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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
TAKEN TO WASHINGTON.

Richard Fl. Wimsstt, who was arrest.
ed in New York in connection With al.
Legged conspiracy to commit grand lar.
Washington, d. O., was taken
ceDy ia IN p --'@Sdsy, While two
- '"S 'oN'Si Wy IN
deputy United Sales msrshals were
their way to jersey City with the prisoner,
Wimsatl's counsel obtained a writ of
babeas corpus from Judge Noyes, in the
United States Circuit Court of New
York ordering Marshal HeDkel to produce
the prisoner in court that afternoon. Be-
fore the writ could be served, however,
toe officer had reached the New jersey
shore, and they declined to obey the
writ, claiming TO be beyond the jurisdic-
ton Of Judge NOyes.
When an effort was made to take VIM
satt back to Washington he Tough! the
exlrsdiion. The case was carried
through several courts, and was finally
d. cided sgainst the man.
Wimsstt was married TO Marie Gamble,
who was a member OF the famous Floro-
dora Sexteits. TheV we're divorced sew
e 81 y ais ago, ard Mis- Gamble then
msrued Fred Gebhard, OF Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

SENATOR LA TOILETTE says that
seveuty-six men, holding 1000 director
ships in the great business concerns OF
the country, control the business OF the
nation, and that the railroads are con-
trolled by eight men. No wonder the
last republican national convention re-
fused Senator La Toilette seat in that
convention, snd that there Is an evident
conspiracy to keep him out OF the coming
convention. The republican machine
does not allow such home thrusts to be
made by those labeled republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Ir IS nuderstood that the eaton rOIliDl

Ii IS understood that the Oaton rolling
stock bill will be unfaVorably reported
TO the HOUSE Of Delegates today or to-
morrow. This bill provides that the
railing sock of the different railroads
which traverse the State shall be fairly
assessed in the several counties through
which said railroads pass. This plan Is
a fair and equitable one aud with 8 few
exceptions every county in the State
Tould be benefited by the provision OF
che bill, Richmond, Petersburg and Boa
poke. however, would lose by the plan
for these three cities, under present con-
ditions, are given a very much larger
share of the assessment than they are
iustlv entitled to receive. Why, then, an
uufayorable report should be made upon
the bill it is difficult TO understand AS
So has heretofore been stated, all the re-
naming cities, and nearly all the counties
IN the State wouiid be prO6ted under the
provision of the bill, it Wou.t 10 ." e"'S
matter for these cities and counties =.
pass the bill over the adverse recommen-
dalton of the committee which will re-
port it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.
In the Senate yesterday Senator Nc
lean address In opposition to

In the Senate yesterday Senator Nc
c...... -. lean address in opposition to
the Aldrich bill.
The Indian appropriation bill Wa
discussed for two hours. but its consid-
Grafton was not completed.
Senator Burkelt made go effort TO Sc
cure consideration of the Deliver school
bill, but on p6iat of order, made by
SenstOr Nelson, the bill was left on he
calendar.
After short executive session, in
which the conventions adopted by the
last peace conference at The Hague were
considered, the Senate adjourned.
In the House bill validating bonds
issued by the territory Of New Mexico
was passed.
The House 10 committee of the whole
proceeded to the further consideration OF
the army appropriation bill. The pro-
posed increases in pay fIr enlisted men
were knocked out on points OF order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Riot Among Italians.

StueSenyBle, o. Feb. s.-Italians Of
different provinces In their native country
opened an old feud in q construction
camp near here today, and in the riot
resulting, guns, knives snd clubs we're
used, csusiog the death OF N. Vesps,
the fatal stsbbing Of Tony Adena and
serious injuries TO bslf a dozsn others.
Vespa was forced in front of street car
snd ground to pieces and Adena was
stabbed THREE times in the stomach and
breast. He csnno. live. The six
others injured have knife wounds, but
all will recover. The sheriff has ar
rested ten OF the combstants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

THE Right Rev. Thomas Edward Will
kinsoD, Bishop for North and Central
Europe, writes to the London Daily Mail
from Riga, describing the devastation
wrought in Russia generally, and par
ticuIarly in the Baltic provinces, by the
revolutiOnisls. He says that lis extent
is quite unknown to the world at large,
and fully justifes the measure of repres-
sion adopted by the Russian government.
The bishop says the governments fault
has not been over severity, but too great
leniency and fOrbearance. Unfortu-
nately, the work Of death and destruc-
tion is not yet at an end. "Whatever, "
concludes the Bishop, "msy have been
the destruction of life in the French revo-
luton, 1 doubt if the destruction Of
Lomes aud property was as great in
France as in Russia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Steamers Aground.

Baltimore, Feb. 2S.-The Merchants
and Miners Transportation COmpany's
steamer Gloucester, which sailed for
Boston laat night, aud the Ontario. Of
The same line, due here today from
Boston, are sground side by eide near
the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The
Gloucester grounded on her way out,
and as the Cntariocame 10 she stopped to
help the former of. AS a result, she
too, became fast. They are both resting
in easy positions, and officials Of the
company expect to have them off tonight.
The steamer Howard stopped TO lend
u; ;hem ASSISTANCE. aud w's grounded ior
short period, but, being lrgu.s. $780,.
managed to get of unsssisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
ATFXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADvERTIsER

will get free buildings st government
expense.
The Senate committee on Philippines
today made favorable reports on the bill
removing the restrictions placed by the
cosstwise laws Of the United States upon
Philippine shipping.
Iu accordance with the wish of the
President, the House committee on ma
val affairs today reported 10 the House
for possage the Bates bill providing for
the strong forti6cation of Pearl harbor,
Hawaii, a strategic point In the Pacific.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
The Kentucky SenatorshIp

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 29. Indications
from the early voting low in progress
are that W. o. Bradley, republican, will
defeat ], W. O. Beckham for the United
States Senate. The democrats s'e trying
to break the quorum snd may be success
ful. The vote 10 being taken amid scenes
of turmoil. If elected, BRADLEY will be
the second republican Senator in the
history of Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

FoRMsR GOVERNOR DOUGLAS, Of
Massachusetts, who understands the
tariff question thoroughly, declares that
the "Iust busting" business. as con-
due,ed st Washington, 10 tsrcical and that
neither the policies uOr the methods o.
President Roosevelt are right. BE be.
lieves that these policies and methods
are intended to accomplish results in the
interest not of the people, but Of the
trusts. Gov. Douglas thinks, as other
democrats do, tbst the only possible
remedy for trust evils is to revise the
tariff which enables trusts 10 monopolize
the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Friction Between cbIps and lspan.

fflCtiOU DEtWSCh NH'no "tS S~K~~
Pekip. Feb. 2S. News that Japan has
laid claim 10 the Yslu river islands as
Korean territory has fairly parslyzed
Chinese oGcialdom. That the islands
belong to China has never before been
questioned. Though nsither'is OF great
extent nor value, the Islands are OF some
strategic Importance, and TO be forced
to surrender them without the shadow
OF a pretext on the Miksdo's part would
be the deepest possible humiliation to
the Chinese. The claim is generally
accepted here IS a mere basis OF trouble
aud as threatening 10 bring the increas-
ing friction between the two govern
ments 10 a crisis very soon, No formal
demand for the islands has been made,
but j, is assumed that the japanese will
soon sttemp. to seize them. China has
been taken completely by surprise and
is undecided what to do, but sentiment
in government circles strongly favors
resistance.
Toxic, Feb. 2S.-Japsn which has
never before permitted foreign soldiers
to fight under her banners, Is prepared
now TO accept The services OF mercenaries
from other lands. The new army and
navy regu 'sion make provision relative
to the person snd property Of foreign
officers and men so employed.
japanese fuanciers are giving out in
tervieEs today complaining that the ex-
tent OF the financial troubles 10 their
country are being exaggerated abroad.
Officials of the Toxic stock exchange
have issued statement explaining that
continued depression in the silk market
and an unsatisfactory cotton trade with
China have, indeed, caused some
strlngeucy, bat that there is no panic.
The embarrassment has amounted to no
more thus far, 1t ic added, than the
failure of number of Osaka and Kobe
firms With about 4, OOO,O 900 yen lisbili-
49,. 10. the closing Of few banks in the
n r', and To- "sreme market dulluess
London, Feb. 2S.-JsPau has seh'
several warships to Hong Hong, &C. |
cording TO news agencyImessage, 10 iofce
q demand on China for the surrender OF
the Tatsu Maru, a japanese vessel re-
Gently seized by the Chinese of Macao
on the ground that it was smuggling
arms and ammunition to Chinese reyolu-
tionists.
The formal demand from Toxic upon |
the Pekin government Is said, according |
to the agency message, to have called al
so for indemnity for the seizure on the
ground that the shipment consigned to a
Portuguese merchant at Macao, was q |
bona fide transaction.
1t is asserted in Toxic that the con-
Segment to Portuguese was a mere pre-
text aud that there is overwhelming |
evidence that the shipment was ocn-
traband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
MURDERED MANY WOMEN.

A dispatch from Verkhoturye, Perm,
Russia, says the Circuit Court Of that
town melted out partial justice to monk
named Feodotof, whose criminal sud In
iquitous lie was revealed last fall, by
sentencing him to penal ssryitude for 10
gears.
Feodotof went to Verkhoturye about
tRo years ago and set up shrine 10 q
neighboriug forest, whore he lived as q
hermit. He soon attained great repu-
tation for marvellous cures, and his little
chapel In the solitude of the woods be-
came the objective for pilgrimage from
all parts of the Province Of Perm. The
monk enjoyed great reputation for sane
tity, bat when the revelations came II
was learned that his holy ways and words
were nothing but cloak for robbery,
murder and debsuchery of every kind.
The repeated disappearance of female
pilgrims who visited the monks chapel
6nsIly attracted the attention OF the au-
thorlties, and gu investigation disclosed
The bodies Of no less than 20 victims
whom Feodotoff had assaulted and MUIR
dered, aud then buried ia the cellar of
bis house. The charge of sscrilege, Ia
that be had stolen the sscrsmentsl ves-
sells from churches and monssteries, also
was established sgaiust the hermit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Consolidation of Banks.

Chicago, Feb. 20. Arrangements
which practically have been concluded
for the consolidation of the American
Trus! and Savings Bank and the EIiber-
MAN Banking Association, with de-
post account of $43, 900, 900 and a capt.
tai of 81. $780, 90 hsve startled La Sale
street financial circle. The negotiations
originally we're taken up last July, but
we're interrupted by the financial up
heaval of the isll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Veteran Killed.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 2S.--ClsrE
Lilhbridge, proprietor of the Armory
HSll Market and a well-known u. A.
R. veteran, was murdered in his barn
on Marble street today. Policeman, al
tracted by the shooting, Immediately ar
rested Anton Neimsn, who was found
with q smoking revolver 10 his hand,
Nsimsn confessed to the shooting,
claiming Lillibridge bad slapped biz
face.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Feb. 20.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate decided today that when
it adjoSrn 1t be to Monday.
Senator Reed Smoot warmly defended
Secretary Of the Treasury Oortelyou 10
bis methods of meeting the recent finsn-
cial furry. He spoke Of the Secretsry's
course IS "wise, fair and patriotic"
HOUSE.
Determined that the increase for en-
listed men and nom commissioned officers
in the army shall not be kept out Of the
army appropriation bill on point Of
order, the House today adopted rule
that the item for the increase shall not
be subject to this technically. The rule
was brought in by the committee on rules
to overcome the point Representative
Tawney (rep. MIMI chairman OF the
appropriation committee made against
the item as being new legislation.
The House passed q concurrent reso-
luton, already agreed to BY the Senate,
authorizing the Secretary of State to In
yite the nations to send delegates to the
International Congress on tuberculosis,
to be held 10 Washington next Sep
TENDER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Mar. RHEA CONFIRMED.

After q stormy session, 10 which nu'
merons orators were heard for and against
the confirmation Of Judge William F.
Rhea, of Bristol, to be corporation con-
missioner to succeed Henry O. Stuart,
resigned, the joint assembly of the leg
islature at midnight voted to confirm
Governor Swanson's appointee. The
vote stood 81 to 46. Every vote cas-! for
confirmation was that of q democrat,
while each Of the nineteen republicans
voted against the nominee.
There were but seven Of the Legislators
absent when the vote was taken, and Of
that number none we're Senators.
Senator Noel Immediately after the
meeting was called to order ross to g
question of personal privilege and asked
that the Joint assembly allow the evidence
of witness to be introduced.
He stated that the witness would tes-
tify that he. had received the Telegram
alleged to have been sent by Judge Rhes
to certain OF his followers, and which
was the cause of the letter written by
Henry @. Stuart, and which has been
the cause OF much comment during the
investigation. Els request sSa refused,
and he was ruled to be ont Of order.
Mr.. James r. Cation, of Alexandria,
moved that the debate be limited wheu
the resolution was read. There was
much disapprovsl and a vigorous debate.
There was much disspproval and vigo-
tous debate. Senator Sale, of Norfolk,
YVES speaking to the resolution wien
Delegate GOolrick, of Fredericksburg,
moved that the motion be at once put.
This motion served 10 enliven the debate
but when The vote wss finally taken it
was overwhelming to cut eff the discus
sion at fixed time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
AenInst Iudge BIackstone.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Feb. 2S.-The House
committee investigating charges against
Judge Blackstone today unanimously
reported. The report finds him guilty
of gross immortality neglect OF official
duty and recommends his removal from
Office. Judge Blackstone is given leave
to show cause il any why he should mol
be removed. The house received the re-
port but took no action today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

GOVERNOR CUnnNs, Of lowe, ha'
defeated the Allison-Shaw combine, and
will control the delegates to the national
convention. Congressmen Cousins and
BirdsaIl, both "standpatters," have
fallen by the wsyside, and now announce
they will not be candidates foy reuomina-
tion. The Iowa "idea" that the ann
fosters trusts Is evidently coming TO the
front again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Today's Telegraphic News
Mr.. Phea Qualities.

[specisl Dispatch to the AlsI andria Gszette.l
Richmond, Feb. 28.-Judge William
F. Rbea today qualified before Judge
r. Garter Scott as member of the Cor
poratioD Com nission at the request OF
Rhea Judge Scott went to Rhea's home
where the oath of Office was admins
tered in the presence OF Mrs. Rhes,
Judge Rhes signed the formal papers
with gold pen Which he subsequently
presented to his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
New York Stock Market

New York, FEB. 2S.-The msrke.
continued dull and narrow with some
gains at the opening, evidently the re-
suit Of slight improvement 10 specu-
lative tone, and enough demand sp,
peared TO cause further fractional gains
10 many stocks during the early part Of
the first hour. Neatly all the business was
purely professional. London traded in
about 5, 0Oc shares about evenly divided
between sales and purchases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
ANOTHER DESPATCH

Teheran, Persia, Feb. 2S.-Two
bombs we're thrown at the shah OF Per-
sIa IS he drove through the streets to-
DAY. The ruler escaped unhurt, but
three of his oalriders we're killed and
twenty-one persons vera Injured. The
wOuld-be assassins escaped.
But for the fact that the shah, against
whom many threats have recently been
made, had taken the precsution to send
closed motor car ahead of his own car
risge, there is little doubt he would
have been killed. The conspirators were
awaiting him on the roof OF house.
So narrow Is the street in which the
outrage was committed that 1t was
necessary to do little more than drop
the explosives from the top of the build
ing.
1t Is explained that the p!otters sup
posed the shah was in the motor, aud
the two bombs we're thrown In rapid
succession as it passed their hiding place.
The frat exploded in the air, but the
second fell almost underneath the car
and burst with terrific violence. The
motor was blown 10 bits and the guards
aud spectators who lined the streets
we're hurled in heaps.
The door Of the house was Instantly
broken open by the police, but while
tbe building was being ransacked the
wonld-be murderers had reached another
roof and fed.
The driver Of the shah's carriage had
quickly pulled up at the first report, snd
the vehicle, surrounded by guards, was
driven at top speed to the palace,
The ruler has been at swords points
9TH q large element of his subjects for
some time as q result Of his efforts to set
a,ide the constitution granted by his
predecessor. The attempt was recently
abandoned, however, the disorders which
had been raging in many Persian cities
subsidized and il was supposed the trouble
was over.
Washington, Feb. 20 "A disPStch
from Minlsier Jackson at Teherar, to
the State DEPARTMENT today, says that e
bomb was thrown at the Shah of Pe;sia.
Several persons were killed, but bis msj
esty was uniDjured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
The Legislature.
SENATE.


The Senate yesterday took up and
passed the resolution, which permits the
United States government to build a
temporary postOfice in the southeast
corner of the Capitol Square.
The House later refused to vote on the
Senate resolution, which was referred 10
the committee on public property.
The Byrd liquor bill was again the
center of attack after the morning hour
expired and until the afternoon session
adjourned at 6 O'Clock.
All manner of amendments were OF.
fered to the Byrd liquor bill, and though
not great many Of them were adopted,
sufficient number got through to change
materially the complexion OF the
measure.
HOUSE.
The House devoted almost the en-
tire day to the further consideration o.
the general appropriation bill. The Dill
was bombarded from many sides, and
good many amendments were stuck on
The most significant was that offered BY
Mr.. Janney, and adopted, changing the
section with reference to schools go as to
increase the appropriation from $45o, OOC
to $475, 900. The bill fixed the sum al
the former figure, which was az increass
of $50, 900 over the appropriation OF two
years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Royal Marriage .

Cosurg, Germany, Feb. 2S.-Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria al Princess E'o'
more Caroline Csspariue Louiss, Of Rsuss
were married here today. That was
brilliant gathering Of nobility and mlnor
Enropesn royalty and elaborate police
precautions were taken TO prevent any
attempt at violence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Execution of Wife Murderer

Baltimore, Nd, Feb. 2s.-Edssrd A.
Wilson, colored, was handed in The city
jail here this morning for the murder OF
his wife lest August. The drop fell at
1910 and be was pronounced tesd at
1912.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Another Suit,

Cleveland, o. Feb. 2s -,DisIict At
toruey Sullivan has just filed suit
sgainst The Standard Oil Company in
the local federal courts, similar to that
In 81. Louis, summoning the company
TO appear in court March 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Attempt to Assasslnate Shah.

Tehersn, Persia, Feb. 26- bomb
was thrown at the Shsh's automobile to-
day IS the ruler drove through the streets.
Three of bis outriders were killed and
many wounded. 1t is uncertain as yet
who perpetrsted the outrage. The Shah
escaped,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

IT costs Canadian makers Sc Per ton
TO put their print paper in the markets
of the United States, aud yet they are
undertaking the paper trust and making
n profit on their sales. This but shows
how the paper trust is robbiDg the
peOple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

The best remedy known today for all
stomach troubles is Kodol. which is gusran.
teed to give prompt relief. Ii is q natural
digestsnt; it digests what you eat, 1t is pleas
ant to take. Sold by w. +. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

The bishops Of the African M. E.
Church have declared for Senator Foraker
for President, and Ultimate that certain
elements Of the uegroes msy bolt, if he
is no. nominated. And this occurs
uader the very shadow Of the White
Hnnsa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently but promptly ON the bowels. Il stops
the cough by soothing the ,throst and lung
irritation. Sold by w. f. Creighton b Co. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
ANOTHER DISPATCH

Ssbins, Ooahuila, Mex, Feb. % -
Efforts $40 tsiag made today to extiu-
euished flames In tho Rosits cod mine
No. 3 at Musquiz, which we're started
by an explosion Of FIRE damp. 1t was
thought many miners had lost their
lives. but they were rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28

30 dozen BROOMs just received and for
sale low By J. G. hlLbOhc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
The Market,

Georgetown D. c.. Feb. 2s.-whsat sO-@.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-28
Entombed Miners.

Monterey, Mex, Feb. 2S.-Rescus
parties are making desperate efforts ia
reach the 200 men emlombed by yester'
days explosion in mine No. 8 at Rosita,
in the heart of the Ooshuils coal fields.
The gas is still 50 thick, however, that
but little progress is being made, and
rescuers are working 10 peril of their own
lives. Several have already been brought
out unconscious. II will be several days
before the men buried in the remote
part OF the workings can be reached.
The entombed miners are all Mexicans
or japanese, but several American
foremeu and engineers we're in the mine
at the time OF the explosion. 1t is
feared most Of those in the working,
must already have succumbed.