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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Parkhurst on Saloons.

New York, Feb. 29.---"It the people
demand H. saloons should be allowed to
sell liquor on Sunday" This statement,
attributed to the Rev. Chas. H. Park
hurst In sn interview today, has already
stirred up the greatest interest among
church people. II promises to make
more trouble for DR.. Parkhurst before
the remark is forgotten, as several min
listers have intimsted their intention to
preach on the subject tomorrow.
Dr. Parkhurst, who is pastor Of the
Madison Square Presbyterian Church,
Is quoted with the unusual remark 10
an interview on prohibition in which
he yoic-d some sentiments not 10 the
customary vein of prohibition ADVOCATES.
"While / will not say prohibition by
statute is impossible" the interview
continues, 81 do know that no prohibit
tory statute enacted in the past has &C.
tally prohibited the traffic in liquor.
"The logical step for prohibitiOnisis
in Nov York State is to bend their en-
ergies to enforce laws already on the
statute books and which are not now
enforced.
"If the community demands an open
Sunday, l would even favor this. But
let the laws be enforced, whatever they
may be, for if laws mildly restricting
the sale of liquor do not have public
sentiment behind them, there is email
chance that an absolutely prohibitory law
would receive the endorsement of the
people, which is essential to its enforce
mantO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Virginia News.
Colonel Meade Haskins died at his
home at Blackstone Thursday night.

Colonel Meade Haskins died at his
home at Blackstone Thursday night.
Mrs. saggh Powell, of spottsylyania
county, died at her home on Wednesday,
aged ninsty-three. Her husband served
10 the revolutionary war.
The engagement is announced Of
MISS Virginia Asquith Kloman, OF
Warrenton, to Mr.. Frank Arthur
Robirson, of Portland, Maine.
l.. P. Summers, republican collector
of internal revenue for the western dis
trict. although summoned, in the Rhea
csse refused to come to Richmond until
the meeting of the republican committee
Of which he Was member. de never
reported to any officer Of the assembly
that he was ready to testify aud was
never discharged by the committee, but
he did apply TO the clerk OF the Senate
for his mileage and per diem.
A republican county mass meeting was
held in Oulpeper yesterday. 5. Diener
acted as chairman, and I. j. Eggborn
served as secretary. Delegates we're
chosen to the district convention to meet
at Alexandra, March 9, to select dele
gates to the republican national con-
yention. To the State convention to
meet 10 Lynchburg, April 8, delegates
are also chosen. The resolutions adopted
Endorsed the administration Of affairs by
President Roosevelt, slso the work OF
State Chairman @. Baseom Slemp for the
party. A resolution .wss unanimously
adopted favoring the selection OF s. Die
uer as delegate loIthe national conven'
ton at Chicsgo. sw.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
The Attempt on the shah's Life.

Teheran, Feb. 29.-Seyeral persons
suspected of completely in yesterday s
plot to blow up the Shah with bomb
we're arrested today. The police sill
give out no information, but it is rum
ored that one OF two of the prisoners are
men of high rank.
Muck apprehension exists that the at
tempted assassination marks renewal
OF the troubles which recently conyulsed
Persia, result of the liberals resistance
of The Shah's Efforts to override the con-
stilution granted by bis predecessor.
Though the ruler has ostensibly &C
quiesced il constitutional government,
many of his subjects think be still plans
return TO absolutism at the first favor
able opportunity. Besides the three
members of the Shah's suite killed and
the tWenty-one wounded by the bombs,
it is now learned that d,zsn or more
penous 10 the crowd Of spectators which
lined the street we're wounded by shots
the guard fired into the throDg directly
after the explosions.
Teheran, Persia, Feb. 29.-AnotneI
bomb was exploded 10 secluded street
here today aud two persons we're killed.
The outrage is not yet fully explained,
but is believed to have been accidental,
the bomb having probably been intended
for use elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Boston Woman Killed.

Los Angeles, Feb. 2s.--Mn. Char
lottee L. Noyes, wealthy Boston tour
ist, member of the Eastern Star, wss
shot and killed early this morning in
her luxurious apartments by w. p.
McComas, a well-known local mining
engineer aud Shriner. McComas an
nounced the crime to the police and
said the woman attempted to throw
snlphuric scid at him. He declared
be shot in self-dsfense. The bullets
entered the woman's heart.
McComas told the police he fred q
shot to brighten Mrs. Noyes. The police
we're unable to fine any trsce Of an acid
bottle in the womsn's rooms. The
couple spent their afternoons the last
Two weeks at the Arcadia re, trsck. Ia
that time they are said to have lost
IS, 900 between them. 1t is said they
quarreled over money. The woman was
80, handsome. cultured and an elegant
dresser. McComas is 40. and wealthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
HELD FOR GPA5 rrRY.

At a prelimia s1~--s, !:
afternoon, at Moi s-ures, tickets, Pull.
istrate Griggs. John Lamp>, r...,
dered held for the grand jury Of h..
cess Anne county on the charge Of ms
liciously manning his Legitimate child.
Elizateth Hope, of Sanford, N. O.,
with whom be has been living, was Or
dered held as q witness for the State.
When confroted with the evidence
that she was not married to Lambeth,
the Hope woman confessed, telling q
tale of cruelty and inhumanity that so
incensed the people Of the community
that lyncbing was threatened. Com
monwealth Attorney White conducted
the couple 10 Norfolk for safe keeping.
The woman testified that while In q
drunken rage Lambeth snatched her
eleven months-old child from her arms,
threw him into the open fire, and wouls
not allow her to take him out. Almost
crszed by the screams Of the child, the
mother said she attempted to rescue II
but Limbeth knocked her down four
times. He finally let her pull the baby
from the fire. Amputstion of both
legs above the knee was necessary to
save the child's life. Lambeth IVES
fined 10 Norfolk for exhibiting the
manned child for the purpose Of solicit
inp aims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Neglected Colds Threaten Life.
[From the Chicaro Tribune


Don't trifis with q cold,' is good
advice for prudent men and women. 1t
may be vital in the case of child
Proper food, good ventilationi aud dry
warm clothing are The proper safeguards
against colds. II they are maintained
through the chapgesble weather. of su-
tumn, winter and spring, the chances Of
a surprise from ordinary colds will be
slight. But the ordinary light cold will
become severe If NEGLECTED, and we'll
established ripe cold is the germs Of
diphlheria what honey is to the bee.
The greatest menace to child life at this
season ofthe year isthe neglected cold"
Whether 1t is a child or adult, the cold
slight or severe, the very best treatment
that can be adopted is to give Chamber
lsin's Cough Remedy. 1t is safe and
sure. Tie great popularity and immense
sale Of this preparation has been attain
ed by its remarkable cures Of this all
ment. A cold never results in pnen-
moui4 when IL given. For sale by
W. f. Creighton ard Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
JUDGE WHITLEY.

The President yesterday received the
defense OF Judge L. r. Wiley who is
sitting on the bench of the Consular
Court at Shanghai, Chin', aud against
whom charges have been fled. II is un-
derstood that Secretary Root has advised
the President to exonerate Whitley and
send him back to his court. Judge Will
fey called at the White House during
the Cabinet meeting but did not see the
President.
at Is merely the dying gasp Of an
old regime" said Judge Wiley. "Tbe
lawyers whom l have dsbarred from my
court are merely trying to get even.
Whtn | took charge of the court | found
a set of grafters and rascsls 10 charge Of
the situation. They believed that all
they could make y swindling and rob
b:ng was theirs by rights and | simply
cleaned them out"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
A Bryan Rally.

Boston, Feb. 20. Prominent demo-
cratic leaders from all the New England
States met today in Fsnuil hall to a.
tend the meeting of the New England
Progressive League. The gathering
was unqualifedly Bryan rally aud the
speeches teemed with praise of the
Nebraska statesman. Col. Alexander
Truope, Of New Haven, who made the
principal address OF the day, openly
voiced the purpose of the meeting when
he said the object of the united demo-
Gratis of New EDglrnd was to arrange to
send solid New England delegation
instructed for Bryan to the Denver con-
venlion. Other speakers voiced the
same sentiment and explained steps
being taken In their respective States to
accomplish this purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Today's Telegraphic News,
The Fleet.


Csllao, Peru, Feb. 29.--The United
States battleship squadron sailed from
CalIao harbor for Msgdalens bay st
1890 a. no. today. The vessels passed
ont to sea in single file, each Numbering
the salute of twenty-one guns as it drew
alongside the Peruvian cruiser from which
President Pardo reviewed them at the
harbor entrance. 1t Is expected the run
to Msgdalena bay will take about a
fortnight.
Oallao, Peru, Feb. 29.-The Ameri-
can bsttleship feet was ready long
before dawn for its departure from
Oallao.
Neither officers nor men spGnt many
hours In their hunks during the night.
The festivities on the hsgship continued
until II, and after that hour there we're
still many details of the final work OF
preparation 10 be attended to.
Both among the officers and in the
crews there is beginning to be much
speculation concerning the fleets ulti-
mate destination. The concensus of
opinion seems to be that about
six weeks will be spent On the COST
aud that all the ships not destined for
permanent service in Philippine waters
will then return to Hampton Roads by
way of the Suez canal.
President Pardo, of Peru, expressed
the utmost delight at his reception on
the flagship last night. He especially
enjoyed his visit to Rear Admiral Exams
quarters, the latter being kept to his
room with rheumatism.
The Presidents answer to the ad-
mirsps thanks for the fleets royal en-
tertainment at Csllso and Lima was as
warm as words could make 1t and the
Peruvian executive and American naval
commander parted with the most cordial
EXPIRE ssioDs of mutual good will.
From the deck of the flagship the
President later sigualled his compliments
to the other war craft. He landed at
midnight to be ready for the review Of
the feet on Its departure from Callso
harbor today.
More than 700 Peruvians attended the
reception on the Connecticut during the
afternoon and evening. Many also paid
visits to friends among the officers on
the other ships.
1t is expected the granada will reach
MsgdsIena Bay March II or possibly
March l3, day ahead of its schedule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Ihaw Now Willing tor separatlon

New York, Feb. 29.-That Harry
Thsw, who has hitherto insisted that
he will not hear Of divorce or annul-
ment of bis marriage unless Evelyn her
self tells him she desires it, is now
willing to scquiescs in proceedings for
q separation is asserted by e New York
afternoon paper today.
Messages from Pittsburg today say
Harry Thaw has refused to pay the
attorneys fees and other expenses OF his
last trial or to make any settlement st
present upon his wife. IL made no
bargain to be sent to MstteawaD," he
Is quoted as having said, "and 40 law
yer will get any money from me until
l get out. bargained to be acquitted
not 10 be seDt to an asylum"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
TIE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

The Governor has transmitted a mes
sage to the GsnersI Assembly, contain.
ing The report of'ths Virginia Commits
sion to the jamestown Exposition. The
Governor recommended that the Virgin.
ia Jamestown Exposition Company be
authorized to sell, at the best price OBJ
tsinable, the Virgisia buildiug and fur
nilure and the lot upon which 1t is stu
sied, the money derived irom the sale to
be used to pay spyindebtness which may
exist against the Virginia commission
to the exposition, the residue to be used
for installing 10 Richmond the very
valuable mineral exhibit presented TO
the State by the Virginia Mineral and
Timber Exhibitor Association. The
commission also hss very valuable
collection Of fish, game and ether ex-
hibils to turn over to the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
China and Japan.

Pekin, Feb. 20. Yesterday's rumors
that japanese war vessels are on their
way to enforce a demand for the surren-
der Of the Tatsu Maru, seized by China
on the ground that 1t was smuggling
arms to Chinese reyolutionisis, now sim
mer down TO an order from Toxic to the
commander of the cruiser Irzumi to has
ten from Shanghai to Hong Kong to
investigate the case.
Even this move ia accepted here, how
ever, as amounting to demonstration
against the seizure aud the japanese for
sigu Offices denial that it has anything
Of the kind 10 mind is taken as merely
perfunclory.
Toxic, Feb. 29.-Jspsn has issued no
ultimatum to China concerning the
latter's seizure of the Japanese steam
ship Tatsu Maru with cargo Of arms
off Macao, and the sailing of the cruiser
Irzumi from Shanghai for Hong Kong
il not INTENDED ss threat, according 10
b eh officials Of the foreign ofkcs here.
Nevertheless the government does not
pretend that it will not resort to force
If necessary 10 secure compliance with
is demand for the release OF the steam
ship, indemnify and an apology. The
Chinese request that the affair be cub
mitied to a mixed court has beeh refused
unless preceded by compliance with
these terms.
The foreign Office believes China will
yield, however. Unofficial advices from
Pekin are that the Japsnese flag has al
ready been restored to the Tatsu Maru.
The Portuguese minister at Pekin
supports Foreign Minister Hayashi's
claim that the vessel cleared regularly
from Kobe with consignment OF arms,
not for Chinese rebels bat for a Porlu-
euess merchant of Macao, aud that the
Sc zlre was ia Portuguese waters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29

as STATED in yesterdays Gszette the
Kentucky legislature on that day great
~ to it's shame elected republican to
represent that State in the United States
Senate. TEE Legislature is nominally
democratic in both branches, but four
members Of The democratic party de-
serted ard BY joining the republicans
overcsme lhs wisaes Of majority of the
people Of theif Stale as expressed at the
polls and put republican in the seat
in the Senate which, by all vigh's, te-
longs to a democrat Tue four men
who brough. about this stale Of affairs
should ever be held as traitors 10 their
party and to their State. W.0. Bradley,
who was chosen yesterday, is the second
republican ever elected to the United
States Senate from Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Approsched Kings Carriage

Madrid, Feb. 29.-Except that their
prisoner Is dangerous anarchist, the
police refuse to give out word concerning
the man arrested last Sunday night for
approaching King Alfonso as the latter's
carriage pulled up at the Comedis
Thestre. There is no doubt, however,
that they think he was plotting the
kings assassination. = The case has been
kept so quiet that it is only within q
few hours that it has been possible TO
account for the arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Mine Disaster In Mexico.

sabins, Cohulia, Mex, Feb. 20
SeveDty-six persons were killed outright
aud there is little hope of rescuiug the
two hundred other mineIs who were i'm
prisoned when FIRE damp exploded in
Montery Steel Comrsny's mine at La
Rosita Thursday. Because Of the gases
the government authorities who have the
rescue work in charge have been unable
10 enter the mine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
New York Stock Market.

New York, Feb. 29-The character
of the news and street rumors this morn
ing hsstered the regular weekend settle
msnts by the room traderr. On their
somewhat hurried selling prices a
number of the active issues sustained
declines OF one point or more during the
irst hour. The changes 10 most of the
Inactive stocks were irregular, generally
10 the shape of fractional declines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Japanese and Indians FIght.

Mexico. FEB. 29.-Thfee japanese
and considerably larger number of
Indians are reported dead following 9
fight between The Miksdo's subjects en-
ployed on La Martinez Las Mill as
Hacienda and band Of Yfquis. The
japanese numbered only twenty and the
indians more than 100, but the latter
we're beaten of after desperate battle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
THE FLEET.

The last mail they will receive before
the American bstlleship feet sails to-
day for Csllso, Peru, was delivered to
the officers and men of the visiting
armada yesterday. Nearly IT'S, 900
pieces of mail were handled. A halt
dozen launches carried them TO the va
rious ships.
Several of the officers caught In We'd
nesdsy's lsndslip near the highest point
reached by the Orys Railroad are still
suffering from their experience.
Considerable uneasiness has been
caused BY the persisteDcy of Admiral
Evans rheumatic attack. He was IN
able TO attend the banquet on the Con-
necticut last night in President Pardo's
honor and Admiral Thomas presided in
bis place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
The Legislature.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate yesterday passed the House
bill to establish board Of charities and
corrections, 10 consist OF FIVE persons
appointed BY the Governor. The men,
bers of the board serve without compen-
satioD, though the bill carries an aP-
preparation of S., 900 to cover expenses
and the salary of secretary.
The Byrd liquor law, hiss been pracli-
cally agreed to in the Senate, and the
bill is 10 pass today. The Senate put
In several amendments, none of which
are much more severe than the original
bill. The measure will now 60 back to
| the House.
House bill providing for the estab-
ishment OF a Board Of Charities and
Correction, was passed. The appropris-
ton had been cot down from s., 500 to
So, 900 by the House.
HOUSE.
The House yesterday finally adopted
the general appropriation bill. The bill
as recommended by the finance CON-
mittee is hacked By many amendments.
Any person who informs on any per-
son in Virginia who sells intoxicanis
illegally will, il the person 80 selling
is convicted, receive half the fines in the
case. A bill TO this effect passed the
House yesterday.
The time limit OF the general assem-
bly, is Saturday OF uext week. 1t Is
not expected that the body will be in
session right up to the midnight hour.
1t is not expected that the Legislature
will really adjourn before the week
following. After March Z the members
will serve without pay.
The House passed the following bills:
Prohibiting the sale Of wines, spiritu-
GUS aud malt liquors in local option els
tric,s. ~
To regulate the employment of
children in factories, workshops, mer-
camille estsbl shments and mines 10 this
commonwealth, and TO prescribe pen
allies for violations OF such regulations.
To prevent The manufacture or sale oil
adulterated misbrsnded, poisonous, or
dele,erious foods or liquors, and to repeal
an act to prevent the sale Of adulIerated
aud misbranded food in the State OF
Virginia, approved February 27, 1900.
Providing for the funeral expenses OF
Confederate soldiers or widows who are
now, or hereafter may be, enrolled on
the pension roll Of this common wealth.
To make an appropriation TO provide
for the erection of g. monument on the
battlefield Of Gettysburg, Pa, to CON-
memorate the services Of Virginia troops
10 the battle on that field.
To authorize the supervisors of each
county and the council Of each city to
make q special levy for the support and
maintenance of MANNED and disabled
Confederate soldiers, or the needy and
INDECENT widows of the Con federsie
soldiers, in their respective counties and
cities.
To incorporate the town Of Hsymarket,
10 Prince William. county.
To incorporate the town Of Clarendon
Heights. inthe county Of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Killed In Duel.

BeattYville, Ky. Feb. o. A tels-
phone message received here today says
that John Hamilton and a man named
Bowles, we're instantly killed aud Geo.
Frazier and Richard Spicer we're seri-
ously wounded iu q pistol duel on Rjss
Greek last night. The trouble came up
over the children of the parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29
Mime Worker,s Convention.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 80 Prom
the national headquarters of the United
Mine Workers today call for special
national convention of the miners Is
being hurriedly sent out to every State
ia the union.
The men will meet ia Indianapolis
Msrch II. 1t will decide whether to
"Strike" or suspend. A strike would
meau that $4,000 men would quit
work, 100, 200 OF these are in the GEN.
tral competitive fields.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29

HARDLY had the excitement incident
to the murder of the King and Grown
Prince Of Portugal in Lisbon subsidized
when dispatches from Teheran announ-
Ced the attempt by dynamite to kill the
Shah of Persia. A dispatch from Buenos
Ayres tells of a dynamite bomb being
thrown yesterday against a carriage in
which President AlcOrta Was driving.
Fortunately the bomb failed to explode.
Asssssins are becoming holder every day,
and their work is by no means confined
to the old world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29

THE anxiety Of republicans for the
laboring man is becoming more and
more apparent IS the election sP-
prosches, and even Senator Knox is
running Senator LsFollette a close race
with their employers liability bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-29


CONGRESS has a scandal on it's hsnds
that may result in showing up the true
inwardness OF legislation where large In
terests are concerned. Congressman
LilIey, of Connecticut, recently intro
duced resolution for an investigation
of the conduct of the Electric Boat
Company Of No8 Jesey aud their PRE-
decassors, the Holland Boat Company,
respecting the methods employed by
said company in connection with past
and proposed legislation before Congress.
Mr.. Lilley claims that "there are 10
tricks in the way Of lobby work aud In
huencing members that the Electric
Boat Company are not adopts in"
Whether the Holland Electric Boat Com
pany controlled or Influenced the COM
mittee on naval affairs as Mr.. Lilley
charges should certainly be investigated
aud why the submarine boats of the
octopus type we're selected aud a mum
Der recommended by the department
was doubled is Of Importance. But OF
still greater public Importance is to
know if any Congressmen have been
corrup1y Influenced. The republican
leaders are said 10 be desirious Of sup
pressing the investigation which would
react upon republican propect', but it
would seem that publicity in the mat
ter has gone too far for them to attempt
to pigeon-hole the resolution.