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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Presidents Reception.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The President
gave the first formal reception this
morning to the members of the Cabinet
and the diplomatic corps and followed
II with others in succession to the various
dignitaries of state and war, navy and
society. Promptly at IL o'clock Presi
dent aud Mrs. Mckinley entered the
Blue Parlor. The President remain
ed standing while Mrs. Mckinley
occupied q chair beside him. Col.
Bingham acted as master of ceremonies
introducing each visitor as he entered
the room. The members of the Cabinet
were prompt 10 arriving and the mem
bers of the diplomatic corps were all on
time. Lord Pauncefote, the British
Ambassador, was first of the foreign
representatives to pay his respects and
wish the President q happy new
year. The President wished him
a happy Dew year in return and also
expressed the hope that the Ambassa-
doris good Queen would see many re-
turns Of The day in health and hsppi.
ness. Lord Paunceforte then made
courtly bow to Mrs. Mckinley, re-
peated substantially the same wishes to
her, received a reply in kind, and
passed on. Then followed the other
ambassadors and ministers until thirty
representatives of thirty powers had
wished the President and his wife flow
cry blessings. At Ills the Chief Jus.
tice and associate justices of the Su'
preme Court, the judges of the Court
OF Claims. of the Court of Appeals, and
OF the Supreme Court OF the District,
ex.Cabinet Ministers and ex-Ministers
of the United States were received.
Then came the Senators and Represent
atives in Congress and the Commission.
ers Of the District. At ll:40 the show
iest reception OF the day was held when
the President received the officers OF
the army and the navy and the
marine corps in full dress uniform.
Then followed receptions to the vari
Gus assistant secretaries in the depart.
ments, the Comptroller Of the Cur
rency and heads of the various govern
mental bureaus. At 1925 the "plain
people" who had been forming in line
passed before the President and shook
his hand. The public reception lasted
nearly an hour, during which time the
President shook hands with nearly two
thousand persons After the White
House receptions the members OF the
Cabinet and the Chief Justice and other
members of the Supreme Court enter
tanned at their several homes. Owing
to the i'll health of Mrs. Long, the
Secretary of the Navy did not hold his
usual New Years open house. Mrs.
Dewey, wife of the Admiral, did not
receive, as she lie 10 mourning for the
recent deftS of her mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
The Commonwealth of australia.

Sydney, N. s. W., Jan. Lone of the
biggest celebrations Australia ever saw,
began here today In honor of the new
Commonwealth, just inauguratei. The
decorations in the city were profuse and
consisted mainly of the new Australian
federation flag and the Union Jack in
combinations. Enormous crowds began
to fill the streets at daylight and thou
sands pressed to witness the inauguTs.
ton ceremonies of the Earl of Hope
toun, the recently appointed Governor
of the Commonwealth. Hopetoun made
his speech standing on block of granite
cut with six sides representing the six
federate states. The stone will be pre-
served as an heirloom of the Common.
wealth. Tonight there will be q great
banquet and the city will be illuminst-
ed. The first meeting OF the federal
cabinet was held today.
The Commonwealth OF Australia Is
patterned after the constitution of the
United States. The chief executive ia
a governor elected by the crown for six
years. Parliament is composed of o
Senate and House of Commons. Sepa.
tors are elected every six years; Com
monery every three. There is High
Court of Justice with right to appeal to
the province of England in certain
cases,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
Boy Daringly Kidnapped.

Bethlehem. Pa, Jan. lin broad
daylight, within few feet Of his home,
and close to the street, 12-year-old
Charles Kerschner was kidnapped. A
younger brother was terrified witness
of the deed. His parents, Mr, and Mrs
Oliver Kerschner, live on Fairview
street. At o'clock 10 the afternoon
Charles and his brother went out to the
end of the lot in the rear Of the house
to feed the chickens. While thus en-.
gagged Charles was seized by stranger
who had hidden in the alley behind the
fence at the end OF the lot. A bag or
cloth was thrown over the boys head.
Then the kidnappers hurried away with
the lad aud placed him in buggy
which was held 10 readiness farther
down the street by an accomplish in
waiting. The younger brother ran in
TO the house and gave the alarm. Mrs.
Kerschner st.once notified police head.
quarters. kilograms and telephone
messages have been sent out 10 all d.
rections and people are volunteering to
20 10 pursuit of the kidnappers when.
ever trace of them can be obtsined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
The First Crime and Accident.

New York, Jan. 1.-The first Of the
century" in crime and accident were
recorded early today. The first murder
in 1901 in New York occurred on
Bleecksr street shortly after midnight
when Joseph Higgins stabbed A. j.
Colnan to death. Jealousy was the
motive of the crime. Geo. McArdle,
40 years of sge tried to take his life
Just as the bells we're ringing 10 the
new century. He is bookkeeper and
became respondent. He put a gas tube
10 his mouth and was found shortly al
ter midnight in an unconscious coDdi-
ton. He will probably die. The first
fatal accident of the 10th century occur
red at an early hour this morning
James Telford, salesman. fell from q
window into the basement OF his home
and was instantly killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
Foreign News.

Paris, Jan 1.-Captain Cuignet, who
has been under arrest for offsnses
against discipline, has been exonerated
by court OF inquiry. The sentence of
sixty days confinement 10 fortress will,
however, be carried out. Captain Cuig-
net was arrested on charge OF COM
muDicatiDg secret document of the
intelligence Office to deputy, also for
writing direct to tho Premier charging
Foreign MiDister Delcases with false
hood.
Shanghai, Jan. 1.-The Russians have
agreed to hand over the Shan. Hal
Kwan railroad to the British January
10. The railroad was a British enter.
prise but has been under Russian mill.
tary control since October.
Stockholm, Jan. liking Oscar has
received letter from SevenhediD, the
Swedish explorer, who was believed to
have been lost 10 Thibet. The letter ia
dated Temerlik, October Both, and says
that the Summers expedition into
Thibet has had great scientific results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
WOrkman's Tickets.

On and after December 31st, 1900, the
Washington, Alexandra and Mount Vernon
Railway Company will place on ssle at its
Washington and Alexandra ticket offices for
thu benefit of the laboriDg class, twelve
trip weekly Communication ticket, known rs
the "Workmsn's Ticket" at the rate of 90c.
This ticket, which will be good for one
week from date Of issue, will entitle the
holder TO twelve trips between Washington
and Alexandra only on the trains scheduled
to leave IS follows: Leave Alexandra, 5:6S
Leave Washington, $50 and 7:04 =. M. and
$40 and 8 30 u. m. If presented for trans-
portation on any other than the above desig-
mated trains, the ticket so presented will be
taken up and the holder thereof denied all
Communication privilege in the future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
SCENE IN COURT.

A dramatic scene was Witnessed In
the Richmond Hastings Court yester-
day 10 connection with the hearing Of
the habeas corpus proceedings brought
to recover Gladys, the S.yesr.old child
of DR.. and Mrs. Dorsey l.. Morris. DR..
Morris has applied for divorce from
his wife. Pending this suit the mother
applied for a writ OF habeas corpus to
prohibit the husband from retaining
possession of the child. The counsel
for DR.. Morris asked that the habeas
corpus proceedings be held in private.
This the wifs's counsel vigorously cp-
posed and Judge Witt sustained the OPP
position. Mrs, Morris appeared, &C.
companied by her brother, Mr.. Spears,
o. Florida. DR.. Morris. followed by q
colored nurse carrying the little girl
was promptly in his seat. o. catching
sigh. OF her baby Mrs. Morris trembled,
and, in choked voice, said: "Gladys.
GLADYS, come to mamma" A rail
separated mother and child. The wife's
attorney appealed to the court to give
her permission to see the little girl. DIR.
Morris turned to one OF his counsel and
protested against this, but Judge'Witt
granted the mother permission to re-
tire TO private room with little Gladys.
Evidence was introduced to show that
DR.. Morris used cocaine, morphine and
opium, aud that he had been profes.
sionally treated for this habit.
The counsel for Mrs. Morris argued
that state of separation did exist; that
DIR. Morris, in a state OF intoxication
and while under the influence of CO.
caine, had left their home in Manches-
ter ten days ago; that he had since alb
sented himself at bis mothers home, to
which his wife was denied admittance,
and that by bogus telephone message
DR.. Morris had induced his wife 10
leave her home to meet him 10 Rich
mond and he had taken advantage Of
her absence to get possession OF the
child. The motion for writ OF habeas
corpus was dismissed on the ground
that similar motion had already been
instituted by Mrs. Morris's counsel.
Counsel for DR.. Morris agreed that
the child should remsinin Richmond
subject to any order Judge Ingram
might Issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
Three Planets Near Eros.

Geneva, N. Y, Jan. 1.-Dr. William
E. Brooks, director OF the Smith Oh.
servatory in this city, has discovered
three small planets near Eros. by means
OF Photographic plates. The plates were
taken one evening last week. While
developing the negative DR.. Brooks
noticed that there were apparently
other bodies than Eros on the plate
The newly discovered planets are with
in one degree of Eros. The brightest Of
them is somewhat brighter than Eros.
They bslong without doubt to the series
of planets and other bodies which sre
revolving between Mars and Jupiter, Of
which the first one, Ceres, was dscov-
ed January |. 1901. Most OF the little
fellows revolve In a compact ring ex
oept Eros. This planet crosses the or
bit of Mars at certain periods and APP
prosches to within four million miles Of
the earth. Eros, DIR. Brooks says, Is re-
ceiving much attention from sstron-
omers just now, because it is hoped to
secure from precise observations OF it
closer determination of the SUMS paral-
lax. Dr.Brooks will keep the newly DIS"
covered planets under observation to
discover their identity and orbits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

SUICIDE IN RICHMoND.-Col. Csz-
peau Mcleod, of Richmond, put a pis-
tol in bis mouth at an early hour yes.
terday morning and blew out his brains.
He was found by member of his family
on the bathroom floor dead. No one
heard the shot fred. He left no COM
munioation and the cause of his act is a
mystery. For many years he bad been
secretary of the tobacco trade OF Rich
mond. He was private secretary to
Governor Fitzhugh Lee and was reap
pointed to the same position by Gov.
Mckinney for bis term. Mr.. Mcleod
was about 81 years of age. Deceased
was a native of Texas, but came to this
State shortly after the war. He leaves
quite large family. His wife and
daughters are prominent in society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Eud-of-the-century celebrations were
held in all of the principal cities of the
country.
Iowa experienced the first severe
snow storm of the season Sunday night.
II covered the entire State. Trains are
delayed somewhat.
The announcement that a receiver
has been asked for the Mutual Fidelity
Company, OF Baltimore, ia read with
interest throughout this State, where
there are hundreds Of policy-holders.
Responding to Senate resolution,
Secretary Root says it would be ''in-
compatible with public interests" 10
disclose Auditor Lawshe's report on his
investigation of Cuban affairs at this
time.
Almost the entire business portion OF
Williamson, W. Va, including two
squares, was wiped out by fire Sunday.
The fire caused loss estimated Of
SIS, 900. All the struc lures consumed
we're OF frame and uninsured.
Professor De Martens, OF st. Peters
burg, one of the leaders In The Hague
Peace Conference, expresses the opinion
that the Chinese and South African
wars are not of the kind to be affected
by the conferences agreement.
Several old ladies who have passed the
century mark at the Home for the Aged
and Infirm, 10 Philadelphia, have given
different reasons for longevity. One
says plenty of sleep; another good
teeth; third don't worry, and another
happiness, You can pick your choice.
At specially called meeting of the
Omaha, Neb., City Council that body
yesterday unanimously adopted con-
current resolution offering reward OF
$25 900 for the apprehension and con-
viction OF the desperadoes who sbduct-
ed Edward Cudahy, jr., on the night oil
December Is.
Congressman John ]. Lentz. of the
Columbus, Ohio, district, has served
notice on Congressman. elect Emmett
Tompkins that he will contest his seat
in the House. he makes bold accusa-
tons, charging bribery, debauchery and
corruption, and says the administration
sought his defeat aud wanted to punish
him.
Willis Beavers was arrested at Ma
nassas yesterday charged with attempt
ing to shoot his father-in-law, Charles
Beavers, with intent to kill. and was
given a preliminary hearing before the
magistrate. He was released on bail
to appear before the next term, OF the
County Court, which convenes Janu-
ary7.
The State department, as stated yes
terday, has received dispatch from
Minister Conger announcing that the
/ Chinese commissioners had notified the
representatives of the powers OF the
Emperor's acceptance OF their demands
as whole. Advices from Pekin, via
London newspaper, that an armistice
had been proclaimed, were not con-
firmed.
Reminding operations under the fuan.
cisl act OF March IA last closed yester-
day, the books OF the department hav-
ting been open to the exchange OF bonds
for a period of nine and one-half
months. By anticipating payment of
interest on 3, 4, and per cent. bonds
of 1908, 1907 and 1904 the treasury
effected a saving of $40 100000, and
placed the national debt 10 satisfsc-
tory condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

Nor only are military affairs in the
Philippines in bad condition, but fuan.
cial affairs also, and Commissioner Taft
has telegrsphed for help, as the fifty
cent U. S. silver dollars do not circu-
late there as equivalents of the more
valuable Mexican silver dollars. Mr..
Taft also recommends tax on land,
instead OF a poll tax, as a means OF
raising revenue. The administration Ia
coming silver dollars by the million, and
its provincial agents favor direct tax.
But inconsistency is consistent quality
of modern republication. 1t catches
the living manners as they rise, but
doesn't shoot folly as it flies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
Revenge Caused Big Crash,

London, Jan. 1.-The Stock Ex-
change manipulation which brought
about a chaotic crash in the West
Australian mining market, involving
stockholders in S25, 00O, 900 Of liabilities
and causing a depreciation 10 the
stocks of $125, 100000, was the
outcome OF friendship turned to hate.
Whitaker Wright, the West Austria
liam boss fnancier, and Joseph Kauf.
man, mine exploiter, were bosom
friends whoquarreled. The former led
the bull movement 10 West Australian
stocks and the latter led the bears.
After three years fight Kaufman con-
quered. Whitaker Wright is said t.
nave saved himself, but Lord Dnfferiu,
chairman of the London & Globe Fin.
ance Corporation, lost $500 10 this
squeezs, which, coming upon other
stock exchange mistortunes, has ruined
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
Az "1T,s better to laugh than be cry

AS 'IT's better to laugh than be cry
ing" and certainly "useless to cry over
split milk" now that the old year has
gone, every wise man, no matter how
unfortunate he may have been, should
"pick his flint and at least have heart
enough to try it again.. "All things
come to those who watt" and it may
be that those who have almost lost faith
in waiting, will have their hopes re-
allied during the new year. "Faint
heart never won fair lady," nor any
thing worth winning, and at the worst,
as misery loves company, the most I'M
lucky wight can draw some store OF
comfort from the fact that bad of as he
may be. there are hundreds OF Others
whose lines are harder than his.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

AT A LATE republican meeting In
Massachusetts, Ex-Governor Bracket,
of that State, said that Congress cannot
ignore the action of four Southern
States in DISTINGUISHING colored citizens,
and that the representation from those
States must be reduced, and the States
themselves, In throwing out the colored
vote, he maintained, "were In rebellion
against the United States" Notwith-
standing all the rebelions in which
Massachusetts, has been engaged, rebel
lion is TO her the worst of crimes, and
especially any rebellion against her
"bigher law" Aud though she would
make the white people of the South
submit to negro domin ,tion, she allows
the negroes she brings from the South,
to suffer for the common necessaries OF
life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

PROF. BEAHM BAILED.-Judge Viii.
liam E. Lipscomb at Manassas
yesterday refused bail to Prof. J
C.Beahm, convicted Of betrayal of a pupil
and who on Saturday was granted new
trial by Judge Harrison in the Circuit
Court. An application was at once
made to the circuit judge for bail which
was granted in the penalty OF Sl2, 600.
On Saturday Judge Harrison, who pre-
sided for Judge Nicol, decided that the
indictment against Prof. Beahm was de-
fective, and the verdict was set aside.
The indictment was copied from Hurts
forms and used the words chastity and
virtue, which were not sufficient TO
describe the ofense under the statnt e..
The proper words should have been
previous chaste character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

No MATTER whether Mr.. Bryan
shall or shall not lead the national
democratic party in the next, as he has
done in the last two campaigns, ell. ex'
cept few prejudiced and self'interest'
ed people. are confident OF the fact
that in both those campaigns he receiv-
ed great many more votes than would
have been cast for any other man nom-
mated by his party. Indeed, 10 view
of the millions of dollars that were
spent in buying his defeat at both the
elections referred to, the number OF un-
bought ballots that we're cast for him is
really surprising. The so-called alleg-
ed anti-Bryan movement, therefore, Is
not only untimely, but absurdly ridicu-
Inns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

There is more Catsrrh in this section Of .he
country than sll other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
he incurable. For great many years doc.
tors pronounced 1t a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constantly fall
ing TO cure with local treatment. pronounced
it incurable. Science has proven cstarrh to
be constitutional disease, aud therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh oure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful. II
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address, 2. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists, 7oc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
COwHIDED.-J. E. Bremen was or

COwHIDED.-J. E. Bremen was on
Saturday horsewhipped through the
streets of Emporis. Va, by Sergt.
Samuel Robinson Of that town. 1t was
reported to the sergeant that Bremen,
who was engaged in railroad work near
By, was living with negro woman on
Grabali street. He at once went to in-
vestigste, carrying a horsewhip with
him. He found Brenner in the womsn's
room and ordered him to leave at once.
"I'll not do it,n replied Bremen. II
have committed mo- crime. Get out
yourself" AS reply the sergeant be.
gan to rain blows on Bremen with his
whip, and the latter, having no weapon,
sought safely 10 fight. The sergeant
lashed his man Through the streets OF
the town we'll out into the country and
then stopped because he was winded.
Bremen returned to town, secured a
good lawyer, and bad Robinson before
Mayor Persons. Public sentiment vas
all with the sergeant and the scene 10
court was disorderly one. The mayor,
however, was OF the opinion that the
official had taken the law 10 bis own
hands 10 an unwarrsnted manner. He,
therefore, fined him $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
Inauguration of Gov. OdeIl.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 1.-Bepjamin B.
Odell, jr., was today inaugurated Gov
ernor of New York, succeeding Gov.
Theodore Roosevelt. The inaugural
ton was one of the most elaborate in
the history of the State. The streets
we're crowded with eager sight-seers.
The procession, composed of local and
visiting military organizations, the
strains of spirited music, the display OF
national colors from balcony and
housetop and the merry holiday crowds
combined to make the scene q memoir
ahle one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
DROUGHT IN THE VALLEY.-A dis

DROUGHT IN THE VALLEY.-A dis
patch from Woodstock says the ques-
ton OF obtaining water enough for man
and beast in that part of the valley is,
,ddeed, serious one. 10 that town
many Of the wells have gone dry, and
the cisterns have long been empty.
Water for washing and other uses, be-
sides drinking, is being hauled from the
river, 9 mile AMI a-half away. In the
country farmers are driving their cattle
many miles to water. Along the North
Mountain, where many farmers are en-
gagged in cattle raising, the situation lie
desperate. Many are marketing their
holdings earlier than they intended.
There has been DO hard enough rain to
replenish the water sources this fall, the
summer was unusually dry, and az q
result springs that have never been
known to fail are dry now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

Mr.. HANNA aud most all the other
prominent men OF bis party approve
Mr.. Clevelsnd's proposition to extend
the term Of the Presidency. General
Washington and all the other fathers OF
the country thought the present term
was long enough, and that the
policy of returning Office holders to the
body OF the people from whom they
sprung vast the wise and true one for
the country to pursue. But they are
''out of date" are shack numbers" and
were "old fogies," and as an extension
of the Presidents term is q further step
toward imperialism, it is only natural
that it should be favored by the i'm
perislsts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
CnR1osrr1Es OLE OUR CALENDAR

CURIosITIEs OF OUR CALENDAR
No century can begin on Wednesday,
Friday or Sunday. The same calendars
can be used every twenty years. DC.
tobsr always begins on the same day of
the week as January, April as July,
September as December. February,
March and November begin on the
same days. May. June and August al
ways begin on different days from each
other and every other month in the
year. The first and last days of the
year are always the same. These rules
do not spply to leap year, when COM
parlson is made between days before
and after February 29.