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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
The Annexation Talk.

London, Feb. IS The sentiment
for annexation is practically unan-
imous in this country"
This declaration is made in 4
snecial interview cabled to the Express,
by Congressman William s. Bennett,
OF New York, whose Canadian an
nexation resolution in the House yes
terday was acted upon adversely by
the committee on foreign affairs.
The feeling has been crystallized, !"
continues the interview, by the re-
ciprocity proposition which gives great
material advantage to Canada without
corresponding advantages to the United
States unless there is to be an ultimate
compensation in annexation.
The proposition will be pressed
vigorously, and may be an issue in
the next presidential campaign. Cana
da is in backward state OF agricul-
tural development because she lacks
home market OF her own, and is
dependent on distant English market.
The advantages OF the American
market will develop the agriculture OF
Canada at the expense of rctarding
American agriculture.
'Theologic OF these great truths
driven home rs it will be by the cxac.
tons OF Canadian competition with ouI
farmers, and by the exclusion Of oul
manufactures from Canada by tht
preferential tariff in favor of English
manufacturers, will add TO the intan
sity OF the present widespread senti
ment in favor of expansion toward tht
north and may we'll cause fear in thu
hearts Of moderate men lest it may
push beyond tho restraints OF peaceful
diplomacy.
I'VE are nation OF ninety millions
and the cyclonic force of such demo
cracy is not within tho formulas Q
ordinary historic measurement. "
The Express insists that Bennett:
statement means that annexation is tho
ultimate outcome OF reciprocity 4
declares that the fad that Bennett alone
supported his resolution in committed
does not mean that the other member;
we're opposed. but that they merely
yielded to President Taft's imporiun
ings. BY killing the resolution. the
Express says, the committee simply
slilled the rising QUERY until the reel
prncity agreement is adopted.
Most of the other morning paper:
drop the subject today, after recording
the fact If lie defeat ni Eennel's 1880
luton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY DIVIDEND.

The first dividend to be paid on the
preferred stock OF the Southern Rail.
way Company since October OF 1907
is TO be distributed on April q, the
directors OF tbs road having declared
dividend of per cent. yesterday.
The payment is made for no specific
period, and President Finley said that
il WAS the intention of the mansge.
ment TO mantsin payments in the
future, although no Information was
obtainable rs TO what yearly rate vas
contemplated.
Extensive Improvements, including
expansion OF freight facilities OF i'm
portant points, we're authorized by the
board, and the president was empower.
ed TO take up the question OF purchase
of additional rolling stock. Mr.. Finley
said that, since details OF the improve
mentplans had not been completed,
he was not in q position to state 1T
what points changes would be made.
In explanation If the action OF the
| directors, he said:
As the action OF the board indi-
Gates, it has adopted The policy Of
fesuming dividends on tho preferred
stock OH = very conservative basis. in
the expectation that with o contiuu.
anre OF favorable conditions the rate
Of dividend may be gradually increased
until the full dividend can again be
properly paid This resumption Of
dividends will not result in any moii.
fcalion OF the present progressive
policy OF the company with respect to
| operation, maintenance, aud improve
n,ent OF the property"
Resumption of dividends on the
preferred stock was made possible By
irproved earnings Of the road 10 the
six months ended December 81 the
net income increased 81 ,0S3,00 over
The corresponding period OF The pre-
ceding year, owing largely to the high
prices OF cotton.
In all OF 1907 the company paid 4
per cent. on its preferred stock, but
at the time Of the panic il suspended
dividends. Between 1902 and 1907 it
paid ) per cent annually. 1t nerer
has pail anything OH its colnuon
stOrl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
i'rOKtn Fast to Platform.

Poughkeepse, n. y, Feb. 49,
Thomas Mclaughlin, q butcher, oil
Delhi, N. e., was frozen fast to the
platform of the front car o. the West
efn Express on the New York Central
Railroad which arrived here late Thurs
day night Mclaughlin got on the
train at Albany and stood on the plat
form Of the baggage car. He mas on
the way to Peekskill to visit brother.
After leaving Albany the locomotive
scooped water from the track tanks,
and Mclaughlin was thoroughly
drenched. The intense cold quickly
CONCEALED the water into ice. and Nc
I4aughlin was frozen fast 10 the plat
form OF the car.
Fortunately, the train stopped here,
where Mclaughlin WAS discovered hy
Detective Fnrlong He VAS nncon
scious when taken from the car plat.
form, and the physicians say could not
have much longer survived the cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Southern Railway Train Robbed.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 1S.-Fire train
robbers successfully held up north
bound Southern Railway passenger
train at O'Clock this morning at
White Sulphur Springs, near Gaines
vile, Ga. They cracked the safe in
the express car and obtained $500 10
cash. The robbery vas so we'll con
dncfei that no one was injured and
the desparadoes got long lead on
posses whicfr attempted today to trat!
them.
A mix-up in their fuses prevented
the robbers from getting $4,000 in
cash which was in the larger OF two
safes in the express car.
Tho train vas tagged with . red
lantern aud when it came to stop,
the engineer was covered" He WIS
forced to throw up-his hands. The
negro fireman jumped and took. ID
the woods, not having been seen since.
Conductor Mooney left the train to
see what the trouble was and was
greeted by the muzales OF two big six
shooters. Two robbers hold him up
and kept the engineer coyered, while
the others entered the express ear.
The robbers had explosives ready-sn
placed them under each safe in the
chr. The fuse at the smaller safe was
LIGHTED too soou and it was exploded
FIRST. The concession put out the other
fuse.
The sight o, the 500; revealed in
the cracked sate &as sufficient for the
robbers. They sliced it and did not
attempt to try again 10 blow up the
big sale. K Wa7 merd chance which
saved the $4,000.
The passengers we're badly frightcn'
ed, but when they attempted to leave
the train. the robbers quickly forced
them back They hid their yaluables
in the cuspidors and under the seats.
Women concealed their jewelry and
men their pocketbooks, but they were
not molested.
I The robbers are supposed to COM
prise the same gang who killed Police
man Gupnells at Greenvile, S. c.,
yesterday aud robbed Several stores in
WILLIAMSON. Early today the post
Office was robbed, 81 Easey, S. c..
just over the state liue. and this IS
supposed also 10 have been their
work.
The express car was badly smashed
by tbs explosion, bur later reports
con6ruei the fact that no one WIS
Injured. AdYices from the posse this
afternoon stated that they were fol
loving the trail through the noun
| foins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
elixir or Love Failed.

Waterbury, Conn, Feb. lS.-Ed
muEd RenuS, 4 mnnlder, had been for
some time infatuated with 4 young
woman OF Bristol above his station in
life, who did not reciprocate, go he
concocted love potion and tried to
get an opportunity to put it in her
coffee. Ills mysterious conduct
aroused the suspicion Of the young
Wnman's frienda, and they turned
Renus over 10 the police. to whom he
confessed that the philtar was one used
in Germany.
Any msiden takingit, he said, would
instantly transfer her affections 10 the
givar. He made it, he said, by shay
ing his breast and, during sort OF
weird chant. burning the hair 10 ashes.
The only other ingredient vas sweat
collected from his brow. The court
considered the mans lacerated heart
and his disappointment and directed
the chief Of police 10 release him with
the understanding that he seek = new
l-,xyn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
FROM WASHINGTON

A further effort to secure conSldPra-
tiou OF Canadian annexation by the
House was made today by Representa-
tive Bennett who placed on the House
calender the adverse reports on his two
resolutions boxing toward annexation,
Undef the House rules Mr.. Bennett may
lie able to bring the resolutions up on
the floor during he last six days OF the
session Under unanimous consent or
under suspension Of the rules. The
Bennett resolutions, if they had been al
lowed to die in the foreign affairs COM
mittee without action would never have
reached the calendar, hut the action OF
The committee, under White House
pressure in voting for adverse reports
gave Mr.. Bennett an opportunity 10
call up the bills in the House. The
foreign affairs committee, said Mr..
Bennett today, did the best thing pos
slble for me. II they simply ignored
the resolutions there sogld hare hNan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Lind ami l.alN Dccirs.

New York, Feb. l9.-Occupying one
Of The most laxurinn- suites aboard the
Carmauia, Lord and Lady Dacies to-day
sailed for Egypt on the stcond stage Of
their wedding trip, having recently r.
turned from .lrkyl Island, Georgia.
The Carmamia is due to arrive atAlcX-
andria March s. After brief stay in
Cairo, Lord Decics and his bride will
start Jor upper Egypt, visiting Luxor
and proceeding up the Nile rs far as
the upper cataract They will return
to London in time for Lady Decies to
be presented at court before the coro-
nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
A laIa.sRUSTER.

The House of Representatives va:
held III 4 standstill yesterday By fiji
buster planned and conducted by Mr..
Mann, Of Illinois. 1t often has been
asserted by Speaker Cannon and others
that majority Of the House could do
what il pleased, but yeatarday'7 events
proved otherwise.
II WAS private calendar day under
the rules and the business in order was
The consideration OF the omnibus war
claims bill, which already had passed
the Senate The bill largely affect
ed s0nthern claimants, and the demo-
Gratis, with the assistance Of q large
number Of republicans, enleavored to
pass it. AT times the ma 0rily in favor
OF the bill was as high as 40, but Mr..
Mann was opposed to the bill, and BY
dilatory tactics he succeeded in pre-.
venting action on it. although the
House was in session from 10 a. m.
until 9:o5 O'Clock last night
At that hour the advocates Oi the
measure secured 8 recess until Il y. m.
today under the assumption that the
legislative sitting OF yesterday wonli
then be resumed.
Yesterdays ilibuater, largely one
man affair, was one OF the most re-
markablc in the history OF the House
At one'time last night, in order to Sc,
cure = quorum, the sergeant-at-arms
was directed to arrest all absentees.
With assistants, thai official started in
pursuit OF the missing members Rnt
before any arrests were made, enough
absrnlrcs driited into the chamber 10
make qmolnm and further proceed
ings under thu order we're dispensed
with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Against school Societies.

Albany, Feb. 18.-Assembiyman
Turley yesterday introduced bill which
will stir mp many protests from high
school pupils. 1t amends the greater
New York charter by prohibiting the
pupils in the public schools from be-
longing 10 fraternities or secret socie-
ties
There are many such organizations
in The city, and the attempt TO bring
m end to their existence will undoubt-
tdly result in \ storm OF resentment
from the youthful members. Assembly
man Turlcy believes these societies do
not have good influence over the
school children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Ri5ting at Port AID Prince.

Port all Prince, Feb. 1S.-Seren
prominent citizens were shot by federal
troops under cover OF a riot here which
it is believed, vas started by the soldiers
themselves. AT one O'Clock in the
morning firing began in various sec
tons OF the city and during the excite
nlent The seven men were taken from
prison and executed. The city is in a
fever OF excitement and in spite Of the
drastic measures further tronble is fear
ed.
The president continues at Port
Liberty where he il ordering the arrest
Of more citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY. EVENING, FEB.

CHApAcJErI2ISa the JcffricS John
son fight AZ q fake, and, IN the
same breath, asserting that. t. his
belief, President Taft, Theodore RooSe
Welt, and William Jennings Bryan
are fully qualified to 90 into any
pulpit and preach sermon, Mr..
Champ Clark last night caused 4
sensation at the banquet OF the
Vaughn class OF the Calvary baptsl
Church, il Washington. lndniglng
in retrospective yicws, and comparing
the past with the future IN regard
to homicide. prize lighting, and samb
ling, MIR. Clark declared the world IS
continuously growing better, despite
the fact that the pcssimists OF the
country continually sec chaos right
over Wonder hilltop" MIR. Clark re-
ferred 10 Theodore Roosevelt, William
Jennings Bryan, and President tat
as ,ha three most distinguished men Of
the country, and stated that ne be-
Iieyed they could do what no other
three Americans ut any one time IN
American history could DO without
criticism, and appr"pristely-ihat Of
going into the pulpit and taking the
place Of a preacher. Mr.. Clark seems
at present to he looking for texts upon
which 70 exploit his rtews, il's re-
cent indiscrrtion IN the House OF
Representative has cln3ei The advo-
Gates Of reciprocity tupfay 70 he de-
iyered from their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
NEGREss,s READ CROPPED OFF

One Of the most rayolting murders
heard Of in years came le light at Car.
tersyIle, Va. when the body Of Mary
Lou Page, a negress, WAS found At her
home, with the head severed from the
body.
Nrat by lay Nelson Collins, negro,
apparently dead. His throat had been
cut, the knife barely missing the jngu-
lar vein. As he showed signs of life,
be was put under doctors care. and
there is supposed to be some prospect
that be will recover.
Nelson was charged with the murder
OF the woman. 1t appears that he first
shot her and then becoming possessed
by species Of frenzy, he seized an axe
and literally chopped the victims head
off. This done, he drew knife, it is
believed, and cut his own throat.
It has been impossible SO far to learn
anything about the motive for the 81
legged murder and attempted suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Mrs. Warren Gets Jewels.

Paris, Feb. 1s.-hI&s. Whitney War.
rem, OF New York, when visiting re-
Gently the Paris Decorative Arts Mu'
scum, was surprised to see an eighteenth
century necklace OF brilliants, valued
at 5000, Which she had lost, in case
loaned the museum by Mime. de Per.
dussin. Mrs. Warren brought suit FOX
the necklace and the court ordered
Nine. de Perdussin yesterday to return
it. Mime. de Perdussin bought the
trinklet from dealer who had acGuir-
ed it from hotel keeper who had
taken it from a woman in payment OF
a bill for SIC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Drank to Ills Death.

New York. Feb. 1S.-Charles Muen-
chIer, retired boss barber died at his
home in Brooklyn today. Last night,
in spirit OF EMULATION he wagered
FIVE dollars that be could drink d
quart of Scotch whisky in al hour.
He won the wager, but died from the
effects Of the liquor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

list would not be effected, but remain
the same as fixed by Congress.
The most picturesque filibustering OF
recent years, ostensibly waged single,
handed by Representative James r.
Mann Rep., I'D to prevent considera-
ton of the omnibus claims bill, but de.
liyered in reality to be part of plan by
certain element to force IN extra ses
sion, developed in the House today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

The Calumet elevator at Chicago,
containing 800 900 bushels OF grain,
was destroyed by FIRE early today
thought to have resulted from an
explosion of grain dust, Seven fire.
men vera slightly hurt. The loss Taa
500, Coo;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
DIED.

The funeral Of Mrs. KATHERINE
will take place from
her late residence, 7i3 King street, at
80 D. m. Sunday; and from ImmanueI
Lutheran Church, corner Cameron and
Alfred strsets, at p. m. Friends and
acquaistances Of the family are iHTTifed
to otterdi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
New YnrE Sinck Market.

New York. Feb lS.-A fair degree OF
strength was shown at the opening 81
the stock market today. Southern Rail
way preferred advanced l IA and the
common 7-s. Fractional advances we're
recorded in nearly all the RAILROAD Is,
sizes.
The market closed strong
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
DEATH ,os MAJOR c. y. CONRAD.

Mai, Charles F. Conrad, aged sc
years, & former Well-known resident OF
Winchester, Va, and an officer in the
Confederate army, Is dead at the home
OF his daughter. Mrs D, ]. Randall, in
Plainfelj, n. j.
He was son OF Robert Y. Conrad,
a lawyer OF Virginia in antebellum
days, and brother OF Major Holmes
Conrad, OF Virginia, who. under Presi-
dent Cleveland, was solicitor general of
the United States.
After the civil var. Major Conrad
engaged in civil engineering and bis
greatest achievement, possibly, vas
that OF locating the right Of way for
the Lehigh Valley Railroad between
Nilkes-Barre, Pa, and New York.
He is survived by Que daughter, Mrs.
D. J. Randall The funeral will be at
Winchester, Va, tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Russia's Demand on china.

London, Feb. 19.-Notas received
today by the foreign office from various
EUROPEAN chancellories indicate gen
eral belief that China will not submit 10
Russia's occupation of the Iii province,
in Chinese Turkesian, without Soma
show Of resistance. II is doubte'i, how
ever, whether this resistance will be
other than diplomatic. involving prob
aply an appeal 10 other countries. The
attitude OF the American State Depart
ment, unofiicially expressed, opposing
Russia's position is heartily seconded
in England. The Morning News init
mates that Russia seized upon the pres
emit time on account OF China's prs-oe-
cupation with plague and famine.
It is clear, it says, that We are
not witnessing demand for iusticr.
but an act OF vulgar aggression. 1t
is hoped England will not support Rus.
sia because Inc United States in not
likely to look pleasantly upon such.a
wanton outrage. We have no interest
il ibiuring China OF provoking the
United States.
Russia's seni-ultimatum to China
was not unexpected by the latter, in
the opinion Of the Foreign Office. The
Russo.Japauese agreement o. 1910
obviously foreshadowed the proposed
Monaghan grab
Manila, Feb. 18.-Reports that
Japan is planning 10 assist Russia in
her proposed grab Of territory 10
Chinese Turkestan were current here
to-day. Il is known that the japanese
government has purchased On million
tons OF rice in Bangkok, Burma anu
Scison, and that this will be used in
helping the car out. The inference is
that Japan will send troops to particl-
pate in Russia's military dcmonstra-
tons.
Berlin, Feb, IS. Charged that the
Chinese Observation-Disclosures spread
the plague in Manchutia 10 check the
encroachments OF Russia are made IN
today'sI -okal Auzeigcr by Prof. Skor,t-
cheuko, q. Russian statesman.
Nav Trans-Coutineutsl Line Planned.
New York, Feb. ia new trans
continental raas5ad, with through full
train service between New York and
San Francisco and the entire middle
vest, especially the section between the
Great Lakes aud the Gull Of Mexico, is
impending.
This, Wall street heard today, Is
What has been behind the fight for con-
troll OF the Missouri Pacific that has
asi:ated financial circles for many days.
The shifting OF control Of the Gould
properties. il vas asserted today, will
make possible the trans-continental
route, which has been the pet ambition
OF George Gould's life and which will
be realized with the properties he con-
trolled but under bther management.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
WOMEN IN MURDER CASE.

Big Stone, Gap, Va, Feb. 1.-THE
The arrest OF the sizemore
sisters and Bent Barnett, ON charge
OF the murder OF Roam Hubbard
created . sensation at Big Stone
Gap Thursday, S:the women being
we'll knoHn. It is said the ar.
rest followed the finding OF letters adj
dressed to Barnett by the women which
made reference to the crime. For sew
eral weeks the death Of Hubbard has
been a mystery. His body was found
near the water tank at Jasper, in Lee
county, on the Virginia and South.
western Railroad. There was not the
slightest clue to the manner in which
the man came to his death until the
arrests. It was apparent TO the police
that Hubbard had net violent death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

Charged with Ipbbing the United
States mail, Harry Davis, 9s years cid,
OF Magnolia. n. j., clerk in the mail
ing Departments st the Central post"
Office at Philadelphia, Tas arrested to-
day. He will be given hearing lsteS
today by United States Colnnisa!n[sls
Craig, @
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

Odds and ends in Mems Shoes at
81 cents. J, A. Marshall & Bro, 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Cncaiaa zhich daiI. the aerras ueTe1

Cocaine which daIIa the aeTTas never
Tet Cured Nasal Catarsh. The bsaTJ
feeling n the forehead, the stuffed Up
zensation and the Watsry discharge nom
ewes and nose, along with all the other
miseries attending the disease, are put
to rout by Ely's Cream Balm. Smell
and taste are restored, breathing is made
normal. Until you try this remedy; you
can form no idea Of the good it Till do
you. T. applied directly TO the sore
spot. An lruggi;sr 5a2: Mailed By Ely
frnS.. CO fYSrrah ssTsst; AsT Tafk;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18
Murder and suicide.

Berlin, Feb. l8.-V dispatch from
Gernany'5 CAMERON possession on
the west coast OF Africa, says that a
government official. named Rerner ran
snuck there and killed the project,
the chief Of police, and then commit
ted suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

Much excitement prevailed through
out Washington, N c., today over
a wholesale Jail delivery effected yes
terdsy when eight negroes gained thor
liberty by picking their way ont OF
,fhs Washington Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

Mother love toiled an affinity slope
ment'' iodsy, when Mrs. MargherIta
Grscco, a pretty young Italian woman
vas sent back to Atlantic City to the
bnsbsnd she is alleged to have deserted
for a sweetheart OF her giTlhood. The
young mother could not bring herself
to leave her three small children, two
girls and boy, behind her when she
elopsd, She brough. them with her
to Washington, ADD it was through
them that abe snd her alleged soul.
mate, Angelo Autonelli, we're located
aud arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

Tar heavy majority IN The House o.
Representatives. III favor 81 the Cana
dian reciprocity agreement IS lt'f
reflection of the sentiment Of The ro"n
try. The Senate, WHOLE hy m means
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-18

showing il the popular body. The hor-
r.fed staud-pattars VIII no doubt fight
10 the last ditch bit the most obtuse
CT them are beginning 10 decrher the
handwriting on the wall. II is there
fore possible that the Senate will stamp
its reluctant approval upon the action
Of the House.