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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-25
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or to do other work about Office or
store. Good references, S. ID.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
T0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Fierce Storm on New England Coast.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 5-The worst
storm since that OF two years ago, IN
which the steamer Portland with TWO
hundred lives went down, ragged fiercs.
ly along the New England aud Nova
Scotia coasts from Block Island to Hall.
fax last night. 10 Boston the wind
howled al hundred miles 40 hour ard
many accidents to persons ind build
ings are recorded. Ia Salem harbor
there are two wrecks and several other
vessels ashore. The waves were rue
ping at appalling height and it is a
miracle that their crews we're not lost.
The shores Of the harbor ard bay are
strewn with wreckage. Al Beverly
four schooners are On tho beach. Al
Newburyport, the hurricane beat 10 the
harbor accompanied by rain aud hail
causing much damage. The Merrimac
river towing company lost two of it's
tugs. IL ia believed that all OF the
lobster boats at Portland were ruined.
TIE damage to the hsrbor will be great.
TIE fishing schooner Mary Brown went
ash re at Hampton Beach this morning
during heavy gale aud went to pieces.
The schooner carried crew of six or
seven men, and it is believed all have
persisted. There wss six inches Of
snow in Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
From south Africa.

London, DEC. ga dispatch from
Pretoria says that fghtiog has been
going on for four days st Bronkprsts
Spruit east of Pretoria. C0mmaDdsnts
Viljoen and Erasmu with $500 Beers
are now surrounded. Eighty BoeSe
have been killed.
Csptowb, Dec. 5--The British su-
thorities are taking very stringent pre-
cIutioDs 10 prevent disorder OF ipfsm-
tory talk at the meeting of the Afri-
ksDder bond congress at Worcester,
Cape Colony, tomorrow. 1t is expected
mat 10 600 Cape Du ch will be in at
lendance at he congress and az most
OF them have strong Boer leanings there
i, danger that some strengthening
action will be taken. The Australian
regiment with two Maxim guns will
ne stationed near the Bonds meeting
Mace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
THE COLORED VOTE.

The question OF how to dislrancbise
the illilerate negroes without embrac
ing the same class of whites. is on Of
absorbing interest to democratic lead.
ets in Virginia. The party is commit.
ted to this policy, and the trouble now
is to carry it out in q wsy that will pass
the Federal Supreme Court.
Senator Daniel is drafting provision
which is to be submitted to tho Vir-
GINA convention, and which 1t is be.
lieved will stand much better pros
pect of successfully running the gsunt-
let OF the court OF last resort than the
"grandiather's" clause OF Louisiana
aud North CArollna. The SENATOR
proposition Is to exempt from The illit.
eracy clause all persons from Virginia
who served in any war. This would
let 10 all illiterate ex-Coufederates and
Federal soldiers. white and black. The
number OF the lsst-nsmed classed would
be Insignificant. The plan is based
upon laws ensc ed by western States
during the civil war;, under which all
persons who volunteered in the Federal
army were t. be given the right Of
suffrage. The English government
many years ego adopted similar policy
toward prescribed race in her do
minions.
The new constitution to be framed by
the convention will probibIy be sub
mitted to the people for ratification or
rejection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
Gould Not Trust Himself.

New York, Dec. ga suicide, which
SCENE to show that deep mystery lies
behind it, took place at the Grand
union He ell this morning George E.
Msltby, who registered from Omaha,
Neb., committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head with q revolt
YER in the washro2m of the hotel. In
bis room were found three letters. One,
which was addressed 10 his wife, read
10 part: II did this because / could
DOT trust myself and because | love
you and the baby" The second letter
was addressed to relatives requesting
that they look cat for bis wife q d
family. A third letter was addressed
to Thomas Gioyer, Holy Cross House,
Westminster, Md. Il read: II have
Kept my word. That is all. Now
please bring certain people to light to
witness people who mird other peoples
ousinese. You realizs in your heart
just exactly what | mead" Malt5y
lived 10 this city His wife, when she
beard of her husbands death, said that
he of,en threatened ITO kill himself,
when be got into trouhleM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
DiscOuraees Nude I'm Art.

Norrisiown, Pc, Dec. 5-Msggie
Paul, q teacher in Spring Mill School,
logged pupil, the 8 year-Old con OF
Sarah Strauss, for his attempt at draw
ing nude woman, and WAS defendant
10 court yesterday. The mother of the
boy, told how her child was black and
blue from the whipping and could
scarcely walk home. The teacher
ieoied any brutality in her chastise
ment, and the jury believed her, finding
her not guilty and placing the costs on
the county. Judge Schwartz, 10 chare-
ing the jury. stated that from the time
a pupil leaves home until be returns be
is in the teachers care, and may be
punished for any intraction of the
school law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05

them was that they wore all brand new. Net
a chestnut was in the bunch"
Among the strangers at the Capitol this
morning were Ex-Governor O'Ferall Of Vr-
giuia, and ex-ConRressmsu George ID. Wise.
They are here to support Repre- eutaiive
Lamb in his effort to secure an appropriation
for widening and deepening the chenrel OF
James River at Richmond. Colonel vllyson.
chairman of the state democratic committee
o. Virgins, was also at the Capitol Today
He is = candidate for the govtrnorship OF bis
State, and it Il rumor among the Virgi"isns
here, cane up to view the pro,pe DER rom
this city. Colonel OFerrall and Capt. WISE
are looking rs well sni hrsrty as they dii
when members Of the House several years
ago.
1t was announced at the State Depar
today that tho name OF George V. L. Meyer,
of Massachusetts,. will DO sent to the senate
for approval as AMBASSADOR to Italy. MT
Meyer is the ad OF wealthy Boston fsni'
ly and is r publican national committeeman
from his State.
Roy ii. hambsrlain, OF Iowa. was nomi-
mated by the President today to be oo'ie' tor
of internal revenue for the district OF ii wal.
The committee of sixteen OF the Presby-
terrain Church to consider the pToposei reyis-
ion of creed as it effect the Westminster
Confession of Faith held it's fret session this
morning. The committee delibersted behind
closed doors and when recess was taken
DR.. Roberts, stated clerk. announced that 10
action had yet bean taken but that 1t was
probable that decision would be reached
This afternoon. The committee will To re.
ceived by President NJ 'Kinley this afternoon
The House ways and means committee tn 8
morning agreed to reduce the internal reven-
ne tax on beer from fifteen to thirty cents
barrel and to make a similar reduction in the
tax on cigars and some other sorts of tobacco,
but not on cigarettes. AS the brewers sup
ported the republicans at the late election,
their interests bad to be attended 10.
Stocks were quoted as steady, bot H.
clIned to weak, at the brokers offices here to-
day, wheat and coro strong, and tton steady.
Fl. y. Mustard was appointed postmaster
at M schanicsbure, Blsnd county, Va, today,
vice Jennie woodward dead.
Notwithstanding the bad weather yester-
day large crowd, Of men, were at the Ben
nlnps race track and the racing was good.
The season will close Saturday. 1t has been
the most successful one since the track was
established
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
Tossed on Mad Bulls Horns.

Sharon, Pa, Dec 5.-Ww. Biodgett,
Of Hubbard township, was fatally
gored by a bull on his farm yesterday
Foe animal was known 10 be OF vi.
oious temper and was kept iD q field
away from the rest Of the stock. Bod
Seit undertook to drive the an-
incl ito another field while a
temporary shed was being erect
ed. The bull charged on him, and
before he could escape knocked him
down and gor d him several times.
Catching his inanimate body on its
horns it repeatedly threw him into tho
air. Two OF Blodgeti's sons, who were
working nearby, heard the oil man's
cries for help and succeeded in driving
be animal away. His body wss hor-
ribly mangled and torn by the bulls
hOrDs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
VIRGINIA NEW

l. is reported In Rcbmor d that an
other great tobacco combination is to
be formed.
Congressman Swanson has announced
mis- candidacy for the democratic noml-
nation for Governor.
IL Petersburg tomorrow the judiciary
of tns Ma ional Council, Junior Oraer
Of UOited American Mechanics, Will ell
TO hear the grievances of the Virginia
Safe Council.
Reuben F. r iRland, chief o police Of
Pe,ersburR, suffered all attack OF apo
plexy while sitting at his desk in the sts-
lion yesterday. He is speechless, and
his condition is considered critical,
Miss Julia Anderson, of King George
county, died day or two ago under
very sad circumstances. She had just
returned from Washington, whore she
had gone to purchase her wedding
trousseau, when che YVES taken Ill auc
died 10 few days. She was only six
teen years old.
Tne twelve companies Of the Seven
tieth Regiment will all attend the CEN
teuDial celebration 10 Washington on
the Twelfth. Unless something unfor-
seen develops the strength of the regi-
ment will DO greater than on any coca
sion when full organization left the
State on other than active duty.
Mr.. John @. Williams, of Orange
county. on behalf of Hon. GAillard
Hunt, of Washington, has presented 10
Orange county an engraving OF the
marble medallion bust OF President
James Madison, made by Giuseppe
Coracchi 10 1892. It wac ordered by
the court to be hung 90 The walls OF the
courtroom and the thanks OF the court
and county BIZ rendered Mr.. Hunt for
his eift. President Madison'5 old home,
Montpelier, is within four miles OF the
county seat Of Orange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
Fg0N WASHINGTON.
fCorregponaerce OF the Alexsudris Gazette.
Washington. December B.

fCor.aponaence OF the Alexsudris Gazette
WASHINGTON. December 5.
President and Mrs. McKiOley will
olive the first dinner of the social season
this evening. The commissioners to the
Paris Exposition will be the guests,
and il will oe one OF the smallest and
most exclusive functions OF the White
House wear. The majority OF the din
Ders a. the executive mansion are given
nowadays in the long corridor dividing
the State psrlors IRON the front en-,
trace hall. The dinner tonight Will
be given in the ancient apartment mel
toned above. IA it is roomy enough for
shis function. 10 the absence OF Com
missioner General Peck, Mrs. Potter
Palmer. of Chicago, will be the guest OF
honor. She will be led to the table by
the President himself, while Mrs. Nc
Kinley will bs escorted to the 'estal
hoard by NJ. H. DeYoung, president OF
the commission.
Although Senator Morgan is very
conf Ient that the authorization OF the
Nicaragua canal, will be realized at the
present session of Congress, the situa-
lion ia so confused that there is posi-
hility of his being disappointed. Presi-
dent Mckinley has told many Senators
SXbo have called upon him that be will
not sign o canal bill which provides for
the construction of Notifications for its
defense. He has also informed them
that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty must
be ratified before any c'nal Legislation
is completed.
Joseph Marley, the republicenIIna-
tional committeeman from Maine, has
been summoned to Washington from
Maine by the President and will be
here on Saturday to confer with him
over the Internal Revenue Commit
siouership THE place will undouot-
eddy be offered him when be gets here"
said Senator Scott, who was one of the
White House callers todsy, shut
whether he will take it or not Is an
other question. II he does not accept
the position / would like to see 1t given
TO Mr.. Yerkes, of Kentucky. He
would make q splendid revenue COM
missioner"
The w. G. Temperance Union is de-
tefmined that the army canteen bill
shall! be abolished. The question will
be discussed at tomorrow's session of
the convention. The action of the
House committee on military affairs in
reporting modification OF the army re-
organization bill with the alleged pur-
pose of killing the snti-canteen feature
has been followed by storm OF pro-
tests from the delegates. They declare
the amendment to be defective az II
does not preclude citizsns from selling
liquor on military premises. Mrs. Ham
mon, of Ohio, of the department OF un-
fernented wine at the sacrament 10
answer to an inquiry said she consider
cd the use of fermented wine in the
German Lutheran Church q very seri-
Gus problem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
NEWS OF THE DhY.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. McCum-
Der presented q bill to repeal the bank
ruptcy law.
The foreign ENJOYS at Pekin held
another meeting yesterday, bat reached
no definite conclusion.
Governor Pipgree at Detroit, Mich,
has psrdoned Gen. w. l.. White, who is
under sentence for frauds.
Secretary Gage has submitted his re-
port to Congress recommending reen-
forcement of the currency laws.
James c. Stowe, United States Con.
SUI. General ct Cspetown, predicts
that the South African war will end
J in four months.
Ba'on Won Ricbthofen stated In the
Reichstag. at Berlin, yesterday, that the
Germa1 course in China was not war,
but armed intervention.
The Isthmiau Canal Commission re-
ported 10 favor of the Nicaraguan
route. wbic it is estimated, will cost
5000 GAO, 900 and for Government owner
ship and control.
c. A Davis, who YVES appointed By
Governor Linde, Of Minnesota, as
United States Senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Senator Davis,
has declined the appointment.
An an,i-Englsh demonstration took
place yesterday in front of the British
Consulate at Cologne, Germany, in
which city President Kruger now is.
10 the House Of Lords. yesterday, it
was announced that receipt OF certif
Gates showing that the Duke of Man
chester and the Baron Sudeley bad
been adjudicated bankrupts precluded
their sitting.
It is reported that the Pennsylvania,
the Baltimore and OHIO, Chesapeake
and Ohio and Norfolk and Western
Railroads propose to advance the tide
water freight rates on bituminors coal
10 per cent. April l, 1901.
A dispatch from Rome ssys: "In con-
sequence of the rise Of the river Tiber,
the quay Anguillara, 300 yards long,
which had been undermined, elid into
the river yesterday. The damage done
is estimated at two million lire
1880, 00W.
Secretary Gage in his annual report
says that the surplus OF government
receipts over expenditures for the fl seal
year was $40 527, 060 The government
spent $500 06S 81 last year and expects
to spend $4,000 900 more than that
amount this year The public debt Is
now 81, 023 443, 300.
II now appears that the Kalsgan ex-
petition was ineffective, the Chinese
evading all attempts to engage them.
The troops, however, obtained consd.
cradle silver loot 10 the towns en- route
A large force of Chinese has taken Q
position at Bang Chou, south of Tien
tsiu, and Field Marshal Waldersee has
dispatched troops to engage them.
General MERCER caused deep sen
sation 10 the French Senate yesterday
during the debate on the naval bill by
pointing out the ease by which Eogland
could be invaded. He demanded that
the government introduce into the
plans for the mobilization OF the army
and navy methods for the rapid EN-.
bsikatiou and debarkation of an ex.
peditiopary corps. The President, M.
Falieries, interviewed, declaring that
such proposals were out OF order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05

PRESBYTERIAN CONFEssION.-Tbe
Committee of clergymen and laymt n
appointed by the last General Assem- bly,
OF the Presbyterian Church to make a
recommendation to the next General
Assembly, which meets ia May, on the
question OF whether there shall be re
vision of the confession OF faith, assem-
bled 10 Washington last night. DR.. Will.
lam Henry Roberts. Of Philadelphia.
laid before the committee q tabulatiop
showing the vote OF the presbyteries on
the questions submitted by the General
Assembly's committee on revision. 1t
made the following showing:
For revision Of the confession, Al
presbyteri-tj for an explanatory state
ment, 10; for supplemental statement
ofdoctriDe. AZ; for revision and a sup.
Elemental statement of a doctrine, ii;
for substitute creed, Is. Forty five
presbyteries voted to dismiss the whole
sublsc while 43 bodies in this and for
eign lands made no response. The to
tai number Of bodies reporting agere.
gated 232 No definite action was taken
By the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05

GENERAL LEE.-General Fiizhugh
Lse, Mrs Lee aud their daughter, Miss
Ann, arrived at Omaha yesterday. At
the station was Lieutenant G.. NJ. Lee,
late of the Thirty-ninth Iofantry at
Manila, who has been sick at the
Preside since his return from The
Philippines. Lieutenant Lee had not
seen bis parents for more than year.
The arrangements for the formal
transfer OF the Department OF the
Missouri were declared of, owing to
the delay in the arrival of the new
commander. General Merriam, who
has had the Department of Colorado
aud Missouri under his supervision,
with bis staff officers aud others of the
army headquarters. was at the train
to receive him, and General Lee Ia now
in command Of this department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
VIRGINIA MASONS

The Grand Lodge of Masons of Vir-
GINA began its one hundred and twen-
ty-third grand annual Communication
10 the Masonic Temple, in Richmond,
yesterday evening, nearly all OF the 800
lodges of the State being represented.
Grand Master Wright delivered bis
annual address, which dealt very large
ly with the business affairs of the fro.
ternity. The reports of the officers and
standing committees were submitted.
A resolution was adopted 10 have
the apron de posted on WasbiDgton's
tomb at the centennial Last Decem Ger
handsc mely framed, with appropriate
inscription, sni presented to the Grand
Lodge OF Washington.
The report OF the Washington CEN
tennial committee Was presented By t.
chairman. Right Worshiptul Kosciusko
Kemper, showing an unexpended bal
ance on hand OF more than 5000.
A cablegrsm of lraternal greeting
was received from Grand Master
Kruger, of the Grand Lodge OF Bel
eium, and an appropriate response was
returned Grand Master Kruger Was
one OF The foreign repr' seutalives at the
meeting OF the Grand Lodge 10 this
city last year on the occasion OF the
Washington centen nial.
r. s. Talislerro, jr, native of VIr
iDis, bat now Grand junior Deacon Of
the Grand Lodge of Wyoming, was in
troduced and saluted, and made an elc-
quent speech.
II GRAM Master Wright declines re.
election promotion will follow, and
lively contest will axe place tonighI
for the position ofGrand Ju1iDr Deacon,
the leading candidates being Dr. Joseph
Eg0leston, of Richmond, and Dr.. John
w. Kellam, Of Accomsc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
LAWYER TITLES SALE.

In the case OF Thornton vs.. Bullock
10 the Circuit Court, at Fredericksburg,
yesterday, Mr.. William A. Little, a
prominent attorney of that city, failed
to answer rule against him to show
cause why he should not bring into
curt money collected by him as special
commissioner for the sale OF tract of
land sold by him 10 Caroline county.
Judge John E. Mason adjudged him
guilty of collecting money and failing
to properly disburse it. Judge e. @.
Moncure. attorney in the case, appesr.
ed before Judge A. F. Wallace. OF the
Corporation Court, OF Fredericksburg,
and laid before the court the proceed
ings in the Circuit Court. Judge Wal
lace ordered special grand jury which
will on Friday next investigate the
matter. He also authorized Common
wealth Attorney A. T. Enbrey to take
charge of the case. Mr.. Embrey sp-
pesred before the Circuit Court aud
asked that further proceedings against
Mr.. Little 10 that tribunal be stayed
pending the investigation By the grand
jury 10 the Cooperation Court, and that
the Circuit Cour. permit the record In
the case to be Withdrawn and used in
the Corporation Court and before the
grand jury. which order was entered
by Judge Mason. Itappears that CON-
missioners had been appointed by the
Circuit Court of Caroline to sell the
tract of land in question; that Judge
Moncure Zone OF them) gave the Deces-
sary bond, but Mr.. Little Gbe other)
did not. though be collected the money
from the purchaser, Mr.. g. w. Moss,
and has failed up to the present time
to pay the money over. The case is
elicitipg much interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
SAYS FRENCH ARMY is No Coop

SAYS FRENCH ARMY Is No GOOD
Prince Komara, of Japan, en- route
home from the Paris Exposition, said
while at Winnipeg, Man., on Saturday:
The French are great fuZz-fuzz pee
Pile, who get very much excited and
want to fight somebody. They are not
ready to fight anybody any more than
Spain was, II the truth was known.
Their army is very rotten, so far as
can Judge. In case of war England can
always count upon Japan, because our
interests are identical and because we
know that Englishmen always win in
the end. They may be beaten and
beaten. and all other people say Eng
land is no good but we notice they
never care to take hand in the game,
and by and by the Englishman com g
out on top That's Why We like Eng.
land. Eoglish trade 10 Oriental waters
is about wo-'hirds OF the whole thing.
That is, all others combined are not
more than half of England 10 COM
merceD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05

40 increase of the rebate ailowed up
on beer stamps from sev,sn and one
half per cent. to twenty pr cent. was
decided upon yesterday ,aiterDoon by
the republican majority Of the ways aud
means committee of the Mouse. Tbs
means that the net tax UPON beer Will
be reduced from $l.85 per barrel TO
81 60 per barrel. The ,reducion Of
revenue caused by this CD ange will be
about $1,000 900, and will raise the to
tai reductions under the House bill to
nearly $40, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05

IN REVOLVING BELT.-Prestou Cox, col
ored, in the Mayo tobacco factory In Rich
mond, had miraculous escape from death
yesterday. His hand was caught in re.
volving belt, and though the negro Weighs
900 pounds, be was jeiked from the floor
and went ground the belt twice. 1t is mira.
Gle that he was not thrown into or car ght by
sons of the revolving machinery through
which he passed in bis double journey, or
was not thrown By the betting toto the wheels.
As il was, he was lifted to the ceiling aud
back to the floor, which he struck feet first
on the second round, when the belt sllnped.
He was hurled against the ceiling and then
fell to the floor entirely unconsciou', Strange
to say, he received no broken bones and, be-
sides many bruises and the loss OF pstehss OF
skin and a few cuts he was not injuiei.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-05
Disabled steamer Reaches Port.

New York, Dec "A dispatch from Hall
fax reports the big Allan liner Psrisisn die.
abed of hat port this morning. IT Is Sc
that the big ship, on which there are more
than 300 passengers, bscsme uncomfortable
late last night and since that time has been
tossing at the mercy Of heavy seas and gel.
The coast from Labrador to Cape May wss
swept last night b. a northeast gale which st
times reached the velocity OF 70 miles an
hour.
Halifax, N. g., Dec 6.-The Partisan ST
rv,d at her berth at $50 this morning III.
der her own steam. She reports a rough
passage and hard time of the coast In the
binding STOW storm.