l..
/. Despite the seeming confession OF
this latest letter of the suspected man,
the police today began running down q
new clue contained in an anonymous let
ter received last night. The letter men
tons q woman whose husband might
have had motive for killing the physi-
eiau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Suicide of Edward W. Nipple.

Philadelphis, Feb. ]. Edward w.
Nipple brother of the late Frank n.
Ripple, who committed suicide last sum-
mer, after the wrecking Of the Real
Estate Trust Company, shot himself at
his home here today, with a revolver
The sound Of shot from Nipples bed
room, while the rest Of the family was
at breakfast, called his sons TO the room
to fud their father lying on the floor
with a wound in the temple. He died
en- route to a hospital. No reason has
yet been assigned for the deed
Edward Ripple was seventy years Old,
three yeara older than his brother Frank.
lie had spent the greater part OF his
lite engaged in rea estate business. The
elder brother brooded over the disgrace
brought upon bis family by the wrecking
OF the real estate trust company and sui
eide of his brother and this may account
for his act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
TO Seek GoldLInder Sea

An agreement was concluded ia Lon.
don yesterday, between the Lutine Com
pany, representing the insurers, and Fred
b. Whitney, Of Washington, whereby
further attempts will be made to salye the
bullion which formed part Of the cargo OF
the British warship Lutiue, which foun-
dered off the coast OF Holland in 1899
The British Parliament granted the in
surers, Lloyd's, the right to 81 $50, 900
of the sunken gold, half of which under
lhe present agreement will, if recovered,
90 to the salvers. Simon Lake, the
American submarine-bost builder will
be consulting engineer for the Lutins
COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Disastrous Fire,

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 1.-The Opera
House was destroyed, two hotels wreck
ed, another theatre damaged, bank
building damaged and a number of small
establishments Quilted 10 million dol
lar FIRE which visited Harrisburg ID the
early hours today.
The fire at ten o'clock was still burn
ing, but was under control. The fire
started in Pyne & Compspy's hat store,
in the basement of the Opera House,
following an explosion, and spread rapid
ly. Frye's cigar store, the Grand Union
Tea Company, PauPs shoe store and
HoiPs drug store were totally destroyed.
Famed by a steady wind, the flames
jumped across Third street, and attacked
the Columbus Hotel, which was badly
damaged. Two stores, those of George
Harry, cigar dealer, aud l.. Schmid, q
florist, were wiped ont. The Park Hotel
adjoining the Opera House on the Wal
nut street side caught fire next and the
upper floors were Quilted The guests
in the two hotels escaped with their be-
lougiDgs ahead of the flames, but there
was much excitement and confusion.
Other buildings badly damaged were
the Bjou Theatre and the banking house
of the Security Trust Company. The
fire destroyed or damaged buildings on
both sides of Third street from Walnut
street half way down the Strawberry
avenue. For time shortly before day
light, when the blaze was at its worst,
the local fire department seemed helpless
and the whole business section OF the
city seemed doomed Assistance was
asked from neighboring towns and fire
companies from Steelton Lancaster, and
Middletowu arrived at eight O'Clock and
we're put into service. Four fireman
we're injured, but not seriously. Esti-
mates of the damage can be made only
approximately, but it will reach total
sum of over million dOllars. The chief
loss was in the Opera House. 1t was
part Of the Refs circuit.
The Office OF the Harrisburg Gas Com
pany, aud RsshOn's photograph establish
menl were badly damaged. The break
ing OF cables, mains and conduits threw
the city s electric light and power, steam
boat, gas and trolley service into state
of paralysis. The telegraph aud tel
ephone cables were broken for a con-
siderable time, Harrisburg was cut out
of communication with near By cities.
The origin of the fire is in doubt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
From " ashingtOn.
iConespondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Maahinplnn. Inh- |.

ilOfTeapOndenCe or the AleAauuIih OaNV''S'i
Washington, Feb. l.
The House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce today ordered .
favorable report on the Livingston res
oiulion directing an investigation Of the
New York Cotton Exchange by the Ne
nartmenl ci Commerce and Labor. The
proposition reported TO the House does
not restrict the inqGiry 10 the New ork
Exchange. az the Cotton Exchange
DEALINGS in futures are named, and this
inelades the New Orleans Exchange
There are small exchanges at ST. Louis
and Memphis, but they are outside OF
the iuquiY rs they do not deal in
failures. Representative Lowering, OF
Massachusetts, will report the resolution
10 the House aud on Monday move its
consideration. lis adoption then ia as
sured.
Secretary Shaw OF the Treasury De
psr!ment today signed an order limit
.ng the amount lor which bonding
companies will he accepted upon the
bond Of government officials to ten per
cent Of The paid up capital stock and
Surplus Of such company 1t is under
stood that the other Cabre, officers
will follow Secretary Shaw's example
insorder to make the procedure uni
form throughout the departments. At
present there are about 80, 900 bonds
given by officials under the government
on Gle in tho archives Of the treasury
department, and the peDsltses these r6-
present. if all were forfeited, would aggre-
gate $500, 600. 600. Tie aggregate capital
Of sll the companies aatb 1rized 10 become
hondsmcu for government officials is
plsced at SlOO, 900, 600. The ten per cent
ruling made hy the secretary will be
received with bitter disappointment by
q large number of hoanciers interested in
surety and bonding companies for it will
have the effect of materially lessenlng
their profits. la order to 60 upon the
bond 0c the more heavily bonded officials
Of the government, or those that enter
into contracts with the government, II
will he necessary for almost all the com
panies TO re insure or rebOnd the risks
with other companies.
The House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce today informed
the railroad attorneys, who have been
tor the past month talking incessantly
against the Sherman two cent mileage
bin to "run away" No more hearings
will be had and on Tuesday the COM
mittee will attempt to report out
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
The Theatrical Trust.

Six members Of the theatrical trust
Marc Klaw, Abraham L. Erlanger,
Charles Frohman, A IIayman and Saml.
Nixon and j. +. Zimmerman we're in
dicted in New York yesterday BY
the grand jury for conspiracy. The
charge is that they conspired to get con-
troll Of the theatrical business of the
country through the ownership of thea
tsrs and the production Of theatrical at
fractions.
II is said an agreement was signed by
which honsts ia the syndicate would
play only syndicate attractions, and that
playhouse outside the combine should
not be assigned attractions unless they
surrendered booking privileges.
It is declared that the syndicate con-
trolls plays, actors and playwrights and
is able to crush out competition.
After theaters gave up control of their
attractions, it is alleged the syndica' q
exacted a slice Of the profits OF the house
ADD a share OF the profits on the show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Presidents Recentlon

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
held the third State reception OF the
winter last night with the members Of
Congress as the guests Of honor. The
reception began promptly at 9 O'Clock,
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt being
assisted ia receiving the invited guests
by Mrs. Root, Mrs Shaw, Mrs. Taft,
Mrs. Metcslf, Mre. Bonaparte Mra.
Cortelyou and Mrs. Strauss. All the
members of the Cabinet were present
and mingled with the guests in the East
Room. The White House was brilliantly
Illuminated and decorated with palms,
ported plants and cut flowers. The
United States Marine Band furnished
music for the occasion. The company
invited was az large as usual. and it WA
nearly II o'clock before all the guests in
line had been received by the President.
Many srmy and navy officers and mem
bers of the diplomatic corps were pres
ent wearing their brilliant uniforms.
Mrs. Roosevelt looked particularly well
10 a gown of mauve brocade satin, with
touches of white lace on the bodice. Her
hair was simply dressed, and her Jewels
were of the simplest description. With
one consent the women in the line al
fec;ed white, Mrs. Shaw wearing beau
tiful gown OF net, worked ont in threads
of silver, and Mrs Taft stunning gown
Of white liberty, the plisse having a
series Of wide entire deux Of heavy silk
lace, threaded with silver, and the bodice
touches Of the same trimming
Mre Nicholas Iongworth was the
center of q circle OF Blue Room guests
throughout the evening. She was gosned
in white satin trimmed with brillianIs.
Outside in the corridor, pressed against
the ropes that guarded the doorways OF
the Bius Room, solid msss of young
girls stood feasting their eyes upon the
scene within and watching every move
ment Mrs. LongwOrth made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Determined to- Com nit suicide.

Baltimore, Feb While being
treated at the University Of Maryisnd
hospital for having taken poison, at 500
West Fsyette street, this morning,
George Weraete, OF Boston, pulled out a
revolver and fired two bullets into his
breast. notwithstanding Werae.e's vain
attempt at seli-destruclion, the physi-
clans at the hospital went to work beroi-
cslly in an endeavor to save the life Of
their patient, and at late hour he wss
reported as resting quietly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Murder suspected.

New York, Fec. l.--Coroner's ply
stefan Charles Wuest today announced
his belief that Assemblymsn William
]. Donohue, found dead with bullet
wound in his head yesterday, was muir
dered. He said the wound was such
that it could not have been self-inficted-
Donohue left his home in Greenpoint
yesterday morning with 5000. Ooly $22
was found on his body. Il has been
learned that he had an appointment to
meet a Polsk, who asked Donohue to-
assist him in getting job. Donohue's
body Was found in the toilet room Of r
saloon soon after the repor. OF a revolver
was heard. He was prosperous, prom
inent and rising politician. No cause
for suicide has been suggested and tho
authorities are proceeding on the murder
theory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Fans - feet; Asks for a smoke.

Washington, Pc, Feb, Henry
Wright, hod carrier, employed in tho
construction of new brewery at Bent
leyville, this county, yesterday lost his
footing and plunged SO feet from the
roof of the structure. In falling he en-
countered two pinch plsnks, which were
broken in twain.
Wright lay immovsble for few sec
Dads and two physicians were summon
ed. AS they entered the building they
we're met by Wright, who carelessly ask
ed DR.. William Booth for cigarette
An examination showed that not a bone
was broken and but few minor bruises
we're sustained. Wright resumed his
work Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
situation Cor two hours today, Secretaries
Root and Taft remained for some time
after the other members left.
Mayor schmitz and the President.

San Francisco, Feb. l. Mayor Schmitz
may decide TO sntsgonize President
Roosevel's efforts to negotiate treaty
by which Japanese coolies may be ex-
clu led from the United States.
+ When the telegram from Congress
men Kahn and Hayes asking President
Walsh of the Board OF Education and
Superintendent Roncevelro Of the public
schools 10 come TO Washington for q
consultation was received, San Francisco
naturally expected the two officials
would respond willingly.
To the surprise of many, however,
they answered that they did not know
whether they would 90 to Washington or
not. II all depended on the result of q
conference with Mayor Schmitz.
After the conference it was given ont
that the two officers would go if it Was o
question of decision.
This was the gist Of message sent 10
Cangressmen Kahn and Hayes, but the
Board reserves the right to refuse the
Presidents request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01

Inr net carnings Of the United STATES
STEEL Corporation Tor l9od were $l'6.
Glqlll Two thirds of this vast sum is
the result OF authorized pil!ering from
the consumers Of the county. The irn'l
stands al the head and front Of the
plundering, but ils enormous gains only
represent 2 part Of The price which the
nation pays for The ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF a
few favored individuals whose sordid
gains are the amazcmen! Of the outside
,Corld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Creat Britain and the United states.

London, Feb. i.--The present treaty
between England and Japan guarantees
the integrity of the present Asiatic
possessions of both powers. Further
than this it provides that England must
aid Japan if the latter is attacked by
two powers. 1t is unthinkable here that
Eugland would engage in hostilities
with the United States under any cir
cumstances. 1t is further believed that
the present government here under Sir
Henry Campbell Bannerman, who is an
ardent peace advocate, would go to
nearly any length TO prevent real
crisis. Under such contingency Great
Britain would offer her services as a me-
diator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Deaths from Escaping Gas.

Dayton, O., Feb. |, Four persons are
dead and another will probably die az
the result of escaping gas John Caus-
lin is at the hospital, with little hops OF
recovery. His wife Florence. two young
children aud his brother Charles are dead.
All were found In bed today when DR..
E. Ii. Hendricks called TO treat the
children for measles. The children sleI
with the mother, while the brothers &C.
cupied an adjoining room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01

To stop Cold with "Preyeniics" is safer
than to let it run and cure afterwards. Taken
at the ''sneeze stage" Preyentics will head oil
all colds aud Grippe and perh ps save you
from Pneumonia or Bronchitis. PreyentcS
are little tOoihsome candy cold cure tablets
selling in cents and 20 cent boxes. If you
are chilly, If you begin 10 sneeze, try Pre-
yentics. They will surely check the cold and
please you. Sold by L. S. Leadbeater d Sons,
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Woman Assaulted in CordOnsyIlle.

Upon telephone advices received from
Gordonsville, q detective started from
Norfolk yesterday with bloodhounds from
Suffolk en- route to Gordons7ille 10 run
down burglars who are reported to have
entered residences at GordonsVllIe wed
neslay night and assaulted, after chlor~'
forming, several women. Reports from
Gordonsville are TO the effect that one
of the women has revived sufficiently to
tell of the assault made upon her. The
burglars first entered tho house OF I'd
ward Davenport and attempted to chic
reform Misses Annie and L0ttie DaSen-
port. The screams Of these women
frightened the burglars of. The houses
of Rev. +. A. Meade, w. A. Blakely and
W. W. Scott, all prominent residents,
also were entered. Screams Of women
likewise frightened the burglars IRON
these places. GordOnsville is in high
state OF excitement, and II the men are
captured tits feared they sill DC lynch
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Regular the Sun"

is an expression SIS old as the race. No doab'
the rising and setting Of the sun is the most
regular performance IN the universe, unless
il is the action Of the liver and bowels when
regulated with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Guaranteed by ;. Lsadbeater & Sons, drug
gisIs 25e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dolls rs Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
HALLS C6tarFh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe hi
perfectly honorable in sll business transac-
lions, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDIEe, KISSAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Caairh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price. 75e per bottle. Soil by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
..ExeryflniY Should Know

says c. G. Hays. prominent business man
of Bluff, No., that Bueklen's Arnica SaiYe Is
the quickest and surest healing salye ever
rpplied TO sore, burn or wound, or TO case
Of piles. I've used it and know what I'm
t,lking about" Guaranteed by E. $. Load
haafer n Sons druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
,ssassInated by TerrorIsts.

Warsaw, Feb. 1.-Victor Gruen, chic
Of the secret police, has been assass:
mated by terrorists. Several shots were
fired at his cab in leading street lss'
night killing him almost instantly.
The assassins escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01

Willie walled and Winnie wheezed, while
Wintry winds whined weirdly. Willis wrig-
gled while Winnie wheezed wretehedly Wis
dom whispers, winter winds work wheezes.
Wherefore we write, Use Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup" Eothi1g elsa so good.
Sold by ". +. Creighton & Co., 4Ol KING
gtrqpt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01
Killed hv AYalanches.

Berlin, Feb. Fifteen persons were
overwhelmed under two avalsnches which
occurred today 10 the little Walser Val
ley. Eight bodies Of victims have been
recovered. Thirty cattle were caught in
the same fall of snow and killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-01

GrrRfsENrArWr WADsWoETn, Of
New York. who blames hia defeat for
,e lection last November upon Prisi-
dent Roosevelt, has sought TO yindicate
himself in congressional speech. Bat
his explanation in regard to the beef in
spec,ion bin is useless, whatever may be
the weight Of ac:s in the case. The
impression prevails That Representative
Wadsworih was on the side Of The becf
,nst and That President Roosevelt wss
moi Thi, impression is little Affected by
Mfr. Wadsworb's speech.