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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER,
Burnett, resigned; Upper Lion, Caroline
county, ]. b. Wright vice g. q. Pitts, Ie-

Burnett, resigned; Upper Lion, Caroline
county, J. B. Wright vice g. 81. Pitts, re-
moved.
The senate committee on inter.oceanic
canals had the Nicaragua canal bill before
them this morning The canal commission
has reported unanimously in favor OF the
Nicaragusn scheme and the sentiment OF the
committee seems to be that way.
An ant-Spsnish.wa democrat at the Capt.
tol today said General Woods proposition TO
stock Porto Rico with cattle at the govern.
ment's ex ense is only SAMPLE OF what Will
be done in ell the conquered provinces, and
that the poor people OF this country VIII nave
to pay the piper 10 all OF them. ,
Stocks were quoted here today as little
weak and cotton as tteady.
The river and harbor bill is being rapidly
prepared ard will, Ii Is said, be reported at an
early day
Congress will give Congressman Boulelln OF
Maine. who has lost his mind, $2,625 q var
for life. -.
Golf croQuet is usurping the place OF golf
here.
Representative Rixey, who has been 0
member of the committee on claims in two
Congresses, says that the present method OF
disposng OF claims against the government Is
very Objectionable being favorable TO large
claimants and to lobbyists, while working
great injustice to small claimants and the
government, which latter is never representa-
before the COMMITTEE. He Introduced bill
today requiring all such claims TO be first
prosecuted in the Court of Claims. where the
governments interests are to be protected by
| the Attorney General and his assistants.
| Only the facts found by the court are to be
certified 10 Congress. He slso introduced a
second bill to increase the number OF the
Judges Of that court from five to nine, with
power to sit in subdivisions of three judges
each to enable it to dispose Of ell such husi.
! ness Mr.. Rixey also, by request, introduced
bill to authorize the issuance of patent to
| James Seldom CowdeD, of Fair Ak county, Va,
for an air ship upon the payment by said
C0wdeI OF the usual patent fees.
| The House committee on ways and means
| hell full meeting today, but the subject oil
the war tax reduction was not broached. The
only action taken was relative to the distrbu-
| ton OF copies of the Presidents message to
the various House committees interested.
| Congressman Babcock, of Wisconsin, the new
member OF the committee. took his seat with
| the committee to-day. He was III eommuni-
| cative on the question Of aboishing the war
tax on beer, but is generally credited with
| favoring the proposition
| Ex. President Harrison arrived in this city
| from the West this afternoon. He comes to
attend the met ting Of the committee appoint
| ed By the Presbyterian General Assembly to
consider revision Of the Westminster Creed
| and was ACCOMPANIED by Mrs. Harrison and
their little daughter. The party was met al
the station by Hon. John w. Foster, former
Secretary oiState, whoss guests they will be
\ during their sojouIn In Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
CONGRESSIONAL.

No general business was transact
ed at the opening session OF Congress
yesterday:
The republican senatorial committed
on order Of business decided to dis
place the Spooner Philippine bill with
the ship subsidy bill as unfinished bust
ness. 1t also considered ct the sans
time the disposition ofths Hay-Paunce'
fote treaty and decided that the ques'
lion should receive al ornate attention
with the shipping bill. The arrange
ment further provides that if the army
bill reaches the Senate prior to tue dis
posal OF the shipping bill or the treaty,
either or both of these may be dis
placed temporarily in order to permit
the prompt consideration Of that meas,
ure.
The democrats 10 caucus failed to
adopt q course toward army leglsIa-
ton.
A notable meeting on the Senate
floor just before the session opened
was that between Mr.. Hanna, OF Ohio,
and Mr.. Jones, OF Arkansas, the chair
men, respectively, of the republican
and democratic national campaign
committees. Surrounded by many Of
their colleagues they exchanged cor
dial greetinee and laughed and chatted
for several minutes.
The annual report OF Secretary q
War Root treats OF military and recon
sruction operations in the Philippines,
Cuba and Porto Rico. The War de-
partment ssks Con ress for an appro-
priation e Sl71,773.S85 for 1902, as
against Sl85, 9O3 ,55l Tor 1901.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.

Claiborne Jackson, aged almost 112
gears, died in Jackson, Ohio, Saturday.
He was born on April rs. 1889, four
days before WashlDgton's inauguration
as President of the new republic, 10
his city, then the chief town of the
Old Dominion, and was the son of q
revolutionary soldier in the Virginia
lioe lii the Continental establish ment
and was IN uncle OF Stonewall Jackson.
Toi7 centenaviau was ten years of age
when Washington died, and he attend.
ea TIE fu7tTa' OF that great soldier 10
December, 1893. This venerable pa.
trot lived eight miles from the Wash
inRton estates and often saw the first
President riding about upon his favor
ite horss. His last sight of him was
during violent snow storm while TIE
General was riding about the estate
on his les! nip, when he caught the
cold that resulted In his death only
few days later. Mr.. Jackson
was in Washington city two days
before the British burned the capitol in
the war OF 1912 and was one of the driv-
ers who handled the team that hauled
President Madison with many OF the
governm ent records and archives ovor
into Montgomery county, Md, where
they we're secreted in an old Episcopal
church on Rock Creek. Mr.. Jackson
ard his son 10 1856 when the republican
party vas organized, were the only
two voters 10 the county who cast
'heir ballots for John @. Fremont H.
1880 he and his on yOledf, r Lincoln ard
hamliD, and thai year they were two
of the six vo ers in the county 40 to
vote. They voted against secession in
the spring of 1851 end when Virginia,
few days later, seeded Mr.. Jackson,
then seveniy.two years o! age, moved
With his SOD, the latter's family and an
unmarried daughter to o aio. He voted
for Mckinley at the last election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
EOreiQn NoWs.

Paris, Dec. At is reported that the
Car will spend his convalescence In
the south OF France.
Manchester, Dec. Am epidemic oil
influenza has added to the panic caused
by the wholesale poisoning from beer
and the amount Of sickness 10 the town
is alarming. Twenty deaths from In
huenZa have already occurred.
Vienna. Dec. 4.-The agreement for
leasing valuable petroleum. sources in
Roumonis to the Standard Oh Company
have been signed at Bukorest. The
price of the concession which gives the
STANDARD Oil monopoly insnkiug oil
wells in Roumania is said to have cost
100000.
Dublin, Dec. 4.-The Irish Times
SAYS that q huge newspaper trus' is
forming 10 London which will control
several large weeklies as well as morn
ing and evening dailies in the metropo-
lis. The trust ia alleged to have capt.
tai Of $25 600, 1000, and expects to begin
operations at the commencement OF the
| new year.
LoudoD, Dec. 4.-Both Houses OF
Parliament are occupied today in swear
ing in the new members. No interest
attaches to the session.
London, Dec. 4.-The Lord Chancel'
lor announces that he is In receipt oil
certificates of bankruptcy from the
| Duke of Manchester snd Lord Sudeley
Rome, DEC 4.-High waters Of the
riber have subsided. Many victims oil
the floods are receiving aims from the
Pope.
Livadia, Dec. 4 The bulletin issued
by the Cars physicians today says
that he is able to sit up 10 an invalid''
chair at intervals. His condition /;
constantly improving.
Brussels, Dec. 4.-The Prince Kondo
chef, secretary OF the Russian embassy here
says 1t is probable that the Cssr snd Pres
dent Kruger will meet in the South OF Francs
while the Gar is there recuperating from hi
| illness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following were the proceedings
yesterday at Richmond 10 the Court Of
Appeals: Coslter, receiver, We. Bar.
gamio, argued and submitted. Long.
ley VS.. Common wealth argued and con-
iiDued until today; Stewart W. Reed,
ilenn Va. Andrews, Redmond Railway
ard Electric Company vs. City of Rich
mond, dismissed. The next case to be
called is Snickell. We. Bsrryvllls Land
aud Improvement Company, No. 20 on
argument docket. Alter opinions are
delivered on Thursday next resolutions
of respect TO the late Judge John w.
Rely will be offered to the court.
I,oDgley, whose case was argued yes
terday, was CONVICTED Of murder in the
second degree in the County Court OF
Washington and sentenced to 10 years
in the penitentiary. He Is now Ia the
all at Abingdon, and upon the writ of
error granted by the Supreme Court Is
seeking to secure new trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

a STAMP DEcIsIoN.-A ruling hsI
been made by Judge GrattaD, Of Rock
ingham county, touching the a1m;si'
bility in the evidence of bonk check
on which the party drawing same isli
to sffix revenue stamp. Ia the case
of E. L. Harrison, charged with forsirs
check for 800, it was shown hat tie
revenue stamp was affixed and canceltd
by the Harrisonburg bank when lhe
check was paid over its counter. De-
PENDANTS counsel made the plea that
under the war revenue act the cheek
was not a valid INSTRUMENT when il lei.
the hands of tho maker, and, coose'
quently, could not be admitted, Judge
Grattsn overruled the plea. and az
mitted the check and in similar case
Judge Baker P. Lee, OF Elizabeth Ciy
county, recently ruled out checi-, qua
the mar charged with forgery was d't'
charged,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
Plan 10 SheIye Bonteile.

Washington. d c., Dec. "A bill
has been prepared end will be intre
duccd in the House by Representative
Burleigh. OF Maine, authorizing the
President to place Representative
Chagles A.. Bouielle on the retired lisi
OF the navy, with the rank OF captain,
10 recognition of bis services in thu
navy during the Civil war. Mr.. Bou'
telle has been In ill.health for year,
uuable to attend to his Congressional
duties, and is now alta ssnitsrium near
Boston. He has been mepber OF the
House from Maine for IL years, and
was reelected to the next Congress at
the last election. His condition is such
as to render 1t quite certain that he will
be unable again to take his seat in the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Governor Tyler left Rich Dond yes
terdsy for Chicago, where be will at
tend the big cattle show.
The Richmond Locomotive Works
have received an order for II looomo-
lives from Finland and IL from Canada.
Mr.. D. s. Gates, we'll known citi'
zen, and at one time sheriff OF Rich
mond, died quite suddenly last night In
that city.
A handsome portrait of the late Rev.
DR.. Moses ID. Hoge was last night
presented to Lee Camp In Richmond
by the Sons OF Veterans OF that or
ganizition.
The common council OF Richmond
last night adopted the curfew ordi'
nance, imposing fac on oil boys under
sixteen found out after o'clock IN win
ter or $ o'clock in summer.
Fire broke out in the Southern Rail-
way shops, In Manche ter, last night,
but the prompt Response of the depart
ment prevented serious dsmsge, which
will not amount to over $3.50.
member OF The family OF Congress
man Wise gives out the information
that he has not he slightest idea OF
making any contest for the seat OF
H. S. Maynard in the next Congress, as
his health will not permit it.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia, A., f.
and A. NJ, will convene in annual ses-
sion at the Masonic Temple 10 Rich
mond at 6 O'Clock tonight. A number
of prominent Masons of the State are in
the city to attend this 1881 annual COM
munication.
"Snowden," the farm belonging to
the estate of the late John Seldom, sit'
uated about miles from Ffederlcks.
| ourg, in Stafford. and containing SOC
acres, was sold at public action on Sat
nrday to Mr.. Robert Billiard, OF King
George, for 50, 100.
Ralph Lomax Hunter died yesterday
10 the fifty-fourth year OF his age at hii
late residence, Ramona, in Westmore
lam county, after long illness. He
was a son OF the late Tsliaferro Hunter
sr., who was fourth auditor of TIT
Treasury under President Buchanan.
Miss Matte ]. fle'tv, q daughter o
of Rev. DR.. J. ]. Lsferty, the editor
of the Christian Advocate, and one o
he hest-known Methodist ministers IL
Virginia, died Sunday night at hel
fathers home, at Cfozet. Miss La6erty'i
health had bsen failing for some time
past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

THE EMPEROR of Germany, whose
pre- Boer sympsthies were apparent at
the beginning of the war in South AL
RIGA, now even refuses to see the Presi'
dent of the Transvsal Republic. AS
no is an autocrat, and as his people
favor he Beers, the change that has
come over the spirit of his dreams is a
little remarkable to the uusophs'icated;
but that the American Congress re-
fused to allow resolution OF sympathy
for the Boers-the people of another re-
pubic-to be read. is not at all sur
prising, as the majority OF the voters
of the North have recently taken the
same stand. President Kruger now
realizes, as Washington knew, that
salhshuess governs nations as 1t does
individual men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
FATAL EXPLOSION IN LODGE Roo

FATAL EXPLOSION IN LODGE Room
An explosion of chemicals, the use OIL
which was for spectacular effect 10 the
initiatorv rites In the Improved Order
of Red Men, cost the life OF Past Sachem
Ira L. Crockett, of Lyon, and severely
burned W. W. Rogers, of that city
both of the Winnepurkel Tribe degree
staff, in Beverly, Mass last night. The
warriors degree was being worked for
Chickatawbet Tribe, OF that city, by
the degree staff of the Lynn Tribe and
the latter were in the snte-room robir2
themselves for the work. The explo-
sion occurred there, but the cause i,
pot known. Past Sachem Crockett
sad Rogers were preparing tue chem >
Gals. Crockett was horribly LAGER.
ed 10 the groin, and on the right
les the femoral artery was severed.
Rogers was burned on the right arm
and side A sur yeon was immediately
called, aud both men sent to the Bev
erly Hospital. Mr.. Crockett died abou,
Ills. Mr.. Rogers will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
Women's Insulter Tarred.

SUMMfTyILLE, Iud., Dc 4.-DurinC
the past week number OF women have
baen met on tho street after midnight
by some man and subjected to indigDi'
ties, but no clew to the perpetrator
could be found. Saturday night the
man became holder aud knocked at the
back doors of several residences, and
when the doors were opened he would
make improper proposals, He even
went 80 far as to attempt an
assault on Miss Lenora Wight.
The marshal arrested Frank Osborn,
who makes his home at AleZandria,
and placed him 10 Jail. Soon after mid
night dozen masked men compelled
the marshal to give up bis keys end
then locked him in one OF the cells.
They took the prisoner from Jail, sp-
Piled coat OF tar and feathers and
turned him loose, Osborn returned
from Alexandris yesterday to learn the
names oil those engaged in the affair,
and asserts that he ia innocent Of the
charge. He was identified In the
Police Court, however, by several wo-
men as the man who bad insulted them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

THOUGH American trade in the Phil
ippine Islands. except 10 whisky, is not
increasing, and though American SOL
diers in those islands are being shot and
are dying of climatic diseases. and ship
loads of them who have gone crazy are
being brought home, the Philippine bill
has been displaced in Congress by the
bill to impose more taxes on the people
of this country, to increase the profits
OF Northern shipowners. But Mr..
Hanna says the latter bill must have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

The Worlds Work for December has en-
received from its publishers in New fo'S
Its contents are Saint Gsudens's static o.
General Sherman; The March OF Eye1t'' 20
illustrated editorial Interpretation; Mode
Poblic Library, Discoveries in Our SIC,
Regions, The BettermeDt of Working Lh''
Are Young Mems Chances Less2 hr. BooI s.
Secretary Of War; His ExceIency, Wa ing
Fang; the Navy in the Philippine ho4l'
Admiral Watson, A Triumph Of Ame"c'n
Sculptors, he Building of Greet ,Sp's!s'
Mr.. Sanders 20 a Boston Capitals, a No'@os
Advance In Color PhotogripI y, The Creates y,
Of Financial Fea's, Political Changes Of ll9
CentaIy, Appraissls Of New Books, me
Months Most Popular Books, and Am'Ds
the World,s Workers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
HOW'a This 2

We Offer One HundIs1 Dollars Reward io'
any cs,e Of Catarrh that cannot be cured "
Halls CstarTh Cure. y
F.J. CHENEY g. Co., Props, Toed0, y
We, the undersigned. have known T. ~
Cheney for the last 10 years, and osue'
him perfectly honorable 10 all business ifal'
actions and financially able to carry OUT su'
obligations made by their 6gn..
Z West & Trust, Wholesale Druggists Io''
do, o. l,
Wsldin, Kinnsn & Marvin, Who'''S'
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Csiarrh Cure Is taken internally SCI
ing directly upon the blood and mucous ~,
faces of the system, Price 700 per o0Iue
co by ali druggists. Testimonials Free
Halls Family Pills are the beat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
From south Africa,

Capetown, Dec. 4.-Tbe Italians who
are alleged to have plotted to sssassiDa Q
Lord Roberts will bs deported as the
evidence against them is not sufficient
to warrant trial. Reports that bombs
had been found 10 connection with the
plot are without foundation.
Standerton, Transvaal, Dec. Adams
Botha, brother OF the Boer comman-
der 10 chief, has been raiding near here
for two days. The British finally sent
out punitive expedition and recover
ed the cattle he had captured, ten
wagons and considerable loot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
Deaf Mutes Marry.

Lacrosse, Wis.,, Dec. 4.-Michael
Wolf and Miss Bessie Anderson, q
pretty girl, both deaf-mutes, were mar
ried here yesterday. The couple met
only four days ago, and the intervening
time was spent 10 courtship and 10 de-
visiug common language, for the
groom being German cannot under.
stand English written on tie fOgers OF
oy reading OF the lips, by which bis
more accomplished bride receives COM
munication from her friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

THE Christian missionaries 10 China
are crying out for more of the blood OF
the heather Chinese, and the allied
Christian army there has looted and
destroyed the astronomical observatory
at Pekin. The religion the mission
aries profess to believe teaches
mercy and loving kindness, and
the whole civilized world up
braids the Turks for the destruc-
tion of the Alexandria library;
and in this country colleges have been
burned by Christian armies. And still
some people wonder that real Chris
tianity is not increasing in Christian
countries and is making slight head
way in heather lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
Fatal Accidenton the ID. 60,

Cumberland, Md. Dec. A run
away Baltimore & Onio freight on the
Sand Patch grade yesterday jammed
head on into a wsstbound freight, and
six engines, Including helpers and a
new Union Pacific engine and many
cars were pilsd up. II is reported that
five or elk people were killed but it Is
impcssible to obtain details.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
DEATH OF COL. JOHN R.POPHAM

DEATH OF COL. JOHN R. POPHAM.
Col. John X. Popham, for many
years clerk OF the United States Dis
riot Court, died Ia Richmond yester
day on the street very suddenly. The
deceased started out about 10 o'clock
yesterday morning from his nephew
cafe on Broad street. On reaching
Main street, near Fourth street, Colonel
Pophsm became speeches. from an OF
tacz OF lung and heart disease. He
dropped to the pavement and motioned
for colored man to summon nearby
doctor. Five minutes later the Colonel
had breathed his last. He was widely
known 10 ;his State, West Virginia and
in Washington.
Col. POphsm wss native OF Kappa
hammock county and was for long time
prominent 10 political life 10 Virginia.
He lived at Virginia Old Hot Springs,
AID from HIGHLAND an Bath counties
went to the Legislature in 1866 and
1867. He was a republican, and in
1879 was clerk to the collector Of inter
nal IN the RlchmoDd district. He was
81 years old and has three children liV-
Ing. Fred Popham, son, is president
OF a Manganese mining company 10
South America. John h. Popham lives
in Baltimore. An unmarried daughter
lives in Cllpeper county. He married
a Miss Brown, of Tennessee, who died
several years ago. Colonel Popham
about 20 years ago conducted In Rich
mond for short time weekly paper
He was its editor aud bis writings at
tarcted some attention. For many years
past he had spent most of his time 10
Washington, where be represented
newspapers in different sections Of the
country,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04
AGAINST DfyoRoE.-In a sermon q

AGAINST DfyoRoE.-In a sermon at
Newport News on Sunday, Evangelist
W. M. Leftwich denounced in unmesr.
ured terms the evils OF the present d.
yorce system, saying that it debauched
and corrupted the home. which was the
foundation of both church and state.
Marriage is not a civil contract" said he,
and your authorities have TO right 20 make
1t that. admit that the Lord said that there
was one thing for which man might put
aside his wife, or for which wife might
leave her husband. but you have 80 reasons
for divorce, You 20 still further-vour mag.
istrates issue DEGREES permitting divorced
people to marry again, thus legalising adul-
terry"
The sermon created . profound sensation il
Newport News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

The Century Magazine for December has
been received from its publishers in New
York Its contents are: The Mourning
Nymphs, Mi'ton's Ode ION the Mornint OF
Christ's Nativity" The Lace C1nisole While
the Automobile Ran Down, Broken Wings,
By the Waters OF Galilee, Down the Rhine.
The Dream OF the Inkeeper's Wife, Ea t Lon
don Typ,s, Queen Cathsrine Of Arsgon and
ert Louis Stevenson, The Helmet OF Nsysrrc,
piness, Significant knowledge OF the Bible,
The Haunted Oak, Paths of Hope for tho
Negro. Ghosts Who Became Famous, Her
Column, The Struggle on the Pekiug Wall,
Topics of the Time and In Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-04

Frank Lesie's Monthly for December has
been received from It's publishers in New
York Its contents are: The Sword. Fisho,
at Work, Christmas Bells, The Back Prince
the Little CAPTAIN. The Food Killers.
The Man Of Wrath, Christmas GiP, The
Scout, life Saving on the Great Lakes, The
Case Of Private Sam Weeks, The Curb Msr.
ket's Greatest sWDdie, Twenty Years Of Em.
pire Building In Airioa, How Eibsey Woo
the Day, Hazard of Hesrts, A Christmas
Story, and jerusalem In 1900.