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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

THE Chinese Minister at Washington
can't exactly understand why the ig-
uorsnt, lazy and thrifless negroes, half
breeds and scalawsgs of Porto Rico
should be made citizens of the United
States en- masse, though intelligent, in
dustrious. skillful and thrifty people
from his country are not even allowed
to land on American soil. The minis
ter doubtless knows that many Ameri.
cans are as much puzzled about this
matter as he is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
ViRGlNU. NEWS.

At Petersburg yesterday the trial Of
Albert Hunt for the murder of John K
Parrish, last Christmas night, resulted
10 verdict Of acquittal.
John K. I.outhap, of Clarke county
died at his home, near Bsrryville, yes
terday, eyed eeventy-one years. Dur.
ing the civil war be served in the Con.
federate army.
The orators medal at the Graham.
Lee celebration at Washington and
Lee university was awarded to B. d
Causey, of Suffolk, Va, and the de-
bater's medal to w. J. Lauck, of Key.
ser, w. Va.
Mr.. Richard c. LittletoD, of Loudouu
county, died yesterday morning at hi:
home in Bloomfield, aged eighty years
He was nephew of Fielding Littleton
formerly sheriff OF that county, whose
deputy be was. He leaves a widow
but no children.
1t is rumored that the Richmond
police will shortly call halt on the
operators of the nickle-in -the-slot ma
chimes that are all around that city
The machines pay cigar for prizes, and
the owners claim that ir,asmuch as they
pay license tax they are not violating
the laws.
Mess.s. Holmes Conrad and John W
Rice have been: elected president ant
treasurer respe ctively of the board o
Handley trustees, of Winchester. NJ
funds have been received from judge
Hspdley's executors as yet toward tn,
$3.50, 900 bequesthed the city of Win
cnes er, for public library, though
$45 600 is 10 bond.
Traffic through the Dismal Swami
canal was interrupted temporarily
Monday by a cavern at Deep Creek
locks. Many square yards of earth
surrounding the Grant chamber weD
into the canal from a height OF some
twenty-five feet, seriously interruptine
traffic. There is theory that the
foundation OF the lock was weakened by
q leak.
The subcommittee of election com.
mittee, of the House Of Represents
tives, having the Wise. Young contest il
charge, have reported to the full com
mittee in favor of Wise. Judge Burk
the democrat on the subcommittee
will prepare a minority report in favor
OF Representative Young, which will
be submitted some time next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

The GREETING Mr.. Bryan received
in New York by the democrats of thst
city proves that ne is as popular with
the members OF his party there as he is
with those of the West and South. The
democrats of all the States OF the Union
are in favor Of Mr.. Bryan for PresdeDi
they think be was deprived Of that Of
fee three years ago by the improper
use of money, and they are determined
to know ii popular elections have be-
come public frauds, and if men can be
bought in 1900 like sheep. as they were
10 1896.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
MR.. ROBERTS'S SPEECH.

In the House of Representatives yes
terday evening Mr.. Roberts spoke in
his own behalf, and it was long alter
nightfall before the claimant closed bis
impassioned appeal. Taking advar
tage of the Issue raised by the division
in the committee as to the method Of
ousting him, he held That he was col
additionally entitled 10 be sworn in
and that, once sworn 10, he could not
be expelled.
He defended the action of the MOI
mons in fighting the authority of the
United States for years, because, he
said, they believed that sentiment
would change. Hc stated that in those
days he had rather b ave his flesh hewD
from his bones than 20 have renOunced
his religious tenets. He concluded with
al eloquent peroration, in which he
said he mad never been conscious OF a
shameful act, and if he was sent forth
be would 60 with head erect and NC
daunted brow.
Mr.. Roberts appealed to the country
not to be too hard on the people OF
Utah. He described the condition that
existed in Utah in 1882 as a reign of
terror. The federal courts were being
used, he said, to drive women into
exile. A man was brought before the
court. He was told that he need not
20 to prison il he would give up polye-
amy.
"But, them" said Mr.. Roberts dra.
mstically, ~ felt it would have been
deserving the cause OF God to have
agreed" A scattering wave OF sp.
plause passed over The, galleries at this
utterance, but it was quickly drowned
with Kisses. 81 had rather had my
flesh hewn from my limbs than to have
been untrue to my people. 1t was this
feeling that was the incentive to the
lawlessness, such az it was"
The time came when the Mormons OF
Utah were obliged to submit, and they
did submit. Since then there had been
not single plural marriage in Utah.
He insisted That the compact with the
United States had been observed; that
polygamy had practically ceased; that
the Mormon Church had given up pc
lygamy 10 good faith.
Mr.. Roberts said he had been in pub
lie life for 20 years and was not driven
to the defense OF his moral character.
He had received a greater number of
votes from Gentiles than Mormons.
"You can neither exclude nor expel
me-" said MIR. Roberts, in conclusion.
IL will cling so hard to the pillars OF
liberty that you shall not drag me from
them without bringing down the whole
temple. Applause and hisses. You
can brand me with shame and send me
forth, but I shall leave with head erect
and brow undsunten and walk the
earth as angels walk the clouds. II
you violate the constitution all the
shame will be with YOU"
There was q great outburst in the
galleries when Mr.. Roberts concluded
Many of the ladies in thegalieries were
especially demonslrative.
Miss Roberts, daughter OF Mr.. Rob-
erts, was in the reserved gallery
throughout the de ate yesterday. The
debate Will close on Thursday at 4:3O
D, n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board Of
Aldermen Of Alexandria, Va, held January
%, 1900, there were present:
VIM. II. Marbury, esq. President. aud
Messrs. Hill. Dobie, talenger. Clark, Curup
and w. H. Sweeney.
The committees having been called f,r re.
ports, Mr.. Clark, from the Committee On
Light, reported progress on the various ma.
ters which bad been referred 20 it.
Mr.. Clark presented communication from
J. Stanley Ntale, proprietor Of the hle1au-
dria Times, in which he proposed to pub.i.h
the official proceedings of 10th boards OF the
City Council free of cost, provided he be
given the printing of ordinances, official nc
tces, etc., of the city, discount of % per
cent upon which would he allowed The
communication was referred to the Finance
Committee.
The following were received from the Con
mon Council and their act on concurred in :
Resolution directing the clerks of the bosr IS
Of Aldermen and Common Council TO .uTnisn
the Alexsudris Times with copies of the oil
cisl proceedings Of their respective bcards fof
publication bill Of J. & II. Aitcheson, SIS. SIS
for work in connection with the repairing OF
city pumps resolution sppropIisting go for
placing = crossing on the east eide OF Alfred
street at its intersection with Queen street
resolution donating the old court house ROD
city on north Columbus street to the Nash
inglon Monument Association under certain
conditions resolution permitting the Messrs
Dougherty to extend the raj road track Oh
the east side of Union street, between Wike
and Wolfe streets. 100 feet north of its pre.-
ent terminus; resolution sppropriatns $500
| Tor cleaning streets during the present t.ca
year. and the report of the Committee on
Public Properly on the petition Of g. + Prize
& Co. in regard 10 the renting OF the fish
wharf.
The board then adjourned.
w. II. MARBURY, President.
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
From Richmond.

Especial dispatch TO Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Va, Jan. 24.-Mr Hume to.
day offered bill to amend the act to provide
for assessment of taxes on personal property
etc 1t applies to ell parts Of the State.
Mr.. William F. Reddy died at 2
o'clock this morning at the residence OF
DIR. f. J. Colem an, in Richmond. OF
consumption. He had been confined
10 his room about three months Mr..
Re.1dy Was q native OF Ireland, but hao
lived in Richmo d since be was young
mao, and had twice represented that
city in the legislature.
IL is stated that enc Of the convicts in the
Virgins penitentiaiy has for some time been
syste ma,caly making large plumbers o.
coun terfeit nickels I'D secretly disposiDg oil
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
Foreign News.

London. Jan. A.-United State Am
bassadOr Choate conferred with Lord
Salisbury .oday with reference TO the
Claytop-Bulwer treaty. Mr.. C'hoate
ureeo, . consideration of the . gre sment
which was drawn up between En- gland
and the United States last sp ring. This
proposed certain moditcati ons OF the
reaty but was dropped because the
United States disagreed with the ro-
posals for Alaskan concessi ons in retl Urn
for EnglaDd's consent to ali abrogaii on
of the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
Rome, Jan. 24.-Tbe elect ion % til
Column bus, O., bishopric has been agaiL
poslpc ned, the Congregation req uiriDg
further information from the pap; II del
egate at Washington.
There are 5000 cases of indueI ia 10
Rome.
Liverpool. Jan. 24-The st Gamer
Cymric has been sent IN search th the
steamer Manchester c orporation, which
has on board part of tive Irish Fus 1iers,
bound for South Africa, and viii ch is
drifting near the equator with her pro.
peller broken.
farl5, Jan. n CDarI es II. Mac run :,
the former American co Isul at Pref oris,
has engaged passage or the United
States on the steamer s I. Paul. which
sails from Southampto, on Saturday
Mr.. Macrum says that 10 has received
no intimstion that be j no longer in
the American consular service.
Paris, Jan. 24.-In I he Cnarober OF
Deputies today NJ. Der rsrd called NJ.
Monis, the minister OF justice, a liar.
and continued his VII upe ration until
dragged from the cham Der by the po.
lice.
Berlin, Jan. 24.-It is 81 ated tina the
claims against England 4 n the reteo-
ton OF German steannR nv British
wsrships will aggregats one million
marks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
Teste LUTHER II. THOAPSO
COMMON COUNCIL.

At q regular meeting Of the Common Coun.
ell of the city OF Alexsndris, Va, held Janu-
ary %, 1900. there were present:
John II. Strider, esq, President, and
Messis. Trimyer, Burke, spowden Moore,
Desmond. Bladder. Harrison. Appich, Smith,
Lswler. Ficklin and Evans
The Finance Committee reported adversely
on the petition of ]. STA ley Nesle, editor OF
the Alexsndris Times. which was referred L.
them on January 8, 1900, and the Iepor; wss
adopted.
The Finance Committee reported favorsby
bill from j 4 II. AItsheson for repairs 10
pumps, amounting TO $19.S5. The report.
Was adopted and the bill ordered 10 be paid.
A resolution spproprsting $500 for de.
fciency in appropriation for cleaning streets
upon motion was referred TO the Commit
on Finance.
A resolution sppropriating twenty five dol
lars TO lay crossiog on the east side OF A.
fred street, 1T the intersection Of Queen
street was unanimously adopted.
A resolution, offered by Mr. snowden, Tbst
Messrs. Dougherty be allowed TO extend the
railroad switch on the east side Of Union b,
tween Wilkes and Wolfe streets, one hundred
feet farther north ct its present terminus,
was unanimously adopted.
The Committee on Public Property, 10
whom WAS referred the petition of Messr-
George E. Price & Co. on January 8, 100
reported ss follows: Your committee recon
mend that in renting the fish wharf for III
nine months March 1, 1900, to December J
1909, and March 1, 1901, to December
1901, such rental or lease o. nine months b.
subject to an agreement between the Jesse
and the City Council as follows: Th &
George E. Price & Co. shall continue in TIE
possession until March 1, 1902, At an snnua
rental not to exceed $50 per snnum, to b
paid TO the party or parties leasing such
| wharf. The report was unanimously sdortei
A resolution offered by Mr.. Moore to tran
fer the citys interest in the old court ho0se
property on Columbus street, between Qneen
and Princess street, to the George Wsshn.
ton Monum mt Association for the puI p)se
erecting monument in memory of Gener 81
George Washington and tn use of the lsnd
for public park. was referred to the join
Committee on General Laws and Public
Property.
A petition Of J. Stanley Nesle, editor OF the
Alexandra Times, Was received from the
Board of Aldermen and their action cor
| CURED in.
The board then adjourned.
JOHN Il. sTRIDEB, President
Teste: d. Z. STANSBURY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

THE MEMBERS of the legislature oil
Virginia correctly represented the feel
ings of the people OF the State when they
invited Mr.. Bryan to address them in
their hall at Richmond. Mr.. Bryan, as
stated 10 the Gazette's Washington cor
respondence, when he was in that city,
said he is "a believer in Virginia de-
mocrscy," and there is no doubt that
the Virginia democracy is a believer in
him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

10 the Circuit Court at Woodstock
yesterday the jury in the case of Sisler
agains. the Southern Railway rendered
a verdict for $500. The suit was for SIS :
600. On the night OF September II, 1898,
a train of the Southern Railway coilid.
ed with the buggy of the plaintiff. The
two Misses Dellinger, who were riding
with Sisler, were killed. Sisler was
thrown out, breaking his leg. The rail-
way company paid s., 900 to the parents
of the dead ladies, but refused to hear
Sisters claim, and be instituted suit for
SIS, 900 damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

proper course to pursue was therefore
to refuse to permit him to take the oath.
He denied that polysamous marriages
had ever. been legal in Utah or any
other part of the United States. There
had been many attacks on the constitu-
ton but Mr.. Powers was very SIRE that
the old ship of State would never ne
wrecked in the briny waters of Salt
Lste. (Applause.)
Mr.. Slodgrsss supported the minority
report. He claimed that Roberts had
the right TO be sworn 10 and that then
the House could expel him. not because
he represents polygamy, but becsus,
he is a polygamist maintaining rela-
tons with three women and it does not
comport with the dignity OF the House
to retain him as q member.
Mr.. Lands, a member OF the Roberts
committee and n supporter OF the ms.
jority, followed. He called attention
to the fact that within three years after
the admission of Utah ca a State its
people should have elected to repre-
sent them a man with plurality Of
wives and multiplicity OF children.
He contended that Roberts was no,
entitled to seat and ought to be STOP
ped on the threshold of the House b.
cause he has violated the condition
precedent upon which Uiah was ad
mitted as State. He related meta nces
OF polygamy now exciting among prom
mont meh of the Mormon Church, Civ.
ing the various names OF the wives and
! the number Of children. 10 one case
there were seven wives and 80 children
"WOuldn't you Ike to take break fast
with that family z" asked Mr.. Lands
He said OF the two wives of one man
each Of whom had children nearly oil
the same aye, the babes lacked only
three days of being twins. He also
charged that Utah came in as a State
as result of deliberate conspiracy to
..AA that people from the heavy hand
of federal authority and to enable them
to live their religion,
Mr.. Lands recalled all tho solemn
pledges that had been made by heads
of the Mormon church, including Dele
gate Rawlins, that polygamy had been
not only abandoned as a practice but
eradicated as belief, yet Rawlios, now
a Senator, a few weeks ago over mis-
own signature, had charged that Presi.
dent Mckinley had been equally gull
ty, through the appointment of polyg-
amists TO office, in trying to cram polyg
amy down the Threats Of the American
people. When the country was en-.
gagged in war and watching intently
for news from the front, the Mormon
church thought the proper time had
come to let polygamist Roberts try to
come to Congress. The attack had come
by stealth but with great emphasis. Il
will be hured back in the light Of day
by the outraged indignation OF Amer
can people and notice would be served
on Utah that no poly gamist should ever
sit as member of the American Con
gress.
MIR. Lacey followed with q speech in
behalf of his resolution, which assumes
| that Roberts is now q member OF the
| House, although not sworn in, and pro-
vides that he should be expelled. In
support Of his contention that Robert;
is now a member of the House, Mr.
Lacey pointed out that he voted foI
Richardson for Sp' aker, that he hs:
dr wn the salary OF a member and has
| epioyed the Thanking privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
COURT OF APPEALS.

Riverside Cotton Mills vs.. Green.
Further argued and submitted.
Painter ct als We. St. Clair ct ale. Ar
gued and continued until today.
The next cases to be called are: AID.
kins We. city of Richmond Peyton's
administrator We. Parkinson and Dun
can vs.. city OF Lynchburg--Nos. 80, 33,
and "a, on Argument docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance OF our mother,
Mrs. MARY V. CHESHIRE. who departed
this life. January "a, 1899, one year ago
today.
We laid her in the cold, cold ground.
And the birds around sang sweetly.
But o, for look Of that sweet face,
And we hope once more we'll meet thee.
By HxE CHILpRxN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
Pelted with Eggs.

Lime, O., Jan. 24.-The town Of Button,
north Of here. is greatly exc ted over the
egsing Of Rev. G L. Mason. of the Christian
Catholic Church, q new sect which has a
large following there. He had distributed
circulars announcing that be would give our
the secrets OF the Modern Woodsmea OF
America and the Knights Of Pythiss. He
started to deliver his expose when the cleo.
trio wires were cut the lights turned of, and
there was . shower Of decsyed eggs. Tho
speaker WAS chased from the hall, followed
by q crowd pelting him with eggs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

No MATTER what the cause may be,
It is an indisputable fact to all AlexaL
drians who read by gaslight, that the
illuminating quality of the gas that sup
plies their lamps has deteriorated great
ly during recent mouths. The com.
plant against it is general, and as the
gas works used TO make good gas, why
they shouldn't be able to do 50 now, is
what no ordinary fellow can find out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

FREE and Unrestricted shooting on
the Potomac and its tributaries has
driven almost every wild duck of the
river; and it is not at all strange that it
should have had that effect. The worst
of it is, that nothing now will bring the
ducks back again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
Tortured by Robbers.

Dayton, O., Jan. 24.-Mssked robbers en- te. .
ed the home of Csssius Barry, recluse, near
Farmersviile, yesterday. They demanded
his money ami upon MS refusal reso,,ed 10
various meals Of torture, burning the cid
mans hands with hot ro Inc victim VA,
obdurste, and the IObuers, Decsmiug alarm
by his screams, fed, securing but SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
MOlineux Trial Af ,iourned.

Ne8 York, Jan. "a When the time
for the opening ofthe N olineux trial ar.
rived ibis morning Il 10 recorder an
nounced that Juror II, own was too i'll
10 attend court and nd iourned the hear.
Ing until 1880 tomorr ow morning. The
news caused constssn alton in the court
room. II Brown Il seriously i'll, it
means that the oassr aust be indefinitely
interrupted and pos ,bly will have to
ne retired. The di strict attorney was
especially distressf d. for be had ex-
pected to close tine States case today,
and in closing h. int pded to play a
trump card. Thk bio nj Nv was to be
the suggestion tbs L a che, nicsl analysis
he made of the nix nsed On the poison
package, the Cor .nish and the Barnet
ietters-tne ad@ tilted writil lgs OF Moii
peux.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danfortb, of LsGraLge, Gs.
suffered intensely for six months with
frightful running sore on bis leg, bu
writes that BuckIen's Arnics Sslve cur
ed it jn ten days. For Ulcers, Would
Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles it's the be-
a. I've in the world. Cure guarantee
Oo,,- Csc. Sod by E. 8. Leadbeate
g. Son g. Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
The Markets.

Chicago, Jan, "a The market closed a.
follows: Wheat May 671ss671a. Pork
May $40 Oos1O 80.
Georgetown. Jan "a -Wheat 65s71,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

Mr.. George L. Houchens, OF Ivy, went
to Charlottesville on Monday 10 ap-
parently goodsheslth and died there yes
terday morning, aged rs years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware Of
counterfeit and worthless salve offered for
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Dewitt 1, the
only original. An infallibie cure for piles
and I'll akin dioeaaoA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

Two private banking institutions CONDUCTED
by Z. ID. and K. E Spencer, Of Tboma.y e..
UonD.. closed their doors yest. rdsy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

Senior Mabini. the strongest Of Aguinsldo's
counselors, has issued an appeal 10 which he
says that Congress shall hear the Filpinos be-
fore deciding upon their future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

The Molineux trsl wi RIB tly be pos,.
poned for. several DAYS. Juror Mamie m
BIZ gn is seriously sck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

To Cure Constipation tore'er. A..
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lye or -
re n o. faU 70 cure. druggists refund n'oh''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24

mam indebted IL One Minute Cough W
n, nv health and lite. 1t cured me o. inI +
, u following sr ppe" Thousands o..
,heir i lives to the prom ,pt action Of this new
falling remedy. i. cur,s Is, coughs, colds r'u
nroncbitis pneumouia. .yrippe and throst 80
lung troubles. Its early use prevents co.
sumption. Ii is the only harmless d -!
tina, gives immediate results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
peauty Is Blood Deep.

cgoo, ! ,lood means a clean skin.
h Ian r,;th out it. Cascarets, Candy CAT %
tie cIsa n vo ur blood and keep it clean.
st ~ INC mn Il Ne lazy liver and driving al. d
s5tss n% S% The so Rsdyg ote asn 5SSa
and that sickly bilious complexion 9 m Ia a..
Cascarets,-beauty Tor ten cents. a. An on gi u
gists. satisfaction guaranteed lOcs Ioe' 'Ve
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-01-24
LOST.

+ osT' 800,
On the street today q ladies' FUh ~
LAR The finder will be suitably res'.,''
BY leaving 1t at this office. jana ..