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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. John 8. Bethel, collector OF Gus
toms at Richmond, died yesterday.
The deceased was a stancb republican
and had figured prominently 10 pubic
affairs.
The Society for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities at Norfolk yts,ef-
day decided to celebrate Virginia Day
at jamestown May 18Th. The tricenten-
NAL celebration Of the settlement Oh
America by the English was also deter
mined upon.
Peter Light. a we'll known farmer OF
Log Marsh district, Clarke county, died
suddenly Thursday night from hear,
trouble. Mr.. Light had retired as usual
after eating hearty meal. He was 10
years old, and leaves widow and nine
grown children.
Philip Meade, of Clarke county, was
badly Injured 10 a collision which oc'
Cured near Winchester early yesterday
morning while returning to his home.
He ran into team driven by Charles
Solenberger aud was thrown out and
cut about the head and body. He was
taken back to Winchester 10 an uncon-
| scious condition.
Sheriff Fl. II. Russell, OF Loudoun
county, obtained q requisition on the
authorities at Washington yesterday
| for one Howard Washington, who is
| wanted 10 Loudoun for the alleged
murder 10 January lsst of white man
named Ernest Campbell. MIR. Russell
ia 10 Washington and will take the man
back to Loudoun for trial.
The s1it for $25, 200 brought by AS
sistant District Attorney Hugh Gordon
Miller against Sylvapus Stokes. pro-
pretor OF the Monticello Hotel, 10 Nor
folk, has been compromised. Miller
sent Stokes's counsel copy OF his dec
laration, with the result that the case
was stopped short OF the courts. The
declaration brislled with sensational
statements.
Wm. P. Farrar, the saloon man il
Charlottesville who was connected Will
the charge made by John l.. Walters o
infidelity on the part of his wife, which
affair resulted 10 his death by Stuart
Bailey, Mrs. Wslters's brother, was ID
Richmond yesterday q fugitive, snt
registered at hotel simply as from
Virginia. He left on an early morning
train for the West.
| A special term OF the circuit court o
Clarke county has been called to con
vene on March q. This term will b.
| presided over oy Judge G. E Nicol, o
+, the eleventh judicial circuit. II is call
| ed to hear the "boom" cases OF tn
Berryville Lind and Improvement
Company against delinquent stockhold
ers, who are resisting payment OF as
sessment on the stock OF that company
which went into the hands OF re
|, ceiver some years back. There are n
cases now pending on the docket o
this court in which 80 much feeling ha
bsen engendered and which are so hot
ly contested as these cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

osoad IN the famous battle OF Bull Run,
INF that experience taught him the
;asson that he was not In the right
Mace. and he Immediately resigned bis
commission and took the part OF the
South.
II ia rumored here that the Alexan-
dria electric railway company either
has bought, or Ia negotiating, for the
purchase, of the Alexandria ferry line,
and will run 1t with one boat-the Co.
lumbia.
A we'll informed Virginia democratic
politician, here today, talking about the
euberDatorisl election in his State, said
Col. Marshall would receive the vote OF
the Norfolk district, Fauquier and
some other counties, and that Lieuten-
ant. Governor Echols would get quite
| large vote 10 tho Valley, but that after
their names she'll be withdIa wn. almost
their entire strength would 90 to to
Swanson.
| A New York dem ,crat here today says the
| fact that the millionaire, Mr.. Cornelius Van
deIbilt, touched elbows with negroes at re-
publican banquet Of district club in his city
last night. will increase the democratic vote
there considerably st the next election.
The flags on all the public and many OF the
private buildings here were at hslf.msst to-
day. ex.President Hsrrison's funeral day,
and salutes were fred at the barracks here.
As President Mckinley signed some OF the
regular appropriation bills on Sunday, which
is not legal day, and that the fact that the
doorkeepers Of the two branches OF Congress
turned back the hands OF the clocks does not
make it one. no matter what the President
may say 10 the contrary.
The prevailing impression on the subject
here Is that il any interoceanic canal through
the western hemisphere shall ever be built, II
will be that tonme need by tho Ffencf,
through the isthnius oil Darien.
The civil service commission has liked the
schedule for the examination for the civil
service in the Philippines. The places to be
filled are department assistants, translator
(Spanish), stenogrsphers aud typewriters
These examinations and the examinations fol
positions in the classified servics OF the United
States are entirely separate aud distinct.
. An Alexandra county democrat here 70
day says his party there viii have primary
TO select their fAvorite for delegate to tn'
State constitutional convention, as supervis
ors, overseers Of the poor, magistrates an'
coustsbles have TO be elected there, and tine.
don't want any swapping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
Revolt in Turkey Imminent.

Copstantinople. March l6.-The
young Turks" as the advocates OF
progress are called, have posted plac-
ards In the neishborhood Of the Sui
tan's palace to the following effect;
THE Sultan is warned for the last
time that the present state Of affairs is
insupportable and unless amended
forthwith troubles will ensue, with the
object OF terminating the present ty-
rannical regime" The authorities fear
that next week will see an attempt al
revolution and the troops have been
notified to be readiness to deal prompt
" with any outbreak. The Sultan Is
reported to be unwilling to make any
concession to the dissatisfied element.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
The Castellane.De Rodays Duel.

Paris, March 16.--M. Jollivet, one Of
Count de Csstellsne's seconds, an
nouuces that the duel between the
count and NJ. De Rodays will take
place late this afternoon. The scene
will be vacant lot In the western sub
urls OF Paris. ave have been warned
by the De Roulede fiasco," said M.Jolli-
vet, ITO act 10 the most secret manner +,
and we are keeping the place of meet
log secret from the two combatants
themselves until the last moment"
Paris, March 16.-The duel between
Count Boui and De Rodsys resulted In
De Rodsys being wounded. Castel.
lane was unhurt. The duel occurred
promptly ct at O'Clock this afternoon.
Pistols were the weapons used. TWEEN
ty-five PAGES were stepped off and the
contestants took their stations. Then
toe duel opened. Oniy one shot was
fred. De Rodays fell wounded ia the
thigh. The injury, though painful, is
not considered serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

London, Mar. 16.-Si. Patrick's Day
will be celebrated with more than usual
enthusiasm throughout Ireland. Ia Loo-
don the celebration will not come up
to that of last years partly on ac-
count OF the Queens death, and
partly also because tho friendly feeling
arising from the Irish share in the
South African wsr has cooled to some
extent. 81. Pstlick's Day, nevertheless,
will be treated with more than ordi-
nary respect.
Vienna, Mar. licking Alexander
of Ssryia and his mother, ex Queen
Natalie. have become completely recon
ciled. King Alexander sill shortly
meet bis mother at the Kreuschedol
monastery. where King Milan is In
TERED, and together they will visit the
husband end fathers grave.
Budapesth, Mar. 16.-Many deaths
have been caused by famine which
prevails in the northeastern region OF
Hungary. Multitudes are living on
cooked hay aud pigs fodd'r and are
devouring dogs and rate. The govern
ment Is sending relief to the Starving
people.
London, March 16.-Lord Kitchener
reports in dispatch from Pretoria that
the Devonshre regiment captured q
Boer lager at Krugsrsport. 10 the ex'
treme northeast of the Transvssl.
There was a sharp fight. the Beers los-
ing one killed, five wounded and thirty :
two prisoners. also large quantity OF
grain. The British To- 5 was one killed
and four wounded.
| London, March i6-Owing to the
depression in various trades existing
throughout England two hundred and
twenty thousand English workingmen
have had to accept 40 average reduction
OF forty.eight cents week in their
wages.
London, March 16.-It Is reported
that the Duke OF Cornwall takes with
him long list OF Canadians upon whom
the honor of knightbood is to be be-
slowed, 80 that no Canadian politician
of any account will be without handle
to his name.
Paris, March 16.-Paul De Roulede
has telegraphed to friend here broadly
limiting that M. Buffet himself told the
Swiss police about the. intended due
between himself and De Roulede
thereby making the meeting impossible
1t is thought that M. Buffet is likely 4
consider this an insult on De Roulede'l
part, which can only bs Wiped ou
by another challenge to fight duel.
London, March 16-Olga Nethersole tn
actress underwent successful operation to
day. She will remain in the hospitsl for
fortnight, and no unfavorsble results al
Anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

THE FUTURE prosperity of any coun-
try can be assured 10 which its money
il concentrated 10 the hands of few,
while the many are poor and tax rid
den. That the many people OF the
United States are in the latter condi'
ton Is fact as patent as it is lamenta-
BILE, and that the few are becoming
enormously rich is made plain by the
published statement that the salary OF
the president OF the new steel trust ia
one million dollars year. In coun-
try 10 which millions of women and
men are toiling for fifty cents and
dollar day. while one man Ia paid
million q year for no work at ell, II
seems that equality, at least, has gather
ed up her skirts and flown away, and
republic without equality Is ss frisble
as an empty egg shell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
Attempted Suicide.

New York, Mar. 16.-James Peter
Crowley, vice principal of the High
School, OF Bayonne, N. j.. who has
been stopping at the Morton House
here. attempted suicide 10 cab while
smoking a Cigarette this morning. He
hired the cab at o'clock and ordered
that he be driven to st. Francis Hos.
pitsl. Ga the way the driver heard
the report of pistol and sprsng to the
ground. He saw Crowley lying on the
floor of the cab still clutching the pistol
in his right hand. A bullet had pierced
his stomach. He was driven rapidly
to the hospital where it is said he may
die. Crowley Is 81 years old. His
mother il a wealthy resident oil
Bayonne. 1t 10 believed that bis act
was committed in fit of alteration
caused by over study.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
Insurrection Against the Shah

Constautiuople, Mar. l6-A mob OF
fauatical Moslems at Teneran, Persia,
stirred up the people to frenzy against
the Shah by the story that he had be-
come q Christian during his visit 10
Europe last year. A multitude as
sembled and rose in instruction,
sweeping all before them. They storm
ed the arsenal and took what weapons
they needed and started for the shah's
palace to massacre the inmates. The
troops were called out and terrible
coniic. ensued. The soldiers shot down
rs of the rioters, killing that number
and wounded many others, but still
the fanatics refused to yield, and cried
out for the blood of the apostate Shah.
At length the commander ofthe troops
bounded among the mob, seizsd their
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

THOUGHT THE WHITE HOUSE ABLlzE.--
Yesterday evening ore OF the Inauguration
stands In front of the War Department. In
Washington, burned down. The bright blaze
seemed 20 locate the fire in the Executive
Mansion, and in few moments the whole
city seemed to be rushing down. horror
stricken at the thought that the White House
was ablsse. A half dozen fire engines turned
streams OF water Oh tho burning stand, and
the fire was over in short time. without i'm
juring the War Department building Every.
one breathed a deep sigh Of relief when it Was
known that the White House was safe. There
m y bs desire in some quarters for new.
up- :o.dste Executive Mapaion, but the whole
country clDgs with love and pride to the
stately old White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
sArUR Jay EVENING. MARCH 1e. 1901
ro,.oppow will be St. Pstrick's day.

TOMORROW will be st. Pstrtck's oay'
and the green flag and the harp aud Inc
shamrock will be displayed and nom
ored in all parts OF the GLOBE LOT
there is no part into which lrisnmen
have not penetrated and taken up their
abode. strongbow crushed them GEN.
turtles ago, and superiority in numbers,
money and court influence have held
them down ever since, but the love OF
their native land abides with them yet,
and will never be abated. La their
case. as 10 ell others, might 10 stronger
than right, but their persistence In
standing by their col ,rs, supporting their
leaders and maintaining their principles
entities them to the respect and ad'
miration OF the world. Their aspira'
tons may never be gratiied, but the
hops that they may be, is stimulating
and enlivenipg, and does no body any
harm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
The MARYLAND LEGISLATURE

The MARYLAND LEGISLATURE
Both branches OF the Legislature ad-
journed yesterday until next Monday
evening.
In the House the Senate election bill
was reported favorably and read q sec
ond time. 1t will come up again Mon
day evening.
In the Senate the House election hill
was favorably reported. The House
census bill was also favorably reported,
and will be brought up again on Mon
day. Senator Williams introduced o
number of amendments to the bill.
The city delegation held an animated
conference over Mayor Hayes's sewer.
age bill aud by tie vote ofthe members
present postponed consideration Of it un-
til Tuesday, 10 the Senate the bill was
debated and number OF amendments
offered, some of which were adopted.
It was made the special order for Mon
day evening.
It Ia expected that the extra session
will terminate on Saturday, March %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
Lying i'm State

Indianapolis, Ind, March. 16.-Tbe
weather Is all that could be desired for
the ceremonies 10 honor OF the late
President Harrison today. The air is
cool, but there is bright SUNSHINE. The
entire National Guard OF Indiana is in
the city and the funeral parade was the
most magnificent ever witnessed in the
state. The troops marched to the
Harrison home and escorted the body
to the Capitol, where 1t lies in state.
The state troops were joined at the
home by members of the various @. A..
r. posts, city and state officials, political
clubs, members OF the bar. and
the members Of the 70,h Indiana,
Harrisons's old regiment, snG many
distinguished guests from outside the
city, the whole forming q spectacle such
as was never before seen 10 this city
From shortly before noon until two
O'Clock business was at etandstill, the
whole city psusiug 10 pay its respects.
The streets were lined with thousands,
as the procession passed. The body OF
General Harrison WAS placed In the
rotunda OF the Capitol about noon,
where 1t will lie in state until 10 o'clock
tonight, when it will be escorted back
to the home by local military companies.
The funeral at two o'clock tomorrow
will be quiet with no display OF any
kind.
General Harrison's funeral services
at the First Presbyterian Church
tomorrow afternoon at two O'Clock
will be conducted by Rev. NJ.
L. Haines, pastor Of the church, assist
ed by Rev. 8. ]. Nicolls, of St. Louis.
The music which will be simple, will be
furnished by the full choir of the
church, twenty singers. At the con-
clusion of the services the funeral party
will 20 direct to Crown Hill. The SER
vices at the cemetery will be simple and
brief.
The St. Patrick's Day parade which
was TO have taken place tomorrow
afternoon at the same hour % the
funeral, has been abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

WHEN manufacturers In Russia prac-
tice extortion upon the people OF that
country, the government steps in, and,
for the protection Of the latter, es'
tablishes plants OF its own as COM
petitors of the trusts and combines.
But TIE government Of Russia is an gu.
tocraey, while that OF the United States
is republic. Which is the better
government for poor people is ques-
ton that many OF them, in this country,
are now asking themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
CHINESE AFFAIRS.

The Russians claim piece OF land
at Tientsin as part Of the new conces'
sion granted to them by the Chinese
government. The Imperial Chinese
Railway Company, which is controlled
by the British, also claim the land.
Both British and Russian troops occu-
pied the land. At last advices they
we're facing each other and there was
imminent danger Of an armed collision.
In the Japanese House of Rspresen-
tatives of the Imperial Diet yesterday
the government, replying TO questions
on the subject, said the facts did not
Justify the report that Russian ships
had landed guns and material near Ma.
sampho, Korea, for the purpose OF
building a fertilization, but it was
understood that Russia contemplated
establishing coaling station and hos
pital there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT.

Owing to the sickness Of j. w. Chinn,
IT,, OF Warsaw, one of the defendants
counsel In the breach of promise suit
OF Miss Gertrude Coleman, of Caroline,
against Z. M. Sanders, of Lancaster
county, which was called for trial on
Monday, the case has been continued
until next Monday. Miss Coleman, the
plaintiff, Is young lady OF high educa-
lion, pretty and attractive: M Sand
ers, the defendant, is and has been for
many years the popular and efficient
treasurer OF Lancaster county. He Is a
man Of means, and, while he is many
wears the senior OF the plaintiff, he ia
iovial and popular with the young
folks. The courtship was brought
about by Miss Coleman's mail
ing Mr.. Sanders q Christmas card.
Being a dashiug widower, Saunders
lost no time 10 acknowledging receipt
OF the same. Correspondence followed,
aud in short time they became en-
Gagged; some months later the defend
ant asked to be released, alleging his
health would not allow him to marry.
A suit followed, in which Miss Coleman
asked damages to the amount OF sl0.-
600. After several weeks OF hardtought
battle The jury awarded her $4,000.
An appeal was taken to the Supreme
Court OF Virginia. That tribunal set
the verdict aside on the grounds that
the breach was justifiable. A few
weeks after this decision the defendant
married q young lady from Powhatan
county, and they are living happy at bis
handsome estate, "Pop Castle" on the
Rsppahapnock. Great interest is being
taken in the case, and public sentiment
Ia divided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

THE Cubans, as expected. have
practically decided not to accept sena'
tor Platt's provision 10 the army bill In
respect of the government OF their
island. They say they fought for the
independence of their country, as the
people of this country did for theirs,
and though the United States helped
them to gain their liberty. they have
no more right to impose restrictions
upon them than France had to force
this country to submit to its dictation
10 respect OF the provisions of its con-
stitution. But as Mr.. Mckinley Is now
emperor Of Cuba and has military sa-
traps 10 every province OF that leland
the question is up to him, and he
can tell better than any body else what
he is going to do with the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
CUBA WILL REJECT TERMs.-The

CUBA WILL REJECT TERMs.-The
committee on foreign relations held
another private meeting in Havana
yesterday afternoon. Senior De Que
sada, one OF the members, says the
committee agreed unanimously that
the Plat amendment in its present.
form could not be accepted, and that a
report to this effect will be submitted to
the constitutional convention, He al.
80 asserts that the committee is assured
OF the support OF twenty-eight dele
gates. .
Monday next the committee will
meet again, when individual opinions
on the question will be filed, to be lie.
corporated later 10 the final report.
The intention of the committee is to
make a final report for some time;
but Senior de Qutsada declares that this
delsy will not weaken the determine
ton OF its members not to accept the
Platt amendment as 1t stands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
British Retire Before Russian Ad-
vance.

Moscow, March 16.-A dispatch from
Pekin states that the Russian troops
have taken possession CT the railway
siding at Tientsin, which was 10 dis.
pute between them and the British.
General Barrow, who had command OF
the British at the point over which the
dispute arose, had received reinforce.
ments and seemed ready to fight. When
the Russians took the aggressive, how
ever. Barrow Consulted Sir Ernest M.
Satow, the British minister, at Pekin,
and that officer advised q moderate
course. The Russians yesterday ad-
yaneed, with loaded rifles, ready for the
encou inter-, should fighting be necessary,
but the British, fearful Of precipitating
a conflict, which might be the opening
of a gigantic struggle, retreated from
thei position, which the Russians at
once occupied. The Russians are ex-
ulting over their easy victory.
London, March 16.-The Pail Mall
Gazette, commenting on the withdraw.
al of the British, Gays that the situation
is rapidly assuming a most serious az
pect.
Portsmouth, March 16.-The Ophir started
for Australia from this port ct A p. N. today
amid the whistles OF surrounding vessel and
cheers for the royal family. King Edward
aud Queen Alexandra, on the royal yacht
Alberta, accompanied the Ophir to Spithea1.
London, March 1911 Evening suB says
that there is danger Of collision between
England and Russia on account Of the lien.
Tsin affair. Other newspapers make no COM
ment on the latest news from that quarter.
1t Is understood that England is ready to
make concessions to avoid breach with
Rnaaia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the serse Of
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to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catsrrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, actirg
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system In buying Halls Cstsrrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and made in Toledo. Ohio, BY F.
J. Cheney & Co Testimonials flee.
Sold by Druggists, price 76c PER bottle.
HALLS Family Pills are the hest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

THE allied army 10 China. which is
composed Of so-called "Christians," has
separated into its original elements, one
OF which, the American, with the ex.
ception of small guard, has abandon
ed that country, while the others are
footing the natives and, apparently at
least, are on the eve OF fighting each
other. The example they set the
heather Is certainly not conducive to
the spread of Christianity in the land
where the peaceful, honest and moral
principles of Confucius prevail and
where people believe in, and respect,
the rights of others. @