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The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
EDITH BOOTH NOT HER TRUE NAME.
Parents Of Dead Girl Come Forward and
Her Death Will BE Investigated,

New York. Nov 19.-Mr. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Boycott. the parents of the woman
who died in st. Vincents Hospital under
the name of Edith Booth, admitted to-
day that the woman was their daughter.
Mrs. Edith a. Van Belt Mrs. Boycott.
when asked whether the husband of the
dead woman resided In this city, said she
did not know.
This morning was the first we knew
of this horrible affair" She continued:
"As for this man Stackelberg, why we
never heard of him until we saw his
name in the papers. We never knew our
daughter was acquainted with any such
person. We are firmly convinced that
she did not get proper treatment IN the
hospitals. To think that a woman In her
condition should be sent to three different
hospitals However, the matter Is being
thoroughly investigated, and / cannot
doubt but that some startling disclosures
will be brought cut"
Altoona. Pa. Nov. 19-Inquiries have
reached Altoona regarding the young w0-
received fatal injuries by being thrown
from carriage in Central PARK. New
York City, a week ago. She was undoubt-
edly the daughter Of Benjamin Boycott a
brass molder. The young woman was
aged thirty years. She was first married
10 young Altoona machinist named The
odore McGill. from whom she was d.
Yorced. Afterward she married W. W
Booth, al one time employed in the rail-
road shops here, and more recently in the
United States navy.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
MURDER WARRANT FOR PREACHER.
Rev. ID. c. Stuart Charged with Having
Poisoned His Wife.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. ia sensa~
tlonal murder mystery has developed az
Wyoming, near here, and the principal
figure in it Is Rev. ID. c. Stuart, a former
pastcr OF the Wyoming Baptist Church.
The pastors wife died suddenly two
weeks ago, at the home OF her daughter,
In Plymouth. She had been married but
three months, and was III only ten days.
Her Illness was not considered serious,
but she died suddenly shortly after her
husband had carried dinner 10 her bed
side. An empty bottle, having the label
Of "carbOlic acid was found near the
bed, and suicide was suggested. Numer-
Gus suspicious circumstances have been
brought 20 light, and The body was ex-
humed and an autopsy was held.
The reverend gentleman was asked 10
account for some money belonging TO the
church, which he failed 30 do. and he re-
signed his pastOrate and left for Phila-
Celphia. A warrant has been issued by
Squire Hess Of Wyoming. Tor the miss
ing pastor. charging him with murder and
abortion. Constable Kulp has gone TO
Philadelphia 20 locate the pastor.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
PUNISHMENT EDICT ABSURD.
Dr. Morrison Reports Another Instance of
Chinese DupIicity.

SPECIAL CABLEGRAM TO THE POST.
tCopyright, 1900, by Chicago Tribune ConpanyJ
London, Nov. D.-Dr. Morrison, wiring
to the Times from Pekin, SAYS:
IN communicating 10 the foreign min
lsters the imperial edict dated Singanfu,
November l3, imposing punishments on
princes and officials who acted as ring
leaders in the recent outrages and upon
Nnom the powers demand the death SEN
tence, Ii Hung Chang submits that this
Is the final punishment which the i'm
perlal court Is able TO infiict. and repeats
the stereotyped plea of all Chinese pleni-
potentiaries, that he and Prince Ching are
threatened by the Emperor with severe
punishment If they fail to induce the
ministers TO accept the compromise.
The sentences excite ridicule For ex-
ample, Prince TUan is condemned to ban
ishment and life Imprisonment at Muk-
den, where his ancestral home is situated.
Duke Ian has his salary stopped and is
reduced one step in rank. Another Is
sentenced to retire and reflect on his sins.
Chao Shuehiao is deprived of his rank,
but retains his office. Yuhsien Is BAN
ished and condemned 20 perpetual impris-
Onment, which means a life of honored
retirement, while Gen. Tungfuh Slang is
omitted entirely, being protected by the
present military power
THE effect of the edict has been the
direct opposite of what China had hoped,
and has strengthened the ministers in
their determination to demand the death
penalty for the ringleaders in the recent
outrages. The proposal to substitute for
the death penalty the highest penalty per-
mitted by Chinese law is obviously alb
suTd. since the Chinese admit that such
nominal and delusive sentences are the
most severe the court is capable of in
fiicting
Large numbers of Southern Chinese
residents in Pekin, fearing further retri-
button during the winter, are leaving for
the south"
According 10 the Shanghai correspond
ent of the Times. IL Is asserted on good
authority in Tientsin that there are still
some missionaries surviving at Tai Yuen
Flu under the protection Of the Maldarnes.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
NEW DEPARTURE IN LUZON,
Framing n Dill for Provincial G Government
in BengHeI.

Manila, Nov. 19-The Philippine COM
mission at to-day's session publicly dis
cussed bill for establishing municipal
governments throughout the province Of
Eenguet, Luzon, and also bill for pro-
vincial government.
The latter, the first measure of this
character 10 he enacted for the Philip
pines, is provisional in character and an
piicable TO Benguet's peaceful condition.
Many natives listened 10 the discussion,
which will be continued next Wednesday.
\ bill is pending for regular reports upon
and examination into banks in the Phil
ippines. following the lines OF legislation
regulating national banks in the United
States. Philippine branches of foreign
banks will be required TO report upon
their condition. and the penalties for re-
fusal will include the closing OF the in-
stitutiOns
Mr.. Frederick W. Atkinson. superintend-
ent of education, has submitted 10 Gen.
Macarthur a bill appropriating A,50o,0J0
gold for the purposes of public education.
After the measure has been approved By
Gen Macarthur, it will so 10 the COM
mission Tor enactment.
Gen. Macarthur returned to-day from
SUblg Bay.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
FATAL QUARREL OVER ACTRESS.
Savannah Detective shot by a Rival He
Was About 30 Assault.

Savannah, Ca, Nov. l9-City Detective
Jerry Shea wss shot and Instantly killed
tonight by John j. Hart. in front OF car
sons livery stable. Of which Hart f. man
ager. The tragedy resulted from the in
fatuation OF both men ior a variety act
reas named Lizzie Johnson. at the Al
hambTa Music Hall.
There had been several quarrelg previ-
oUsly between them on account OF the wo-
man. Shea approached Hart at his place Of
business tonight and the quarrel was re-
neWed. Shea was an athlete. and Hart
q smaller man. Hart called IN Policeman
Sheehan 10 arrest Shea. sheehan re-
fused. AS shea advanced toward Hart
the latter pulled pistol and fired Shea
drew his pistol and fired one shot, ana
fell dead
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
TALE OF HORROR FROM ODESSA.
Thirty-eigh; Turks, Leaving Russia se-
ereIIy, Dr0wued-Nomen Sacrificed.

London. Nov 9--The Daily Express
publishes the following from Odessa:
"A party OF thirty-eight Turks. wishinr
10 leave Russia. secretly sailed az dead OF
night from Tsehuruksu TO cross the Black
Sea A storm arose and the boat filed
First the baggage was thrown overheard
Then the children and iinally the women
were committed 10 the sea. but this did
not prevent the vessel from fOundering.
and all perished save one lad. who ciung
70 the mast and was washed ashore"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
SYSTEM OF FALSE ENTRIES.
" Cd Memory Saved the Cashier From
Being Detected.

Cincinnati, Nov. lS-The experts who
L4'e been working to-day with Receiver
tucker on the books OF the German Ma
"'Hal Bank, at Newport. Ky, place the
shortage OF Frank NJ. Brown. the missing
assistant cashier and individual book
Keeper at SSl so According 10 reports
.9m those who were with Brown when
A- i-ft last Tuesday night ne had less
'Han so with him. Browns salary was
only {.JqO per year Cases are now cited
"h'-e he spent more than that amount
" one day. His bond was for $l0,e0o ana
is good IS Tar - Il goes.
United States District Attorney Hin
".- arrive from Psducah tomorrow.
"H,H. % Is said. criminal proceedings viii
De- begun, The Federal detectives have
certain persons under surveillance and
lArfr are reports tonight about arrests
,A-i "ill follow on the arrival OF District
attorney Hul.
During the run on the bank last Satur-
osy l-a,VW .as secured In Cincinnati 10
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
STUDENT FALLS FROM TONER.
Fatal Accident TO Leonard e.. Nash, Of
Princeton Preparatory school.

Princeton. " J., Nov, i9.-Leonari q.
Nash. of Bradford. Pa, who has been In
Princeton since September preparing 20
enter the university In February vas In
stantly killed this afternoon By falling one
hundred feet from the top OF the Prince
ton water tower on Mercer Heights
Nash. IN company with Freshmen Moore
and Brokaw. went out walking and upon
reaching the tower climbed uD the iron
ladder. followed by Moore. The latter
started 20 return when hglf way Up. sHi
Nash. who had reached the TOP lost his
balance and fell. His body struck Moore.
whose head was quite badly bruised ~
the blow Nasd VAS 25 years old. and i
4 aald that Judge North. Of Bradford.
pa. was providing him with funds to Sc
cure an education.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
FAVORABLE NEWS OF CAR.
Reports Indicate Continued Improvement
Hines. Due 20 Ptomaines

London. Nov. 2O,-All the available news
concerning Emperor Nicholas continues
favorable. 1t is said that he is much
touched by the sympathy manifested by
The foreign press
1T Is asserted In court circles here. "
says the Vienna correspondent OF the
Daily Chronicle. that the illness OF the
Car Is due TO eating bad fish. and that
other members OF the imperial family a.
Livad.a are suffering 70 some extent from
the same cause"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
FIVE WASHED OVERHEARD AND LOST.
Lumber ~eow Caught in Gale on Lake
superiOr-OHe Of the Crew saved.

Lumber Scow Caught in Gale on Lake
superiOr-OHe of the Crew saved.
Detroit. Nov. ia special from New
berry, Mich. says:
Word has been received here by ID. N
Mcleod. lumberman, that one Of his
sCoWs. used In transporting freight from
Sault Ste. Marie to Deer Park. where he
has a number OF lumber camps, was
caught in storm on Lake Superior, sun
day morning of Deer Park, and fiye Of
the six men on board We're washed over
board and drowned
The dead;
JOSEPH II. CAsCADES.
JOSEPH BILLINGS.
HERMAN WINZEL.
BARON MEL
WILLIAM ---.
Williams family name is unknown. His
home was at Park Hill.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
SECRET MAY DIE WITH WITH HIM.
John G.. Carter. Inventor of Substitute for
Rubber. Passes Away


Savannah, Ga, Nov. 19.-John G. Car
ter, formerly of Boston, Mass, the in
ventor of a process for making a substi-
tute for rubber from cottonseed oil, died
in the City Hospital this morning. after
a brief Illness. The process was known
only to Mr.. Carter, and unless he left
written instructions and directions for
the continuance Of the work it is prob
able the secret died with him.
New York, Nov. l9.-Henry V. William
son, who is in charge of the foreign mails
department, in the general pOst-Office,
dropped dead in this department to-day
Mr.. Williamson was sixty years old. He
had been employed in the post-ofiice thir-
ty-siX years, and for a number of wears
had been in charge of the foreign mail
department
Huntington, Ind, Nov. 19.-The Rev.
James DeightOn, once a noted London
preacher and an intimate friend OF Spur
geOn, was recently found wandering
about Huntington suffering from mental
inf1rmity. lie died AT his home In this
city to-day. He was born AT Woking-
ham, England, in 1884, and began preach
ing at the age OF twenty. Coming TO
America in 1883, he has been actively en-
gagged in the Presbyterian ministry in IL
linOis, Ohio. and Indiana
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20

Chicago, Nov. l9.-Running al fun speed.
uncontrolled by airbrakes. a n0rihbOund
local train OF the Northwestern Elevated
road crashed into the rear end Of crowd
"a express train al the Chicago avenue
elevated station tonight. Five versions
were injured and many Others were
knocked down and covered with glass
shaken from lhe car Windows.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
LATIN CONGRESS A FAILURE.
little Interest i'm Peninsula and Only Gem
eraliIies in Convention.

Paris, Nov. 19.-"Eyen those who SYM
pathize with the movement that led to
the Hispano-Americ4n congress-" says a
special dispatch from Madrid, will not
be satisfied with the results of the con-
gress. They are obliged regretfully TO
acknowledge that the congress did not
excite lively interest in the peninsula;
that the spirit which once prompted
Spain to cherish her old-time influence in
the western hemisphere does not now ex-
ist, and that the present is unfayOrable
10 any attempt 10 develop it.
"The delegates were not numerous. and
the discOurses consisted for the greater
part Of generalities instead OF practical
solution. Nevertheless II Is hoped that
the work Of the congress will not be alto
gether thrown away, and that the uItl-
mate result VIII be 10 draw closer togeth-
er Spain and the South American repub-
lies"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
UaFayoRasLE TO RECOVERY.
Senator Davis shows RalIyiHg Powers,
bat on the Whole Il Losing GrsaHa.


ST. Paul. MINI. Nov. Ex-senator Davis
has been deliriOus large portion OF the
last twenty-four hours. and seems 10 b.
sinking slowly. although there are brief
intervals Of encouragement.
Or. stones bulletin tonight is as fol.
lows:
senator Davis has been resting quietly
throughout the Cay. with lucid intervals.
lie hAs been free from pain Hls iempera-
iure tonight Is - as. pulse 10. ana respi-
ration q"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
kWANG sU CABLES KAISER.
Chinese Emperor Promises 10 Punish All
Concerned in keIIeIer's Death.

Berlin. Nov. ls.-The Reichshanzeiger
(ofhciaD publishes the text OF a telegram
az the Emperor OF China. dated November
Il. in reply 10 Emperor Williams tele-
gram 0f September 90 In which the for
mcT promises 10 infiict severe punish
ments on the authorities who were accom-
piices Of the murderers of Baron won ket-
teller. the German minister. and expresses
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
Pref. Aler,eh Resign. from stanford.

stanford University. Cal. NOV. n-
Prof. NJ. A. AidFich. an assistant in the
department Of economies. rendered his
resignation 20 President Jordan to-day. an
the result OF The controversy over the
dismissal OF Prof. Ross. head of the
econ6micg department Prof Aldrtch
came 80 the pn!yeTE!ly last year from
Harvard.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
Ex.senator QHay RetaruIgv ya,,.

Fort Pierce. Fla, NOy. ls-Ex-senstor
Matthew s. Quay has left his winter cot
tage at So. Luele for Philadelphia. WIN
aim were the friends whom he brought
10 FLORIDA ten days ago. They Travelled IN
Mr. Quays private car Wildwood. SEN
atOr Quay expects TO return 10 Alz wIuter
home before the holleayA
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
Trea.ar, Reesipt. asa RsysnaIisre..

National bank notes received yesterday
for redemption. tf5z. .os5. government re-
ceIpts from internal revenue. si.599. So
customs. sezs, iss; miscellaneous. slIs,e-9
expenditures. si,sls.0s.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
ROBBED BANK TO LIMIT
Newport German National
Cleaned Out by Cashier.
EXPOSED By A JEALOUS WOMAN

Frank VI. Browns srealinEs Uninterrupted
n, ne,ertloB Jatll He Had stolen More
Than All the Assets and Fled the City
Far,, Wubheid by Bank Of1eers Until
Nesspaper Publication Caused Panic,
uhsn Examiner Teok Possession.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20

bridge over the trouble. This was re-
turned to-day, ard Receiver Tucker had
other moneys and papers also transferred
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
Gen. Humphrie- selects Win

Tientsin, via Shanghai, Nov. ls,-Brig
Gen. Charles F. Humphries, Of Gen. Chat
fees stan, who left about a week ago for
Shan Hal Kwan, on the Gulf Of Lao
Tung TO inspect that place, with a special
view 10 its availability as a winter port.
returned to-day. He says that pier viii
be built at international expense, the cost
ia be S9O.0o9, at Ching Wong Tao, eight
miles from shan Hal kWan. owing 10 tha
greater ease with which that port can be
kept cpen for winter communication.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-20
sna.h-un ON ChIcago Elevated,

Iliam's family name is unknown. His
: was at Park Hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

fruitful cause of the litter is the distri-
button of cards or circulars, which are
generally thrown away within block
or two after being received. Paper
placed in ash and, garbage boxes and
tossed out by the wind, and stores
swept out by porters directly into the
street, are further causes of this nuts.
ance. Many of our people seem to
think that village habits are good
enough, and 80 the slovenly throwing
of paper GOES on. The scratching OF
matches on steps and walls and the
sorawlng of great, unsightly marks
with chalk on the fronts of handsome
buildings are common occurrences,
which ought to find quick and certain
punishment. Should the City Council
pass an act which would have the effect
to at least minimize this condition of
affairs we would not see the corpora
ton carts engaged in hauling loads OF
paper, old boxes, &C., to the dirt dumps,
and the cost OF street cleaning then re-
duced TO a reasonable cum, would leave
no excuse for pleading this as reason
for the waste Of money which could be
used in making good streets instead of
unclean ones. There Is no better time
than the present to start this move
ment;t he winter is near and every
housekeeper as we'll as every store-
keeper can bum their waste paper,
boxes, &c, just az easy as to sweep 1t
in The streets and alleys. A trial ard
q little energy on the part of the public
will make a wonderful change in the
appearance of our streets, and also be
saving of money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

BARBECUE.-A meeting of the gentle
men interested in the proposed barbe-
cue was held this morning. Mr.. c. G.
Carln was elected chairman and the
following committees were appointed
Executive committee:-First ward,
r. r. Knight. Frank M. Hill and Henry
strauss. Second ward, Frank Price,
Leonard Marbury and Charles Cuvillier.
Third ward, S. G. Brent, r H. Cox,
JAS. II. Cation. G.. l.. Boothe and f. Il
Downham. Fourth ward, WIN. M.
Smith, Richard Roland, F.S. Spinks and
George Drewry.
Committee on refreshmente:-R M.
Latham, chairman; Thos. F. Kelly, s.
G. Swain, Louis Brill, Geo. E. Price,
Harry Downham, William Rogers, Geo.
A. Appich, Samuel H. Lunt, VIM. H.
Smith. Frank McLseren, q. r. Davis,
n. J. Latham and l.. H. Thompson.
Ogher committees will be appointed
later.
As heretofore stated it is proposed to
hold the barbecue on the old fair
grounds on Wednesday, October "a. A
band from Washington will furnish
music. An OK will be roasted in the
open air and big dinner served. Sen.
stor Merlin, Congressman Swanson
aud Judge McCabe, of Loudoun, will
ne invited to make speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

personal MIR. Louis Murdsueh
has returned from Porto Rico, where
be has been in the government service
for some months.
Mrs. Henry Newly and daughter
are visiting at Mr.. T. N. Fletcber's in
WarreDton.
Mr.. G. B. Cochran and family, who
for the past eighteen years have made
their home In this city, have returned
to Fauquier county and will live on
Mr.. Cochran's farm near Marshall.
Their departure from Alexandria is re
GREETED by large circle of friends they
made while here. MIR. Cochran has
decided his handsome residence on AL.
fred street to his SOD, DR.. Thomas Coch-
ran, who will continue to reside In
this city.
Mrs. VIM. 8. Moore is seriously i'll at
her home on east DIXIE street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

WEDDING. The marriage of Miss
Anna Mary Smith to Mir. Hillary Fi'z-
hugh VIM, of Alexandria, took place
1t the residence of the brides, father,
Mr.. Robert M. Smith, at Ogontz, Pa,
Wednesday evening. The ceremony
vas performed at 6 o'clock by Rev.
John VIM, OF Boydton, a brother of the
groom. The bridesmaids were Misses.
Mary A. Cunning, Mary S. Lazalere,
Kate T. Wesrt, aud Florence s. Wells.
The best man was Mr.. George DeBell,
Of Alexandria, and the ushers were the
four brothers of the bride-Messrs.
James, George, Joseph and Robert M
Smith. After southern trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Winn will reside in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

THE PRISONER OF ALGIERs.-At the
Opera House tomorrow night the
southern Stock Company, supporting
he popular commedienne, Mabel Paige,
will present the romantic play The
Prisoner of Algiers. Miss Paige has in
ner support a number Of dramatic and
vaudeville artists of recognized ability.
Among the male members are Geo. w.
hurry, Charles Tolson, Joseph M
Davenport, the clever sin 'ing and
dancing comedian; Wm..A. Long, Hsr-
old LaCosta and Carl Micheal, vocalist
and dancer. Among the ladies will be
found Misses May Mckay, Amy Paige,
premier danseuse; Lorena Greaves,
DJrn Paige and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

GERMAN CLUB "A meeting WAS held
last night at the rooms OF the Business
Mems League at which the Alexandria
German Club was organized. The fol-
lowing officers were elected; J. X. NJ.
Norton, president; Marshall l.. King,
secretary; Taylor Burke, treasurer, lad
Louis s. Greene, w. A. Smoot, j. Z
r. Howard and &. l. Boothe, board OF
OF governors. The club propose o
i've six germans during the season to
commence in November. McBurbey's
Hall has been secured by the club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

tlynSA'N SrREETs.-In the editorial
b.. coo. VI the Gazette from time to
be syu u'nent has been made and the
|tc5 1ap y ts that the City Council
d s .i, Streets cleaner, appearance 10 for
ts ss5 look bad when filled with
|Sss. I s,a poorly paved and graveled
ecorSs,; Positively uusightly under
ans' . In the Common Coun.
h caIl. months ago one Of the msm.
IN vSi. attention to the rapid man.
a'1Sn.esios,probabIy costing I as mucS
|sauhs I re months as it did 10 twelve
PIE p,om mi Years ago. Some of the
Pa psn alne3t streets are 30 Uttered
r. ntbSs,,o u, as to resemble ANYTIME
Ses p.o u the most ordinary o %eseps
b soysNiie them throw vdV s awa Is
|Ssl bts. nv VI, alter tearing it into
Tue letter itself. Another
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

POLICE COURT.-The following cases
we're disposed OF today:
A man, charged with an assault, for
leited s. collateral.
Charles Monroe, colored, charged
With being drunk and disorderly and
With an assault on his wife, was fined
$3.50
Isaac Napier, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, was
tined $3.50.
DainRerfeld Holloway, Gilmore Johns
and Eugene Palmer, all colored,
charged with disorderly conduct, were
tined 81 80 each.
Night Report. Last night was cloudy
and warm. Four prisoners were at
The station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

FREE DELlvERY.-A free mail de-
livery has been established and is now
in successful operation in lower Fairfsx
county. The route is 81 miles 10 cir
cult and starts from Accotink and runs
as far west % Nero. All the surround
ing country is supplied ty mail by this
route
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

SHARPs AND FLATS held meeting
last night .st Peabody Hall and made
arrangements for the coming sea-
son. Tie selection of 40 opera to bs
presented was discussed and the Bo.
hemiaD Girl aod Erminie were the most
favored, but the selection was deferred
till the next meeting.