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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
BILLS IN CONGRESS.

Among the large number OF bills and
petitions introduced in the House last
Friday we're the following by Mr..
Rixey OF Virginia:
Petition of 1877 citizens OF Alexandria,
fsvoring the reenactment oftne Chinese,
exclusion act; papers to accompany
House hill for the relief OF legal repre-
sentative OF Mason James; petition oil
J. r. Shirley, administrator OF CHARITY
Bail, deceased, late Of Fsuquler county,
Tor reference OF war claim 10 the Cour'
OF Claims; petition OF heirs oil Craven
Howell, late of Loudoun county, iol
reference OF war claim TO The Conrt OF
Claims; petition OF Alex. Martin, Of
Fauauier county, for reference OF war
claim 10 the Court of Claims; bill for
the relief OF Mrs. Margaret Thompson;
bill for the relief OF Catharine Mskely;
a bill to give the Court OF Claims OF the
United States jurisdiction OF the claims
of the Alexandria aud Washington
Railroad Company and others against
the United States, q bill for the relief oil
John A. Fairfax; bill for the relief OF
the legal representatives OF William
Hough, deceased; bill for the relief OF
Mrs. l.. A. Lynn, Of Prince William;
bill to carry out the findings OF the
Court of Claims 10 the case OF Samuel
w. IIough, administrator ofWilliam N.
HouRb, deceased; bill for the relief oil
the legal representatives, OF Mason
James deceased; bill granting pen-
sion to James jackson; bill for the
relief of the personal representatives Of
Sewell B. Corbeti; a bill for the relief
of Nap leon B. Watkins; bill for the
relief of the estate of Henry s. Williams
deceased; bill for the relief OF Lucy
B. Lszraude ct al. and the heirs OF
Henry Shakelford, deceased; a bill for
tbs relief of the estate Of Maria Gibson,
deceased: bill for the relief OF the es'
tate OF DR.. Bailey Shumatei bill for
the relief OF the estate OF John Poland,
deceased; bill for the relief OF Benla-
min NJ. Yancey; bill for the relief Of
the estate of Amos Jones, deceased; q
bill for the relief OF the estate OF w. ID.
Stringfellow, deceased; bill for the re-
lief OF the estate of William ShreVe, de-
ceased; bill for the relief OF the estate
OF James NJ. Cstlett, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
NEWS OF The DAY

The last obstacles to the preparation
of treaty for the cession OF the Danish
West Indies to the United States have
been removed.
Edward Hall, a widower, Sc years
old. and Mrs. Mary Il. Hooper, Wild
ow. about 60 years old. both OF Baiti-
more, were married this afternoon.
William Gregory, governor OF Rhode
Island aud Providence Plan tation' died
at his home 10 Wexford yesterday al
ternoon OF acute brighPs disease FOL
lowing q succession of illnesses.
Oscar F. Bresee, one OF Baltimore;
Wealthiest ciIZeOs, a pioneer in the To-
sursnce business there, died yesterday
afternoon from complication OF dis
eases, Mr.. Bresee was born 10 1928, a.
Montreal,
The opposition to Attorney Genera
Knox hascollapsed. HIS ominstion to 0'
Attorney General was confirmed by the
Senate Just before adjournment las
evening without even the tormslity o
roll call.
The name OF Mrs. Ida Lola Henry
BONNIE was yesterday restored to th'
eligible list OF the Civil Service Commis
sion, and she is now in linefor appoint
ment es a skilled laborer in the Gov
ernmens Printing Office with salary
attached OF about 81 day.
The long-expested speech Of Lore
Rosebery at Chesterfield, England, las
night, was not up to expectations. L
was a fne oratoricsl effort, but threw
little light on the future of the liberia
party. He attacked the government
war methods, and, In urging reorgani
cation OF the liberal party, be quoted
from President Roosevelts message
The effect OF the speech was not al
great ss was expected. He advised
liberal unity but laid down no definite
programme, and was vague 10 speaking
OF his own ambitions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Jefferson Jacobs died on Sun
day at her home in Stafford county,
aged 80 years.
John T. Hottell died at his home,
near Toms Brook, yesterday OF psraly-
sis, aged go years. He was one OF the
oldest men 10 Shenandoah county.
Elias Psrshall, a Clarke county
farmer, died yesterday on his farm,
south OF BerEyville, aged 81 years. He
was born 10 Fayette county, PeDnsyl-
vania.
The Charlottesville City Council has
appropriated the sum of 81 200 to assist
in building Jefferson memorial road
toward Monticello, as far as the city
limits.
Miss Cynthia Balthis died at Char
lottesville, yesterday, OF pneumonia,
after an illness of only five dsys.
Miss Balthis was born and reared iD
Culpeper.
The dead body Of Z. L. Via. mail.
carrier between Bonneville and Moor
mans river, was found Sunday lodged
10 the branches OF tree on Moorman's
river, near Browns cove 10 Albemarle
county.
By the explosion of cooking range
10 car on the SeAboard Air Line road
yesterday Vice President J. w. Mid
dendorf, of that road, and party OF
Baltimore bankers had narrow es-
cape from death or serious injury.
Sampson Msgee, OF Spottsylvania
county, died suddenly on Sunday.
While seated at she table OF neighbor
he was visiting he fell forward and
died instantly Of heart trouble, aged 60
years. A widow aud three children
survive him.
Cicero Harris, negro. OF Bristol, who
is under sentence to be hanged Friday
next, will probably pay the penalty OF
his crime on that day. The court
officers will not ask clemency and the
Governor thus far refuses TO interfere
with the sentence in the case.
Mrs. DeCOsta, Of Fredericksburg, who was
robbed Of vAlAble diamonds and jSwelTy last
week has recovered all of the ?eWels except
three rings The box containing the jeEeTy
was found, but there is no clue to the thief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
Murdered by q Burglar.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 17.-Between 3
and o'clock this morning the family OF
Councilman John Murphy we're aroused
oy several revolver shots 10 quick sue
cession In q room occupied by Misc
Harriet O. Murphy, sister of the coun-
Gilman. Rushing to Miss Murphy's
room, they found her lying dead on the
fioor with bullet wound in the back
Of her head. Near her lay a revolver
with two cartridges exploded. Foot
marks 10 the snow on the porch ROOT
showed where some one had hastily
|, left the house through the window. The
belief lie expressed that Miss Murphy
awakened by the intruder, secured her
revolver aOd fred twice at the supposed
burglar but missed The burglar then
vidently fred at her with fatal ttfecI,
Nothing was taken from the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
THE TREATY RATIFIED.

The Senate yesterday ratified the
Hsy-Pauucefote IsthmisD Canal Treaty
by the decisive vote OF. 70 to 6. The
vote was reached few minutes before
5 o'clock, after almost Eve hours Dis
cussion behind closed doors. There
were no sensational incidents during
this entire time. The debate was con-
fined exclusively to discussion OF the
merits OF the agreement and the policy
Of its provisions. The principal speech
of the day was made by Senator Teller,
10 opposition to the treaty, and be was
followed in rapid succession By IL to 10
other Senators, who spoke briefly, eth
or for against or the motion to ratiiy,
Mr.. Teller expressed confidence that
the resolution would be adopted, and
said that while he had 90 purpose to a.
tempt to prevent that result, be was
convinced that there are very few Sen
ators who are really satisfied with the
treaty. With Great Britain In her
present mood he believed, he said, that
Il would rave been impossible TO Sc
cure q treaty which would give entire
satisfaction, and be sharply criticized the
State department for failing to do co.
| He took the position that 1t would have
been sufficient to abroRate the Clayton
Bulwer treaty, aud said that England
knew we'll enough that with that result
| accomplished she could very well trust
the United States TO maintain the neu'
trality OF the canal, as this country hac
been prepared to do so for many years
Several senators had more or less criti'
cisn to offer. but sgreed that the treaty
should not be defeated. Without &c
much as the changing of letter, th'
second Hay-Pauucetote canal treaty
was ratified. The opposition votes wer'
cas-. by Senators Bacon, Blackburn, Col
berson. Mallory, Teller and Tillmsp
The other democratic Senators, Messrs
Bailey aud Rawlins, were paired agalos
the treaty, while four Senators, d .niel
Jones of Nevada, Patterson, and Qua.
we're absent and Impaired.
The Nicaragua Canal 10 now an as
snred fact, and g bill for the construc
ton of the waterway will be rushed
through without delay but Its right'ot
way treaties with Nicaragua and costs
RIGA must be approved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The constitutional convention yes
terday spent nearly the entire session
in discussing the question OF Christ
mas recess, and every proposition 10
adjourn without pay was promptly
voted down. At the opening OF the
session the chairman announced that
Mr.. O'Flaherty's motion to adjourn
from December 10 to January 2 was
pending. Mr.. Turnbull offered an
amendment to adjourn without pay.
Various substitutes were offered, and
the roll was frequently called. When
this and all otner amendments were
defeated, Mr.. Keezel moved that the
convention adjourn from December 20
to January /, and the resolution was
adopted. The effect OF this measure is
to give the members 10 days' recess,
with regular pay, as II they were
present aud still working.
Judge Msrshsll will offer resolu-
ton today dischsrging the committee
Oh elective franchise FROM the further
consideration of the suffage question.
so that the subject may be dealt with
by the convention. There will M
doubleday be a big fight over the prop.
ositioD. Capt. Parks will discuss his
plan before the suffrage conference
tonight. IL is Judge Msrshall's desire
that his resolution become effective
after the recess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

CoNTEsrIsG SUICIDES WILL.-The valid
ity Of the will Of Weston B. Tuner, at Falls
Church, Who 1t Is believed, committed suicide
on March %, 1899, after having killed bis
wife, il SUBJECT OF litigation before Chief
Justice Bingham, Presidine in the Circnit
Court Of she District OF Columbia
A contest over the distribution of the
euate Of Mr.. Turner was begun In the Circuit
Court OF Virginia. and the cause Was certified
to the District jars lotion for settlement
Mr. Turner. by his will, left his estate 70 the
relatives Of his wife and his heirs st law have
instituted proceedings contesting the will on
the ground that a. ;hS time OF the execution
OF the will he was incapable of - sSutng
Wild document. The estate is valued at
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
american Representative at Vatican

Rome. Dec. 1.-THE Pope has ap'
pointed Right Rev. John ]. Kennedy
me rector OF thu American College al
Rome, bis domestic prelate, thus mskioR
nim member OF the ecclesiastical court
Regarding the question Of an American
representive at the Vatican, the Pops
and the Vatican authorities would OF
content TO begin such representation
with semi-ofiicial envoy, to regulate
the more important questions arising
between America and the Vatican. Il
ia hope that eventually such an envoy
would be transferred into minister. al
has been done with Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

SEVERED RELATIONS, -Georgetown
University has severed all athletic re.
lations with the University OF Virginia.
No games will hereafter be scheduled
between teams representing the TWO
institutions. The Georgetown advis-
DRY board met yesterday and It was
unanimously agreed to break sporting
bond With Virginia. Not small factor
10 determining the Blue and the Grey to
take this course was the statement
made 10 "Topics," the University OF
Virginia paper, recently, that victory
10 the football game with Georgetown
on November 16 "could hardly have
been expected, because the Geogetown
players we're sprinkled witbholy water"
before tney entered be contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
An EranpeIist,s Story.

Il suffered for years with bronchial or lung
trouble and tried various remedies but did
NOS obtain permanent relief until 1 com.
menced using One Minute Congh Cure y
writes Rev james Kirkmsn, evangelist oi
Belle River, III. Il have no hesitation in
recommending 1t TO all sufferers Of tbis kind. "
One Minute cough Cure Afords immediate
relief for coughq, colds and ali kinds OF tbros,
and lung troubles. For Group 1t h IN
equAlle1. Absolutely safe. Very pleasant
20 take, never fails and Is really fsvorite
with the children. They like IL. For sale
by E. s. Lead beaten 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.
FIFTY-SEVENTA CONGRESS-.
Washington, D. c., Dec. II.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Among the bills introduced 10 the
Senate today were the following;
By Mr.. Keau, for the registration OF
transportation companies.
By Mr.. PeDrose. for sn immigration
educational test and for the deporta-
ion of alien anarchists.
By Mr.. Cullom, for the retirement
of Hawaiian coinage and currency.
By Mr.. Hale, for the enrolment
aud orgs oization of United States
naval reserve.
At 1895 upon motion of Mr.. Allison,
the Senate took up the consideration
of executive business.
At 1853 o'clock, the Senate adjourned
until noon tomrr0w.
HOUSE.
Speaker Henderson called the House
TO order at noon.
After a number of communication
Dad been read from the President and
De Senate, tho House went into com
mittee of the whole TO discuss the Phil
lippine tariff bill.
Mr.. Hepburn presided during the dis
cussion OF the Philippine bill.
Mr.. Gaines attempted to persuade
the House to hold night sessions on TIE
DILL. but was voted down.
Mr.. Payne, Chairman OF the Ways
and Means Committee, then explained
the provisions OF the bill. During biz
elusldation he called attention to the
liberal laws enacted By the taft com
mission in the islands.
MIR. Gaines (dem. Tenn interrupted
Mr.. Payne to ask If he Intended to
make tue Filipinos citizens OF the
United States or OF the Philippine
Islands.
NJ. Swanson was the frat on the minority
side to discuss the bill. de claimed that thu
"iniquities inequalities, and injustice" Of thu
measure had been lodged by Mr.. Payne
"You are axious for the ignorant blacks o.
the South TO govern Anglo.ssxons," cried MI
swanson, "but you are not wiling TO 10. thu
Filipinos govern them. elves" Mr.. Swanson
claimed thst the people Of the islands hsc
the right to make their own laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
Foreign News.

London, Dec. 1.-THE English Jock
ey Club, at private meeting held TO-
day, decided that Lester Relf, the
American jockey who had his license
revoked on October l on charge OF
having "pulIed" Delacey in a race at
Manchester, Is entitled to apply for a
license In 1902.
London, Dec. 1.-THE grand jury today
returned q true bill against Theodore and
Laura Jackson MADAME Diss de Bari. The
trial has been set for tomorrow,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

TIE FLooD.-The upper Potomac,
Monocacy, Greenbrier, S6squehanns,
Delaware, Ohio and other rivers, which
have been sweeping over their banks,
are now subsiding, leaving traces OF
great damage done by the floods. 1t is
believed that the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal has escaped serious lose. The
Susquehanna is sweeping away log RATS
and flooding houses. Boats are being
used in towns along Its banks. The
Ohio Is also recedioe, bat is still caus'
ing great loss. Traffic Is being slowly
resumed on flooded railroads in West
Virginia and Pennsylvania. The storm
has reached Maine, where it is one OF
the most severe In the States history.
Slightly warmer weather is predicted
for this section. December records
were broken in many parts Of the South,
Florida having snow and sleet. 10 Wy
omiug 10 persons were frozen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
Rare Portrait OF Martha Washington

Flora, Ind, Dec. 17.-Mrs. James l..
Marshall, OF Fort Wayne, while visiting
10 this community, saw an old portrait
OF Martha Washington in the house OF
John w. Lowe, farmer near this city,
and purchased 1t for 81. She later
learned that itlwss one OF the rare early
paintings of the wife OF tho FIRST Presi-
dent OF the United States. An eastern
artist offered 81 900 for the portrait but
Mrs, Marshall refused IT,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

ELECTION CONTESTS. The hearing
OF contested election cases will begin
early in January before the various
elections committees Of the House
There are seven Of these contests. Oae
of the contests, begun by Gen. Walker,
OF Virgins, for the seat from the NIn'h
district, has been terminated by the
death Of the contestant, after all the
testimony had been taken and the
briefs fed. = Among the remaining
cases Ia that OF G. E. Wilson against
Representative Lassiter from the
Fourth Virginia district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17
TUESDAY EVENING. DEC. IT 1901.
nur rrronrs Of Congressman

Moody. Oruwpacker. Dick, ct ais, 10
psss their new tangled force bills or
what they term bills to reduce repre-
sanitation from the southern States 10
the lover house OF Congress, and
corresponding reduction in the vote OF
the electoral college. have airesoy
struck a susg 10 the shape of opposi'
tiou upon the part Of southern repuoli-
cans. At the late conference OF SOUTH
ern republican members OF Congress
decided opposition was shown to the
massage of sny such bills. Senator
Pritchsrd, of North Carolina, was out
spoken In his determination to defeat
them, If possible, and among otner
things said:
nTbe abandonment of the State gov
arnments in Louisiana and other south
ern states In 1876 was In the nature OF
notice to the people OF the United states
that the ffteeuth amendment was not
TO be enforced, and everything that mas
hannened since that time has been 10
harmony With the policy outlined Dy
those who were intrusted with the ad-
ministrstion OF governmental affairs on
that occasion"
This of course lie not pleasant re-
miuder OF the "crime OF 1876" to those
who were parties to the grand
larceny of the Presidency. Many
strange things were happening al
most daily iu the winter OF 1857 and
those were indeed stirring times. But
the grotesque was presented when
President Hayes recognized ss govern
ors of the three disputed Ststes-Soutb
Carolina, Florida and Louisiana
Hampton, Bloxhsm and Nichols. demo
crats. even though 1t was known that
Mr.. Tilden received more votes 10 each
of the three States than we're received
nv his democratic associates on the
aioket. All OF this reoalles the time
when the twisting statesmen" from
the North aud West went to the three
States before Congress met, fixed the
deal. and, ss subsequent events dis
closed, made effective the steal. Alter
Hayes was safely enscouced In the
White House way to get rid OF the
carpet bsggers and scalawsgs, who had
impoverished these States, was consider
ed necessary, thereupon "congresSiou'
al commissions succeeded visiting
statesmen" and we're sent South to see
how the land lay. Shortly afterwards
the federal troops we're withdrawn
and then the whole republican carpet
bag rule was effaced from these States
and today they are democratic anc
their affairs are conducted by white men
10 being party to the fraud Hayes o
course placed q cloud on his title, ou
ne was President, and the lack OF
clear conscience did not worry him any
more than the need of a tile clear
Senator Prltchard's remarks are timely
as they recall things and events tina
should from time to time be referred tt
''lsst we forget" Threatend reduction
10 members OF Congress from the South
will not alarm the people OF this section
as they care more for home rule, com
nle.e control of their affairs, State and
local, than they do for just how many
men they shall send to Congress. Ii
their determination to keep the first
however, they will not surrender the
other until they have fought to the lasi
ditch and not even then, unless over
whelmed with overpowering numbers
and resources"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

The Initial number OF First FamileI-s
weekly Magazine OF Resl Society" has been
received from it's Publishers In Richmond, Va.
1t claims to be 3 gazette of good manners,
good morals, good society-in other woTda the
official month-piece Of the First Families in
Richmond and Virginia. Pictures Of Ars.
Willie Allen, Miss May Handy, and other
prOmiDens society women, add to the interest
Of this issue.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

The Holiday Christmas number Of Town
Topics" which has bsen received from its
publishers in New York, is an exceptionally
attractive Issue. Society gossip is feature,
and its short stories, sketches, poems. With
cisms, etc., are of the best, Especially to be
noted is "ChiyAlry, Drama Of the Real
Soutb - BY Alfred Allen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-17

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