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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
SOUTHERN MErHOrI5Ts.

The Baltimore Conference, Methodist
Episcopal Church South, in ss,ion 10
Richmond, devoted the morning to the
examination of the characters of the
preachers.
When the question was tsked "Who
are slperannuated ?" The report showed
that two had died during the yesr-Rev.
Robert Smith aud Rev. j. o. Tockett.
Rev. W. G. Eggleston, the Oldest man
in the conference, is nearly 100 years OF
age. He hiss been member of the con-
fereucs for 20 years and now lives at
Middleton. DR.. s. X. Coz, of Harrison
burg, who has been 10 the conference for
Ga years is i'll at bis home. He wrote
tender letter to the brethren, siying
that this was the frst time he had ever
missed conference.-the aked 10 be placed
on the superauuated list. O.her pastors
who take that relation at this conference
sre: Rev. DR.. 4. W. Oanter. Rev. L. X.
Jones and Rev. j. NJ. Hawley.
Rev. J. s. lEngle, who hiss been Tor
four years editor Of the conference organ
published ia Baltimore. asked for q
supernumerary relation. He will reside
at Buens VIstsrYs., snd be associated
with the Southern Ftmsle seminsry
there.
Rsv. @. SyIens.ricker, ofihe Washing
ton district, stated that he had a large
class to receive into the church who de-
sired to be immersed, but as he suffered
from rheumatism he hhd asked his prtsid-
ing elder. Rsv. E V. Register to do the
work. He promises to do so as soon as
he water gets warm.
DIR. j. w. Duffy, OF Harrisonburg,
said that 10 spite of all that has been
said aud sung of the COvington psrson.
age Ia he conference.
DR.. Smith, chancellor OF the Randolph
Mason College system, has prepared 4
paper which he has circulated among
the preachers, defending his course in
asking that the Womeo,s College at
Lynchburg, Va, be placed on the
Carnegie foundation.
The committee on federation, to meet
like committee from the Methodist
Ep s,opsl Church, has not yet been sP-
pointed.
AT 5 o'clock last night missionary
msss meeting was held addresses being BY
Bishop Wilson snd Rev. j. K. Nelson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Murderer Resolted.

Norfolk, Va, Mar. 27.-Aiter a night
spent 10 prayer and preparing for death,
Leo o. Thurman, condemned to die to-
day ss a murderer, wss granted a respite
shortly before the hour OF execution un-
I'll April 10. Thurman almost collapsed
fon the reaction after nerving himself
to meet bis fate peacefully. The inter-
ventlon Of Governor Wilson, of KenIuCkg,
Ia Thurman's behalf led TO Governor
Swsrs 1n's granting the respite. Thur
man is Kentuckian, and this led the
Kentucky executive to ask for the stay.
Thurmsn's case is one Of the mos! noted
murder cas- "a IN the history Of Virginia.
Both the men were United States navy
sailors. Governor Swanson has given
no intimstion that he will commute
Humans sentence, and the jail su-
thorlties are already planning TO execute
him April 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Suspect TrIpIe Tragedy.

Boston, Mar q. So many arrange
features developed today Ia conn ction
with the triple tragedy at the Blomquist
house in Belmont last light that the po-
lice are unwilling TO accept the theory
thst Ernest W. Blomquist and his wife
and child we're burned to death through
mere accident. TIE fire was discovered
about 10 O'Clock, and although attempts
we're made to rescue the family their
charred bodies we're found in the ruins
today. The police are endeavoring to
run down a story current during the
FIRE that earlier in the night two pistol
shots and screams were heard in the
house. Neighbors declare that the bl'ze
started up so suddenly that 1t may have
bsen incendiary. Flames, they say,
seemed 10 fare up simultaneously in
several places. Within short distance
of the BIomquist house wss situated the
residence of john Clark which burned
down at night exactly three m onths age
in Just the same manner. The police
are making searching investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
FOr9er Confesses. .

Scranton, Pa, Mar. 27.-Albert n.
Bahman and @. F. Rsidel, subscribing
witnesses to the alleged will of James
Crawford, a millionaire coal operator,
who died about three years ago, con-
fessed that the will was a forgery. The
will In question bequealhed tho bulk of
the testators' estate to George b.
5chooley, q cousin of Mrp. Crawford
Schooley who lives in Philadelphia
Schooley appealed from the probate Of
the will and submitted another plrpOrt-
ing to have been made 10 Pnilsdelphis
January 80, 1905. Folio wing the efor'
of Schooley to get some of the fortune 10
this way he ives arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
FRIDAY EVENING. MAR. 27, 1908.

HoN. JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS, of
Mississippi, as leader Of the minority in
the House of Representatives, has issued
a written statement defining precisely
tina attitude of the democratic party 10
the House toward legislation urged by
President Roosevelt in his message to
Congress at the present session. The
statement describes what republican leg
islstion the democrats will support,
what they will oppose aud what conces'
s:ous they demand on the part OF the
msiority as the price of refrsiuing from
an organized flibuster throughout the
remainder of the session. Mr.. Williams
ssys all the President has to do is to de-
liver 20 or rs republican House votes IN
favor of them. Those conjoined Win
the solid democratic votes will put them
tbrouVb. Mr.. Williams notes the fol-
lowing measures as those which will
usommsud virtually the solid democratic
vots within constitutional limits"
To compel publication of campaign
contributions. Prohibition OF chile
1shor in the District of Columbia ant
the Territories. An employers liability
Law. drawn 10 conform to the recent de
cisIops of the Supreme Court. Fedora
liability 10 government employees. q
law TO prohibit the issuance of injunction,
uitbout notice to the party eDJoined
Removal of the tariff on wood pulp ant
nriutiug paper. Imposition OF 6 fedora
charge for every waterPo"er ngn
granted on q navigsble stream.
Those principles and measures urge'
BY the President with which Mr. VII
liams, as minority leader, takes issue ar
enumerated as follows
The penaliziug of the boycott. In
light of the Attorney General to nomi
nate receivers when common carrier
thrown into the HANDS ola receiver. In
Modification of the Sherman anti'tru'
Law so IS tc permit within Limitation 10
maintenance of trusts and the making
trade agreements between combination
of capital. The appointment OF CON
mission to prepare data for reViSion
The tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
M.ssacra of Armenlans.

OonsIantinople, March 81. Thirty
three ArmeDians hsve been buicherd
and eight wounded by Bsshi-Bszluks
at Van 10 a slaughter following the
shooting OF a government spy By an
Armenian revolutionary. The spy. alsc
an Armenian, had just arrested his
Icountrymsn and was taking bin to
prison, wheh the latter whipped out bis
revolver and opened FIRE. The Bashi-
Bszouks instantly rushed to the rescue,
ragged through the Armenian quarter
and bayonetted or shot every one they
met in the streets. Regular troops
finally stopped the massacre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
SUICIDE OF A LOVER.

Prevented from marrying the girl of
his choice, Edwin j. Ditmsrs, The 49,
year-Old son Of DR.. James G. Ditmsrs,
of Brooklyn, leaped from the center
span of the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday
morning. He was taken from the
water and died Il moment later. In the
pockets OF the young man we're found
two photographs Of a pretty young
woman. These were inscribed on the
back. "From Lillian Wolber" The
youth hsd been very much attached TO
Miss Wolber, but owing TO his inability
10 support himself be could not marry.
This caused him to be respondent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
RIotOus Miners.

Seattle, Wash, Mar. 27.-Troops
have been ordered from Fort Seward, al
Hsiues, Alaska, to preserve order at the
Tread veil mines, OF Douglass Island,
500 MIXERS are on strike The strik-
ers, 1t Is charged in dlspatches here,
have stolen large quantities of powder
from the mine stores and threaten to de-
stroy the works If the non'unionist'
landed. Col. Green, commanding one
company of the Tenth infantry, left
Hsines last night with a gattliDg gun,
aud should reach the miners at an early
hour tomorrow morning. Another COM
pany stationed at Fort Seward was or
dered to be in readiness to reinforce the
frat company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
TOday's Telegraphic News
From Rich nond.


Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Mar. 27.-Judge Black
stone accompanied by Douglas Smith
and Attorney O. Aylett Ashby left this
morning for Newport News. Judge
Blackstone would give no interview
further than to say that his & ,ht is not
yet flushed. The democratic legislature
went into caucus at 1890 to elect 8
successor to Judge Blackstone.
Walter Ripley, colored, from Gambler
land county, charged with assault, was
hanged in Tsz,well today.
Governor Swanson at 2 o'clock this
morning upon being aroused from slum-
Der TO receive telegram from the gov
ernor of Kentucky granted respite to
Leo Thurman who was to hang at Norfolk
today. A long distance phone message
to the Norfolk sheriff at a. m. held up
the execution, which was scheduled for
| dsybreak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Stevsns, AssassInatlpn.

Toxic, Mar. 27.-Durhsm w.
Stevens assassination 10 San Francisco
by Koreans who sought to punish him
for the part he played 10 bringing their
country under japanese domination, has
caused intense alarm IS well as grief
here. Japaneso officials think Stevens
but one OF many men marked for death,
aud fear a series Of political murders
10 Korea and perhspsin Japan. Stevens
might have been slain 10 u al or this
country 1t is argued by one OF the ma
lives, but that be was followed to Amer
lea proves to the satisfaction OF the Jap
an,se that a widespread conspiracy ex-
lists backed by ample capital and iOfu-
ence. The Mikado's representatives in
Korea have been warned to protect them
selves aud TO run down the persons party
to the suspected plot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Virginia News.

Mira. Mary Ann Smith, widow Of
Peter Smith, died recently at the home
Of her SOD, John ID. Smith, of Leesborg.
Capt. @. W. Grigsby. aged seventy
eight, Of King George county, died yes
terday from heart disease. He bad filed
Offices ofsheriff, superintendent Of schools
and supervisor.
A number Of persons in Hernien have
recently been bitten by rabid dogs, &C
cording to the records Of the bureau oil
animal industry. The Department Of
Agriculture will shortly announce GER
tain recommendation pertaining to the
muzzling OF dogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
KeIIo00 for supreme Bench,

Cleveland, o., Mar. IA special
dispatch to the Newspaper Enterprise
Association from Gilsnn G. Gardner. Its
Washington correspondent, printed to-
day by the Press says; Crank B.
Kellogg, of Minnesota, Is slated for the
United States Supreme Court in the
p ace Of Justice john Marshall Hailan,
who will probably retire 10 May. JUS
tee Harlan will be rs yesrs old June l..
He was eligible for retirement on full
pay when he reached 70, but preferred
to keep at work. He has been on the
hench thirtY.Ope years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
PRIZE F[GHT STOPPED.

Si1 deputy shetiffs Of Prince Georges
county, nd headed by The sheriff.
Artie Suit, broke up prize fight at
suitland Park last night, arrested two
Of the fighters and the referee, and
caused 500 blooded sports to fee from
the dancing pavilion as If crszsd.
As result Of the suddsn appearance
of the "lsw," Kid Foley, Kid Whip,
boxers, and Jim Janey. who counts Ten
on different occasions, are 10 the Prince
Georgss comfy Jail. They are charged
With aidiOg and abetting 10 a prizS
fight 10 The mesolime The promoters
and the sports are lying low for iesr Of
being arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
New York Stock Market.

New York, March 27.-The market during
the first hour ruled quietly firm, fluctuations
being within alnarrow range aud trading les
IN volume than for many days past. The
chsi ges we're irregular and with0u, impor-
lance AID as the hour progressed there was 6
moderate upward movement on which prices
for nearly everything traded Ia made frac'
ti9uai gains over yesterdays close. There
wss continued Iiquit alton Of long stock 10
the steel common exceptionally heavy, while
the majority Of other issues moved upward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Kaiser Made No Objection to DR.. mn,

Berlin, Mar. 27.-The foreign Office
has Just authorized statement that the
Kaiser never said or wrote word
which could be interpreted as an objec-
ton to Dr.. Hills appointment as am
bsssador to Berlin. The Kaiser, 1t Ia
explicitly stated, expressed his approval
last November Of the doctors selection
and bis attitude bias remained and Ia
now unchanged. II Is denied that any
German statement of any kind is on
its way or will be sent to Washington
explaining the least change of view 10
the Enthusiastically matter, because nc
change Of view has occurred.
The statement completely dlsposes o.
the last shadow Of doubt that Wash
inpton has been misinformed. Even
after the foreign Offices declaration yea
tsrdsy that DR.. Hill was acceptable,
the suspicion fingered that the KaiseI
| might have expressed himself personally
to a different effect. Todsy's announce
meut settles the matter finally, sV fal
NJ 0tIuay 10 OOnNOihtN'
Berlin, Mar. 27.-UDited States Am
bsssadvr Tower authorized the statement
this at ernoou that he is resolved TO re-
sign "9ithin few months"
Washington, Mar. 2I.-The author
lied aud explicit statement from the Ger
man foreign Office today that neither thu
| K aiser, nor the foreign Office itself hst
given basis for the reported unRccept
ability OF DR.. Hill az ambassador a
Berlin, Is regarded here IS eliminating
that phase of the mystery. Attention
is now centered upon the mail repor
from the American embassy 10 Berlin
which is now on its way to the STATE
Department. 10 order to hasten action
Secretary Root will probably cable Mr.
Tower today directing him to wire III
substance OF the report. 1t is general.
admitted that this latest phase OF lh
controversy places Ambassador Tower il
an uuenyiable position. 10 some quarter
liz is held that his usefulness as th'
United States representative at BerliI
10 now at an end. Washington woul
not be at all surprised to learn of bis re
call at auy time. Ambassador Tower
also placed 10 a bad light by reason o
his attitude concerning his propose
| resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27

TIE proposal to extend for ten years
the act protecting the scenery OF Niagara
from further spOliatiou is cordially to be
commended, To leave the great falls
and the rapids flowing between walls oil
brick aud concrete would be scarcely
less deplorable than to have them drained
dry. To whatever extent the power oil
the falls continues to be utilized for To-
du,trisl purposes, says the New York
Tribune, it should be possible to do it
without robbing the shorts of the river
of the natural beauty which forms the
only fit setting for the cataract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Duke Of AbruzZl.

London, Mar. 27.-Blaming the ltal'
Ism Ambassador at Washington for
divulging his incognito on his recent
visit there, the Duke Of Abrurzi Is re-
ported to plan an immediate effort to
secure the diplomats recall. The duke
himself, Who landed at Liverpool today
from the steamer Lusitsnis, avoided To-
terviews all the way over and refused
to confirm or deny reports concerning
him. He refused 10 say also whether
he expects, when married, to have the
ceremony performed ia Rome or else
where.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Smashed AeropIane.

Paris, Mar. PIN. FArman, the
air navigator, smashed his aeroplsne
and vas painfully il jared in the face to-
day while pracIicine on the Molineaux
parade ground. The mschioe was
STUNNING the earth preparatory to rising
at the time AID Farman attempted q
swift turn 10 avoid running over woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27

ONE of the most startling attacks yet
made upon President Roosevelt, which
hitherto wac merely rumor and taiF' 10
the eject that DR.. Allan McL'ne ham,
ilton, the noted New York sliepis', that
the mind Of the President WIS falling IS
result of his activities, has more re-
Gently been given color by DR.. Hsmll
TONS article in the North American Re-
view on "Psych opslhic Rules" While
he DIES not mention the President by
name, all the wsll.known characteristics
of him are gathered together as the signs
of incipient pafanoia. Friends oil the
President say that the doctor has 9
grievance in the refusal Of the President
to pardon Hsnilton's son, who was courl
mari lied in the Philippines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Fifteen Thousand Dollar Verdict.

New York, Mar. 27.-Emauuel L
Phillips, president of the Union Re-
irigerator Company OF Milwaukee, who
sued the Mcclure Company for $780,
900 for libel, In which Phillips was
accused OF accepting rebates from rail.
road companies, was today given ver-
dict for $4,000 by jury in the United
States Circuit Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27

FOLLOWING an unprecedented jump
OF 2 cents a pound last Monday, meat
prices are at higher level now than for
several years, aud the situation has be-
come 80 acute that many Of the smaller
dealers 10 some places are being driven
out of business. Consumers in the large
cities who are dependent upon weekly
wages to run their households have been
compelled to stop buying meat because
ii is so high-priced, and the result is a
condition which has not been tqusled
since the SpanishAmericsn war. Blame
for this condition is laid entirely at the
door of the beef trust, which holds in its
hands virtually the entire meat supply
of the country. A glance at the prices
which ruled two weeks sgo and those
asked now for beef and lamb shows ad-
vances of from TO cents pound, re
tail, whereas. at this season of the year,
declines are usually in order. Another
advance OF 2 cents pound is scheduled
for Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27

UNABLE to approve the Interstate
Commerce Commissions showing from
their own reports that the railroads
have greatly exaggerated the extent OF
the panic, Mr.. J. j. Hill coverIly pre-
diets that the bad times would be proved
during the coming months. He says;
Keep that article before you, then
follow the accounts of railway affairs
for the next three. months, daily, and
see how the facts and the optimistic
views compare with each other. We
railway people are in no position to DO
too much talking just now. We prefer
to let the facts speak for themselves
and they will speak loud enough. The
Pennsylvania Railroad would not lay
of any Of its men if it could afford
TO keep them, but it can sford 1t. 1t isn't
earning enough TODD Sc. 1t is the same
81 uatiou everywhere. 1t IL too heavy
a drsught on optimism to see the cond'-
lions OF affairs in bright Fight. The
facts will make their own reply. 1t may
take a liule time, but the answer will
come sure.
This is in direct contradiction of the
statements made by the republican
leaders that prosperity has returned. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Refugees Leave Port au Prince

Port au Prince, Mar. 27.--The last of
the refugees in the foreign consulates
left Port su Prince today, passengers Oh
The German cruiser Bremen for Kings
ton. The fugitVes we're not concerned
in the recent rebellion. The president
assured them he would treat them fairly
il they would leave the consulstss, The
refugees doubted his word, however, aut
stayed where they we're, 30 the execu
tive proclaimed decree of exile agaiDs
Them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
Pubic Wins SteepJechase

Liverpool, Mar. 27.-Rubic won the
grand national sieeplechase for 5000
guip cas-, or $l5. 900, today. He was 81
sc to in the betting and won galopiug
BY ten lengths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
DIED.

At his residence. 7l9 Gibbon street., Thus
day, at 7 80 p. NJ, ISAAC STUDS. in the
69th year Of his age. Funeral services FROM
his late r sdence Sunday te-noon, at q
o'clock. Washington papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27

Mr.. John, Riha, of vining, Ia, says: II
nsve been selling DeWitt's Kidney and Bad-
der Pills for about year and they give bet
ter satisfaction than any pill ever sold. !
nave used them myself with foe results"
Sold by w, f. Creighton & 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-27
WANTED.
WANTED.
Young man sTENOGRAPHER and cIsrk.
Address in own handwriting
ARMOUR CAR LINES,
mar27 81 p @. R0x 2I2. Alexandria. Va.

WANTED.-A STENOGRA PIER. 90
w having some kDowlege Of bookkeeping.
Address G., Gazette office. mar26 st
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-18
WEEKS CHRONICLE OF EVENTS
OF HONDURAN REVOLUTION

san salvador, July l1.-Official re-
ports received here regarding the
progress Of the revolutionary move
ment in Honduras give sequence to
the occurrences of the last seven days.
ON July 10 Choluteca was captured
by the insurgents, and on the 14th in
stant they took possession of the town
of NacOme. on this date General
Dionesio Gutierrez, commanding the
government forces, occupied Limon.
1t is reported that there have been
many assertions from his command.
On the 18th instant two columns of
government troops that were on their
way from O-cotepeque TO the disaffect-
ed district, decided to desert and pro-
claim Manuel Bonilla president Of
Honduras. but when these men APP
preached the revolutionary force one
column changed its mind and remain
ed faithful. The other, however, join
ed the rebels in Coruqu. ON the same
day. the 18TH, ChOluteca and Gracias
We're retaken by the government
forces under. General Gutierrez, who
routed the enemy. ON July 1G many
revolutionary fugitives We're captured
In Salvador They Include General
David Williams and Colonel Augusta
Coello, who were brought to this
capital.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-18
THROUGH A
HOLE IN THE ROOF
Elderly Workman on AIvarado
Receives Two Fractures as
Result of Ugly Drop on Brick
Veranda Floor,

George R%eyburn, aged tifty-two
years, is in st. Joseph's hospital suf-
fering from several severe bruises and
two fractures of the right arm, as
the result of an ugly fan while at
work repairing the roof of the Ava
RADIO yesterday. Reyburn started for
shelter when the heavy rainstorm
came up, and after climbing down on
the roof of the veranda on h west
side Of the hotel, Inadvertently step
ped into one of the holes in the roof
which ventilate the veranda. He fell
about fifteen feet INTO the brick floor
of the portico, with most of his weight
on his right arm. breaking the bone in
two places, once at the wrist and once
further up. He was also BADLY
bruised about the legs and a wound
on the temple was bleeding freely
when assistance came He was at
once taken to the hospital and attend
ed by DR.. Wroth. Last night he was
reported getting along comfortably,
with good nance Of quick recovery.