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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Fired for Revenge.

Armourdale, Kan, March 18.-Ten
homes, two saloons and five houses
were destroyed by fire early this morn
log. An empty gasoline can and other
mute testimony indicate that two Of
the three simultaneous fires which
caused this loss. were OF incendiary or.
iXin and the belief is general that some
people, aneered at the faes imposed
upon two women for wrecking, the
other day, one OF two saloons destroy.
ed by fire this morning, started the
flames to destroy the saloons and get
revenge. Fire was first discovered in
Brosnan's saloon. While the firemen
were working there, flames broke out
from Eaton's saloon, which was recently
raided by the followers of Mrs. Nation,
who were fioed for their work. The
fire forces divided and then flames
started 10 third section of the town.
Kansas City was called on for help but
high wind scattered the fire which
consumed row of eight frame houses
uear Eaton's place. two frame DWELL
ings near Brosnan's, and five nall bus
iness houses. The loss Is not large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Roston,s Celebration.

Boston, March 18.--Today Boston celt-
brated tho one hundred and twenty-fi fifth IN.
niverssry of the city's evacuation by the
British. More propitious weather could not
have been desired for todsy's celebration.
The ssmi-boliday brought crowds upon the
streets especially school children. The route
of the pal ade was lined early with crowds
eager to cheer the military. The city was
gaily decorated. The commemorative OBJ
servsnces began last evening in South Boston
with historical sketch Of the evacuation Of
Boston. This morning was usbered In BY a
salute Of 81 guns. At 1890 Daughters Of
the American Revolution unveiled memo
rial tablet. During the morning the child
rem celebrated the occasion with exercises In
their several building. A feature was the
distribution Of 100000 medals among the
pupils. The closing event Of the day will be
the illumination OF South Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Fighting Students.

Budapesth, Mar. ia desperate
fight occurred today between the aoti-
Catholic and tbelC .tholic students ct
the University Of Budapesth, which has
240 professors and nearly 5000 pupils.
There has been bad blood for some
time between the Catholic students and
the anti-clerical element. The Catholic
students erected crucifxes throughout
the buildings and the auti-clericals tore
the crucifixes down. The Catholics
tried to stop their antagonists In their
work of destruction, and the two fac
tons fought so fiercely that the In.
terror of the building where the fighting
occurred, was partly demolished. The
government authorities closed the Uni
versity temporarily to have an oppor-
tuuity to restore order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Bank DefauIter Arrested.

Columbus, o, Mar. 1S.-Utterly
broken 10 health, emaciated, aud
nervous almost to the point OF Insanity,
Charles A. Johnson, charged with
wrecking the First National Bank Of
Niles, Mich. was arrested here yester-
day. He confessed his guilt and ex.
pressed desire to return TO Michigan
as soon as possible. His wretched
physical condition Is due 10 apart to the
great nervous strain 10 the past ten
days and 10 part to excessive drinking.
Johnson was for twenty-five years
cashier of the Niles bank. A short time
ago he began playing the stock market
and to cover bis losses it is charged be
stole from the banks funds and fled.
Yesterday morning detectives sept
Johnson a decoy letter, asking him to
meet friend. Johnson fell into the
trap. Upon recovering from his sur
prise be said: "I'm glad am caught.
I'm tired being hunted. | was in debt
and needed the money. Let us not talk
about it.n 1t is said bis defalcation will
reach 800 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Explosion and Fire

Cleveland, O., March 1S.-Victor
Ernst and K. G. Mickey, employees Of
the National Carbon Works, narrowly
escaped being roasted alive in fire at
the compsny's plant early this morning
They with several others were in the
engine room of the laboratory when a
terrific explosion OF chemicals on the
second floor practically ruined the
large building. and peDned the men in
the engine room. Immediately after
the explosion fire started and spread
to the engine room. The men were
SOON missed by their companions, who
had escaped, and while some of them
we're fighting the flames others dug the
prisoners out. By 8 o'clock the flames
were under control. Several adjoining
buildings were badly shaken by the ex'
plOsion and the big chimney came
crashing through the roof of one build
ing. One man was struck by debris
but escaped with slight bruise on the
head. Loss 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Big fire i'm st. Louis.

st. Louis, Mar. ia disastrous FIRE
started at p. m. in the big ice storage
house of the Anheuser Busch Brewing
Company at the foot OF Cherokee street
and swept north over FIVE blocks Of rail-
road yards on the river front. Half
dozen small houses 10 the path OF the
flames were burned and it was
reported that several lives were lost.
Over 100 freight cars were destroyed.
Flames were communicated to the large
freight depot OF the brewery, where many
em9loyes were at work. 1t is not known
whether all escaped or not. Tony Clits was
on top of the depot ct work, leaped off and
was fatally hnrt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Singapore, Mar. 1S.-The French
troopship Vinhlong is ashore at the en-
trance TO this port.
Pekin, Mar. Is Lii Hung Chang is
represented as better in health. His
mental faculties have not been impaired
10 the slightest degree by his Illness.
aud he takes as keen 90 interest as
ever 10 the negotiations.
London, Mar. 18.-Ambassador
Chosts was conveyed 10 a royal coach
today to King Edwards residence at
Marlborough House, aud there, with
other diplomatic representatives OF
similar rank, formally presented their
new credentials.
London, Mar 1S.-The British Off.
Gals do not expect any serious out
come from the dispute at Tientsin. al
though according to latest advices the
British and Russians are within 80
yards OF each other. the guards on both
sides being armed as if 10 time OF war.
London, Mar. 1S.-The Filipino junta
at Hong Kong, is reported as saying
that The surrender of Lieut.. General
Trias to the Americans is a bad blow to
the cause OF the insurgents, as be was q
large contributor to the expense oil
carrying on the wsr.
Manila, March 1S.-General Triss,
the right hand fighting man of Aguinal-
do, has sent emissaries to the lake
country to endesvor to secure the sub
mission of the natives there. Trias
seems earnest in his desire to bring
about peace. Advices from Marindu-
que Island report that the natives there
opposed the plan to attach the island
to the province of Tayabas. The Amer
lean commission, therefore, has decided
to'mske Martinique Island separate
province. There are 1000 Inhabitants
on the island, which Is practically paci-
fed. Less than 800 rebels are said to
be in the mountains.
London, March 1S.-Iu the House OF
Commons today Lord Crsntorne, under
secretary of State for foreign affairs, re-
piled to question as to the govern
ment's position 10 regard to the trouble
between the British and Russians on
account of the railway siding at Ten
tsin. Lord Cranborne said that he
must have time to look into the matter
before answering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

A state OF siege has been declared at
Moscow, Kietf. Odessa and Kharkof,
Russia, owing to the outbreaks by stu
dents.
Italy will send fourteen warships
next month TO pay complimentary
visit to President Loubet, Of Toulon,
France.
An Austrian official Ia quoted ss con-
frming the report that Emperor Francis
Joseph will marry Frau Sohratt, an
actress. Emperor Francis Joseph Ia
now 20 years old and has been Austria's
ruler 81 years. His wife. Empress Elz-
abeth, who was widely famed for her
beauty and grsces, was assassinated at
Geneva, Switzerland. September 10,
1898, by Luigi Luccheni, an Italian an.
archist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

ALL THE Northern jiDgoes who re-
turn from Cuba, or write from there,
seem to think that the people OF that
island are utterly devoid Of gratitude,
because they object to Mr.. McKinley's
attempt to force them not only to
acknowledge his over-lordship in that
island, but to compel them to incorpo-
rate that idea in the constitution OF their
country. They doubtless are as grateful
to this country for going to war for
them, as the people of this country
were to France for interfering 10 their
behalf, but ress Enable people do not
believe that gratitude for relief from
one tyrant, neoessitates willing submits
sion to another.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

The AMERICAN majority In the leg"
islature OF Hawaii has determined that
the speeches delivered in that body, and
the laws enacted by it, shall be made
and printed in the EOglish language
though nearly half the members there
OF. and ninety mine hundredths OF the
people of that country, do not under
sand that language. Such q determi-
nation may be conducive to the be
neyolent assimilation" of the Ha'
waiians, but that many people do not
think it is, goes without saying How
ever, Northern republicans have from
the first been deluded by the idea that
they know what is good for other peo-
ple better than those people them
selves do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

THE GRAND LoDGE.-The Grand
Lodge of Masops of Virginia will meet
in Richmond on the twenty-sighth to
consider means Of sustaining the mag
nificent Masonic Temple built there by
an association of which the grand lodge
is the largest stakeholder. The build.
ing cost $50, 900 and the debt on it Is
about one-half of that amount carried
By Philadelphia fire insurance COM
psny. The $50 lodges 10 the State will
each have delegate. The grand lodge
cannot pay the interest and expenses.
The furniture In the grand lodge room
cost $l2 600 and the building has Its
own electric plant.
The Scottish Rite lodges of Richmond
bought st. Adams Hall, where the Ma
sonic lodges formerly met, when the
temple was finished. There is also @
debt on that and it Is understood this
hall will be sold and the Scottish Rite
lodges be transferred to the temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
BELIEVED HE COULD MARRY
AGAIN.

Frank Thompson, of Sterling, Va,
made some surprising admissions in
Washington on Saturday, while testify
ing before Justice Barnard, 10 support
of his petition for writ Of babess cor
pus, to regain possession Of his three
children, Annie Lee, Bessie, aud
Leila Cook. Among other things.
Thompson stated that he was marri-
ed when he married Mrs. Cook in
December, 1899. About two years
prior to the second marriage, he said,
his wife left him and took with her
their child. He added that he has not
been divorced from his first vile, and
had not considered legal separation
necessary 90 his wife again married
after leaving him. Thompson said that
he believed from advice given him by q
Leesburg, lawyer that he, too, was free
to again marry, II he so desired:
Thompson explained that his legal
adviser had not informed him that he
WIS free to marry but had simply told
him that he was "free." This, he in
formed the court, he construed to mean
that be could marry again.
When asked about the whereabouts
of the child by bis first wifi, Thompson
stated that 1t was being cared for by Its
maternal grandparents in Maryland.
According to the petition for a writ
OF heabeas corpus, Thompson's three
children by his second wife were taken
from him January 16 last and placed In
the Washington City Orphan Asylum
for care. He declared that the taxing
was against bis wishes and that he il
we'll able to care for the children him
self. The return to the writ was made
by Mary L. Squires, Superintendent Of
the Washington City Orphan Asylum,
who stated that the children were
placed in her care by the sheriff OF
Loudoun county, Virginia, under an
order signed by Richard II. Tebbs,
county judge for that Jurisdiction. The
children. it was stated, showed a lack
OF proper care when they arrived at
the asylum.
1t was further stated 10 affidavits
fled 10 connection with the petition
that the children were found In the
care of their maternal grandfather, who
compelled them to beg. 1t was also
said that they were growing up With
out an education, and were subject to
the influence Of persons OF vicious and
dissolute habits.
Thompson said that the children
were left with their grandfather be-
cause their mother was Ill and not able
to care for them. He added that she il
still i'll. He stated that he is at present
employed by his father, and lie well able
to supply the wants of the children
His father testified that he was anxious
that his son should be awarded the
custody OF the children, and that BIT
would contribute to their care and sup
port If necessary.
1t was also developed by the testi
mony that at present the eldest child
Annie Lee Cook, is i'll with typhoid
fever at the orphan asylum.
Justice Barnard, after hearing the tes
timony and the arguments of counse
| on both sides, stated that he would mol
now disturb the present conditions o.
the children, on account OF the lines;
OF one of them. He took the matter
under advisement, stating that BIZ
would announce his decision 10 a few
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mayor Taylor has vetoed the curfew
law II Gently passed by the Richmond
city council.
Judge Blackstone, Accomac county,
has announced his candidacy for the
constitutional convention. and de-
clared himself in favor Of disfranchis-
ing all negroes and letting all the
whites vote.
A bitter 6eht is being made ON Joseph
Bryan, candidate for delegate to the
constitutional convention from Henrico
county. He did not support Bryan and
has been opposing the democratic ticket
for some time.
The miners In the sulphur mines, in
Louisa county, have struck for higher
wages. The whole force numcers los
men. Eight refused to strise and
worked on till noon, when the strikers
forced them 10 cease. The mines pay
81 and $l.25 per day. The men struck
for 81 25 and $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
OFFICERS REsIGN.-The resigns

OFFICERS REsIGN.-The resigna-
ton Of Captain r. A. Williams, Of
the Richmond Howiizers, has been
written and is ready to be forwarded 10
the sdjutant general. The resignation
OF First Lieutenant Myers, of the How.
itzsrs, will, it is reported, accompany
the resignation of Captain Williams.
The resi- ynation Of an officer Of one
OF the companies Ct the Seventeen
Regiment will, according to reports, be
forwarded to Col. Anderson before the
official reports OF the trip to Washing
ton are received from the officer 10
charge of the troope. The officer in-
volved resides north Of Richmond. de
is said to have gotten little unsteady
on his feet, "while in Washington during
the inauguration. Col. Anderson would
not give the name OF the officer, but
said that 1t was his policy that when
an officer became intoxicated while 10
uniform on duty nothing but an i'm
mediate resignation would save court
martial. He announced bis purpose Of
adheriDg to that policy strictly.-[Rich-
mond News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
Disastrous Fires.

Monterey, Mexico, March 1S.-Sev-
eral disastrous fires have occurred In
Monterey and vicinity during the pes.
few days. The agricultural village of
Las Lerman, Is miles northwest, was
completely wiped out, over 80 houtes
being destroyed, with their contents,
leaving nearly 500 people homeless.
Two hundred government troops were
sent 10 take charge of the stricken snf-
ferers. A block of frame buildings at
San Luisito, suburb of Monterey, was
burned, macy families barely escaping
with their lives. A village OF about 2S
houses near the Guggenheimer smelter
were burned, rendering over 200 peo-
nile homaless
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

PRESIDENT pro tempore OF the U. :.
Senate, Mr.. Frye, Of Maine, is among
the many congressman who have gone
on visits to the newly conquered prov
inces. Visits to those distant countries
are very costly to people who are not
msmb srs OF Congress, but to those who
are, they are OF no consequence, and,
apparently at least, involve no ex-
pense--that Is none that has to be paid
out of their own pockets. Next to
having plenty of money, the most pleas
ant thing is to have some body else who
always stands ready to supply ell thst
may be required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

In ALL the coming elections In Viz
eluia for any OF the numerous offices to
be filed, the democrats should be par
ticularly careful to put none but demo-
Gratis on guard. Their national party
is now 10 defeat, and the only way by
which it can reestablish itself In the
confidence of the voters OF the country,
is by firm ipsistence upon Its cardinal
principle, submission to the will OF the
majority. No "kiaker" and no sulker'
no man who thinks he is is better than
bis party. and, especially, no man who
deserted his party in the late elections
and voted with its enemies. no matter
for what assigned reason, should re-
csiys democratic votes for any office,
and no right thinking or self respecting
man who has rendered himself liable to
such charges would ask their support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
To Continue the War.

London, Mar. lS.-The British war
Office has practically given up the idea
of peace being brought about In South
Africa, through the Botha negotiations.
The war Office has just issued an appeal
from Lord Kitchener In which the
British commanding general says:
"Any comforts which individuals may
desire to send to the troops 10 view OF
the approach of the South African win
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

Chicago, Mar. 10 -Csttle.-Malket ger
orally steady to strong; good to prime steers,
"a 9Os6; poor to medium. $3.65s4.sO;
stockers and feeders, $2.65s4 SO; cows,
So. 65a4 30; heifers So 65s4.65; bulls, ~ 90
a4.25. Calves, "a 5Os6.
Hogs-Market opened strong to shade high
or, closing weak; top, So 80; mixed and
butchers, $5.67hs5 80; good to choice
heavy. SIS. 7Oa5. SO; rough heavy, IS 571h
s5. IS; light, SO 57lss5.77lh.
sheep and Lsmbs.-Market strong TO Zoe
higher; good to choice wethers. $4.40s4. so;
far 10 choice mixed, $4,4.50; Western
sbesp. 81 45s4.80; yearlings. $4.75a5. 10:
native lambs, "a 75s5.50; Western lsmbs
$5. 1Os5.60.
Philadelphis, Mar. 16.-Cattle--Mak, KIT
ruled strong with supplies light: best, SIS. 25s
$50; choice, $6s5.25; good, 81 S7a5: me.
dunn. $4.75A4. 81; common, "a 5Os4.75.
Sheep and Lambe-Market literally SUP.
piled ADD active under steady values; sheep,
extra, 5s6Ac; choice. 4lss4Sa; good, Ala
41ac; medium, 3iha4c, common, 3s3hc.
spring lambs, $4.50.s6.5O piece.
Hogs-Market closed strong ct advanced
prices, with Offering entirely disposed OF; best
Western, 6a8lac other kinds, 7%4asc; State
hogs not offered.
Fats cows, 2he; veal calves steady at Ga
TIC. Mich cows selling for $25s4O apiece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington. March Is.

When the army appropriation bill
came back 10 the House from the
Senate, loaded with the Philippine and
Cuban amendments, the committee on
rules choked OF debate, but considerable
Nv gave leave to those who were
primed for gain to print their views In
the Congressional Record after adjourn,
ment. Among tSoso who took ad-
vantage of this "boon" was Congress
man Littlefeld, the famous Maine
member, who on various occasions dis.
tiuguished himself by his independence
of thought and action, and the power
of his logic and oratory, He was be-
IIeyed to be in accord with the msjority
on the Cuban proposition. however, and
4he wording of his speech, which ap,.
.Desrs today in the Congressional Record
has csused q decided sensation among
.sbe ststesuen who are still In Wash.
inetop, "The Cuban amendment"
ssid Littlefeld 10 the speech which
was never delivered, except to ms
stenoprapher, "does not seem to me TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
A LOVERS suIorpE.-On Saturday

A. LOVERS SUICIDE.-On Saturday
night, Emmett Sheetz. young man
abou. twenty-five years OF age, shot
and killed himself at Bridgewater. 1t
seems young Sheetz was visiting and
paying attention to q Miss Campbell,
but his affections were not favorsbly
received. Saturday night he called
and proposed, bat was not accepted.
He stepped out OF the young lady's
parlor into the hallway, pulled .3S
csliber pistol and shot himself four
times. each bullet passing through his
heart. He then fell dead. Doctor
Firebsugh, the coroner, thought an in
uuest unnecessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
refied His soyereign.

Sofia, March Is M. Ksraveloff, the Pre-.
mier OF Bulgaria. seems TO be- master Of the
situation. In greeting Prince Ferdinand he
has refused to kiss his hand. but took the
ROYAL hand in his own, and shook it Just rs
be would that OF an ordinary man. This At
titude OF KsrsvelofF has made him immensely
popular With the masses. Ksraveloff has now
added to the acuteuess Of the situation by
publishing an article, threatening Prince
Ferdinand with dethronement, and even the
scaffold, II he should attempt to override the
Bulgarian constitution, and establish an abb
sclute government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
MONDAY EVENING. MARCH IS, 1901

THERE is no doubt that there are
some white Virginisns who are 30 I'M
bued with the Northern republican
Commercial spirit" that they would
not only vote the republican ticket as
mapy of them do now "on the sly" but
openly join the republican party, were
Il not for the odium Of belonging to the
negro party; but there are so few OF
them that the danger Of dividing the
democratic party by DISTINGUISHING the
negroes is very slight. The high tariff
the navigation laws, the ware, the trusts
sectionallsm. and imperialism OF the
republican party are amply sufficient to
keep the Virginia democrats solid Tor q
while longer. But 1t unquestionabiy
would be better not only for Virginis'
but the whole country, If the people
of thh South could divide on simple pc
litical questions. ss they used to do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18

ST. PATRICK's DAY has closed a re-
markable winter with weather break
ing record. The prescriptive st. Pat
rlck's Day, in this climate is marked
by wind, rain, sleet and snow, but yes
terday, and today, when 1t was cele-
brated, the sky was clear, the breezes
light, and the temperature not
even cool except to the sufferers
from the grip. But these are curious
times, and nothing is strange now, not
even changes in the seasons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-18
The Religious Troubles in Portugal

The Religious Troubles ih Tor,uSai'
Lisbon, Mar. 1S.-The rioting agar st
Jesuits and other religious orders
which originated in the alleged at.
tempt to abduct the heiress daughter Of
the Brazilian Consul at Oporto, from
her parents into a convent, has reached
alarming proportions. King Charl q
himself is undertaking to right matters
By TIE curbing of religious orders. AT
8 o'clock this morning 203 prisoners,
taken 10 the conflicts between the
troops and mobs in Opcrto and else
where, were removed on board war
vessel. The King threatens to abolish
several communities Of the FraucIscans
and Jesuls. He is not well disposed
to the religious orders. and differs 10
this respect from the Queen, who is very
ljpiouF.