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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
TOday's Telegraphic News.
civ Hall DESTROYED by Fire.

Portland, Me-, Jar. PA mass
of ruins is all that remains of Portlsnd's
beautiful $500, 900 City Hall, which was
totally destroyed by FIRE today.
The blszs which ragged, famed by q
bowling blizzard, from 8 a. n. until
shortly before 10 O'Clock, was finally
gotten under control, but not until it
had reached and done several thousand
dollars worth of damage to tho Chestnut
Street 81. E. Church and hsd threatened
the entire business section of the city.
At 1890 the fire was still burning in
the church, but its spread had apparently
Leeu checked.
The total destruction wrought by the
flames will probably reach a million
dollars.
When the flames were discovered,
shortly before 8 o'clock, terrific snow
storm, driven by northeast wind, was
at its height.
Flying fire brands started number
of email biz 10 various parts of the
city, and only the presence of snow on
the roofs saved the city. At one time
the Uuion Mutual Block, valued at half
million dollars, was ablsze, but the
flames we're quickly checked. All Of
the city records were saved, but the
records Of Cumberland county, dating
back hundred years, were destroyed,
together with valuable paintings owned
by the city sud estimated to have a
value of more than $loO, 900. The
total insurance carried on the City
Hail is not over $50, 600.
The fire was wonderfully picturesque
owing to the fact that despite the in
tense heat ice formed over the ruins OF
the buildings almost as fast as the water
was thrown on them. The great gilt
dome of the building fell, throwing
showers of sparks and FIRE brands hun
dreds OF feet into the darkness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
ALEXANDRIA A RAILWAY FLAG
STATION.
Alexandris, jap. 20, 1908.


To the Editor Of the Alexandra Gazstte.
Under a new schudule just issued by
the Southern Railway Company the fol-
lowing trains southbound will only stop at
Alexandria on signal to receive psssen-
gers for points south of Charlottesville;
No. 35 leaving Washington 900 a. NJ;
No. 29, at 4 10 p. No.; No. 3S, at $50
p. ~; No Al at 1915 P. M; No.
81 at 11.00 p. IN.
The following northb und trains will
only stop ct Alexandria to discharge
passengers from points south Of Char
lottesVille: No "a arriving at Alexsn-
dria 7.I8 a. NJ; No. AZ at 1928 6. w.;
No. SO at s 4S a. m; No. 80 at 9.43
p. TO-. No. SO at lib p. IA.
This action on the psrl Of the South
ern Railway Company is evidently in
tended to prevent the recent practice oiin-
terstate passengers from or to Washington
taking or leaving trains at Alexandria
and avsilng themselves of the two cent
per mile passenger rate 10 Virginia.
Personally l sm advocate of good
service and safety in trayel rather than
an arbitrary law saying what a pu lie
service corporation shall charge for
transportation without full knowledge
and investigation OF whether such law
is just aud fair to the corporation.
l think this action on the part of the
Southern Railway is not only short
sighted business policy in view Of the
general sentiment over the country TO-
wards corporations but IL is q direct
injury and will occasion serious in con-
yenience at times to those who have to
travel north or west, especially from
Alexandria. For instance, it means an
Alexandra passenger wishi0g to 60
north or vest via Washington cannot
board at Alexandria one of the through
trains mentioned (unless il happens to
stop TO discharge 8 passenger from
south Of Chsrloltesyille) and 90 through
direct or by close connection to points
beyond Washington; nor can New
York passenger for Alexandra come
direct through to Alexandra on one
Of the trains mentioned uDless a pas
seuger happens TO be at the Alexandra
station to take the ssme train for 6
point south Of Charlottesville. In other
words, Alexsndrls passengers, uuleSs
they tsks come Southern Railway train
let this road is considsrsle enough
10 stop at al xsudris, or some ]
one of the trains Of the R., F. & P, all
Of which my impression is stop here,
must rely On the Washington, Alexandra
& Mt. Vernon Electric r ilway to get
10 Washington and then transfer scross
The city to the Union station. Reliance
On this electric railway, as all know who
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
Fire and Loss of Life.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. "a A fire
which started early this morning, in the
midst of a bowling gale, in the brass
foundry Of j. REGISTERS Sons Company,
Saratoga and Holiday streets, was Only
checked after causing the desth Of five
iremeD, the more or less serious Injury
of % others aud a property loss Of q
half million dolsrs. Among the seri-
ously injured is Chief George w. Hor-
ton, one of the most widely known fire
chiefs 10 the country. One of the dead
is Lieutenant Frederick w. Harmon, of
No. 8 Engine Company. All the killed
and IL of the Injured we're caught under
falling walls, the other seven 6remen
receiving their injuries in a collision
between two engine companies.
The f,e broke out in the third story
of the slx-story building of the REGISTER
plant, and in less than TWO minutes after
the flames were discovered the whole
building was q blazing furnace and the
fire at once spread to adjoining property.
The other buildings damaged are the
Baltimore Bell and Brass Works; Flynn
and Enrich Company, mschinists, and
he City Hall Annex. Only the north
end of the Annex was burned, but the
Health Department occupied this section,
and The officials had great difficulty in
saving the records and testing in
siruments. The printing establishment
of the E. B. Read & Con Company YVES
badly damaged by water, So ~ss sl'o
the machine shops Of William Holdings
worth. The fire was the lsrges. since
the great conAagration of February,
1904.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
CHARGES AGAINST RHEA.

After hearing the specific charges
against the character o: Judge Rhes by
Senator Noel, republican. of Lee coun-
ty, the joint committee Of the Senate
and House yesterday afternoon adopted
q resolution which will be presented 10
the two houses of the legislgture today.
This resolution provides that the State
appropriate sill funds necessary to
thorough snd systematic investigation of
all charges. The appropriation will pro-
vide for summoning witnesses, their
travelling expenses and the employ
meut of an official stenographer. In
presenting his c. argos Senator Noel
said
"As member of the general assem-
bly, | wish to raise my voice 10 opposi-
ton to the confirmation of ex-Judge
Rhea as member Of the State Corpora
ton Commission. While do not say
the charges are true, l have given the
names of persons who | think will sub
stantiate my charges, and, If after the
investigation, Judge Rhea proves bis iu-
noeepce, | will be glad to see him con-
6rmed."
M. 7. Cooke, of Norfolk, member
OF the committee, said:
81 think 1t but justice to The State,
the governor, Judge Rhea and the dem
ocratic party that the committee should
take up the charges at aD early date. II
the charges are not true Judge Rhea is
exonersted. II they are true we caunot
rstify the governors nomination"
Mr.. Cookies words bad scarcely
died away when Judge Rhea walked
into the Senate chamber, being greeted
by hearty demonstration. Judge Rhes
announced that be hsd resd the charges
brought against him, and that be was
resdy at any time 10 disproye them.
81 make q positive denial of all of
them" he said.
The committee fixed next Tuesday
afternoon as the time for the further in-
vesIigslion Of the charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following is q list of opinions
handed down by the Court OF Appeal
yesterday:
By Judge R. II. Cardwel:
Southern Rsilway Company W. Com
moawealtb, State Corporation Commits
ion. Reversed.
Scott VS. Chichester, Sergeant, etc.
Corporation Court of City OF Frederick
burg. Reversed.
By Judge John A. Buchanan.
Uzzle VS.. Commonwealth. Circuit
Cour, of Accouac county. Reversed.
Burton & Conquest VS.. Common
wealth. Circuit Court of Accomac
ccuaty. Reversed.
Norfolk aud Western Railway Com
pany W. Dlke & Rudscille. Circuit
Court of Warren county. Affirmed.
By Judge George NJ. Harrison:
Thurman Va. Commonwealth. Cor
poration Court of City of Norfolk. AZ
6rmed.
By Judge Stafford G. Whitile:
Hunter vs.. Commonwealth. Circuit
Court of King George county. Reversed
McCurdy, Executor. etc., ct ais. IS.
Smith, ct ais. Chancery Court Of City
of Richmond. Affirmed.
Petitions for Appeals, etc.
Sissoo, ct ale. VS.. Saunders, ct sl,.
Ciicuit Court Of Culpeper county. APP
peal. Bond. $3.50.
The following cases were heard:
Traders and Truckers Bank VS..
Blqck ct al. argued and submitted.
Robinson VS.. City Of Norfolk; argued
and submitted.
Kelly VS.. Gwalkin ct al; partly
argued sn1 continued.
Nexi cases TO be heard:
Gardner vs.. Montague ct al, Iuger-
soll vs.. Pond ct ell, Schaubuch vs.. Dill
emuto, Hennings vs. Parsons, Truckers
Manufacturing and Supply Company vs.
White, Lambert vs.. City Of Norfolk,
Tebbs vs.. Van Pstien ct al. Seldep,
Charles ct al. vs. Williams, assignee, Ell
a.; Gribb Bros. VS.. Moore, Clemens q
%. and City of Norfolk VS.. ]. w. Perry
Company ct sl., being numbers 93 to 49,
inclusive, on argument docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
Trial Adjourned Till Monday.

New York, Jan. "a -When court
reconvened in the Thsw trial this morn
ing Attorney Littlston asked for an ad-
jourument until Monday. He explained
that the steamer with three of his best
witnesses on board is anchored Of Sandy
Hook aud cannot make the harbor be.
cause Of the storm, while DR.. Bingham,
who was to testify, was not fully re-
covered from an attack OF pneumonia
aud could not come TO court.
Until these witnesses testify, Little,on
explained, he could not complete his
Hypothetical question.
Justice Dowliug, the district attorney
not opposing, granted the request and
a recess was ordered until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
REvERsEs THE DECISION.

In the Court of Appeals yesterday the
State corporation commissions decision
was reversed in Southern Rsilssy
Company vs. the commonwsaltb. The
Southern Railway was notified by a
lumber dealer at Rspidsn to provide car
or cars for loading. The shipment was
for points beyond the borders of the
S,o,s The railroad summoned to appear
hsso,a Tho >runission said that the rule
Of the Ct commission Of Virginia was in
conflict with the Intersta NV''p'e sle
Commission rulings. The corpu. '"'
imposed q nominal fine o.
$50 sud the ease was appealed with the
result above. All the judges concur in
the result but Judge Buchanan and
Harrison dissent from the reason as.
signed in the opini)p, while Judge Whit.
lie dissents from the objections of the
two JUICES named having, grounds for
other reasons han are enumerated in
the objections Of Judges Buchanan and
Harrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
Solution of Murder Mystery

Chicago, Jan. 24.-One Of the strang-
est Chicago mysteries 10 years, that Of
the hcadless woman, whose body wss
found In Lake Michigan last Monday
is possibly on the verge Of solution.
The police think she is Miss Jennie
Fleischmsnn, formerly a stenogrspher
for "Tip" O'Neill, President Of tbs
Western Baseball League, who has
offices in the Marquette building adjoiu-
ing those of Charles Comisky. Miss
Fleischmann has not been seen by her
circle OF friends since last October.
She ia blonde aud is said to have an
sEered we'll all the fragments of descrip-
tion that can he gathered from the nude
aud mutilated body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
The Railroad Rate Fight.

Raleigh, N. @, Jan. 24.--The whole
railroad rate fight which has ragged so
bitterly for months promises to be
opened up aireash through the bill
drafted today By the Senate Railroad
mini tee as q solution Of the problem.
The bill provides for an increase from
21.4 to 2 IL cents In the passenger
rate, 10 accordance with the compromise
baiween Governor Gl,nn and the rail-
rosds, hut Uskes no provision for
mileage books,
Senator Graham. chairman Of the
Seoste railroad committee announced
the rate bill will be reported tomorrow
and made special order for Tuesday.
At that time the fight is expected 10
break.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
Virginia News.

Ernest Wolfort died yesterday at his
home in Spottsylvania county, sged
forty-nine.
Mrs. L. Beech, twenty-sight years
old, of Stafford county, died Wednesday
night at her home, near Jackets Mile.
Mrs. Sands, aged eighty-fve, widow
of Capt. John Sands, of Stafford, died
yesterday at the home OF her grandson,
w. T. Deacon.
Fayette T. Tolson, son OF D. K.
Tolson, was married to Miss MOllie
Hamilton, daughter of Mr.. Hugh Ham,
ilton, of Remington, Va, Tuesday.
The ceremony took place in Washing
ton.
The Tidewster Railroad, the line that
Is being built BY Henry Fl. Rogers, the
Standard OIL magnate, from the West
Virginia coal fields to the Atlantic Ocean
at Norfolk, will be completed west Of
Roanoke by the end OF Tbs week.
Leo O. Thurman, the West Point Ky. }
boy convicted in Norfolk of the murder,
February ], 1906, of Walter P. DolseD,
Of Michigan, wss denied new trisl by
The Supreme OJurt OF Yir giuis, yesterday
and vii be resenienced for execution.
~. 9, Belford, manager of the Hamp-
"heebBs Gas Company, COM
.o .i,, a1o .n;o;d. --'siday ia The Office
Of the company BY inhsnng ~
GEAR the man on the floor was
the following words: "SIme
old story. Drink has been the curse Of
my life."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
HOUaE.

The House today put aside considers-
ton of the private bills On the calendar
for the day, in order to rush through
the urgent deficiency appropriation bill.
General debate was continued on the
bill.
TIE new reading clerk in tho Senate,
Crockett, Of Iowa, chosen from ninety
candidates, got the House 10 trouble
today.
he appeared on the flor of tie House
and with sweeping bow delivered ga
message from the Senate" Speaker
Cannon received it, but later Represent
alive Bartlett called atteu ticn 10 the
fact that tho Senate was not in session
today and no message could therefore be
received from it. ''Strictly speaking
the House could not recsive the message
but it did, and the objsction is too late"
said the Speaker. "The reception of
the message 10 contrary to the rule, but
not so contrary as 10 effect the legality
of the message"
So the matter ended, but the Speaker
will watch when that new clerk from
Senator Allison's state comes in the
HoUss sgaiD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
From Washington.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.l
Washington, d. c., January "a.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, d. c., January "a.
secretary's Taf's letter to Represent
alive Herbert Parsons, urging him that
he did not wish to imperil the chances
of republican success by waging war in
any "fsvorile son" State, and urging
him to back Governor Hughes with a
solid delegation, caused the old political
var houses and band wagon riders to
GRASP with amszemebt. AZ A.. hey
were prepared 20 call 1t "a fool moVe;"
then trey "smelied q mice" and now
scey ATE all declaring it to be one of the
clevefest mGneuyeTs ever pulled Oft on
the political chess bosrd. 1t means, &C.
cording to the Taft followers-and a
good many others are inclined to accept
the view-lhsl if the war minister does
not win on the first or second ballot, he
will be thrown the combined strength Of
the favorite sons when the latter discOv
,sr that none Of them can get the
priza. BY his show Of msgnanimity, the
Secretary "a certain to win the friendship
and admiration Of the field, and, more
over, is quite likely 30 receive large
bunch OF the scattering, the unin-
structe6, and the unattached de- sSa1es'
The Secretsry's letter is said to hsv|~
caused bis Ohio manager, Vorys, 10
throw one 8; after another, and it is
doubtful II he has vet returned to his
normsl irsme of mind. The Secretary
read him the Letter over tae loug dis
lance telephone, and cur1y informed
him that he had decided to send it 10
Parsons. Although Tsf's followers as
eert with considerable feeling that the
idea originated with the Secretary,
alone, there are many who believe it had
it's inception in the as'ute political
brain OF President Roosevelt. Where
the idea Was incUbsted, However, is
of little consequence. It's fsr-reach-
ing effect is the main thing and the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24

A SQUAD Of policemen and score OF
walters las; night completely routed $50
members of the sophomore class of the
University of Pennsylvania who attempt
ed to break up freshnen's banquet in
s philadelphia restaurant. A score OF
students arrested, half hundred with
cut heads and bruised bodies, and 5000
worth of damaged glassware and china
are the results Of the disgraceful fray.
No sensible people object to ordinary
fun by college students, but when such
young men become disorderly, offensive
and engage in riotous proceedings, they
should be arrested, fued, made to pay
all damages they iuAict and then be
Jailed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
missing Passeugers Found.

Amsterdam, Holland, Jan. 24-The
litebost GouWEs arrived today at
the Hook of Holland with the missing
passengers of the steamer Amsterdam,
who disappeared in small boat follow
ing the collision yesterday OF the Am
sterdam with the British steamer AK
minister. The boat was picked up
along the coast. After the collision the
Amsterdsm's passengers we're removed
10 the Administer. The smsll boat
went astrsy while this Was being done,
and considerable fear was felt for the
passengers,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
BOMB EXPLODED AT BANK.

An exploding bomb wrecked the front
OF an italian bank building on Elizabeth
street, New York, last night, briefly ex-
posing $40, 900 in silver aud gold, which
the bankers, Pssquale A. Patti & Sor,
had piled in the window as ocular proof
of their ability to pay deposi,ors on de-
msnd.
The junior partner, Salvatore Psti,
who was on guard inside, was cut by the
glass that crashed in upon him, but
stuck by his charge, and soon had the
money stored away in the vaults. The
score of clerks had left the place some
hours before, and the explosion Injured
none bat the younger Pati.
The bomb tbrowers, who were not
seen b. he bar ker. wee quickly lost ia
the crowd Of several ihgussod excited
Italians who gathered about The wreck,
and their motive is s mystery.
II robbery was the Object, the perpe-
traitors 1t is believed, were amateurs,
who los; courage at the critical moment,
Wnen tue tempting treasure was WITHIN
arms resch from the street.
Psii, tue elder, is one of the most
prosperous Of The Italian bankers of
New York. His institution is capits-
liz,d st $500, 900 During the bank
troubles be conceived the idea OF a
window display to reassure doubling
patrons.
Pati declared that he had been Singh
lsrly free from slsck hand threats.
Psolo Bonomolo, a shoemaker, who
owns the adjoining tenement house, be-
lieves the explosive was meant for him.
He owns house at 5l2 East Thirteenth
street. adjoining one that Was damaged
by bomb on Monday night. He gets
threatening letters frednentlY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Lauterbach to Separate.

New York, Jan. 24.-Mrs. Edward
Lauterbsch, wife of the noted lawyer,
announced todly that her husband aud
herself had agreed to separate and that
che had placed the arranging of the
details of 3 separation agreement In tho
hands of Joseph N. Ohoate. She Is now
living at the Hotel Savoy, willis no has
taken up his quarters at the Republican
Club. Mrs. Lauterbsch stated that their
three daughters have taken their fathers
eide, while their only son 10 still trying
to arrange reconciliation. A general
difference over family matters is declared
to be the cause OF the separation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24

THE STORM KING was in evidence
last night. Snow had fallen steadily
for six or eight hours when old Boreas
began to make himself felt. The chill
ing wind was soon sending clouds OF
snow through the streets, driving people
who CHANGED to be outdoors to shelter,
and the heavy flaws rOsred dismally
throughout the night. Fortunately there
were no fires. Had a blaze occurred
and gsined any hesdwsy the result would
have been disastrous. Such calsmities die
occur in Bsl more and Portland, Ne,
while tho 81 zzafd vas al It's height. In
tae frs,.named place five hremen,
while in the discharge of their duty,
were killed by falling walls. 1t is the
won't Of the pastor Of one of our city
churches while praying, as commanded,
for those in authority, TO include with
such the fremeu OF this city. This seems
proper, aud is doubtless encouraging to
those who at any hour of the day or
nieht rush TO tde cid Of such as are
terrified by FIRE. Many years ssO seven
courageous Alexandra fremen we're kill
ell By a falling wall. The names OF the
vicfims have bscome embalmed in the
city's archives. The memory of the
brave Bsltimoreans who last night in the
teeth of the storm and probably with
their clothing covered with ice forfeited
their lives in the discharge Of their duty
should remain green.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
LoDez Escapes.

London, Jan. 24.-Dr. Farmsuo Lo-
PEE, accused of being a party to The con-
spirscy 10 blow up Premier Franco, Of
Portugal with bomb, today escaped
from the strong fortress of San Julis ac-
cording to sdVices received here from
Lisbon. There was an explosion 10 the
fortress previous to the escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
live in Alexsndris, "a VERY doubttul

live in Alexsndris. is very doubtful
proposition.
With the population sndimportsnce of
Alexandria and its station facilities
which are very creditable, although in
convenient of access, ell trains on ell
railroads passing here should be COM
PEELED 10 stop to receive or discharge
passengers and we should not be treated
as OF clsssed 10 the list of small flag
stations along the Southern Railway.
Respectfully.
D. J. HOWELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
TIE r., F. & P. r. R. FIGHT.

HE b., L. q L. II. K. FI6HI.
The hearing last night 10 Richmond,
by the joint committee Of the House and
Senate on the proposed repeal Of the
statute forbiddiug the parallelliug Of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Potomac
Riihoad adjourned without completing
the hearing, TO meet sgain tonight.
Mr.. Cannon, member Of the Rich
mond city council, representing The couu-
C snd The bosrd Of aldermen, presented
rosootious isvoripg the repesl. Judge
Embrey, OF Fredericksburg, also argued
for repesl. Col. John B. Purcell,
State proxy, spoke against the repeal,
and the corCluiing Argument Il the
hearing was made by Delegate Evans,
of Middlesex, in favor Of his proposed
substitute restricting the upsal.
Ii ia said tdst three-fouHhs of the com.
mittee have expressed themselves as
favoring the Cox Goodrich repeal bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-24
ADMIRAL BRO WILSON'S SIDE.

Admiral Brownson's side Of the hos
pital controversy vas at last made pub
lie by President and was sent to the
House yesterday.
Admiral Brownson says 1t is unlawful
for medical officer to exercise military
command except in his own corps. "a
seagoing ship to be efficient must be
commanded BY a oeagoing officer. Di-
vided responsibility leads to confusion
and poor administration"
DR.. Rixey is given the last word. His
letter, which followed Browuson's resig-
nation, was sent to the House with the
other memoranda requested by Mr. Gill,
Of Baltimore.
That the hospilsl-ship plan was ar
ranged directly by the President aud
DR.. Rixey over Secretary Metcalfs head
is another complication.