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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
FIRE PANIC IN sCHOOLROOM

While celebrating Christmas festivi-
ties in Public School No. Al in New
York yesterday after aoon fire occurred
ia which two persons were badly burned
The whole school was thrown into q
panic Carrie Hanley, IA years old,
was attired 10 Santa Claus costume,
and was reciting Christmas story to
The $50 pupils assembled In the double
class room on the third floor. While
gesticulating as she spoke mex headgear.
made OF cotton batting, became ienited
from q gas Jet. She was soon enveloped
In flames, and rushed from the plat
form on which she was standing down
the center aisle. A Christmas tree on
the right OF the platform had by this
time igpited and burned fiercely for
several minutes. Cries of FIRE Fire ~
from the panic stricken children echoed
through the classroom and halls.
A mad rush for the three exits
in the classroom was made. although
none of the children were injured. Miss
Ella Conway, the principal of the female
department, who was conducting the
exercises, displayed remarkable heroism.
Regardless of her own safety, she made
dash for the burning child. Throw.
ing her srMs about her she extinguished
the flames.
When the first cry of fire arose Miss
Amelia Wedekind, the music teacher
ran to the piano and commenced play
ing a march, calling out as she did for
the children to form in line end march
out of the building. Although the room
was filed with smoke and she almost
stlfed, she bravely stuck to her post
| until the room was cleared.
Other teachers did the same, and the
frightened children were marched out
When the excitement was over 1t was
found that Carrie Hsnley was so badly
burned that she will likely die. Miss
Conway was severely burned about the
| hands,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Miss Rock efeller Returns

New York, Dec 22-Miss Alta Rock
efeller, daughter of John D. Rockefel.
Ter, and heiress OF great portion of his
immense wealth, arrived from Europe
today on the steamer Campania. Miss
Rockefeller made an extended stay 10
Vienna, where a famous ear specialist
cured her of deafness with which she
mad been fllicted since childhood. Miss
Rockefeller postponed her marriage to
E. Psrmlee Prentice, of Chicago, in or
der to take the full treatment prescribed
by the doctors. Mr.. Prentice returned
from Europe with Miss Rockefeller, and
they were met at the dock by her faith
er and brother. She declined to be in-
teryieWed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
r0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

London, Dec. 22.-The Evening
Standard says it is reported that Kim
berley is seriously threatened by the
Beers. The British garrison ia weak.
De Aar. Cape Colony, Dec. 22.-The
banks are sending their specie to the
coast. The widest rumors of rebellion
prevail. Torrential rains have fallen
and military operations are practically
suspended.
London, Dec. 22-According to Q
Capetown dispatch Brsbant's Colonial
division has been ordered TO the front.
Vienna, Dee. 22.-The Christians in
northern Albania who are being perse'
cuted by the Musselmans have appeal.
ed to the governments OF Servia and
Bulgaria for protection.
Berlin, Dec. 22.-Count Won BlumeD-
thai, the oldest of the German field
marshals, is dead.
Rome, Dec. 22.-Biebop Favier, the
Vicar Apostolic OF PekiD and head oil
the French missions in China, Is here
comforting withICardinal Rampollo con
corning the indemnity for the damages
to church property recoverable inChins
Liverpool, Dec. 22.-The present o.
flowers sent by Philadelphia rose cul'
tivator to Queen Victoria arrived here
on the Lucsnia today and was for
warded to Windsor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Protests Against the Treaty

London, Dec. 22.--The Saturday Re-
view in referen CO to the Hay.PauDcefote
treaty as adopted by the Senate of the
United States, says: owe have always
held that President Mckinley is the
weakest OF politicians, but II he fails to
iuterpose to prevent this gross breach
of the comfy of nations by the Senate
nothing can reiusthte his reputation.
We had not thought the Esy-Psunce.
fote treaty would end 70 Gisreputably (;
we have only ourselves 10 thank for
our perpetual concessions. The over
strained eulogium of American states.
men meets no response except fresh de-
mands and increasing insolence. We
hope that E0glish statesmen will be at
last induced to resent their humiia-
tiOnsD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISERS
The CastelIaDeS.

New York, Dec. 22.-Count and
Countess de Castellsne can spend only
800, 800 on Christmas presents this year,
40 the Supreme Court of the Stste OF
New York has decided. Colonel James
pleaded yesterday with Justice Blanch-
ard. on behalf Of George J. Gould ana
his brothers and sisters. to he allowed
to send over to Paris 500, 800 more In
advance, in order that the Count and
Countess might have happy Christ
mas. Samuel Untermeyer, represent
ing various creditors, opposed this pro
position with yehemauce, and asked
an adjournment until the firsS Mondsy
10 January. Justice Blanchard grant d
the request for adjournment, and per
mitted the Goulds TO transmit to their
sister only $2O.SOO for the month of
December. The money was immediate
ly cabled to the Countess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

AMONG the publications of the season
(and they are many perhaps not one
has been placed before the pub
lie more delightfully."- than DIR.
Edmund K. Goldsborough's "Oie
Mars and Ole Miss" The Illus
trations are excellent and the volume
handsomely bound; but that is a trifie.
There is a charm IN the style OF DIR.
Goldsborough's writing that wins the
admiration of all true lovers of Folk
Lore" DR.. GoldsborouRh knows and
appreciates the "Darkey" for nis full
worth; knows him as good and faith
full friend; knows the humorous side of
him; knows the deep seated religious
faith 10 him; loves him when he is good +,
and doubtless would kick him if be
were bad. but in Dem Days" the days
in which"Ole Mars and Ole Miss" lived,
there was no occasion for that. The
whole volume is full of the very breath
OF the life on the "Esst'n Sho Befo de
Wah," and in these stories DIR. Colds.
borough has in inimitable style used
the dialect current Whereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
The ROOZ HaZinG Inquiry

West Point, N. y, Dec. 22.--The
board that has been investigating
the hazlng OF Cadet Booz recessed after
the morning session today and went to
Washington to confer with War De-
pariment officials. II ia undoubtedly
true thst the finding will be that
neither Booz nor Breth received any
physical Injuries in the academy which
tended 10 hasten their death. The
board will probably say that Booz was
driven to resign because OF the def.
cheney in studies and possibly because
his comrades thought him lacking in
courage and character. Broth will
probably be reported as having left be-
Gauss he was hopelessly behind in his
studies. The board will find that both
men were hszed, but that every other
cadet was similarly treated and receiv-
ed no injury. The cadets have sacri-
feed themselves for the honor of the
academy and have steadily acknowl-
edged all their faults and sought to
shield the authorities. AS an outcome
of the inquiry shake up of the ofiici4 ls
of the academy is not improbable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
TELEGRAPHlC BREVlTIES.

James Weed, probably the Oldest
man 10 New Hampshire died at Ports
mouth today, aged 104 years.
Al Queen, a freight conductor, step
ped from his train this morning in
front of another train that was ap-
preaching the station at Pattenburg, N.
j., and was instantly killed. His body
was ground to pieces.
The 9.year-old sou Of Louis Tonhese,
of Judd, a small town near Fort Dodge,
Idaho, was kidnapped Tus,dSv. The
father has offered reward OF SOD for
the return of the boy or 81 900 Tor the
apprehension of the kidnappers.
The factory of the Hotchkiss Sons
Company, makers of hardware novel.
ties al Bridgeport. Conn.,, was bTrned
today. The Malleable Iron Works.
adjoining the Hoichkiss factory is
threatened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
SATURDAY EVENING. DEC. %. 1900.
SOUTHERN people old enough to re-

SOUTHERN people old enough 10 re-
,ramber the dire Christmas times oi
1864 can we'll appreciate and sympa'
tbize with the present feelings OF tue
Boers. Through the lowering clouds
then above them, no star was to be seen
and thew waited in gloom ana snilen
desnsir the steady and patiently III
evitsble destruction of their fortunes
ond the hone that had inspired them to
maintain their gallant and heroic strug-
ole for four long and suffering years
against overw holmiDg odds. The iates
were against them, as they are against
tba nnfortupate Beers now, but though
the deceitful word agrees tnat
might makes right, there are sun
Loft some true and noble spirits
who. to the honor OF human
roture will resist wrong until the end'
An immediate death, to such men, Is
nreferable to prolonged life in oose-
onions attendance upon rich and scorn-
fnl conuuerors. But the gushers don't
think so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Gen. Lees Sensational Speech.

ST. Louis, Dec. 22.-General Fitz-
hugh Lee made statement in a sppech
before the Merchants Exchange here
last night which caused general acton
shment and created quite little COM
ment as to significance OF his utter
ance. His sensational words came dur
ing the course of speech on Cuba and
seem to indicate that independence for
the island is a dream. He reviewed
the situation in Cuba from the blow
ing up of the Maine to the Spanish
evacuation, and then said: "And now,
the Stars and Stripes float over Matan
zas, they float over Ell Caney, over
Moro, over Havana, and I'll tell you,
on the quiet, that the flag ia going to
stay there After his speech he was
asked for an explanation and so quail
fed his remarks as to take any signif-
canoe as to the Administrations inten-
ton out OF it. General Lee afterwards
expressed regret that he had spoken go
freely
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL

The river and harbor committee
made public yesterday evening the APP
preparations for improving rivers and
harbors during the coming fiscal year.
The total is approximately $60,000,0O0
of which about S23, 100000 is indirect
appropriations and about S37 600, 900 in
the authorization OF contracts for con-
tinuous work.
The following appropriations are Inc
cluded in the bill:
For the improvement of the Potomac
river SIS, 600 is appropriated.
Observation-Disclosures river,
81 500; James river. $3.50, 600; Pamun-
KEY river, S. 600; Rsppahannock river,
$25, 900; Urbans creek, $1,000; Lower
Machodoc creek. 81 100; Cape Charles
City harbor, $4,000; Milford Haven,
So 900; Norfolk hsrbor, $4,000; Nor
folk, removal of Hospital Point, $780,
600 (SlS3, 957.0S authorized for the com.
plete work); Middle Ground bar, New
port News, $4,000 (s215 600 author.
lied fol- the complete wOrk).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Many Fishermen Last.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 29.-Return.
ing fishermen from the Grand Banks.
who have touched at st. Pierre ,nioue-
lon, state that there Il - scarcely a family
amnSg the 5000 inhabitants of the place
which is not in mourning for some
member who has persisted 10 The fish.
Ing business tais season just closing,
Many vessels have gone down
IN the gales which have swept
over the fishing grounds and the
loss OF life is estimated at 500. The
loss Of life and property has given q
serious blow to business there. Many
narrowing tales of wreck and ruin were
told. One vessel came ashore at Gal.
lsntry Head, bottom upwards Nine
men were found 10 the hol1. when the
vessel was righted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A large number OF wild tur keys are
being killed Oh Massanutten mountains,
east of Mount Jackson.
Col. w. r. Gist, formerly of Loudoun
county. died at Marshall, Mo-, on the
18th instant, aged 50 years.
Mrs. Ora M. Fadeley, widow of the
late Fenton NJ. Fadeley, died at her
home in Leesburg, Oh Thursday night
last, 10 the 77th year of her age.
Dir. ]. Allison Hodges, of Richmond,
formerly of North Carolina, has been
unanimously elected president of the
University College of Medicine, to sue
coed the late DR.. Hunter Mcclure.
James Holden, a negro of about
twenty five years of age, was hanged
yesterday in the Jail yard at Accomacr
by Sheriff Gunter, for attempted rape
on the person of Virginia Clayton, q
little white girl, near Parksley, Va,
about three months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

Ex.PREsIDENT CLEVELAND says tne
democratic party now is sectiona'
party, and that democracy VIII not
o,erate effectively on sectional lines
Mr. Cleveland should think twice ne
fore he speaks once. II the oouIn Is
solidly democratic, is not New Eoglano
soHdly republican How then can the
former be blamed while the latter Is
reproachless? But at the recent ma
t;onsl election the democratic ticket re-
ceived as many votes in the North as 1t
did in the South. And, besides, does
Mr.. Cleveland ever think of what he
would have been save only ana except
for the South?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Astir for Great Wedding

Newport, r. l, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Cor
nelus Vanderbilt has asked local con-
tractors for bids for removing the heavy
storm doors and windows about the
Breakers, which will be opened the day
following Christmas for the wedding OF
Der son, Alfred Vanderbilt, to Miss
Elsie French. There are rs heavy
storm windows and 16 storm doors to
remove, which will require the services
of at least 80 men, with ladders and
rigging. Besides this work they will
be called upon to assist the servants to
move the heavy articles about the lower
floors to their places. The army OF
servants, with the housekeeper, will ar
rive next Wednesday, and it will
take all entire week to prepare and
properly heat the Breakers for the re-
ception OF Mrs. Vanderbilt, her family,
with relatives and immediate friends,
who will number seventy in oil. The
stables of the Breakers yesterday passed
into the hands of the head coachman
and several grooms, who began prep
arations for the opening OF the large
place. The hot houses OF the Breakers
are always kept up and the magnificent
display will be used in part both at the
church and the home of the BRIDE,
where the wedding recsotion and break.
fast will occur. Mrs. Vanderbilt will
remain with her children at the Break
ers for two weeks after the wedding
aud the cost of opening the villa for
chat time will be about $4,000. Mrs.
French, mother OF the bride, has en-
zaeed all the automobiles here, some 60
il number, for the use OF the guests
from the church to Hsrbor View and
thence to the boat which conveys them
TO the pecial train awaiting them in
Wexford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Gave a Death Party.

Salt Lake, Dec. 22.-Ever since Hugh
Uhl married Miss Knowlden, the
daughter OF a prominent Mormon, a
few months ago, he has been living in
princely style. His entertainments
Became notable among his acquaint-
ances. Uhl invited his friends to a'spec.
ial occasion" last Thursday night. Al
ter refreshments we're served and as
the party was breaking up. near mid
night. Uhl appeared with a glass and
proposed toast-''Here's TO the health
OF Uhl, and farewell" Two hours
later he was dead. Physicians say
that there are indications of strychnine
poisoning. The family insist that death
vas due to heart failure, incident to the
excitement OF the evening. The PEG.
ples' Forwarding Company, in which
Uhl was employed, now accuses him Of
passing forged checks exceeding $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

The pension bill for next year ap-
n,ouriates no less than one hundred
and to,ty-five million dollars, nearly all
of which is on account of a war that
ended thirty-six years ago. When
General Grant was President. one sixth
OF that amount was sufficient, and he
said it would grow less year by year.
It would have doce 80 in any other
country except this; but here. alleged
patriotism is a commodity and Is paid
for with money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
The Conduct of Foreign TroOps,

London, De-. 22.--The Times today
quotes letters from Japan merchants
and others concerning the conduct
Of the foreign troops in China.
These all agree that the Ameri-
cans ere by far the best. They
are always gentlemen. Next in esti-
nation come the Germans; after them
the English, who are described as "pet-
ty piIierers." The French, say the
writers, are ravishers while the Rus
slams are called the worst of all and de-
scrlbed as wanton murderers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Death Of a Prominent Mason.

Chicago, Dec. % james Hitchcock.
widely known as secret society man,
died OF pneumonia yesterday morning.
Mr.. Hitchcock had been engaged in
arranging the details of the triennisl
conclave,o of Mesonsto held in Louisville.
A feature of the burial tomorrow will
be the sprinkling at the grave OF dust
imported for the use of Apollo Com
mandery from the garden OF Gethsemaue
few years ago BY Mr.. Hitchcock. Mr..
Hitchcock was an honorary member OF
ORIENTAL Consistory, SD degree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

Nix. CLEVELAND, 10 his unasked az
vic IA respect oi the reoTgsn zil1n OF
the democratic party. says give the
rank and file q chance" Did such
thought ever enter bis head when ne
was in office or was a candidate for
one? Why one of the rules he imposed
anon his Cabinet officers in respect OF
appointments. was that. not the wishes
of the people, that is, of the rank ana
file. must be consulted, but those OF
rich people and congressman. If Mr..
Cleveland were a wise man, he would
snend more of his time in ducking and
fishing, and less 10 talking to the public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

STOUT WOMAN IN A BARREL.-Mrs.
William White, of Cordorus township,
Pa, has been the victim OF a peculiar
accident Mrs. White is very stout,
weighing nearly 800 pounds. She was
standing on q barrel trimming some
vines, when the top of tbs barrel caved
in aud she became lodged in wooden
prison. Her husband tried in vain to
extricste her, but was finally compel
led to roll her to a blacksmith shop a
quarter of mile away. There the iron
hoops were removed and the woman
reeained her freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY's attorney
general, Mr.. Griggs, says Congress has
the 0ower to establish an empire,
monarchy an aristocracy or plutocracy
or apv other form of government 1t
NAV chose in the foreign territory U. s.
troops may conquer in any part OF the
world. If the q. S. Supreme Court
should agree with him, as its decision
in the income tax case induces many
to believe it will, then truly will the
United States have ceased to be re-
public, and that, too, by the action Of
what is called the republican party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Lansburgh&BrO
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, Dec, 22.-The stock market
opened in condition of excitement which
can only be described as wild. There was =
demand TO cover shorts in some issues which
practically Sc. no limits on borders. Sugar
opened up % points and specially made an
advance of - further. Southern railway
common was the feature and advanced over
l point Heavy reslizstions followed the
initials, causing some sharp reactions. The
speculative temper, however, continued ex.
cited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

THE government OF the United States
poses as a shining example of Christ
ian civilization. But it has )ust given
its consent to the decspitation of eleven
OF the leading men of heather China.
for attempting to relieve their country
of invaders, alien both in race and re-
lipion. before it will even consider pro-
posals for stopping the slaughter OF the
Cinnamon and the looting and burning
of their homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
DIED.

On Saturday, Decemoer -, 1900, after
loh- and painful illness which she bore
with Christian fOrdtude, ANNIE v, beloved
wife Of Albert Curley sged 80 years.
The trial is hard, the pain severe,
To part with one loved so dear,
But in my heart she shall remain
Untl we meet in heaven again.
BY HER HUSBAND.
Funeral from her late residence, GA,
Tenth street, southwest Washington, d. g.,
on Monday morning, December "a, at IN
o'clock. Friends and relatives invited 70 81.
tend. Interment in Alexsndris.
AT her ho@e; 14oS p.rince street, this
LEI. Intermep' oil, M, %s r JsT tamorIow
Sounosy' =. 2:3O o'clock p. m. in Bethel
...stery Funeral private.
At her home, Dec. 81. JANET GORDON,
daughter of the late John 5. Knox, and wife
of Dr. Samuel NichOsoo, of Wakefield, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
Mrs. Cudaby Accuses Police,

Omaha, Dec. 22.-The police in this
city have persistently denied that
Eddie Cudahy was kidnapped. Mrs.
Cniahy, mother of the boy, says she
believes that the police were in col
league with the kidnappers. She says
the bandits knew every move the po-
lice made and they knew every move
Mr.. Cudahy made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22

Don't uso any OF the counterfeits Of De
Wits Witch Hazel salve. Most Of them are
worthless OF liable to cause injury. The orig.
inal DeWist's Witch Hazel Saive is a certain
cure for piles, eczema, cuts, sealds, burns,
sores aud akin diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-22
THE VANDERBILT

THE VANDERBILT MILLIONS
Robert Mszet, an appraiser, in New
York, yesterday afternoon fled his re-
port in the surrogate's Office as to the
value at the present of the trust fund OF
IS. 900, 900 left by VIM. II. Vanderbilt
to his son, the late Cornelius Wander
bilt, with the right OF disposal between
his children as he deemed fit Cornelius
Vanderbilt decided that $500 900 should
be paid to Cornelius Vanderbilt, IT,, and
tina; the remainder OF the fund should
be equally divided among bis other four
children. Mr.. Mszet finds that Alfred
G.. Vanderbilt and Reginald c. Wander,
bilt are entitled to divide 81 .4SQ2 73 be-
tween them, and Gertrude Vanderbilt,
who is now Mrs, Harry Payne Whit.
ney, and Gladys NJ. Vanderbilt 81 ,4S0-.
z73 between them, making total Of
1921 ,092, to which the fund has nc
cumulsled. exclusive Of the $500, 900
paid to young Cornelius Vanderbilt.