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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
Virginia News.

Richard d. Morgan. aged twenty
eight, member of the firm Of Morgan
Brothers, merchandise brokers, died in
Richmond yesterday.
Considerable concern is felt for the
safety of Rev. W. Mosby Scsy, pastor Of
the Suffolk Baptist Church, who went to
Lake Dummond, 10 the Dismal Swamp,
on Tuesday, and from whom nothing
mas been heard since.
Lucius Green. aged eighty-three, and
one of the Beat known citizens ofPeters-
burg, died on Wednesday at the home
there of bis sou.in.law, DR.. William
Pitcher. Mr.. Green was born in Granville
county, N. O., January 10, 1926.
Mrs. Ruth Garrett, wife of night
policeman Samuel Garrett, committed
suicide at Orange yesterday by swsl-
lowing carbolic acid. Mrs. Garrett was
but nineteen years old, and had only
been married two months. No cause is
known for the desperate act.
Counsel for the Fredericksburg and
Southern Railroad has Withdrawn the
application for a charter for that com.
psDy. The company will apply for
much broader charter and will, it Is
understood, ask for a charter for limo
from Richmond to the Potomac river.
Frank Langley, a distinguished Con-
federate veteran, and former member
of the Richmond police force, died
yesterday in the Soldiers Home of the
iu6rmities of old age. He was born 10
Maryland seventy-seven years ago, but
lived in Virginia greater portion Of his
life.
At the grand jury term of the Circuit
Court of Warren county, Judge Thomas
w. Harrison, presiding, John Duke
and Gilbert Manuel distilIers, were it,
dicted for running distilleries in much
the same manner of barrooms, and
George Alexander was indicted tor OPP
Grating a bsrroOm without license, be-
ing fined $3.50 and $3.50 costs and given
two months in jail.
Henry Cook, the hotel clerk and
manager, charged With bigamB waived
examination before Justice Cruchfeld
IN Richmond yesterday snd wss remand
cd to The city Jail for trial in the April
term of the hastings court. The man
was alone and seemed frien6less in his
trouble, not having been able to retain
lawyer, and making no suggestion as to
hail. A friendly attorney told him how
to waive examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
IN RECEIVERS HANDS.

Because of the provision of the Hep
burn rate Law, which goes into effect on
May ], and forbids a coal.carrying rail-
road to transport coal mined by 1t, the
Western Maryland Railroad Company, a
Gould line and heavy cosl-csrrying
road, has gone into the hands of its
president, B. F. Bush, as receiver.
If effect, the railroad puts it up to the
court to devise means of successfully
operating a cOal-carrying road under the
restrictions of the Hepburn law.
The appointment of receiver was by
Judge Morris, of the United States Cir
cult Court, on a bill fled by the Bowl
ing Green Trust Company of New York,
alleging that the railroad company will
be unable to meet the fixed charges, due
April l, amounting to 81 $50, 900.
The railroad company filed an answer
admitting the allegations of the bill and
consenting to the receivership.
Mr.. Bush gave bond as receiver in the
sum of 100000. He will continue to
operate the road under the direction of
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
King Edward In Paris.

Paris, Mar. 6,-King Edward, Of
England, in Paris on his way to Corfu
for short vacation, paid I'D unofficial
visit to President Falleires today. AS
his majesty is here, not as European
royalty but as the Duke of Lancaster,
the call was attended by few fOrmalities.
The fact that Edward is travelling under
an incoguitO makes it somewhat more
difficult to guard him, and the police are
exceedingly uneasy lest there be an at
tempt at violence. Secret service agents
swarm about his hotel and in the street
whenever he goes out in his motor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
ALL FOR BRYAN.

Bryan was declared to be the ideal
democrat ~ The Nebraska democratic
State convention held 10 Omaha, yester-
day, and the platform was almost entirely
his work.
The platform declares for: A Law to
compel foreign corporations to submit
their disputes 10 State courts 10 which
they do business; election of United
States Senators By direct vote; enforce
ment of criminal law against trusts; re-
vision of the tariff; an income tax; u
national inheritance tex; reclamation Of
arid lands; preservation of forests; de-
velopmeut of interior waterways; .
generous pension policy; declaration to
recognize Philippine independence; con-
troll Of railroads by Congress; postal
savings banks; State and National lave
for the better regulation of banks; so
eight hour day; notifications in the law
relating to injunctiOns; an emproyers'
liability law; exclusion of AsiatiCs; seps-
rate statehood for Arizona and New
Mexico
Bryan was Endorsed for President by
the Nebraska State populist convention,
which met 10 Omaha yesterday, and
delegates to the natiOnql convention of
the party were instructed TO work for
the interests ofMr. Brysn at that con-
vention in every way possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
IuvestIgatiug Cause Of Death.

Hsukenssck, N. j. Mar. 6.-Acting
on the positive declaration of chemists
that they bad discovered large quantities
OF arsenic in the vital organs Of Walter
F. Baker, wealthy Boston clubmsn,
who died about four months ago at the
former home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank
Hurd at BOgots, N. j., after an evenings
pleasure seeking In New York, and with
the evidence of detectives employed By
Edward F. Baker, brother, placed iu
their hands, the authorities Of Bergen
county today took the first steps
looking toward a formal investigation
into the young mans death. Bakers
body is now in Ridge6eld Park, N. j.,
having been exhumed and bought there
from Boston on January %, where it
was buried shortly after his death. The
investigation has been urged by Edward
F. Baker, who has never believed his
brothers. death resulted FROM Dau'al
causes. Baker had been living with the
Hurd's and their little daughter was
bequeathed 5000, 900 in bis will. The
little girl died February 81 after q FIVE
weeks illness with scarlet fever. |! is
supposed her parents will inherit the
money left her by Baker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
VIII DEFY Anarchists.

Madrid, Mar. 6.-Fesrful that trip
to ansrchistic Barcelona will cost Kipg
Alfonso's life, King Edward aud the
Kaiser have written begging the young
manarch to give up the trip he has
planned to the hot bed of Spanish
terrorism. His majesty refuses, how
ever, to abandon the visit and Chief
Arrow, of Scotland Yard, now head of
the Barcelona police, has requisitioned
several of the members of his old force
to guard the youthful ruler. Barcelona
has been seething with discomfort for
months, several bomb ou,rsges have
occurred there recently and the streets
were plsstered with posters q few days
ego declaring that if the king visited the
town he would never be permitted to
leave it alive. Chief Of Police Arrow
has warned him that he cannot guarantee
him against violence, and that there is
not single street through which be can
pass in safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
DEATH OF MR.. CASTLEMAN

John r. Oastlemsu, one of the leading
citizens Of Clarke county, died suddenly
at his home st Gaylord Wednesday night,
aged sixty zone years. Mr.. Castleman
had just returned from a public sale,
when, without moments warning, he
expired in his wife's presence. Mr..
Csstleman's family is one OF The oldest in
that section of Virgins, being pioneers
in Frederick county. When a mere
youth, DIR Osstleman enlisted Ia Col.
John s. Mosby's command in the
Confederate army, serving with con-
spicuous bravery. Surviving him are
his wife, one daughter, Miss Flora, of
Gaylord; three sons, Francis and
Howard, of New York city, and Page.
Mr.. Csstleman joined Mosby's COM
mand before be was l6 years Of age, and
at once won that distinguished fighters
absolute confidence. Col. Mosby trusted
him implicitly with matters of supreme
Importance. and usually selected him
to bear messages to Gen. Robert Z Lee.
Osstleman's first interview with Lee was
pathetic. The youth, after hard and
dangerous ride, delivered to the Con-
iederate cheiftain letter from Mosby.
Before opening the letter Lee sadly
glanced at the boy and said:
"My SOD, you ought to be at school,"
Mosby selected Castlemsn for the per-
formance of duties which called for ex-
traorllnary courage, and 10 no expedition
did Castleman fail. A story of the boys
adventures during the civil war would
6il volume.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
ThaW In Matteawan.

Albany, N. Y, Mar. 6.-Hsrry K.
Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, after
ak weeks in Msttsswsn Asylum has be-
come a model inmate, according to DR.. A.
W. Ferris, head of the State commission
10 lunscy. He has gained more than
twenty pounds since he arrived at the
asylum. He attributes this TO bis be-
ing forced to give up whisky aud tObac.
co. Thaw seems to have fitted into the
asylum life with ease, and not only
amuses himself, but provides amusement
for others. He is permitted to play the
chapel piano, and his music has become
part of the days pleasure to the in
mates. There is little prospect of Thaw
being released sooD, as the officials will
undoubtedly take long time for obser-
walton before arriving at any decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06

abode acd for the safe custody snd
proper guardianship of children who
are vicious, or depraved, or without
proper places of abode, or proper guar
dianship or control, or who shall be
ill.ueated, neglected, or deserted by
parents, guardian, or other custodian,
or who shall be exposed to immoral OF
vicious influences and training.
To amend section 1919, in relation
to powers and duties of the police force
OF the cities and towns.
To incorporate the town Of Purcell
vile, in the county of Loudoun.
To prohibit the sale of pistol car
tridges except in packages, or to persons
under sixteen years of age, with penalty
for violation.
70 amend section 3799 of the Code
respecting violateFs Of the Sabbath, so
as to provide the right OF appeal from
Judgment In such cases.
The House has passed bills:
To amend sections 16 and &c OF
chapter 230 of the act to provide for
the opening, altering, changing and
working the public roads in the county
of Warren.
To amend an act to provide for Great
ing, working and maintaining public
rosds In Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
DEATH OF MR.. THOMPSON.

Mr.. George Thompson, venerable
gentleman from Culpeper who wss taken
week ago to the University Hospital,
suffering with an aggravated case Of in
testinal troubles, died at that institution
yesterday in the Slih year of his age.
The seven children of the patient were
present at the time OF the operation
which was performed upon him and re-
msined at his bedside 10 the LAST. Cap
tain THOMPSON married Eliza Barbour,
daughter of Capt. John 5. Barbour, Of
Culpeper, and sister of the late James
Barbour and the late Senator John 5.
Barbour. The remains we're taken to
Culpeper where the funeral services took
place this afternoon. His children are
Mrs. James G. Mnnigerode, Miss Lelis,
Miss Eliza, Mr. Richard c., Mr.. George
q. jr., Mrs. John Hsnckel and Mr.. j.
5. B. Thompson, of Atlanta, formerly Of
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
Charge Against London Newspapers.

London, Mar. 6.-Accusing the Lon
don press of q deliberate attempt to
break up the growing friendship be-
tween England and Germany, First
Lord of the Admiralty Lord Tweedmouth
denied through his secretary today that
the Kaiser has made the slightest sug-
ges,ion to him concerning the British
naval estimates. His lordship admits
receiving letter from the German
ruler, but says it was purely private and
has nothing whatever to do with naval
expenditures. He will make formsl
statement to the House OF Lords Mon
day. 10 the meantime the newspapers
are trying to make an international
scare OF the letter, with the exception.
of the Star, which joins in Lord Tweed
mouths assertion that the Times in
particular, is trying to stir up discord.
The latter paper editorislly demanded
this morning that Twesdmou.h produce
the Ksiser's letter and his own reply,
charging an attempt by Wilhelm to
influence British minister responsible
for the navy in Germany's interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
BISHOP ATTACKS GREED.

Bishop Frederick Burgess, Of the
Diocese Of Long Island, N. Y, created
a sensation at the meeting 10 the Clutch
of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, yester-
day, by saying:
1--WE have altogether too much. Our
men are greedy for wealth, and they
will sacrifice honor, truth and nobility
10 get it. Our women are not contented
unless their houses are crammed full Of
costly rugs aud tapestries, and they vic
with each other 10 the cost OF their
toilets and in the amount spent upon
their tables. They must have the 6nest
dresses, and often they are discarded
after one or two wesrings. Children
are brought up 10 the midst OF the worst
kind of snobbishnsss, and women who
are not rich enough to be extravsgsnt
are extravagsnt in their envy Of those
whom they cannot emulate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06

1.-THE Huntsmsn in the South" by
Alexander Hunter, has been recently
published by the Nesle Publishing Com
pany, New York, the receipt OF copy
of which we sck 'owledge. Mr.. Hunter,
who has hunted ''fur, fin and feathers"
all over America, gives In this volume
the benefit of his many years experiences
to the huntsman ard to every boy who
wishes to become one. He is recognized
as an authority upon all matters relating
to sport, and amopg other interesting
storits, he tells bow, when Pre- sident Hsr-
rison came to Virginia to shoot game,
Mr.. Hunter was chosen by one OF the
prominent clubs of the State 10 accom-.
psny him; be also relates the thrilling
experiences while together. Lack OF os-
tentstion in this hunting trip Of President
Harrison, attended only byhis negro valet,
is in strong contrast with President RoOa-
velL's trips surrounded always as be Is BY
secret service men In profusiOn. Typo
the book is all that could be
desired, ia illustrated by good artists and
abounds 10 delicious snecdote and in
formation on all branches of sport which
could 'instruct YOUTHS ignorance and
enrich the hnDtsman's experience"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
China and Japan.

Pekin, March with the japanese
southern squadron on its way to Canton
and the danger Of an armed clash with
the Miksdo growing hourly more i'm
minent, China is wagering between
national pride and the fear of war
which might mean the distintegration of
the empire.
While Japan has been asserting that
she has no thought Of fighting over the
Tatsu Maru, she has made it clear 10
PekiD, according to information from
official CIRCLES, that force will be used if
the Chinese government persists In defy
ing or disregardiDg the Toxic foreign
Offices demands.
The word "war" has not actually ap-
peared In the correspondence, but China
cannot figure that "iorce" means any
thing else unless, indeed, she is to sub
NIT to the recovery By a Japanese
squadron OF a vessel which Chinese
officials seized for bringing aid, almos:
openly, to mslcontents In arms sgsinst
The Chinese government.
China does not want war at present.
Her military experts are building up the
army as rapidly as possible, bat they
realizs that they are still far ontclassed
by the japanese. Their navy amounts
practically tn nothiug.
So far as the Tstsu is concerned, the
government might yield were 1t not con-
WINGED that Japan is making an issue OF
the matter as mere pretext. If the
Tatsu is surrendered the Emperor's adj
visOrs are satisfied another cause for
trouble will be found-probably over
territorial rivalries-snd that hostilities
will only be postponed. 1t is questioned
whether, under the circumstances, any.
thing is to be gained by compliance 10
the present case.
Toxic, Mar. 6.-The foreign Office has
refused an offer from Onins to surrender
the steamship Tatsu Maru and apollo
gize, but to hold the captured NUM-
tions, which it is still insisted we're for
Chinese revolutionists. The japanese
stick to their demand for surrender of
vessel and cargo, an apology and indem-
nitv.
Officials Of the foreign Office say there
will be nothing left for the Mikado to
do but resor: to force unless China
yields.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
SERVED HIS TERM.

August w. MacheD, former superin-
tendent of free delivery Of the Postofics
Department, convicted in 1904 of con-
spirscy to defraud toe government
through the sale to tof Croft msil-box
fastener, having ssr'e a term Of nearly
four years, will be released from Mounds.
vile, w. Va, penitentisry at midnight
Friday and will take the first train for
Washington.
Rather than spend thirty days more
in the Mouudsville penitentiary, Machen
has paid his fue Of $40, 900.
Mschen says: "MY transactions with
LOrenz and the Croft brothers were per-
fectly legitimate. l assert most emphsti-
cally that there was nothing illegal or
INSCRIPTIONS about our business opera
tions. Sam Grcf died an innocent man.
While confined in this institution he
suffered untold agcnies."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
The Observation-Disclosures

Albany, N. Y, Mar. 6-The Court
of Appeals decided today that Attorney
General Jackson has the right, 10 the
srst-McOlellan election case, to d.
rect the opening of the ballot boxes in
any election district to determine the
question az to who WIS elected without
any preliminary evidence of fraud, mis-
conduct or mistake or impeschiOg re-
turn of statement of canvass of the in
spectora.
This decision means that the result
of the election 10 New York city in 1905
can now be ascertaiDed, somsthing that
has been impossible up to the present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
Another Priest Threatened.

Providence, r. l., March 6---The
fate that overlook Father Leo Heiuricbs,
of Denver, threa ems the Rev. J. H.
Bslsnd, pastor of the No.re Dame
French Catholic Church of Central
Falls. Letters have come to him con-
tanning notification that be would be
killed at the altar. These threats were
not prompted by the Denver sssassina-
ton, for the first YVES received thirteen
months ago. Father Belsnd made light
of the letters, but bis friends lost no
time in appealing TO the authorities
when they learned of his danger today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
Suicide of Treasurer.

Detroit, Mich, Mar. : 6,-EIwood
Hance,. the treasurer of the Union Tlust
Company OF Detroit, committed suicide
today BY blowing out his brains He
was formerly postmaster Of Detroit aud
one of the best known figures in Detroit
financial circles. The Union Trust
Company directorate was recently reor-
gsnized with Henry b. Ledyard, former
president of the Michigan Central, as its
president. The reason for suicide is
given out as purely personsl-ill health
and disappointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06

The House spent practically the en-
tire time today in discussing dill for
the payment of the claims of the Roman
Catholic Church in the Philippine is
lands.
Mr.. Orumpscktr, of Indiana, into
duced a bill reducing the mileage Of
members Of Congress from twenty cents
10 eight cents per mile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06

THE ELL making it unlawful to sell
or handle cocaine which was adopted IL
the Virginia Senate several days ago,
passed the House yesterday afternoon.
The chiet feature Of the Law is that pos
session Of the drug is prims fscie evil
dence Of the guilt of the accused. The
peaitenliary sentence in case OF convlc-
zion is not less than one nor more than
fvo wears. The bill will become a law
with Tue signature of the governor.
This 1ss a wise, act on the part OF the
legislature. The unlawful sale Of CO.
came is a monumental evil, and those
who engage in the traffic are doing
more toward msrring the Creator
Image han any other class of persons.
Heretofore the unlawful sale of the
narcotic has been q misdemeanor, and
most of those engaged in the traffic
have been in positions to pay the fines
Imposed. 1t will be different, hereafter,
and those who defy the law may be
made to wear stripes in the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06

THE purchase yesterday by the First
National Bank of this city of fine site
on King street on which to erect
handsome new bank building is sn en-
coursging sign of the times aud shows
that the directors of that bank, who are
all wide awake business meH; have faith
in the business outlook of the city.
They are to be both congratulated and
commended. Alexandra has already
four new bank buildings which would do
credit to any city and is soon to have
five. The banking business Of COM
muuity is an index of its general bust
ness and that in AlexandriE for years
past has been so conservaivsly and sue
Cessfully carried on SIS to materially aid
in the cily's prosperity,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
Fatalities One Hundred and Sixty
One.

Cleveland, o., March 6.-The re-
vised list of the fatalities at the Collin
wood schoolhouse stands at 1859 children
aud two teachers desd. OF this total Of
16l, % are still unidentified, and there
is little hope that Identification will ever
be made. The list Of missing now tai
lies with the list OF unidentified dead,
aud it is believed the 6nal count will
not exceed 161.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
Gold Discovery,

Rswhide, New, Mar. 6.-The most
sensational gold discovery iu the history
Of the State was made here last night
when lessees Of the Consolidated Mine
opened body of ore in 8 2O-foot ledge
at a depth of six feet which runs entirely
across the four.foot width of the shaft.
This dwsrfs the best showing ever made
at Goid6sld. In II hours after the dis
covery Of ore $40 600 in gold had been
taken out. The richest strikes in the
Goldfeld region never ran more than a
few inches wide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
TroIJev Cars Collide.

Duukik, N. Y, Mar GA hesd-on
collision between Chstusqus traction
car coming down grade at full speed
aud a southbound car climbing the grade
occurred early today a mile and q half
south of Westfsld, seriously. II not
fatally, injuring Motorman B. K. Good.
wiu and iDiuring twenty other persons,
passengers in the runaway car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
New York Stock Market.

New York. March 6.-The market follow
ed along in almost tbs same lines as those Of
the corresponding period yesterday, being
fairly strong all through the first hour.
Union Pacific was strong from the opening.
Most of the manipulatiye orders seems 10 be
concentrated in Union Pacific and other rail-
road stocks followed its lead. But there were
enough exceptions to the general strength to
make the market movements irregular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-06
TOday's Telegraphic News.
Judge Blackstone Defiant.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Mar. 6.-Judge Black
stone hurls defiance at his enemies.
The following is q copy of bis accept
auce of serving of papers by the ser
geant-St-arms Of each house of the leg
islsture
The serresnt-st-arms Of each house
of the general assembly has served
copy hereof Oh me in my room at the
Richmond Hotel while 1 am i'll under
the charge of DIR. Chas. V. Darlington.
1 do not desire to put either of these
gentlemen in any unpleasant position,
but | hereby disclaim that the procedure
is constitutional and will contest same to
the highest tribunal.
J. w. @. BLACKSTONE.