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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
VIII of Cant. Wallace.

The will of Capt. G. Wistar Wallace
was probated 10 the clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court at Fredericksburg
yesterday. His estate ia valued at be-
tween $4,000 and $1S5,0O0 He
leaves to the Female Charity School, Of
that city, 81, 900. His stock in the Fred
ericksburg National Bank, consisting of
122 shares, he left TO his only brother,
Judge A. w. Wallace during his life
time; at his death it reverts to j. s.
Wallace and d. L. Wallace equally.
Captain Wallace also left $l5, 900 to
the city for the establishment of perma-
nent public library, to be known as the
Wallace Library, provided that the city
shall execute such legal papers as shall
bind the city to establish the library in
three years from the date of his death
as a permanent institution of the city,
and to properly maintain the same, and
to expend not exceeding S., 600 OF said
legacy in the purchase of suitable
building, and to devote the remainder
of the legacy in the purchase of such
books selected by board, not 10 exceed
five members, appointed by the presidents
of the University of Virginia, Randolph
Macon, Washington and Lse and Rich
moDd colleges.
To bis deceased brothers children he
left 81, 900 each; to his nephew, j. S.
Wallace, $40, 200 extra; to Mrs. Marion
Bruce, $40, 900 aud number of other
donations ofsmsler amounts to relatives.
Just before his death he made a number
of very liberal cash donations to the
nurses of the Mary Washington Hospital,
where be died. and to the president and
clerks in the National Bank of Freder-
icksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
TOday's Telegraph ic News
The Murder of Amelia staGeldt.


New York, May 25.-Wih his fate
depending upon the examination to be
made today of bloody thumb print on
the handle of the knife with which
fifteeD-year- old Amelia Staifeldt was slain
Henry Becker, the suspect, who has
confessed to, having been witness TO
the crime, cringes in his cell at Elmhurst,
l.. l., and means that it was ga tall
dark Slay who stabbed the little girl"
Today every detective and pstrolman
in greater New York has a description
of the friend of Becker who is suspected
of having played the part in the murder
and is on the lookout for the man. 1t
is believed that his arrest will take place
before night as his name and haunts are
known. Meanwhile a wax cast of the
thumb print On the knife handle is be-
ing made. When it is completed the
comparison will be made with Becker's
thumb prints. Though the man under
arrest protests steadilyIthat bis only part
of the crime was that of a witness the
coils are rapidly tightening about him,
and even though it develops that his
companion, for whom the police are now
searching, was the one who struck the
fatal blow, the police expect to prove
that Becker was an accessory.
They base this belief on the prisoners
confession that Immediately after the
crime be washed his hands at nearby
pump at the same time that his compan-
ion washed the blood stains from his
hands.
Becker after making the fatal admis-
sion. while in spssm of fear, caused
being brought face TO face with the body
of the murdered girl as it lay in an uu-
dertaker's morgue, underworld to cover
up his blunder by saying that he was
merely washing dirt from his bands. The
police expect TO disp'ove this, however, by
means OF handkerchief found in Beck
ers' pocket aud shirt which be took to
the laundry Immediately after the crime.
Each has spots on 1t which the police be-
lieve to be blood and which are being
analysed. The shirt was taken to the
Chinese laundry. The handkerchief was
stolen from the clothes line Of Mrs. Sim
monsol at whose well Becker washed his
hands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
chat YOU gentlemen are now invesli.

that you gentlemen are now invesIi-
eating"
Because of the incorporation of the
ZambosDgs Gold Mining Company at
Zamboanga, Philippine Islands, the gold
fever has developed in certain parts OF
the archipelago, according to the reports
of officials sent to Washington. While
it has been known for years that there
was eoldi il the mountains surrounding
Z4mbOaDgG, few efforts have been made
to prospect for it, owing to the difficult
nature Of the country and unsettled con-
d.tioDs.
The census bureau announces that g.
GIG, 693 cords of pulp wood we're con-
sumed in the United States in 1906, as
compared with 3, 1872, 123in 1905. The
increase is on account of the increased
use of news print paper. There we're 25O
mills operated 10 1906, as against 2S7
10 1905. m
It is said here that Secretary Taft will
insist on an independent Endorsement
from Ohio as lis presidential candidate
aud that be will oppose the coupling OF
Foraker for reelection to the Senate.
Secretary Of War TAFT announced to-
dsy that Col. John M. X. Davis, ar
tillery corps, had been selected for Brig
adler General to fill the place OF Gen
Constant Williams retired today. Davis
is a native of the District of Columbia.
Germany and Austrian manufacturers
of pictorial post cards have decided to
raise the price of their products six to
seven per cent. About 700 Wholesale firms
have resolved to make the retail deal
ers bear the advance. AS very large
proportion of the cards now sold In
America are manufactured in Gernany
and Austria, it is predicted that the re-
tail prices in this country will be in
creased.
The annual meeting of the Association
of Surgeons of the Southern Railway
will convene at the New Willard Hotel
next Tuesday. DR.. NJ. w. O'Btiep, OF
Alexandra, Va, is an officer of the as
ISOLATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Mrs. Mckinley Worse.

Canton, o., May 25.-Mrs. Mckinley
was worse this morning. Her heart had
become weaker during the night aud its
action was again irregular. 1t was a
change that seemed to forecast the end
of The long battle to preserve her life.
Relatives were told that while she might
live through Sunday, the end could be
expected at almost any time.
Canton, o., May 25.- At noon Mrs.
Mckinley was very low. She is sinking
rapidly and may die at any time, The
doctors are constantly at the bedside,
and relatives at the house have been
prepared for the end.
Since morning Mr.. McKinley's con-
dition has become steadily worse. Her
heart has become weaker and now fails
to respond to stimulaDtS as it did Thurs
day and Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
REGATTA.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 25.-The
fifth annual regatta OF the America Row
ing Association was held on the Schuyl-
kill river at $50 this afternoon with
sixteen of the strongest college and club
crews in the country entered. Eight
from Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Peunsyl-
vania and Georgetown Universities up
held the honor of the colleges while, out
of.town clubs we're presented by crews
from the Metropolitan, New York Ath-
ltic, Nassau, Staten Island Boat Clubs
OF New York, and Potomac Boat Club of
Washington. Two years ago Cornell
eight established the record of $40
for the course and Ithicsns were very
confident today that they would main
tain their reputation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY %, 1907.
THE GRAFTON delivered by Rev. @.

THE GRAFTON delivered by Rev. O.
d. Bulla, pastor Of the NJ. E. Church
South, at the southwest corner OF Prince
and Washington streets, yesterday
evening, is generally admitted to have
been one OF the best that has ever
been heard 10 this city on Confederate
Memorial Day. There was a large
gathering, and the close attention given
the speaker was a significant testimonial
of the appreciation Of his hearers. The
grafton had been prepared with care,
and it abounded 10 history extremely ill.,
teresting to sll, especially to those who
were contemporaneOus with many OF
the issues aud events which led up to the
withdrawal of the Southern States from
the federal union. Mr.. Bulla based
everything he uttered on solid facts, and
portrayed many thrilling scenes which
have been enacted since colonial days
in a forcible manner, end reproduced
numerous extracts which had been lost
TO sight in the turmoils incident to
and subsequent to the civil war. The
Grafton was delivered in an earnest man.
ner, and the speaker received deserved
praise for the able and scholarly style in
which he handled the various subjects
he brought to the attention of his
eu6ienpp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Old Records Found.

The records of the St. Georges Prot
e,tant Episcopal Church, of Ffedericks-
burg, dating from 1926 to 1917, which
were removed from the parish there by
federal troops during the civil war and
thought to be lost, were returned to that
parish few days ago. The records con-
sist of two books bound in leather. and
are well preserved. The book gives the
names of the yestryman at that time,
aud goes on to state that the first meet
ing was held at Lover Rappahannock
Church. Soon afterward they moved to
Globe, 10 Spottsylvanis county, but re-
moved to Fredericksburg soon after it
was incorporated in 1926
The records show that Rev. Patrick
Henry was rector of the church from
1892 to 1875 when he was succeeded by
James Marye. At this time the rector 5
salary and other debts were paid in tc-
baccO; each member of the congregation
was assessed a propOrtionable part by
the vestry, which was paid in as church
dues. These records show the plots in
the cemetery, beside the church, which,
beyond doubt, ia the Oldest in his city,
and shows The exact spot where the
body of William Paul, brother of John
Paul Jones, is buried in this old grave.
yard. The records we're found at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary, near
this city, aud through the efforts Of Rev.
DR.. r. j. McBryde, the present rector
of the church in Fredericksburg, they
were allowed to be returned. They will
be placed 10 the vault Of the Fredericks-
burg National Bank for safe keeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
The Confederate Reunion

Several changes have been made in
the programme for the first days pre-
ceedings at the gathering Of the United
Confederate Veterans in Richmond next
week. 1t was thought necessary TO
have a business session on Thursday
morning for organization aud appoint
ment of committees. By request OF
General stephen d. Lee, the addresses
of welcome by Gov. Swanson, on behalf
of the State, Mayor Mccarthy, on behalf
OF the city, and of Mr.. Branch b.
Morgan, on behalf of the SOM OF
Veterans, are transferred from Friday
morning to Thursday morning., the open
ing day. These three speeches, with
music, organization and announcement
of committees, will comprise the pro-
gramme for the first day. The change
will give more time on Friday morning
for the addresses of Hon. John w.
Daniel and of Col. Robert E. Lee, it,,
who are the two principal speakers OF
the second days programme. 1t will
be necessary for the gathering to as
semble promptly at $3.50 a. m. on the
morning of Thursday, May SOtb, in
order that the business Of the day may
be rapidly di patched.
The great parade is scheduled to move
at p. m. Thursday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25

THE CHURCH at different times dur
ing the past eighteen centuries
has condemned the wearing of jewelry
and fine clothes, and sec! in London
many years ago came to tie conclusion
that the wearing of any clothing was
wrong for the reason that the first pair
was placed 10 the garden of Eden in a
state Of nature. Some of the Dunkards
of California are now frOwniug on neck
ties and fashionable hats. 1t is possible
that the sect may pass a rule before the
close of the session they are now hold
in Los Angeles making the wearing of a
necktie a bar to membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
France and Japan.

Paris, May 25.-At meeting Of the
council today NJ. Pichon, minister of
foreign affairs, officially announced that
complete understanding has been es.
tablished between France and Japan.
The terms of the treaty which the two
nations propose to sign were read to thu
council and the announcement made that
the agreement would be signed 10 the
near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
SnicIde-

Nicholas Scott, Confederate veteran
living with his sister, Miss Artemisia
Scott, at Falls Church, committed sui
eide yesterday afternoon. He had on
several occasions told his sister and Others
that he intended to take bis own life,
but they did not believe he was serious.
Saturday be told Mr.. @. g. Walters that
he had decided to kill himself, and re-
quested Dir. Walters to look after his
burial. After shaving himself yesterday
afternoon he went out in the yard, anC,
sitting down 10 his chair, deliberately
cut his throat from ear to ear, dying al
most instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25

The Late ENSIGN BrIsbIn.

Havana, May 25.-.The body OF En-
sign Brisbin, who recently killed him
self at Gusntaumo, arrived in Havana
today and will be shipped Immediately
to New York. Brisbin is supposed to
have taken his life because he feared
court martial owing to his alleged i'm
plication 10 the recent trouble between
sailors from United States warships and
the police ct Santiago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25

An EFFORT was begun yesterday be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to obtain for the public reduction
in the rate of fare charged by the Pull
man company for lis sleeping car accom-
odations. This is the first time in the
history of the commission that a pro-
ceeding has been brought agains; the
Pullman company, and it promises to
be an action Of more than ordinary in
terest and Importance. The company'S
charges are extortionate and should be
reduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
From Washington. .
CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, May 25.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. J
Washington, May 25.
There has been some confusion as to
the exact time when the tariff changes
involved in the recent commercial agree
ment between this country and Germany
are to go into effect. Tue State Depart
ment today received notification from
the German government to the effect
that it is its understanding that the
changes will 60 into effect Immediately.
As sOon, therefore, as this government
ia notified of the signature of the
Kaiser to the agreement, which was
recently ratified by the Reichstsg and
which gives the minimum tariff to Amer
lean imports into Germany, the Treas
ury Department will issue the necessary
regulations to customs officers and ex-
porters. This will be followed at once
by the presidential proclamation of the
agreement. By the terms of the con-
vention itself the agreement respecting
changes in the administration of the
customs laws will take effect July lst.
Lax disoipline.among the soldiers at
Fort Brown, was alleged today by VIM.
Kelly, banker, of Brownsville, Tex,
testiiying before the Senate investigating
committee. Often, he said, soldiers were
seen in the town with their uniforms
covered with dirt. They congregsted on
street corners and frequently neglected
20 sslu'e passing officers. "There never
was any question among the people of
Brownsville" be declared, "but that the
troops at Brownsvlle- committed the acts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Riot started by children.

New York, May 25.-Children were
the instigators today Of riot between
longshoremen strikers aud strike break
ers in south Brooklyn, resulting in the
serious injury of several men and the
firing of several shots. There was lively
fight before police reserves were able to
end the trouble. A gang Of negro
strike breakers leaving the Fabre line
piers after working al night were pel.ed
with stones by children in the street..
One negro finally started after boy who
had hit him with a stone. Instantly a
dozen men piled on the negro, beating
him badly. Nearly all Of the 200 strike
breakers ran to the assistance ofthe negro
aud they were in turn attacked by the
strikers. Then some of the negroes began
firing. After the police had separated
the fighters they arrested two negroes
accused OF having conceal weapons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There il only
one way TO cure deafness, and that is by con-
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infiamed condition of the mucous lining
ct the Eustschian Tube. When this tube is
inHamed you have rumbling SOUND or I'M.
perfect hearing. and when it is entirely
closed Deafnsss is the result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored TO its normal condition. hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
inAamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by HALLS Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
a Scathing Lecture.

New York, May 25.-After a scath-
Jog lecture from Magistrate Crane in
Centre street Police Court today Henry
Roscoe Brown, described as the son Of
a wealthy widow of Baltimore, Mrs.
S. L. Brown and nephew of former
Governor Brown, of Maryland, WAS dis
charged on the charge against him OF
associsting with pick-pockets and Grim
insls, on the condition that he would 60
back to Baltimore. Browns youog wife
a mere clip ola girl, promised to see that
he obeyed the courts instructions and
detectives were assigned to see the couple
aboard a train for the south. Brown,
when arrsigned early in the week under
the name OF John Brown, pleaded for
leniencY saying he was a graduate OF
the University of Mary land and men,
Der of the Maryland Bar, and that q
secret mission to the city had made it
necessary for him to seek the COM
panions he had been found with by the
police for several consecutive nights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25

BUSINESS interests and organized
labor are joining hands for great "safe
and sane" celebration in Chicago on
july 4, at which Vice President Fair
banks, Gov. Folk, of Missouri, Mayor
Busse, Congressman Lorimer, and other
men in public life will be present. The
obiec! of the celebration is to bring
the forces of labor and capital together
for the purpose of creating a better
understanding. The resolution adopted
By the Building Trades Council states
1t is well known that interests other
than organized labor are continually
seeking acquaintance, making closer
friendships and better relationship with
the lawmakers, the statesmen, and the
merchant through their club entertain
meuls. The opinion prevails with many
of our best-thinking members that labor
organizations are somewhat faulty in
this respect, and it is desirable, there
fore, and considered wise, that on event
ful occasions, such as Independence
Day and other patriotic days through
cut the year, intelligent organized labor
should show its appreciation of the prog
ress of the various interests of our
country by friendly contract with our
leading statesmen and legislators.
The action of the Chicago laboring
men is to be commended, and it is hoped
that representatives. of this class in other
cities may adopt the same methods and
briug about more amicable relations
between labor and capital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
A SIrnlficanf PRAYER

"May the Lord help you make Bueklen's
Arnica Sslve known to ALL" writes j. G.
jenkins, Of Chapel Hill, n. c. It quickly
took tie pain out cf ielOa for me and cured
it in . wonderfully short time" Best ON
earth for sores, burns and wounds 25c at
+. s. Leadbeater 4 Sons, drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Failure of.Unwritten Law.v

Eastman, Ca, May 25.-The Gun
written Law" pleaded BY q woman in de-
tense TO the charge Of numbering W. II.
Harrell, failed to save Mrs. Sallie Free
ney, whose trial came to an end today
with a verdict of guilty returned against
her by the jury. A recommendation
was made by the Jurors that her punish
ment be fixed at life imprisonment. Mrs.
Freeney claimed she had killed Harrell
in defence of her honor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
The HAYWOOD Case

Boise, Idaho, May 25.-Orcbard's
complete confession is at last in the pos
session OF The defense in the Haywood
murder trial. This is regarded as the
worst blow yet sustained by the State in
the prosecution of Meyer, Haywood,
Pettibone and Simkins. The State had
planned to keep the defense absolutely
in ignorance of what Orchard would say
in order that they would be unable to
produce witnesses 10 contradiction. The
jury mas not been secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Arrival Of Duke AbrazzI,

New York, May %. - The Duke
Abrszzi, nephew of the late King Hum
bert, arrived today aboard the Italian
Cruiser Varesr, aud anchored north of
the French Cruiser Chasseloup-Laubat,
in the Hudson. On Monday Major
General and Mrs. Frederick ID. Grant
will receive the duke on Governors Is
land where a reception, attended by
naval aud military officers, American
and foreign, will be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
Good Words for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. Edward
Phillips, of Barclay, Nd, writes 81
wish TO tell you that can recommend.
Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy. My
little girl, Catherine, who is two years
old, has been taking this remedy when
ever she has a cold since she was two
months old. About a month ago con-
tracted a dreadful cold myself, but l
took Chamberlain'ss Cough Remedy and
was soon as well az ever" This RENE
dy is for sale by w, f. Creighton and
Gibson & Timberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25

After calling nearly 800 witnesses
from ell parts of the country to testify
ia the Honduras lottery cases, the
federal grand jury summoned to meet
at Wilmington, Del, on Monday has
been excused aud in all probability the
cases have been settled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 25.-The business on the
floor this morning was limited to the probes
sional element and almost all active on the
bear side. The fluctuations were about halt
per cent between the highest and lowest
prices of the general list. The market closed
at a very feeble rally from the bottom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
COlOred PettiCOatS.

More pop,l,r than ever this season for wom-
eI's general wear: also for travelling and sea-
shore and mountain wear. And the effects
are pretiier than ever.
Some excellent items
Bingham PettioOats, blue aud white strip
ed effects, finished with ruiils. EACH. Soc
Bingham Petticoats, extra size. stripe eff
fects. with fall rufflss Eich.....75c and 800
Bingham Petticoits, striped effects Of blue
a1d white AMI black AID white, with full
hemsiitehed ruffls Each. 80. ........-.Sl 90
Heatherbloom Petticoats. in tan, gray. and
blue, with full shirred hounce. Each. $3.50
Black Heatherbloom Petticoats. with shir-
red and plated hOunce. Each s2.25 md S2.75
Black Heatherbloom Petticoats. with very
full shirred hounce; finished with plating.
Eacn..... 1o.OV
Mohair PetticOats, in black AMI black and
white. Eaeh............ ...........S2.75 to $4.75
Third foOr-11th st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-25
WarshIns for Russia

st. Petersburg, May 25. "A special
conference OF the highest functionaries
of the navy has recommended the i'm
mediate adoption Of a Constitutional pro
gramme involving the expenditure of
$500, 900, 900.