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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
WOrkmen Drowned.

Chicago, Jan. 20. SeVenty-6ve mel
employed on a crib several miles out II
Lake Michigan jumped ia the lake tbi
morniug when the crib Wss destroyed
by FIRE, and a number was drowned
Wien the FIRE broke ont the men founC
themselves trapped and had the alter
native of burning to death or riskinl
their lives in the water. The crib wa
ouly temporary fimsy affair and burn
ed like finder t. the waters edge. a
lookout on another crib several miles
away telephoDed just before 9 O'Clock
that he had looked at the crib through
glasses and could see Is or 20 NEE
clinging to the edge of the wreck OF the
crib which was sill burning.
The superintendent of the crib estl.
ates that about Is men we're drowned.
OF the survivors, he said the greater
majority received severe bruises or burns
and several inhaled flames.
A. 9 o'clock this morning foriy-seven
bad been aken from the water about the
crib, by tugs. Nearly all of them were
badly burned and it is feared several
may die. i<-
The superintendent also says that
there are seveTa, tons Of dynamite in the
foundation of the crib, just below the
waters edge. The indications are, be raid,
that the FIRE is rapidly burniug down 10
the explosive He sdded that usually
number Of men are always a. work in 3
a tunnel under the bed of the lake,
which ls being Constructed to conueci
the main laud with the crib. There
was no way to wan the men, he declar.
ed, and they probably are still 10 the
tunnel. ShOuld the dynamite explode,
the crib would be destroyed and the ou-
let OF the tunnel blown away. This
would let the water into the tunnel ard
catch the workmen helpless.
Some OF the survivors, however, de-
clare that about 20 men started down
into the tunnel in The hope OF reaching
safety there. 1t is feared, however that
the men imprisoned are lost, the crib
burned down go low that the waters OF
the lake are stopping over Its ruins and
this, it is believed will rapidly FL or has
filed the tunnel with water already.
Chicago. lao. 20.-This afternoon,
20 bodies Were taken from the tunnel
and more are believed TO be still in the
tunnel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

The people of the country Rave
natural curiosity to know all MI Will
lett would have said concerning Presi'
dent Roosevelt had he been allowed to
proceed In the House of Representatives
Monday, 1t reminds us of an incident
10 the career Of the late Henry A.
Wise. he was engaged in bis famous
crusade against kuownothingism, and
attempted one Dight TO make an open
air speech 10 Washington. Mr. Wise
started by saying; IL have met the
enemy with his visor down, and"
HOOtI and yells from bis opponents
drowned his voice snd hundreds of Mr..
Wis3's friends we've incensed because the
intrepid Virignian was not allowed al
opportunity to ventilste himself. The
republicans were quick on Monday to
declsre M. Willett out OF order because
he had presumed to attack the president.
Representatives. of this party did not
chow the same Difference to Andrew
Jackson over two score years ago when
he was assaIled numerically In both
branches Of Congress, aud subsequently
made the victim Of an impeachment
farce. His ofense vas manifestation
of friendship toSard the people Of the
south, where be was born and reared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
THE POE ANNIVERSARY.

The climax to the Poe centenary was
reached at the University of Virginia
yesterday. The morning exercises we're
held in Madison Hall. DR.. Charles W.
Kent presided, sud presented DR.. AIcss
E Forier ard Prof. George Edward,
who, respectively, Indicated POe'S in-
huenoe in French snd German literature.
Three poems of decided merit we're
read. They we're by Prof Edward
DogdeD, of Dublin; Arthur Christopher
B,nson, Of England, and John Boyd, OF
Montreal, Canada. This foreign tribute
vas emphasized by letters from distin.
guished foreigners. A CablegIam from
the Authors Club, of London, brought
assurance thst it joined in the celebrs.
tinn OF the Poe ceDtsnsry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
News of the Day.

President Roosevelt has accepted en-
invitation to deliver a lecture in 1910
before the Uoiversity Of Berlin.
Jodge K. NJ. Lsndis, whose Standard
Oil fine was reversed, has again been re-
versed by the Appellate Court Of Illinois
10 decision iavoring the oil corpora
ton.
Representative a'ea introduced bill
10 the House Yesterday providing for the
construction of Lincoln memorial
highway from the gates OF the White
House to the Gettysburg battlefield In
Pennsylvania.
Edgar Allan, IT,, commander-iu.chief
Of the United Sons Of Veterans, has is
sued an order asking the various camps
Of that organization to appropriately OBJ
serve February IL, the centennial an
niverary OF Abraham LincOln's birth.
Governor Patterson of Tennessee
filed yeslesdsy with the clerk of the
Senate a message vetJiDg the statewide
prohibition bill which last week was
passed by both Houses Of the legislature.
The bill will probably be passed over
the veto.
The House passed the Pension bill,
carrying IN appropriation of over $780,
500 900; it is the largest 10 history. The
House decided against the continuance
of the present system Of separate pension
AGENCIES and approved Of consolidation.
The House also passed the urgent def
cheney appropriation bill, and took up
the consideia ion of the naval sppro-
pristiOu bill.
The salaries OF the president, vice
president and speaker Of the House we're
again under discussion In the Senste
yesterday when the legislative, executive
snd judicial appropriation bill was taken
up. Amendments we're adopted iuoress.
ing the presidents salary to 800, 900,
that Of the chief justice Of the Supreme
Court of the United STATES to Sl5, 900
and that of associate justices To $l4, 500.
The salary of the vice president and
speaker has been fixed at SIS, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
DIED.

On Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 1909,
at o'clock, ISABELLA FIELD. widow of
the late $ epbeD K. Field, aged "a years and
8 months. Funeral services from her late
residence, No. 900 Prince street, st II O'Clock
Thursday morning. Friends Of the family
are invited - attend. Interment private.
Tuesday, January 10, 1909. at 1.2O N.
MAGGIE, the beloved wife of Clarence ".
Bagot. Funeral from her late home, l25
north Fayette street tomorrow Thursday J
afternoon at o'clock. Friends invited 10
attend. Interment private. Washington
papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 20, 1909.

THE banquet given last night under
the auspices of Lee Camp Of CoDfeder'
ate Veterans of this city vas another
of the many fitting testimonials given
by that organization to the commander
Of the historic Army OF Northern Viz
v,nIs. About one.huDdIed and nifty
persona gathered in Confederate Ve'er-
aus Hall esrly in the night The
assembly comprised May who had
followed the great leader during The four
wears he kept hack 40 overwhelming
force possessed of unlimited resources
while the hordss With which he had to
combat contained a large percentage Of
rstiVe Americans, the federal army was,
IN a measure, polyglOt! in it's compost
flor most Of the nations Of continental
Europe being represented 10 its ranks
The ragged Confederate soldiers, lighting
a,ainst terrible odds, followed Lee with
periect confidence 10 his ability and
conscious Of the fact that be would Re
careful 10 every movement and that
when they we're called upon to with
stand the enemy aud place their lives 10
jeopardy it wOzld be unavoidable Inc
soutbern soldlsr, therefore, early 10 th
sar learned % lows bis commander and
was ready at 81 tines to follow bis lead.
The speaker Est sight we're Profuse IN
extolRug the ggeat man whose worth
Gill never b. overrated, although, alter
all, they raid bat little Of General Lee
but what every Confederate veteran bad
previously learned by observation ano
nersopal intercourse. Taken all 10 all,
the reunion last night vas one OF the
most ENJOYABLE ever given by the r. E
Lee Camp. The ladies of the Auxiliary
Society, who had prepared the ban
quet had left nothing undone which
could have added to the enjoyment Of
those present, while the committee Of
the camp had anticipated everything in
connection With the event. Tho speakers
were a. their best snd their words sent
thrills of enthusiasm through the souls
of all present. The proceedings of last
night were an earnest of the fact that
the memory OF Robert E. Lee is em-
balned in every southern heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
From Washington,

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, jap. 20.
President Roosevelt vas gratiied to
day over reports from the Pse6c slope
of the check to the japanese Increment
following the publication OF his letter to
Gov. Gillette. he will, however, keep
10 constant touch with the moral sup
port Of he federal government by the
efforts being male by the governor 10
prevent the passage of the osjectio1sl
bills nov pending in the California
legislature. BE is confident that the
sentiment throughout the slate is with
him and feels that a proper discussion
OF the mater cannot but rsnglhen The
hands of the authorities IN keeping
down su agitation that Lad threatened
international peace. NoShere in the
conferences which the president has had
With members of the California con.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

GOVERNOR CHAMBERLAIN, democrat,
was yesterday elected by the heavily re-
publican legislature Of Oregon as U. S.
senator from that state to succeed Sen.
ator Fulton, republican, liability to
bring Influential state senators into liOe
to disregard the popular expression for
Chamberlain at the primaries and elect
a republican blocked the attempt to de-
fea. Chamberlain aud re-elect Fulton
repudiated By The people at the priua-
rles. Oregon thus kept her faith aud
her legislators fulfilled their pledges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
half.MIlIlon.nolIar Fire.

Toledo, o. Jso. 20.-Fire, which
caused $500, 900 loss in the theatre sec.
ton Of this city, was gotten under co.,
troll a, 8 o'clock this morning alter o
hard 6ght. The flames broke ont just
before the psrformsnceIin theArcsde and
Empire theatres were over. The rush Of
the apparatus alarmed both audiences,
aud 1t was only by the GOODNESS Of the
actors that serious panic, 10 both houses
we're avoided,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
KIeran to Appear when Wanted

New York, Jan. 20.-That Patrick
]. Kieran, the former heal OF the de-
funct Fidelity Fanding Company, will
appear when wanted, is the announce
ment made today by Edward l. KelIinek,
OF the Buffalo law firm, tanned by the
promoter to look after bis interests.
This statement was made today when
the hearing in the bankruptcy proceed
iugs involving the compsny, was con-
tinued before Peter B. Olney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Cease Against the Standard OIL Co.

(; Chicago, Jal. % Federal Judge
Anderson today eel February % as the
date for the beginning of the retrial Of
the $29, 900, 600 Standard Oil case 10
this city. The government attorneys
dsTa 1ded an immediate trial, and the
Standard counsel wanted delay until
May. The court declared the case
would have to begin before March or
the parties to 1t must get another Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

The pension appropriation bill which
was passed by the House yesterday
carries over $50, $50, 900. This beats
all records and suggests the inquiry as to
when the pension business is to end.
Although the pension bureau reports
that the list of pensioners is diminishing
yearly yet the appropriations for pen
sion purposes are annually growing
larger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Earthquake Shocks In Mexico.

Mexico City, Jsu. 2O.-Seversl slight
earthquakes have been reported from the
vicinity Of Colmiua during the last few
days. - The volcano near that place lie
also gaclive, throwing out ashes and
pumice stone, but no lava is flowing.
Flames from the crater can be seen
miles out to sea by ships aud the people
remain calm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Riot at a Wedding

WilktsOsrre, Ps., Jan. 2O.-Wed Ing
guests in jail, police and others nursing
wounds, and one man dying, is the
score today, Of puptisl event at Kings
ton, which ended In a riot early today,
foreign mine workers engaging in dis.
pate as to who shOuld dance With TIE
bride, aud 10 the melee which followed,
Adam Rasplnsky wss fatally shot By or
dcer Ma,ky and Officers Ruscavage aud
Davis were badly beaten. Police re-
serves arrested eight guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Unemployed Fight Police.

London, jan. 20. Thousands of un.
employed meO, singing sOoislistic songs
aud carrying denunciatory banners en.
gaged 10 fierce clash with the police
this IsfteroooD, in Berkeley square, in
front OF the House of Lords. After q
sharp conflict the police aud reserves
dispersed the rioters. Several we're in.
iured on each side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
TOday's Telegr aphic News
AopeaI Taken.

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.
Richmond, Va, Jan. 2O.-Oouusel
for the railway affected by the Corpora
lion Commissions two cent passenger
rate order today moved for an appeal 10
tbs state Supreme Court. The presi
dent, Judge Keith, said the court would
take the matter uuder adVisement. The
court may hold that the period for an
aupeal has expieed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
" 1.-The Duke Of Abruzzi. EsT

London, Jan. 2O.-The Duke Of
Abruzzi who has been staying 10 Lou
don lucognito, departed for Turin, today,
declining absolutely to discuss any re.
ports relative 10 Miss Katherine Elkius
and himself. The Italian embassy to
day denied all knowledge of the report
that the duke would rsnounce his title
TO wed Miss Elkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

Cocaine which dulls the Nerves
never yet cured Nasal Catarrh. The heavy
fell 10 the forehead, the stuffed up sensa-
ton aud the watery discharge frou eyes and
nose, along with the other miseries attending
the disease, are pot 10 TOut by Ely's Cream
Balm. Smell and taste are restored, breath.
ing is made normal. Until you try this
rem edy, you can form no idea Of the good it
will do you. Is applied directly to the sore
spot. All druggists, SOC. Mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren street, New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

Seven men were injured, two seriously, at
the explosion Of the Dupont Powder Com
psny's plant at GibbstOwn, n. J., which oe.
CURED at 7:15 this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
HOUSE.

The Judiciary committee which ha,
been considering the resolution inlr5-
duced last week BY Mr.. Gaines 10 deter
mine the status Of Mr.. Lilley, rep.
Conn }, today reported to the House
recommending the following resolution
ss q substitute for the one introduced BY
Mr.. Gaines; Resolved, that the seat 10
this House of George L. Lilley, IS a
representative from the state Of Ounce
ticut, WAS vacated on January 6, that
the clerk be directed to remove his
name from the roll Of members"
Chairman jenkins, of the judiciary
committee, made the report.
The committee Immediately eommuu-
icsted with Mr.. Lillsy, DOW governor
Of Connecticut, sfIer reference OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20

Veneznsla has practically agreed to a
protocol for the settlement OF the differ
ences with the United States and Is near
log an adjustment With other countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-20
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, jan. 20.
SENATE,

SENATE.
Senator Dick, Ohio, today introduced
a resolution, which Was referred to th'
committee on military affairs, calling OF
the tecretary of war for all correspon
dence, reports and other information
bearing on the subject Of hsziug al
West Point since Jal. l, 1909. Also
all reports relating to cadets found de-
6ceut 10 conduct or studiCs at the lasi
general examination.
That the action Of the president in dis
CT arging without honor the colored sol.
diers of the 25ih Iofsutry concerned 10
the ByowUsvile affair, was both legal
and jus., was the opinion expressed to
The Senate today in an elaborate srgu-
ment by Senator Frazier dem. Tenn. }.
he also took strong ground against the
pending bills 10 restore these men to the
srmy because a part OF them have been
clearly shown, in bis judgment, to have
been guilty Of the grOssest crimes, and
because it is impossible to ASCERTAIN
which ones are guilty aud which are H.
nocenl OF those crimes.
The senator deplOred that the race
question bad been injected Into the
discussion Of this subject, declaring that
ga greater wrong WAS never Inflicted up
on The great body OF respectable and law
abiding negroes of this country than to
place them In the altitude Of upholdiUg
crime and shielding criminals because OF
their race"
Mixing frank avoWsl Of his own
frieodliness to the race and of the debt
be owed to bis black nanny" snd
others, Senator Frazier declared: "Bnt
| would not be entirely frank i'll did
20. say, tba,upon certain phases Of the
race question, they, (tbe people of Ten
nesset 10 common with the rest Of the
south, have stood, and 1 believe will
ever s'aud, firm and unslterable. First;
Never again will the negro race
be allowed TO politically dominate and
control a sovereign sa,e Of this union.
To do 60, would be to eDthrone ignorance
aod give it dominion over intelligence,
and TO bring hack tue rspine and utter
reckless debauchery of the reconstruction
era. Second: The social barrier which
separates the races will never be allow.
ed 10 be lowered. To do so, would de-
slroy the purity aud integrity Of the
white race, and shock the sensibiities
aud outrf gs The moral sense of the Csu-
casisn race the world over"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-27
NOVEL CASE OF man
WITHOUT A COUNTRY
Must Continue to Cross Ocean
Until Matter Is Settled.

New York, July 26.-George How
ard, burly middle aged negro, has
sailed on the White Star steamer Ara
bic fos Liverpool man without. a
country. The authorities In England
will probably send him back and as
this country has deported him as an
undesirable alien 1t will refuse to re
ceive him.
Howard arrived here on the Arabic
Q week ago. He had just left an Eng.
lish prison and as he claimed Amer
ican citizenship the British authori
ties sent him over. On this side q
special board OF inquiry decided that
his claims of citizenship were un.
founded and ordered his deportation.
Ellis island officials say Howard's
case is without parallel and that he
will at least have to remain a third
class passenger on the Arabic until
the two governments unwind much
ro4 tApo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-27
TROUBLE AT MIXES ROCKS
Deputies on Guard Fire on Party At
tackinq Water Plant.

Pittsburg, July 27.-Deputy sheriffs
on guard along the Ohio river bank
near the Pressed Steel Car company's
water plant at McKees Rocks fired on
an attacking party at night in an
swer to stones and other missiles
hurled by several men in a rowboat
One man is reported to have been
shot but no trace of him can be
found. The object of the attack at
the water plant is unknown.
Rumors of the importation of new
men as employees at the plant caused
the strikers TO establish picket lines as
early as 4 a. m. and for three hours
all street cars were halted while a
committee questioned each passenger.
The state constabulary was called out,
but had little trouble in dispensing the
crowds. There are no additional men
at work.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-27
BLERIOT HERO OF
HOUR IN ENGLAND
French Aviator Center Of En-
thuSidstic Crowds.

London, July 27,-Louis Bleriot, the
Frenchman who made history by fly
ing across the English channel from
Les Baraques to Dover, q distance of
time of little less than half an hour,
and his famous little monoplane have
reached London, the former to receive
the monetary fruits of his achieve
ment in the shape of check for s5,-
900 and the latter to be placed on ex-
hibition to the financial advantage of
both a London hospital and the en-
terprising proprietor of the only
American department store here The
famous aviator is finding hero wor'
ship much more trying to endure than
the strain of navigating the air.
Remarkable scenes were witnessed
at Dover when NJ Bleriot returned
there to attend a civil reception In his
honor. The Frenchman was mobbed
by the enormous crowds and the po.
lice had to come to his protection, SO
eager were the enthusiasts TO greet
him at close quarters.
A similar ovation awaited the avi.
ator at London, his compatriots hav.
ing gathered at Victoria station in
huge numbers. With the help of the
police he finally succeeded in getting
away and reached his hotel, where he
was presented with the check at q
luncheon party.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-27
JEROME APPEARS
IN THAW CASE
Assisting State in Hearing
al White Plains.


Counsel for Plaintiff Objected to Pres
ence of New York District Attorney,
but is overruIed-Siayer Of STAR
ford White Faces Trying Ordeal
When He Takes the Stand in Effort
20 Prove His Sanity.
White Plains, N. Y. July 27.-The
sevcrest ordeal of Harry K Thaw's
struggle for freedom from tine Mat
teawan asylum for the criminal insane
was before him when Justice Isaac n.
Mills of the supreme court recon-
menced the hearing at which Thaw is
trying to show himself sane. Charles
MorschausCr, Thaws attorney, reaf-
firmed an intention Of putting Thaw
on the stand TO give personal proof
of Thaw's sound mental condition.
District Attorney Jerome, who last
week announced his intention of help
ing the state and the Westchester
county authorities, was present.
When the hearing of the case was
resumed Deputy Attorney General
Roger Clark, who, on behalf of the
state, is opposing Thaw's application
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-27
TO ESCAPE WEARY GRIND
Suicide Club of Dsheartened Factory
Employees.

Cleveland, July 27.-A club COM
posed of disheartened factory en-
ployes, advocating suicide as the only
means within their reach of attaining
the peace of mind they crave and to
escape the torments of their daily
grind, is believed to exist here This
fact was advanced by the parents of
Miss Rebecca Bosechek, eighteen
years old, who was fourd dead in Cor
don park. After considering ell of the
known circumstances surrounding her
death this is the only theory evolved.
Relatives believe that another girl.
a companion of Miss Bosechek, will
commit suicide within the next few
days According to those who know
of the habits OF Miss Bosechek the
club consisted of six girls, four young
men and man and his wife.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-27

called Justice Mills attention to Mr..
Jerome's presence. saying that Mr..
Jerome had consented to appear with
the states attorneys at their request.
Thaw's attorney immediately OBJ
jected to Jerome's participation and
recalled the New York district attor-
ney's affidavit before Judge Gaynor
when an effort was made to hold the
present hearing In New York instead
of White Plains. The affidavit was
to the effect that Mr.. Jerome could
not act with the authorities of West
chester county. Justice Mills settled
the matter by remarking that Jerome
had never said he would not appear
at the request of the state and Mr..
Jerome remained.
Expert testimony began with the
first witness, DR.. Henry Ernst
Schmid 0 White Plains DR..
Schmid's conclusions. after numerous
examinations of Thaw in White Plains
was that Thaw's condition. both men
tai and physical, was normal, except.
Ing his heart. which beat trifie toe
fast.