Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-12

rade was reviewed BY the President aud

rsde was reviewed by the President aud
the Congressman. Tonight reception
will be held a the Corcoran art gallery
in honor of the Governors. MIR. Daniel,
in mis- spe ech, took cheerful view oil
the present condition of the coun-
try's affairs and OF the future
growth and prosperity Of Washington.
Some of the Virginia troops say their
adiutaDt general vas the only man who
received ticket OF admission to the
Capitol. and hat the privstes bad to
sleep last night on straw and COW
cred by their OWL blankets.
Governor Tyler and his staff are stop
ping at The Riggs House, wnere they
we're waited upon by many OF the VIII
GINA colony here.
The book at the Arliogton Hotel for
the signatures of those favorable TO the
erection OF the Arlington bridge con-
tains the names OF hundreds OF the most
prominent people of the country.
The GOODNESS between eX President
Harrison and President Mckinley has
been abated. They called upon each
other yesterday and now their sous
have but single thought and their Two
hearts Oeat as one.
II ia understood today that the
chances of passing the ship subsidy Dill
are daily growing less; also that the
British treaty will be amended and
thereby defeated, which will be the emo
of the Nicaragua canal.
Stocks were quoted strong here to-
day and growing stronger, and wheat,
corn and cotton as about steady.
MIR. and Mrs. Letter have leased a
house in Warrenton, Virginia, and
will entertain there many OF their
friends who visit this city.
Lieut. Geo. Miles had narrow e.
cape from serious injury this eernoon
during the review of the parade at the
Capitol. Just as the head OF the pro
cession passed the President in
review, Gen Miles and his escort
wheeled to one side to review the
passing procession. Suddenly Gen;
NILS horse, bay, reared on its hind
legs aud fell over backwards, throwing
the general heavily to the ground.
Several persons rushed to his assist
apce, but he picked himself up and. the
horse having struggled to it's feet, he
remounted, apparently none the worse
for his accident. He was, however,
considerably shaken up by the fall.
The flying OF the British flag 10 the
House of Representatives was the sig
nal OF good natured protests ell along
the line. In one gallery some wag
posted q notice to the effect that a
meeting would be held of those who
favor restoring the colonies to her
Majesty, the Queen. There was
so much of this character that
those in charge OF affairs saw bit
tn make a change in the decorations
before the ceremonies began and large
American sigma flag was so displayed
as 70 completely cover the British h'g.
0 her countries were represented how.
EVER, notably among them large Ger
man imperial ensign and Swiss flag,
as well a. the colors of many OF e
South A nericaD republics.
A. anticipated 10 the Gazette yester'
day the whole affair was pronounced
I ilure.
Manila newspapers received today a,
the War department contain an &C.
count of scouting expedition conduct
ed by Gen. Hall. The expedition was
failure as only three armed Fllipinos
we're capturei. Most of such expedi-
ions are iruitless. Marching in large
numbers, their presence is widely ad
vertised. The natives have plenty Of
time TO conceal their weapons, don
their white clothing and appear 10 the
euise of innocent farmers. The bolo is
no indication of hoslilities, since. like
be Cuban mschete, it is an agricultural
implement ss well as weapon. II,
however, a paymaster's train with a
small escort, or supply wagon INSULT
GENTLY guarded leaves garrisoDed
post it is more than apt to be ambushed
and captured.
Senator Daniel. OF Virginia, said to-
iay be thinks the coming convention
10 his State TO amend its constitution
should not be composed OF a larger
numbsr than one member from each
county; that would insure represents
ton for all the people and excite each
county to select its best man.
S.. Johns Episcopal Church was
crowded with q fashionable audience al
noon today to witness the marriage oil
Miss Beatrice Fsrquhar, daughter OF
Rear Admiral Fsrquhar, to DR.. William
Melville Carton, United States navy.
The navy was represented by Secretary
Long, Admiral Dewey, and Admiral
Farquhsr, who gave his daughter away
The admiral was attended by bis full
staff. The bride was exquisitelv
gowned in white satin. deliberately
trimmed ia .hlmy chiffon and Honiton
lace. The groom was in uniform.
Adjt. Gen. Corbin appeared before
TIE senate committee on military sf:
ir this afternoon and made argument
N favor of e. a army Ca1teeD.