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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
The Mount ROYAL Safe.

Queenstown, Ireland, Jan. THE
long missing Canadian Pscihc steam
ship Mount Royal entered the harbor
here today under easy steam. Details
are lacking further thai that. the delay
was due to an accident to the boilers
Christmas day. The Mount Royal left
Antwerp for St. John, N. B., December
Z and 20 report was received concerning
her until last night when the Spanish
steamship Wilma, arrived at Liverpool
with news. The skipper believe he had
sighted the missing craft 25O miles OIL
Fastnet. At a. M, to-day the ship was
reported passing Kinsale, Ireland. She
was under her Own steam aud refused ss-
s,stance. Cspgdian Pacific officials had
pract' cslly given up the Mount Royal as
lost. The insurance rate on her had
risen to so per cent. The Mount Royal
was not fast boat, but hsd never taken
more than nineteen days for the passage.
AS soon as news was received concern
ing her at Liverpool the Canadian
Pacific steamship Lake Manitoba was
dispatched to look for the hand sew
ersl tramps also put to sea hoping for
salvage or a big fee for towing. The
captain says very heavy weather was co.
counter from the day Of the ships depar-
tUre from Antwerp and that when the
engines gave out it was decided to make
for Queenstown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
Will Not Testify.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. Neither
Mrs. CHARLES ]. Holman, mother OF
Evelyn Thaw, Howard Nesbit, her son,
nor Miss Ida Vera Simonton will testify
in the present trial Of Harry X. Thaw,
according to statement made by Mrs.
Holmsn at her home in Berkshire avenue,
Brooklils. Miss 5imontoD, according
to report, was 10 have been the star OF
the States new witnesses.
"Nolhing would please me so much, ]"
said Mrs. Holman after giving voice to
the above statement" as to see Harry
Thaw freed at this trial. His wife is q
daughter Of my own flesh and blood.
Her happiness is mine. Anything that
Harry Thaw has said OF done TO me or
any pain he has caused me is trivial 10
comparison to my interest 10 my dsugh-
ter's happiness. l AN sure nothing
would please her in this world so much
as verdict of not guilty in the trial DOW
uuder way. Under those conditions the
belief that would put straw 10 her
husbands pslh to freedom is too repul-
sive for thought. 1t would be little
short of unnatural for mother TO aid in
sending her own daughters husband to
the electric chair"
Mrs. Holman declared at no time
since the Madison Square Garden tragedy
had she thought of taking the stand
against Thaw. She also denied vigor-
ously the report that District Attorney
Jerome has enY deposition from her or
even any notes that might aid bis case.
She declares che was never approached
by the District Attorney or any OF his
agents.
al am Just as sure" continued Mrs..
Holman, "lhat Miss Simonton, whom all
the papers have reported in the service
of Mr.. Jerome, will not be witness at
the present trial. She has not been
subpcenaed, end 10 talk with her since
her return from Africa she declared she
would not be dragged into the trial. |
am sure she will stick 10 her decision.
1t is true rhaw was quite rude to her,
but / believe she is friend enough Of
mine not to testify against my wishes,
and 1t is my desire that she stay out Of
the CASE"
Miss Simonton could not be found to
verify Mrs. Holman's statement, but it
is general belief here, in view of Mrs.
Holmsn's1 statement, that the other
woman will take no part in the trial. If
she does not one very important and
picturesque line of evidence bearing Oh
Thaw's and Evelyn's conduct while on
their famous European trip will never
ha told
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
THE LEGISLATURE.

The State legislature cOuVenes in
Richmond tomorrow. 3. E. Byrd, OF
Winchester, will be elected speaker of
the House at the caucus which meets to-
night.
The closest and hardest Fl hit is for the
Senate clerkship, both Lynch and Book
er claiming the honor,
Senator Mann will be the chairman Of
the caucus. Edward Echols, it is
thought, will be selected president pre-
tenn. of the Senate. Senator I. w.
Sims, of LOUISE, who was declared a
strong candidate BY his friends, is rarely
mentioned, ADD apparently has not de-
veloped the strength claimed for bis
candidacy.
First Auditor Marye, Second Auditor
Dow and Public Printer Davis Bottom
will be re-elec ed without opposition.
Henry A. Marshall, OF Charlotte, Is
making an earnest fight for register OF
the land Office over Col. J. w. Richard
son and is hopeful of success. There
will be no change 10 the clerks and
doorkeepers of the House.
There is already talk that so days will
not be sufficient for Inc work of the
legislature, but as the new law allows
only $500 TO each member for the ses-
sion, they are not likely to run over the
60 days and work without pay, which
would be the case unless the Governor
calls an extra session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
Virginia News.

Alouzo Dawson has been appointed
postmaster at Fair Point, Norlhunter-
land county, and r. w. Voolfolk, at
Uuo, Madison county.
Charles z. Boiling, former superin-
tendent of the Richmond wsterworkS,
was last night elected city. engineer by
the city council, to succeed Col. VIM.
Z. Cutsbsw, who recently died.
Mrs. Louisa Clarinda Cameron, wife
OF former Governor William z. Cam
eroD, died on Saturday at the home OF
her son, Mr.. George V. Cameron, at
Louisa Courthouse. The deceased was
the daughter of the late Robert O..
Egerton, Of Petersburg,
d. F. Detweier, one of the largest
produce dealers in the Harrisonburg
section of the State, buying eggs, butter,
chickens, and turkeys in Virginia, West
Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky,
has made an assignment, His liabil'
tiles are admitted to be more than
$25, 900.
Delegate Alden Bell, Of Culpeper,
will introduce a bill at the coming
session of The Legislature allowing the
State to introduce evidence in "un-
written law" cases disprovipg assault.
The measure is the outcome Of the re-
cent Strother- BywateTs and Loving
Estes tragedies.
"Pll shoot you" said Mrs. Bessie
Markham, wife of ]. E. Markham, OF
Lynchburg, yesterday, as she was sit
ting on his lap with pistol in her hand.
The husband cautioned her to be careful
and attempted to grasp the weapon.
They struggled for it, and it was dis
charged, exploding the only cartridge
in it. The ball entered Mrs. Mark
hams left breast and then through her
body, causing death in less than an
hour. Mrs. Markham was 10, and had
been married two years. She leaves two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
News Of the Day.


Senator Bsveridge will ask for a COM
mission of four to help revise The tariff.
To expedite the second Thsw trial
night sessions are being held. Nine
jurors had been tentatively chosen when
court adjourned lsst night.
"Little Tim" Sullivan has offered a
resolution in the New York board of al
dermen which prohibits smoking by
women in hotels and other public re-
sorts.
A poll OF the James G. Blaine Re-
publican Club Of New York shows that
Mr.. Cannon is in the lead with 81
votes; Taft, "a; Hughes, IL, and Fair
banks, z.
George Dixon, colored, the former
feather-weight champion OF the world,
died in Bellevue Hospital, New York,
yesterday afternoon from an attack Of
heart disesss, superinduced by acute
alcoholism.
A FIRE early yesterday morning caused
a $40, 900 loss 10 Hancock, Md. yesterday.
1t broke out in two.story frame build
ing occupied as dwelling aud clothing
store by A. Jofie. Three buildings, in
Guiding the new Masonic Temple, were
burned.
Articles were signed in London yes,
terday by Tommy Burns, recognized as
the champion heavyweight Of the world,
and Jem Roche, the Irish champion,
for a 2O-round bout under Marquis Of
Queensbury rules, at Dublin on Msrcn
II. The men will fight for purse o.
81, 500 aud side bet Of 81, 500.
A. A. Corey, father Of w. E. Corey,
made this statement in Pitisburg on
Sunday. "Never mas The true story Of
why my son and his former wife were
divorced been made known to the pub
lie. My son may have been in the right
and he may have been in the wrong.
The public will never know the real
secret of this case"
The diamond jswelry trade was star
tied yesterday when it became known
that four of the largest diamond dealers
on Fifth avenue in New York were tenn
porsrily embarrassed and that their az
] fairs had been in the hands of trustees
for liquidation. The attorneys said that
the concerns are solvent, that the en-
oarrassment is only temporary, due to
the existing financial conditions, and
primarily to the inability of custom ers
to meet their obligations to the several
companies.
The London Times has passed from
the control OF the Walters family, which
has owned and conducted it for three
generations, ever since it was first estab-
lished. @. Arthur Pearson, one of the
two journalistic magnates of London, has
secured the direction. A new company
has been formed with Mr.. Pearson as
managing director. He will assume
active charge of the paper. Arthur +.
Walter, president of the old company,
becomes chairman of the board of
directors of the new company.
Governor James II. Higgins was inaugn'
rat at Providence, r. j., today for his Sec
Ond term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
TOday's Telegraphic News,
The Thsw Trial.

New York, Jan. 7.-rhe 1bsw trial
was resumed at 1922 .. N.
Considerable time was spent 10 the
roll call of veniremen and number OF
absentees were fned $3.50 each for fail
ing to heed the COURTS summon.
When the prisoner was brought IN
Josiah Thaw was the only member OF
the family present. Mr. Evelyn Tha~
came in later and smiled a, her husband
as she took her seat. She was sttired
as yesterday.
William q. Roberts was accepted as
juror No. 10.
Just before adjournment another juror
was selected in the person OF Charles o.
Goss, an accountant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
The Dead PuQilist

New York, Jan. 7.-George Dixon
will be buried tomorrow, but today his
body, resting 10 Aower-covered casket,
stands in the arena at the Long Acre
Athletic Club, the scene of "Little
Chocolates" last ring struggles, and
hundreds of New York's sporting men
called tOd,y to pay their last sad respects
to the memory Of the best man of his
class that ever entered the ring. Dixon
earned more than half a million dollars
in his time, but died psnniless and were
it not for a few loyal friends his body
would go to the POtters' field. The au-
topsy revealed that rheumatism of the
heart was the direct cause of his death
[, was aggravated by acute alcoholism.
During his career Divon fought $50 bat
ties aud for twelve years held tie worlds
feather weight title.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07

GRuEsoME preparations are being
made at the city Jail for the execution
on the lib instant Of George Midgets,
colored, convicted of murder. From the
time of the trial of this unfortunate
wretch there have been many who are
not satisfied that his guilt was proven.
He hiss denied from the beginning that
he is the murderer; he protested 10
his attorneys when they urged him TO
tell them if he wss guilty-so that they
might better know their line of defense
that he was innocent, and while con-
Tossing to his spiritual advisors that he
has been a bad man he positively dis
claims being murderer. On the wit
ness stand he told fairly straight story
aud It will be remembered that there
was but one witness of the many who
said he positively identified MidgetS as
the mao who fred the fatal shot and this
witness was shown to have been much
excited at the time of the shooting.
Midgets was tried in court room guard
ed BY armed soldiers brought here, it was
stated, to prevent lynching, but when
a change Of venue was asked, it wss de-
MED him on the. ground that feeling
against him was not so strong hereas to
prevent him from securing q fair trial. A
writ of error and stag of execution was
subsequently secured from the Court OF
Appeals, but when the case come up be-
fore that court for trial the writ was dis
missed on the ground that the record in
she case had not been signed in term
time, though it was stated that there
we're sufficient errois in the record to JUS
tify new trial. In other words, through
technically the man was denied new
trial which might have saved his life.
Midgets may be guilty of murder, bnt it
would be a terrible mistake to take one
human life for deed committed by an
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
Clearing up THE Mystery.

Harrison, N. j. Jan. The police
today charged Theodore s. WhitmOre
with the murder of bis vile on Christ
mas eve night. Chief Rodgers states that
he has evidence enough to convict, and
will endeavor to secure the Indictment
of the accused on first-degree charge
at once. He declines, however, to clear
up the mystery surrounding the placing
of the body in the Lamp Black swamp,
intimating that, while he knows all
about it, that very fact would be part Of
the strongest evidence against Whit
more. The chief also stated that be
has solved the question of accomplices
and knows just who aided Whitmore in
his crime. Five arrests have been made
in the tragedy. They are Whitmore,
Harry HendrIcksop, friend of the muir
dered woman; John Foster, who spied
on Mrs. Whitmore at the reques. OF her
husband; Albert Thompson and Fred
erick KirkmaD. Rumor here has 1t
that one of The FIVE has confessed and
that the police are withholding the facts
in order that they make two more ar
rests. Who the much wanted people
are is 9 closely guarded secret.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
TUESDAY EVENING. JAN. 7, 1868.
TuAr TIE congressional act known IS

THAT THE congressional act known ss
the employers liability law Is not In &C.
cordance Sith the constitution OF the
United States, because 1t goes beyond
the bounds permitted in the regulation
of interstate commerce, was the conclu-
sion reached by the U. s. Supreme Count
yesterday in deciding two damage cases
coming to the court from the federal
courts OF Kentucky and Tennessee,
which we're brought under the provision
of the law. The employers liability act
provided that the company engaging In
interstate commerce is responsible to its
employees for injuries resulting from care
lessness of fellow-employes. The meas
ure was one of those advocated by Presi-
dtnt Roosevelt, and was regarded as
precedeut for more extended federal con-
troll of interstate corporations. When
two adverse decisions we're made by fed
ersl judges, and upon which appeals
were taken, President Roosevelt issued
a statement in which he referred to the
ease with which federal judges declared
unconstitutional laws that have been
s.solemuly considered" by Congress.
The employers liability bill was intro
duced in the House by Mr.. Bates, Of
Penusylyspis, Ii was amended by the
Senate committee on interstate COM
merce, and was reported instead OF the
Penrose bill on the same subject. JUS
tices Harlan and McKenna united in az
opinion affirming the constitutionality Of
the act, but holding it TO be applicable
only to employees engaged at the time in
Interstate commerce, and not those en-
gaged wholly in the state in which the
accident happened. Justice Holmes also
delivered a brief dissenting opinion
Summed up. The court stood b to
against the constitute Jnality of the law
Justices Harlan, McKenns, Holmes anc
Moody sustaining its validity and Chic
Justice Fuller and Justices White, Peck
ham. Brewer aud Day holding the op'
posite position. Justice Moody dissent
ed entirely, holding that the law is con-
stilutional on all points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
PettiCOats.

Cambria Petticosts. good quality,
trimmed with fare Aouucs and wide
tuChrs'.s. .........
Fine Cambria Petticoats, trimmed
with full rufiles of fine embroidery and
tacks. Value, $l.50................Sl00
Fine Cambria Petticoats, trimmed
with wide fluffy founce, finished with
tucks and full lace ruffle.. ......... $3.50
Cambria Petticcats, trimmed with foil
fare iOunce, finished with several rows
of tuckiDg and wide embroidery ruffle,
81 10
Cambria PetIicoais, trimmed with
deep fare tucked and full embroidery
ruffte. "...................... ~. %
Fine Cambria Pe,ttcosts, trimmed with
deep fluffy founce Of poiot de Paris lacs
insertion and tucks. ..................$2.7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
PROBABLE LEGISLATION.


With view to determining the trend
of legislation in the General Assembly
OF 1908, the Richmond Times Dispatch
sent out inquiries to members some time
ago, and now prints the replies. The
letters indicate an overwhelming senti-
meut for larger appropriations for
primary education and an almost equal
desire for road improvement. That PEN
sions of Confederate veterans will be
considerably increased is apparent, aud
the repeal of the unpopular law permit
ting the appointment Of commissioners
Of the revenue by the people seems not
unlikely. Several members are in favor
of mild law for compulsory education,
with local option feature, and the tenn
persDce element seems to be strong
enough to foI ce a further restriction OF
the whisky traffic. The movement for
revision of the tax lsws has steadily
grown since the last session, and several
members will devote their best energies
this year toward securing badly needed
improvement 10 this direction. The
fight 10 secure travelling auditor will
be renewed.
Mr. james r. Oaton, Of Alexandra,
says: "As to prospective legislation, |
do not believe that any very radical
charges are necessary in the present
statutes, and believe a conservative
course 10 all legislation will best subserve
the interests OF the State think the
Legislature should be liberal in its pro-
visions for public education, and should
rended substantial support TO all the
State institutions. | think the prest mt
General Assembly should pass law die
tributing the assessed value of the roll.
ing stock Of railway corporations among
the cities and counties through which
the railway lines pass, for purposes OF
local taxation; that an amendment
should be proposed to the Constitution,
providing that Commissioners of the
Revenue may be elected for more than
one term of Office, and for their election
by the people, and that law should be
passed placing State banks and banking
institutions under the control of the in
sursnce department of the State, aud
supervision of the Corporation Oommis-
sion, 80 that such institutions may be
subjected to proper examination and
repulatio0,p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
Destructive Fires,

Boston. Jan. Two hres caused
over 5000, 900 damage in East Boston
early today and furnished a mystery as
to their origin. The fires broke out
almost simultaneously. The first and
most serious was In coal and wood
plant in the heart of the lumber district.
The damage is estimated at $175, 900.
While the 6remen we're fighting this
blaze a second alarm came. A blaze in
a dry goods store drove out dozen fsm-
lilies who we're sleeping overhead. Many
Of the sleepers aToke in panic and
were rescued by 6remen and passing
ciYiIiaps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
ALLEGED FORGERY.

New York, Jan. IA man said by
the police to be William j. Mackay Of
Baltimore, a prominent society man and
son-in-law of President George I. Gam
bril-, of the Roxbury Rye Distilling
Company, wss arrested here today on a
request from Boston, where the author
tiles report him accused of grand lar
ceny and forgery. The Boston COM
plant is preferred by L. E. Demmel-
man, broker, who charges The prisoner
with selling him $40, 300 of distillery
stamps to which he asserts GsmbriPs
name was forged. The prisoner was
held, awaiting extraditiOn, in default Of
a 81. 600 bond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
Woman Murdered.

Canton, o., Jan. Her head COW
cred with ugly wounds, the dead body Of
Elizabeth Brown, aged 2S. was found 10
40 alley early today. Pistol shots had
been heard By resic ents of the neighbor-
hood two hours earlier, but no bullet
wounds we're found in the woman's body.
One neighbOr counted six shots, end
went 10 investigate, but found no enc
The woman had reported to police head
quarters Monday that man had robbed
ner of all her money, The body was
found haIfs mile away from he woman's
room. Police have not yet found where
h-r home ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
NATIONAL BANK RESERVES

Mr.. John Sharp Williams, of Missi'
sippi, introduced yesterday in the House
a bill repeating the law directing that
three-fifths of the 10 per cent. reserve q
national banks may consist Of balance
due bank available for the redemption
Of its circulating notes from banks sp-
proved By the Comptroller Of the Our
rency, aud repeating sll laws permitting
national banks to keep three-6flhs {
their reserves in national banks 10 re-
serve citieg. II this bill become, law
not less than one-half of national bank
reserves now required 10 be kept 10 law
fol money in ceSfEl reserve cities here
after mnsl be held 10 gold or gold certif.
icates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
The Rent Strike.

New York, Jan. THE rent strike
showed signs of going against the
tenants today. With nearly 600
egchoDs warrants hanging over them,
many of them began to seek terms.
Tbs andlOrds, who we're decidedly
anxious late lsst week, we're quick to
recognizes the weakening Of the euemy's
line and now seem unit 10 The refusal
TO giant CONCESSIONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
Recovering rom Wound.

New York, Jan. 7.-Miss Alice 7.
Potter, daughter Of Choirmaster Frank
Hunter Potter, OF tie Cathedral Of St.
John the Divine, and niece Of Bishop
Henry @. Potter, is reported TO be re-
covering rapidly from the bullet wound
in the leg accidentally inflicted Sunday
by her 1S-year-old cousin, Thomas
Potter, at the Westchester home of her
uncle. The wound is below the knee
and physicians say it is not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07
mad stomach TronbIe Cured

Having been sick for the past two
years with q bad stomach trouble, {
friend gave me a dose Of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They die
me 50 much coed that l bought a bottle
of them and have used twelve bottles IN
sill. Today sm well OF bad stomach
trouble. Mrs. John Lowe, Cooper,
Maine. These tablets are for sale by w.
F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-07

THE legislature Of Vigginis 'yill meet
in biennial session tomorrow and will
continue under the constitution for sixty
days. 1t is hoped the members will
get down TO work at once, attend strict
Nv to business and so conduct them
selves that when adjournment tipe
comes their constituents may rise up
and call them blessed. They should be
careful about tinkeriDg with the consti-
tuition and repeal as many and pass as
few laws as possible, for there are al
ready laws enough on the statute books to
last for many years to come. The MEM
bers should remember that their con-
stituents expect more from them than a
hurrah for the old hsg sud an sppropri-
alton and also that wise and patriotic
legislator is not he who gets the most
money for his district out Of the State
treasury, though this erroneous impress
siOn is held by many. There is some
important work to be done, but none
m ore so than has been accomplished by
other legislatures and This can be done
decently and In order and without the
expenditure of great amount of brain
force and all within sixty days.