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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Today's Telegraphic New
The Ill-fated Steamer RerlIn.


Rotterdam, Feb. 22.-Ons more pas
senger on the wrecked steamer Berlin,
of the Great Eastern Railway, which
went aground Of the Hook Of Holland.
yesterday morning, has been saved,
making two persons known to have been
rescued. BJth survivors are In such 8
precarious condition that they may die,
however.
0Iber passengers are still to be seen
on the remnants of the broken after
part of the vessel. All attempts to reach
them have failed, as the gale which
caused the wreck is still blowing and the
sea is mountainous. II is rot known
whether the figures on the wreck are
alive or not, II any of the passengers
have survived so far their suffering
must have been terrible.
Thirty-four bodies have been washed
ashore. Thtse victims are laid out in
the sheds OF The Hamburg. American
line pier awaiting ident fcatIOn.
London, Feb. % The Central News
announces that ten persons have been
saved 10 the wreck of the steamer Berlin,
of the Hook of Holland.
J. ndon, Feb. % "A thrilling tale of
attempts to rescue persons on the ILL
fated steamer Berlin, wrecked yesterday
of the Hook of Holland, Ia told by off,
crn oftbe steamer Clacktop, of the Great
Eastern Railway Company, which ar
rived of the Hook about an hour after
the Berlin struck.
She returned to Harwich today. The
Clsckton stood by the Berlin for hours
trying 10 effect rescues, but without yet.
ting of single person.
The Clackton found the Berlin broad
side on at the pier end. 1t was food tide
and the waves were forty feet high with
"a fierce gsle blowing in shore. In ap-
prosohing too close to the wreck. the
Olackton was nearly driven on the rocks
and had to put out to sea. She returned
and from distance Of 100 yards threw
out her life belts with lines attached, bu
they would not reach the doomed vessel
At times the wreck went clear out of
sight of the Clacktou as huge waves
broke over her, buryipg even the masts.
Many passengers we're sen sheltered
under what protection offered on the
lee side of the Berlin. They raised
cheer when the Clackton approached.
Discipline seemei to nrevail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. % 1907.

The PEOPLE OF Alexandria, the city
Of George Washington, today celebrated
The l75lh anniversary Of the birth OF
that illustrious chieftsln, as has long
been their custom. While the parade
feature vas, for proper reasons, omitted
this year, the George Washington Birth
day Association, which organization
during recent years has had the celebrs
ton in charge, has worked assidiouslS
in the past few weeks to augment
the patriotism always manifest in this
city when the 22d of February draws
nigh. The organization conceived other
features equally interesting, all Of which
have been enjoyed both by participants
and spectators. The services at historic
Christ Church was an appropriate num-
Der Of The programme. The old edidee
IN which Washington worshipped was
not only attended by AleXandrians but
many visitors we're present who enjoyed
the services as we'll as the realization OF
the fact that they were gazing at the
Same surroundings upon which Wash
ington looked. over a hundred years ago.
The CUSTOM Of placing a wreath upon
tho tomb of the father Of his country
was another appropriate feature, which,
with the preceding, impaired mt
mortal service sentiment TO tho exercises
Of the day, The inspiring band music In
front of Christ Church was another
pleasant incident Of tho day. The grand
banquet in tho afternoon snd the pstri'
otic speeches at its termination we're the
closing scenes Of tho day, The curtain,
however, will be ruDg up again tonight
when Alexandria Washington Lodge OF
Masons shall have convened. The men,
bers Of the lodge, those Of Andrew Jack
son Lodge and all other members Of the
craft who may be present will be called
from labor to refreshment and regal
collation. will be spread More patriotic
addresses will be delivered, and 1t will
be nearing midnight when The curtain
shall have fallen upon the last act of the
celebration Of 1907.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
American Methods Attacked.

Lord GIeresk's paper, The London
Morning Post, the organ of the aristoc-
racy and OF financial Interests In Lnn-
don, publishes long editorial savsgely
denouuciug American financial morals.
1t says: 'It Is becoming grave ques'
ton whether Americans are morally cap
able of conducting great industrial enter
prises. Their genius for organization,
their perseverance. their speculative
bsrdihood are qualities which nobody
disputes. Where they fsil is becsuse
they have not yet DEVELOPED an adequate
sense of responsibility to the pubnc, %
the State and to some other code higher
than Wall street and the counting
house"
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he indicted into the club with all the
frills and fnrbelOws which usual = &C
company an initiation. Saturday night
the President and his immediate party
Hill be the guests Of Dr. W. S. Bigelow,
an old sehoolmste Of the executive, at
the latters home on Beacon street. At
sbout 10 o'clock on Sunday morning
special train will leave Boston with the
presidential party bound for Groton
where Kermit IL preparing himself for
Harvard.
Eneland's Ambassador the Right
Honorable James Bryce, will be receiy-
ed formally by President Roosevelt early
next week. The Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce are stopping at Stoueleigh Court.
President Roosevelt passed a rather
busy holiday. In the morning be shook
hands with a score or moro Of visitors,
signed a number OF bills, among them
being the diplomatic bill the frat of the
great appropriation measures TO reach
Ills desk, and held conferences with a
number of Senators aud members Of the
House. In the afternoon he shook hands
with 100 members of the naval league.
There will BIO no further hearings on
the Brownsville affair this week. One
or Two witnesses will be heard on Mon
day and then further taking Of testimony
will be postponed until after March
fourth.
Believing that 1t could best honor the
memory of Washington by considering
on the anniversary OF his birthday, lsgis-
lstion for the good Of the country, Con-
gress remained at work today. All the
government departments, however were
closed. The House considered some
800 private pension bills, after having
disagreed to the Senate's amendments to
the bill giving the government the right
ofappeaI in criminal cases. and sending
the measure to conference.
No nigh; session was held last night
to consider ship subsidy. Representa-
tive GrOsVenor, toe chairman Of the
House committed on Merchant Marine
and Fisheries, advised strongly against
n 'gbt sessions on tho subsidy bill this
week, and suggested that the bill be
considered next Monday In the House.
Secretary Taft has announced bis
purpose OF paying another visit TO Cuba
to look for himself into conditions there
and compare them With those last fall
The Secretary will mako this trip early
in April next, stopping at Havana Oh
his voyage 10 or from the Islhmus,
whichever may be more convenient.
The House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce today iayorably
passed upon the Towseud bill which en-
powers the President to appoint COM
mission to inquire into and make pablo
the causes OF all dispute between labor
and capital which adec: interstate com
merce Of the transportation Of the United
States mail.
William p. Hates, an engineer on the
Pennsylvania Railroad who fell from
the foot rail OF his cab last night In the
freight yard here, died at tile Emergency
Hospital ut 1915 this morning His
skull was fractured. He wac 30 years
of age and resided in Wilmington, Della
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Thr Strnihers Trial.

Postponement of the trial ofthe case
of James A. and Philip ]. strother,
charged with killing William +. By.
waters on December - last, which be-
gan in tho Circuit Court In Culpeper
yesterday, was averted By counsel for the
defense agreeing at the opening Of the
proceedings TO produce the widow of the
murdered man 10 open couft when her
testimony IL desired.
This act on the part Of the defense
settles a much.mooted question bearing
on the case, and means that after the re-
cess, which was ordered until Monday TO
allow Jury to be procured from another
county, the case will proceed, without
interruption, to q speedy conclusion.
Sheriff BOwersett, ofCulpeper, arrived
In Woodstock, yesterday evening to
summons fifty veniremen Of Shenandoah
county, from whom jury will be select.
cd. The veniremen will be from New
Market, Mount Jackson, Edinburg.
Woodstock, and Strasburg.
a great legal battle is anticipated.
The commonwealth insists that the
Strother brothers are guilty Of delibsr.
ate murder, while the defense apparent.
ly entertsins no fears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
News Of the Day.

Jsmes Bryce, the new British Ambas
sador to the United States, vas well
coined on hia arrival st Washington yes
terday.
A dispatch from Paris ssys that Am
bassador Tower has been recslled to
Washington to explain his presentation
of Harry Lehr to the Germ an Court.
Mrs. Seabrowaki, wife Of Peter Sea
browski, Polish miner &, Fort Ridge,
KY, YESTERDAY gave birth to Eve child
rem, three girls and two boys. All are
living.
Investigation shows that the report
stated yesterday Of the assassination OF
the Gar was based upon the arrest oil
several suspicious parsonage near Isar-
skoe Selo.
Senator Smoot, OF Utah, ia the hap
piest man in the Senate and was the re-
oipient of many messages Of congratula-
ton upon the fight he won in the SEN
ate yesterday.
John D. Rockefeller's business repre-
sentative says the oil kings fortune is
not over $500. 10000 bis income
not over $4,000, 900 a year and his
holdings in the Standard only 20 per
cent. OF the total capital stock
Unemployed, homeless, just released
from jail and refused refuge By bis
wife, who ia suing him for divorce, John
Holmes, GO years old, swallowed carbolic
acid and died on the back porch OF bis
wife's home, in Cleveland, Ohio His
wife thought he was drunk, and sun
moued the police who found him dead.
The entire time of the Senate yester-
day was consumed in the further COZ
sideration of the agricultural bill, with
continued criticsm OF the Forestry Bul
reau. The House considered the sundry
civil appropriation bill during the after
noon and evening. The new Bureau OF
Engraving building vas authorized.
President Cornelius r Shea, Of the
international Brotherhood Of Transfers
and his acknowledgements, who have
been on trial on a charge Of conspiracy
committed during the teamsters' strike
against the department storos in Chi
cago two years ago, we're found not
guilty by jury in the Criminal Court
last night.
Tearing two notes behind TO explain
his action, one addressed to Coroner Jer-
mon and the other to friend, Harry ?.
Crowell, former common councilman
from the Twentieth ward, committed
suicide in Philadelphia yesterday, It Is
snpppsed that the recent election caused
him to brood over the reversal of his
own fortunes.
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Woman Accuses Professor .

New York, Feb. 22.--Francis Psl-
mieri. professor of languages, was held
10 $500 bail in police court today for ex-
animation on Monday on a charge
similar to that on which Caruso, the
Metropolitan Opera House tenor, was
convicted. Mrs Della Murphy was the
accuser. She charged Palmieri with
making an improper remark and placing
his hand on her in a BOwery suction
store. Thomss Murphy son of the
complainant, who happened to be on the
scene, gave Pslmieri whipping, traces
Of which we're very evident when he was
arraiened,
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Virginia News.

Mrs. L. D. Knight, widow OF VIM.
Knight, died yesterday at her home near
Mount, Stafford county, aged 81 years.
Three daughters and two sons survive
her.
Mr.. Julian Payne died at his home
in New Orleans recently. He was the
sixth son Of the late Inmsn Il. Payne,
OF Warrenton. He married daughter
of Col Marshall Smith and was for
years the confidential adversor and
manager Of Col. Smiths business in
New Orleans, at whose death ho became
the principal owner.
Deserving his wifo and four young
children In destitute circumstances,
Thomas Luttrell, a Frederick county
farmer, thirty-6ve years Of age, ia miss
ing. Miss Lunie Wcakley, q pretty girl
of sixteen, the daughter of o. +. Weak
ley, Of that county, disappeared at the
same time. The local police are trying
to find the husband and bring him back
to Frederick county,
Jos. Echols was convicted at Chatham
yesterday Of the murder Of Walter Barks'
dale and was given fourteen years 10 the
penitentiary. The killing Was the result
OF prearrsnged duel The men, who
we're both well.known farmers Of the
county, qusrreled at sore over a pack
age of cigarettes. Angry words followed
and they agreed to return TO their homes
and get their guns and shootit out. A short
time aferwsrd they met in the road and
each opened FIRE.
Sometime ago Harold Dowell and his
wife, of Warrentop, separated and divorce
proeet dlngs we're pending. Monday
night she came into his store and after
some conversation shot herself through
the left shoulder. The ball missed the
heart and inflicted wound from which
it is thought she will recover. Both
husband and wife are we'll thought of
10 the community and it is hoped that
their quarrel, having come 30 near q
tragedy will terminate in a reconcllia-
ton.
Inquiries made 10 Richmond Of the
rumor that jamestown Island had been
sold 10 Dir. d. r. Crucy, Of that city,
and some Norfolk associates, show that
the report is untrue Apparently nego'
tiatlons have been in progress but Mr.
CrncY Is sick at home snd asked to be
excused from making any statement at
this time. Mr.. !. G. Rogora, president
of the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk railroad, who ia q son.in.law Of
Mrs. Barney, owner of the island, who
has control Of the property, says 10
answer to a telegram, "Jamesto@n ha-
mt been sold,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Supposed Suicide.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 22.--'1 can't
stand this slavery any longer" Chss.
W. Shook told bis sweetheart, Norma
Eichler, few days ego. For four years
Shook has worked at $36 monthly in the
n. s. W. and B. & O., Bond Hill Cross
ing Railroad tower with neither days
nor nights of. Even his wooing was
done there. BE could not leave his post
TO visit her home. A train whistled al
Shocks block early today. There was
no answering fash OF light and the train
crew broke 10 The door Shook was dead
a bullet IN his head and his revolver By
hs side The police think he took his
life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Gel, bratIng WashingtOn's birthday.

Chicago, FEB. %. " sshiDgton's
birthday is bti'g celebrated here with
unusual eclat Schools aud social Or
carnations have secured the attendance
IF distinguished non-residents to lend
dignity to the exercises. Chief among
these is Grover Cleveland
Instead of the jovial face and portly
carriage of former visits, the former
Presidents countenance speaks Of weari-
uess. His stfp is unsteady. Mrs. Cleye-
lands wstchtul care Is ever In evidence.
He spent the forenoon at the scbool
children's celebration at the auditorium
At 8 p. N. Mr.. Cleveland, under the
UoiOn League auspices, delivers the
principal address of the days celebration
at the auditorium. Tonight he will be
the guest of honor a. The club banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Mrs. Nav Sentenced.

After hearing arguments by sttorney
Greed Fulton, counsel for Mrs. Jennie
l.. May, who was convicted Of assault
with intent 10 kill Lucien Conen, and
oyerruling the motion for new trial,
Justice Stafford, in Washington, yester-
day afternoon sentenced Mrs May TO
ten years in the penitentiAry. Before
he pronounced the sentence, Justice
Stafford said
81 need not say that this case has
weighed heavily on my conscience since
the verdict CT the Jury was rendered
Il has been argued that 1t is her first
oGense, and 1t may be even said that j!
would probable never be repested. But
the most important consideration is the
public welfare. The legislature has said
that the maximum penalty for the crime
Ia fifteen year, The maximum is for
aggravated cases. This seems to be q
case Of cool deliberatioD, and the Jury
has said that she was sane when she
committed the crime. The responsibility
is not with the court, but rests with the
person who commits the crime. She
sele' ted to 60 out aud kill. That Is the
time abe should have thought Of herself,
her children, and her husband. 1t is
not for this court to consider her hus-
band and children, she did not con-
slider them. We d. not know in what
measure Conen was TO blame; she has
made it impo 'sible Tor him to be here
and testify. she has silenced bis voice
and seated his hps."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22

The Metropolitan for March, which
has been received from its publishers in
New York, reaches q high standard Of
magazine publication. The e at install
ment Of the 1.-THE Mexican War begins
what gives promise Of being fascinating
history of romantic period of our coun.
try'sgrowth. "Tne Fur Seal Fisheries
tells of the crime against the seal.
"Motor Boating is of interest, and an
article on "Hypnotism" is Of import.
aoc-, 1.-THE World at Large" gives the
history making events Of the month, and
the fiction Of this Issue Is Of high grade,
and is well chosen.
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How's This?

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SAYS Husband Decelred Her.

Chicago, Fe 22.-Cnarging that
her husband, the late John Warner, Of
Clinton, deceived her 90 to the size Of
his fortune and thereby Induced her to
sign an ante-nuptisl agreement wsiv'
ing her interest in bis estate,
Mrs. Isabelle Warner has sued her
step-soD. pmmissioner Of Pensions Yes
pssian Warner, and others 20 set the
agreement ssde and get her share Of the
fortune. John Warner left property
worth nesrls 81. $50 600. He was many
years his wife's senior.
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From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria GsEsite.l
Washington, Feb. %,

Washington, Feb. %,
President and Mrs. Roosevelt viii
celebrate the national holiday by start
ing for Massachusetts, this afternoon
whero they plan 10 spend two days visit
ing their sons, Theodore IT,, at Harvard,
and Kermit, at Groton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Lu.Sorth and Miss Ethel
Roosevelt Will accompany the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt on the trip. Assist
ant Secretary and Mrs. Lstta will also
be members of the party. Two secret
seryice men will Ss u,ual guard the EX'
eeutlve upon the journey. The Presi
dents private car will be attached 10 the
Federal exprss which leaves Washing
tan at 6:So p. NJ. aud is due to arrive in
Bos on at : q. m. The return trip will
be begup at S P. N. Sunday and the
party will arrive at the capital 10 time
for breakfast Monday morning. No
public functions will be attended oy the
President on his visit to Harvard and
Groton and it is bis desire 10 make the
trip as quietly and transformations
" as possible. he will mske an
address Saturday afternoon at Harvard
Union, 10 which will be admitted only
the students and alunni.o the uuiSei'
aity, aud later 10 the day will attend =
meeting of The old and txclusiye Poicel'
lion Club to witness the Invitation Of his
son "Ted." The Prtsidenps con will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
The President,s Visit 10 BOstou.

Bpston, Feb., 22.-When President
Roosevelt aud his party arrive here,
whether it is tonight or tomorrow morn
ing, they will go to the home of DR.. and
Mrs. Sturgis Bigelow, where they Will
be guests during their stay. Saiur-
day morning, or large part Of it, the
President will spend with his son at bis
rooms, NJ. 20 Dunster Hall, In Cam
bridge. 1t is believed that while in Cam
bridge the President will attend the we'd
ding OF Matthew Hale and Miss Nancy
ri 'er, which will ccur tomorrow. Mr..
Hale is related through his mother,
who was B. ston Lee, 10 the President
first wife. he Is intimate with the
R ,oseyet fsmIly, having spent year at
he White House az the tntoT of Theo-
dore Roosevelt il.
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

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and taxi no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs set,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Carrier Harrison Defeated

Garter Harrison was sill but wiped OF
the political map BY the democratic
voters OF Chicago at yesterdays Pri-
maries.
Mayor Edward F. Dune, aided by the
lieutensnts of Roger G. Sullivan, buried
the Harrison clan out Of sight In near-
ly every ward whore there was straight
contest between Dunno and Harrison,
the former mayor "bit the dust"
OF the 967 delegates named 10 yester-
days primaries, the Harrison forces So
cured about 800. Most of these 300
went to Harrison by agreement. As the
results indicated, Mayor Dunne might
have taken half Of these delegates away
from Harrison il be had Insisted on
fighting In every ward in Chicago, IS he
had FIRST planned.
At the Harrison headquarters ct the
Grand Pacific Hotel late last night Har'
{ sons nomination was considered doubt
fol, although they we're still hoping that
The lightning might strike them.
De- I'll 4. L. Eab that rQ90f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
More Earthquake shocks In Ja.a-ica.

More Earthquake Shocks In Ja.a~ica.
Kingston, Jamaica. FEB. % Heavy
earthquake shocks today spread terror
over the entire island. In Kingston
people fell 10 their knees in the sireets
prsyiog. This Is the hundred and
seventh Distinct shock since the great
quake of January IA, and their con-
nnustiOn Is adding to the report among
the ignorant natives that the bottom Of
the island is being destroyed and that
before f ster Sunday the topmost peak
of the blue mountains will be under the
sea. The blacks were in state OF ex-
element, which had been heightened by
scientists who are making balloon ascen-
sions, and the shock nearly drove them
mad. Damaged walls fell and one prac.
ticslly new brick structure erected on a
damaged foundation, crnmbled. Re-
ports from all sections say the shock was
felt. No fatalities have been reported
so far.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-22
Chnrch Wrecked by Dynamite.

Sanford, IOd Feb. ga dyna-
mite explosion completely wrecked the
Methodist Church and The general stores
OF S. w. Reese and Schickle & johnson
early today. Citizens think the dyna-
hitting was in revenge for raid on an
alleged "blnd-tiger" liquor shop by a
sherif's posse Thursdsy. 1t was at this
point that passenger train was blown
10 several weeks ego.