Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-04-20

In the House today BY Mr.. Rixey: To
psy Mrs. Ella A. Hall, OF Fairfax coun'
| ty, Vs., heir-at-lsw OF joshua Coner,
deceased, 5000 for timber furnished
by herself and Joshua Golfer 10 the
Union army during the war between the
States: to nav Napoleon B. Watkins, Of
Fairfax county, a. 737 so for stores and
suppljes taken by the Union army dur
inc the war between the States; to pay
VIM. Tsyenner, OF Loudoun county,
1906 rs for ores aud supplies taken by
the Union army during the war between
the States; to grant q pension OF $50 per
month to Franklin P. Mauck. of Fair
fax county, Va, late OF the U. 6. re-
ceiving snip Franklin, on account OF
Injuries received while 10 the q. s. ser
vice.
Each member of the Virginia con-
gressional delegation has received Q
copy of resolution OF the Richmond
| Chamber of Commerce, protesting
against the passage of the bill prohibit.
| ing the use of alum in yeast powders,
aud reciting that cream of tartar, the
substitute for alum, is equally If not
more del, FERROUS.
Col. r. w. Burk, Of Staunto,, Va, a
so-called gold democrat, who is here TO-
day, still says Lieut.. Gov. Echols, OF his
town, will be the democratic candidate
for Governor OF Virginia, but democrats
from his and other parts Of the State
are equally as confident that Represent.
alive Swanson will be the nominee OF
the democratic convention.
The House District OF Columbia COM
mittee has agreed to the bill introduced
by Representative Otey OF Virginia, to
| Increase the number of employees at
the male workhouse here, 30 as to re.
duce the number of hours each one
has to be on duty. The bill was ap-
proved by w. 81. Stoutenburgh, the
superintendent OF the workbouse.
Representative Linney of North Car
DINA, q republican member OF the
House elections committee to which
was referred the Walker-Rhea contest
ed case from Virginia, says he cannot
understand why it is that the republi-
can majority of that committee doesn't
meet and appoint q sub committee to
prepare report in that case. He has
tried his best to induce them to do 60,
without success, but he does not think q
report will be delayed later than
next week. Col. Dudley, counsel for
the contestant, subsequently said that
Mr.. Tsyler. chairman Of the committee,
had been away, but had returned, and,
be thought, would now take the case
in hand himself.
Congressman Otey of Virginia went
to the War Department today in the
interest Of the bill to legalizs the bridge
over Pearl river, Miss, as his constitu
ents, the Roanoke Bridge Co., we're the
builders. The President has the bill,
but is waiting for d recommendation
from the Secretary OF War before sign
| ing Ii. The indications are that the
latter will not recommend it, a. he
claims the bridge wss built, contrary to
law, over Q nsvigsble stream, which
claim is now before the Q. 8. Court.
Mr.. Otey took the young ladies of the
Virginia College at Roanoke, about
fifty in plumber, through the Treasury
building vaul's.
Mr.. Hedge, republican, Of Iowa, membtr
Of the House coinage committee, yesterday.
after the Alexandra DELEGATION Who had
urged that committee to report favOrsbly
upon the bill to promote the erection OF a
monument u General Washington in Alex.
andris hsd left the committee room, not only
expressed himself as utterly and entirely OPP
posed TO il. but went on to say that Alexsp-
| dria Was hot bed Of rebellion before and
during the war between the States. and that
the monument, Il built would not be awaited
Of to stimulate patriotism in thst city, but to
attract visitors there.
| The following changes in the fourth. class
postofices Of Virgins were made today Con.
RAIDS Aills, Middlesex county, James Dillin,
appointed postmaster vice Sarah Conrad, 70.
signed; Riversidepsrk, Fairfax county, Mar.
garet E Pingree, vice Frank r Pingree, IT.
moved
Major Sylvester, Chief OF Police here, has
presented to each member OF the Cabinet 3
silver police whistle encssed in q leather
pocket
Secretary Boot General Miles and Adjutsnt
General CorbiD, accompanied by full staff,
went to Fort Myer, Va, this sfternooa to
witness An exhibition drill by the Bird o. g.,