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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-12-14

grand opportunity to visit relatives
and friends in the copper country,
returning the same day, the one
fare being only SIPS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

voted against 1t. Kelly proposed it as
one of the parts of the compromise.
The result Ia satisfactory to all who op.
posed submission to the whole cleo
torate of the State. including the 1870, 900
illiterate negroes sought to be dis
franchised.
The report of the conference commit
tee points out that this referendum
should DO under the la VS. of the Com
monwealth. These laws provide an
Australian ballot system which practi-
cally DISTINGUISHES nine-tenlhs Of the
negroes.
Tee indications are that the report
OF the committee will meet with deter
mined opposition in each house. II is
reported that some members of the
committee will decline to sign the re.
port which themselves adopted.
1t is possible tnat an attempt will be
made in the two houses to reopen the
whole QUESTION of basis OF represents.
ton and referendum. Both houses
have already reported by decided ma
jorities the proposition for delegat
large. The cor recession made by the re-
port OF new section for that on sub
mission to the people is equally repug-
nant to q large element. These two
points, and especially the last named,
are widely discussed.
1t Ia known that Senator Daniel OPP
poses submitting the new constitution
to the ilIiterate negroes as part of the
electorate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Foreign News.

London, Feb. 14.--The Irish party In
Parliament has decided to move amend
rnepts to the Kings speech on the fol-
lowing subjects: The compulsory land
purchase 10 Ireland, the administration
10 Ireland, the South African war, and
the establishment of Catholic univer.
stiles 10 Ireland.
Dundee, Feb. 14.-The Advertiser
asserts thst Oscar Wilde is the author
of "An English Woman's Love Let
ters." which has been published anoDy-
mously concerning the author of which
there has been much debate.
Paris, Feb. 14.-Thers Is q rumor this
afternoon to the effect that Premier wsldeck-
Rousseau will resign next week. The resscn
for this action will be given as il'.heslth, but
in reality his retirement Is due to the oppos'-
ton In the Chamber to the governments bill
in reference to religious associations in
France.
Madrid. Feb. 14.-There are grave fears
that extensive riots will follow the royal
wedding today. The feeling of insecurity is
enhanced by suspicion that the soldiers are
not 10 be relied upon and that collision Is
possible between the troops and the police.
At Granada, the troops who occupy the town
are powefltss 10 prevent disorder and are
asking to be recalled.
Glasgow. Feb. 14.-Lsdy Inverclyde,
whose husband, Baron Inverciyde, chairman
OF the Cunard Steamship Company, died yer
terdsy, died today. They will be buried
together on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Rev. John B. Mullaly, 9. J., died at
the novitiate, Frederick City, Mo-,
yesterday, aged 6S years.
Tie Cuban constitution bas been
completed and it Is expected to be
adopted at Havana today.
A bill has bsen introduced In the
New York Legislature exempting re-
porters and newspaper editors from
jury duty.
The Delaware legislature has extend.
ed the whipping post law to include
wife heaters among those to be punish
ed by whipping.
Col. Wallace Randolph, Of the First
Artillery, now stationed in the South,
10 all probability will be the Chief oil
Artillery under the army reorgsnizi-
ton.
The State government of Mississippi,
| it Ia announced in jackson, will go in
to the courts and seek to prevent the
absorption OF the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad by the Southern.
The executive committee OF the Con.
federate reunion has explained that
President Mckinley has been invited
to be the guest of Memphis and not a
participant In the reunion.
Joseyh Ball died at the home of bis
SOD, near The Plains, today, 10 the
Seth year OF his age. Mr.. Ball lived to
be eighty.three years old before he was
sick enough to call 10 physician.
David Nation, husband of the saloon
smasher, is very angry because his wife
has suspended her fight against the
saloons 10 Kansas and started east. He
is also angry because she did not take
him along. Mrs. Nation says her hus-
band is too old to take long trips.
Mrs. Louise A. Pryor, wife of son Of
ex-Judae Roger A. Pryor, was struck
on the head with piece of lead pipe
and robbed yesterday on the steps Of
the Fourth avenue tunnel at Thirty
eighth street, New York. She pluckily
pursued the robber and he was cap
tured.
Governor Smith last night Issued a
proclamation calling the Maryland
general assembly 10 extraordinary ses-
sion on March 9. The objects stated
ara to have census OF the State taken
revision OF the election laws, and to
authorize Baltimore city to issue loan
for the construction of sewerage sys.
tenn. The Governor states that any
other bill passed will not receive his
signature. 1t is understood hat the
revision OF the election laws is intended
to disfranchise illterate voters, es
pecially the negroes in the "black belt
Eogene Peters was declared OF No.
sound mind in Washington yesterday
afternoon by the jary summoned on
petitions filed by bis three aunts and
Mrs Peters. Under the terms of the
verdict Peters probably will now be
committed to st. Elizabeth's Asylum to
undergo treatment and to remain In
that institution until pronounced suf-
ficiently cured to manage his own ei.
tate. Peters Is said to be worth over
| s400, 900, most of which be inherited
from his uncle, the late Norris Peters,
at one time head of the Norris Peters
Lithographing Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
THE CONVENTION.

The conference committee OF the two
houses Of the Legislature last night
agreed upon o report on the coustitu-
tional convention.
The committee was composed OF, on
the part OF the Senate, Messrs. Glass,
Keezel and Loudop; from the House,
Messrs. Whitehead, Hunly and Kelly.
The report agreed upon provides for
q representation OF 100, one from each
house district and 20 delegates ct large,
two from each congressional district.
The Senate dates we're accepted-thst
10, the election to take place on April
4 and the convention to meet on April
II.
The most important feature Of the
agreement was the question of referen-
dunn. The bills adopted by two houses
we're different on this point, the Senate
measure providing for submission to
the qualified voters and that of the
House for submission only, being silent
% to the character Of the electorate
permitted to participate. The whole
question was rsopened by the conference
committee, The committee adopted
this language as the section for submis.
sion OF the Constitution:
"The laws Of the Commonwealth are
hereby placed at the disposal of the
convention for the purpose Of submit.
ting to the people the question of the
ratification or rejection OF the new con-
stitutiou and for all other purposes"
Senator Sands opposed the adoption
OF this section. 1t was advocated by
Senators Glass and Keezsl and by Dele.
gate Kelly, and only Senator Sands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

PATENTs.-Messrs. Davis & Davis,
Washington patent attorneys report
the grant this week Of the following
United States patents to residents Of
this State:
667,7O9. Bottle washer. Emil Kers
ten, Richmond.
667. S3s. Ships clinometer. Frank
w. Wood, Newport News.
667, S59. Ships telegraph. Frank
w. Wood, Newport News.
687, SIT. Tool post. John B. Haines,
Richmond.
66S,O91. Extensible axle. Perley W.
Carney, Portsmouth.
34,O75. Handle for lawn rollers.
Robert W. Whitehurst, Norfolk, assig.
nor to the r. w. Whitehurst Company,
same place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

DEATHS IN LoUDoUN.-Mr. Jas. J.
Dillon, venerable citizen living near
Philomont, died on Sunday last.
Henry Hugentobler, a Swsde and
much respected man, living near Rouud
Hill, died recently ofpneumonia.
Miss Margaret E Taveuner, dsuQh.
ter OF Mr.. Richard Tsvenner and n SIS
ter OF the late DR.. Robt. Tavenuer, died
Saturday night at her home 10 Hills
boro.
Mr.. Asa Jsnney, the venerable father
Of Mr.. Jos r. Jsnney, died suddenly in
Purcellville, where be resided, on Sat-
urday last. Mr.. Janney wa SO years
OF age.
Mrs. Amos Bears, widow OF the late
Amos Beans, died at her home a. Round
Hill, on Tuesday afternoon, at 40 adj
vsnced age.
Mrs. Lavinia Wright died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. w. N. Hix-
son, near Little River Church, on Sat-
urdsy last, at 40 advanced age L Mir.
r0r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Pet Dogs Interdicted.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 14.-Anps Held and
party engaged rooms at the Jefferson Hotel
last night, hut left because the ladies Of the
party were not allowed to take their pot dogs
to their rooms. There were three small DOGS
In the party, and knowing the rules OF tho
hotel, they secreted the pets under their
closks, but the elevator boy reported their
presence Bather than have the p, is bar ished
to the basement. they went to another hotel.
DeWolf Hopper and company and Eric
Hopes company left the Jefferson recently
on account of the dog prohibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

Nor SATISFIED with eighty members
of the const.tu ioual convention, az
proposed by the State Senate, the legis'
lature has increased that membership
to one hundred and twenty, which will
give chance TO almost every member
OF the present general assembly to be-
come q member Of the convention. But
this 10 commercial age, and members
OF legislatures are but men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

The President and the U. 9. Senate
bays increased the rsnk and pay OF the
man who made treaty with foreign
Emperor, ssnctioDing slavery and
polygamy In country claimed to be a
portion of the United States-"the
land Of the feee," and in which no man
is allowed to Fave more than one wife,
either tandem or abreast. But this
ia a. great country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
4. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Mrs. Cora Fisher and her four-yesr. old
daughter were burned 10 desth at Freeman,
N. Y, lsot night. Mrs. Fisher had been
forced from the house once, but returned
through the flames to reach the bed where
her child was asleep. This morning the
chsrred bodies were found together.
A FIRE broke out in Levy's sporting goo q
store under the Aston House, New York this
morning, which set all the guests Of the he
tel In frtter Of excitement. The blaze wss
put ont by the fire department The loss is
email.
North Tonawands, N. Y, was visited by
fire this morning and before the fremeu sue
ceeded In extinguishing the blszs 500 600
worth OF property belonging to the Bnffilo
Bolt Company went no in smoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

DECLINED TO SUICIDE.-At least
three OF the Chinese to whom Emperor
Kwsng So sent choice OF methods Of
suicide, in pursuance OF the demand Of
the powers for their punishment by
death, have declined to comply and the
Emperor has Withdrawn his request
that they should destroy themselves.
He now telegraphs to Prince Ching
that when he agreed to the terms OF
the joint note the note required only
that the punishment should ft the
crime. The Emperor argues that II the
worst OF the guilty deserve death the
others should be punished in other
ways.
The foreign ENJOYS, on the contrary,
say that even those who are least guilty
deserve death, and, as there 10 no worst
punishment, all must suffer the same
penalty. II China should desire to
make distinctions regarding the crimes
she can sentence the worst either to
qnartering or to some other form OF
Chinese execution.
Unless the court changes its views.
no immediate settlement is possible.
The governor OF the province ofShen-
81 Ia appealing for aid in behalf of A.
600, 900 inhabitants of the famine
3 ricken districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
Madrid Under Martial I aw.

Madrid, Feb. 14.-Msdrid has been
proclaimed In state Of siege and placed
under the control Of the military. Dur
ing the funeral OF the Poet De Capo-
Amor, yesterday, q crowd stoned a
convent 10 the Cole De Torijo. Last
niRht threatening crowds gathered Ia
different parts Of the city aud were re-
peatedly charged by the gendarmes.
Many persons were wounded.
Valencia, Feb. 14-Tbere was o
fresh collision between the police add
the populsce here today. Several per-
sons were killed or wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
No Fight.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 14.-Judge Hol-
lister today decided to grant the in
junction asked for against the Jeffriss.
Rubin prize fight. There will be no
fight tomorrow night. He declares
that the 6ght is nuisance and says he
has Jurisdiction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
ROYAL Marriage,

London, Feb. 14.-A dispatch printed
here under Madrid date says that the
wedding of the Princess Marie de Ia
Mercedes. eldest sister Of King Al
fonso, and Prince Charles OF Bourbon
was solemnized today In the pres ence
of the King and the Queen-mother NJ d
the other members of the royal family.
The marriage ceremony was without
incident and there was no public dis
order of any kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

AS BIRDS have sense enough to avoid
nets set in their sight, they doubtless
failed to meet their trysting appoint
ments this morning, for 1t was then cold
enough to freszs brass monkeys, let
alone things made of flesh and blood.
st. Valentine should change his day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

THE French government has re-
turned all the loot its soldiers obtained
10 China back to lite plundered owners
In that country. II any of that sent
home by American soldiers and mis-
sionaries has been returned by the
American government, knowledge OF
IL has been effectually concealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

State CT Ohio, City ofToledo, =.
Iucaa (nnnfv GO.

State Ct L on,s G Cday Sl Toledo ~.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner Of the hrm of F. J. CHENEY
d Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo
County and State Aforesaid. and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLAB 8 for each and every case of Cs,suh
that cannot be cured by the use OF Halls
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1886.
(@ 4. w. GLEASON,
( SEAL Notary Public.
(-)
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

1T WAS stated in the U. 8. House OF
Representatives yesterday that the
Philippine war had already cost the tax.
ridden people of this country more
than the proposed Nicaragua canal, and
fifty srmor plated battleships would
cost. Wars are the most costly OF eli
things, and wise nations do not pres'-
cute them, except 10 defence OF the
rights and property of their own people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

from Parliament received an ovation
10 tbs street. Balconies and even the
roofs were crowded with people who
cbeered and waved their hats and
haudkerchieis. The King aud Queen
bowed repeatedly In acknowledgment
OF the dt monstration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

A powerful engine cannot be run with
weak boiler, and We can't keep up the strain
Of sn active life with q weak stomach; Meth.
or can We stop the human michine to make
repairs If the stomach cannot digest enough
food to keep the body strong, such prepare.
ton ss Kodol Dyspepsia Cure should be used
1t d'gssts what you eat and 1t simply cant
help but do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

resorted not only to violence and out
rage, but to bloodshed. In q town In
that State, yesterday, one Of the lead.
ers, Northern Methodist preacher,
rushed into he house Of q liquor deal
or and, selling an ak, split open the
head Of the proprietor of that house.
The abolitionlsts resorted to bloodshed
10 Kansas forty years ago. and bad as
well as good traits are hereditary. But
the sbolitionisis brought incslculable
woe apd misery upon the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

Cut this out and take it to Richard
Gibson's drug store and get free
sample OF hamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, the best physic. They
also cure disorders of the stomach.
biliousness and headache.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

There is always danger in usiDg counter
feits Of DeWitts Witch Hsssl ssIve. The
original Is safe and certain cure for piles. 1t
is soothing end healing salye for sores and
all skin diseaseaL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
DIED..

In Chsrlestown. ". Va, on Sunday. Feb.
10th, 1901, after one weeks illness, yIR.
GINA H0OFF. daughter Of the late p. n,
Hoof, Of this city. Ipterment In Chsrlec-
town, Jefferson county, w. Va. N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Bailey Tompklns. a well-known citi-
z,n of Fredericksburg, died last uight.
He was q native of Goochland county.
He was o prominent Mason, was 65
years OF age aud unmarried.
The Matthews grand jury ye.'erlsy
returned ninety indictments for violat-
ing the fish law and twelve indictments
for the violation OF the liquor law.
There were on the docket $50 appeal
warrants for violating the oyster laws.
The evidence In the Beahm-Akers
seduction trial was completed at Man
assas last night and the argument be-
gan today. There were some new
developments yesterday, which caused
the defense to feel more confident than
at auy other time during the trial.
Fire from q defective hue destroyed
the residence and it's contents OF Mr.. J.
P. Carbaugh, near Stephens City, early
yesterday morning and drove his family
consisting OF wife and eight children,
into the bitter cold weather barefooted
and clad only In their night clothes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

II troubled with a weak digestion
belching, sour stomach, or If you feel
dull after eating, try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price. 25
cents. Samples free at Richard Glib
CONS drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

Reports show a greatly increased death rate
from throat and lung troubles, due to the
prevalence OF Group, pneumonia and grip
We sdvise the use Of One Minute Cough Care
in eli OF these difficulties. 1t is the only
haI mless remedy that gives immediate results,
Children Like it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-14

THE temperance crusaders In Kansas.
like most other mob organizations, has
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-12

Berlin. Jan. II - There seems no
longer any doubt here that Germany
has declined the United States propos.
al a. submit articles In China agree.
ment relating 20 indemnitics and com.
mercial treaties 10 conference 10 be-
held at Washington or elsewhere. but IL
is believed Germany agreesto American
proposals for accelerating negotiations
at Peldn.
The German foreign Office in answer.
ing the direct question admitted that
the German answer had been sent To
the United States, but declined 10 state
the terms, leaving them for Washing.
ton authorities TO publish. IL was init
mated, however, the answer was not
favorable. The exchange of views BE-
tween the various cabinets has been
completed and the matter is now regard
ed ~ ended. The foreign Office does not
believe the United States lays any great
weight upon the proposition or will
press the same.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-12

527 acres Of land and S2I, 747,224..
Il in cash and in state, county,
city and railway bonds and land
notes. A net gain to the fund of
o93 1873 actes Of land and $3.50.
646.4i has been made in two years
Recommendation is made that the
school laws be revised so az to af
ford better protection and enlarge
ment OF schools facilities. The en-.
largement Of the asylums is recon.
mended, and it is suggested that
the demand for an Industrial
School for girls be met by estab-
fishing such an institution either
at San Marcos or Denton, where
the state holds available prosper.
ties. The growth Of the A. and
NJ. College is shown by compare.
son Of the number Of students in
attendance on a given day for a
number Of years. In this connec-
ton Gov. Savers says: 1t is in.
deed satisfactory to know that
there is an earnest and sincere eff.
fort on the part Of all connected
with the college to give distinctive
prominence to agriculture and me.
chanics." The message urges a
just, equitable libel law and directs
special attention to the passage Of
such laws as will force a full, fair
and honest rendition Of prosperity
for taxes. Under this head the
message says: at is recommend.
ed that this great question, whose
proper solution would be Of meal
culable value TO the entire citizen.
ship, be taken into consideration
by the legislature and that an ear.
nest effort be made to s.. reform
the tax laws that they may bear
equally and alike upon all and be
capable Of certain enforcement
against every one. If this be az.
complished the present ad valorem
rate of taxation can be reduced
without detriment to the public
service"