Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette. ]
Washington, January 8.


It is reported at the Capitol today
that there will be minority as we'll as
majority report in the Roberts case,
the testimony in which has been prac-
tically closed, and that both will be
presented as soon as exSecretary Car.
isle shall have made his argument be-
fore the com mittee, for the prosecution
1t is also said that while Mr.. Littleaeld,
republican, Of Maine, will be one of the
signers of the former, Mr.. Lanham,
democrat, of Texas, will put bis name
10 the latter. Messrs. Miers OF Indiana
and De Almond of Missouri will, 1t Ii
reported, sign the minority report and
vote in favor of allowing Mr.. Roberts
to be sworn in, If expelled thereafter.
The friends of Major Douglass Tyler
Of Fauauier county, Virginia, an ex'
sminer 10 the land Office, who has been
10 bad health for some time past, say
mis- condition is serious aud that they
fear the worst.
Mr.. John Webb Tyler, formerly Of
Virginia. but for many years promi
oent lawyer of Tennessee, who recently
sustained painful bruises by fall on
the slippery street here, was able to
start on his return to his home this
morning.
Mr.. Otey introduced bill in the
House today to pay Mrs. Mcdonald
widow of the late Marshall Mcdonald
u. S. Fish Commissioner, 81 600 tor the
use of his patents.
Senator Daniel OF Virginia has re:
turned and was in his seat in the Sen.
ate today.
A well known and highly respected
democratic congressman, talking upon
the subject this morning, said 1t is re:
markable fact that nearly all the men
who have deserted the democratic
party for the alleged reason that il
favOrs bimetallism, have become the
NEST pronounced expansionists, and
favor seizine and annexing all territory,
anywhere, that does not belong 30 q
irst-class power.
Il is understood at the Capitol today
that the till for referring certain claims
20 the court of claims will be passed at
this session. among them are those Of
the representatives of the late Gen.
Sibley, of Fredericksburg, Va, and that
of George j. Stephens, OF Greene cOun-
ty, same State.
At the meeting of The Senate com nit.
tee investigating the charges OF bribery
against Senator Clark of Montana, this
morning, it was made evident that all
the charges were made and supported
only by the friends of Marcus A, Daley;
indeed it looks now as if the attempt to
deprive Mr. Clark of his seat is an i'll.
concealed conspiracy.
The most important decision of the
United States Supreme Court today was
in the case OF the l. & N. r. r., versus
q. w. Behelmer. II defines the fourth
section of the interstate commerce law
involving the long and short haul
clause, reversing the interstate COM
merce commissioners and the fourth
circuit court OF appeals, and holding
that the railroad has the right to make
a proportionately larger charge for
short than long haul.
Representative Graham today intro
duced bill making $5,OOO,OOO ap-
preparation for the construction of per-
manent public roads in the several
states, in proportion to the mileage OF
roads In each state. This bill was pre-
pared by the league of American
wheelman.
Representative Berry OF Kentucky
today introduced bill fixing three
cent street Car fare in the District of
Columbia. also providing all night
cars.
In the Senate today Mr.. PetigIew intro
duced resolution offering the coed offices of
the United States to settle the troubles be.
tween Great Britain and the South African
republic and the Orange Free State. 1t was
ordered printed snd laid on the table for fu
ture consideration.
c. NJ. Walker was appointed postmaster at
Z loris, Fairfax county, Va, today vice A. A.
Brady, resigned.
The Senate postofice committee did not
meet this morning to consider the case OF
Postmaster Warfeld Of Baltimore, q demo-
cratic de'erter, but it is understood q poll Of
the committee will be made, and that the
nomination will be favorsbly reported and
,)nfimed.
Two prominent Vireiniaps at the Metro.
politan Hotel this morning. who have for
some years past been acting with the reput-
Iican party, intimated to some Of their demo-
cratic friends that they had never felt at
home among Tepub leans and couldn't well
do so, in consequence OF their associations and
education, and that it might not be long BE-
fore they would be back again in the old fold.
As q patent manifestation of the approval
nfarp MT ID Of h. toll
service reform rules and regulations Mr..
3sllineer's friends had his desk in the Sen.
,te piled up this morning with beautiful and
,ostly flower; indeed SO immense was the
display that it semeed as If the Capitol florist
had moved his conservatory to the Senate
chamber.
At the Capitol today it is said that the re-
onblicans in both houses of Congress have
TO press the passage of the bill to
1--WE bounty 10 shipOwners.
In the House today Mr. Kixey introduced |
bill for the relief of st. Msrks Church, |
fairfax county, Virginia, destroyed by the |
ederal soldiers during the war.
delegation Of prominent people interest. |
d in the proposed fredericksburg park were |
t the Capitol today, urging the passage Of the |
ill for that purpose.
At IL o'clock today Gen. Greel,s physi-
ians said that there Is no fracture of the |
kull and that the General will speedily re-
over.
The Mutual District messenger strike is not
ct at an end, although most of the boys are
work in this city today, A delegation of
ieht has gone to Baltimore to prevail on the
oys there to 70 out and make common cause
18th them.
In the senate tjday Mr.. Frye introduced
solution authorizing the President to ap-
ONT one woman commissioner to represent
10 United tates and the National Society
daughters of the American Reynlntion at tho |