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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

hind it than was generally supposed.
He said Montague and Willard we're
running together. and, II elected, the
former would be q candidate for the U.
&. Senate and the latter take his place
az governor. He said TIE fight was o
continuation OF the old May conference
fipht. and as Senator Daniel Is a staunch
supporter OF bis colleague, II is ss
much against him. as Senator Martin,
and is being prom oted by several we'll
known democratic politicians In the
State, and that 1.-THE former be wise, he
will not be a member OF the State Con-
stitutionsl Convention, as some people
want him to be.
Representative Jones, OF Virginia,
says all the delegation who called up
on him yesterday In the interest OF the
Memorial Bridge, told him the Alexan-
dria Gazette was opposed to bridge
across the Potomac at Arlington, also
that its amendment of the bill for new
carriage bridge near the site ofthe Long
Bridge and for preventing the removal
of the 9th street depot to place nearer
the river, did not express the feeling OF
the people OF Alexandria, and instead
Of receiving their approval, met with
their disapproval. All Of this, from
fret to last, will be news to the Gazstte's
intelligent readers.
1t is rumored here that Mr.. Williams, the
owner OF the Richmond News, the evening
has also become the purchaser Of the Rich.
mond Dispatch, the morning, newspaper Of
that city.
Representative Lamb, of Virginia, will be
one Of the speakers at the annual banquet OF
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, OF Alexal'
dris, on the night ofthe 18th instant.
/ Congressman Rixey of Virginia says that
w. II. Wise, now of Alexandria county, but
| formerly Of Culpeper county, charged with
crookedness In connection with pen
sion case, is a reputable and respectable man
whom he Ia sure % not guilty and will be
proved to be so at his trial.
The efforts to combine all the coal roads BY
Wall Street fnsnciers, continue effectively
Wall street has it today that the Delaware q
Hudson 10 about to be absorbed by tie Della
ware, Lsclxswsnns 81 Western aud there are
many straws to indicate that the combina
| ton is under wsy.
Stocks and wheat and corn strong, and
cotton steady were the quotations here today
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TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

The grievances of the employees OF
the United Traction Company, at Read
ing, Pa, reached the expected climax
ct noon today, when the men ran their
cars into the barns and quit work.
The democratic members of the
Tennessee Legislature met In joint
caucus yesterday afternoon and uDani-
mously nominated the Hon. Edward
w. Carmack for United States Senator.
A hesd-on collision at Anderson, w. Va. on
the B. & o. B. T., this morning resulted In
the death Of six incentive fremen and ore
tramp Two others vera badly injured. A
understanding Of orders was the cause. A
freight train met light engine both rur-
ming ct high speed on trestle. The wreck
tore up the track and broke down the trestle.
Norman Selby, better known as Kid Me-
Coy, and the woman from whom he was d.
vorced by the courts q few weeks ago, were
quietly married in Boston last evening. Nc
Coy's presents to his wife were certified
check for $4,000 and q diamond ring and
pin worth 81 900.
Two fremen are dead and two are injured
as the result Of fire which started yesterday
in the acid storage building of the.Esstman
Kodak Company In Rochester, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

OLD CHURCH HAS WAR CLAIM.-The
yestry OF old st. Paul's Episcopal
Church OF Haymarket. Va, recently
placed in the hands of Hon. John F.
Rixey claims amounting to $500 for
damages done to st. Paul's Church DUR
ing the civil war. This church is one
of the oldest buildings in this section Of
Virginia; i,s walls, being built of old
English brick, have stood since early in
the past century. In its early days Ii
was used 90 courthouse; also as o
school. The removal OF the court bust
ness to Brentsville'leaving the building
vacant, the property was presented by
its original owners to be used
for church purposes. This chang
ing OF hands took place during
the '40's. The parish had unbroken
success till the dark days from
1860 to 1865. All that was left OF Hay.
market were two small houses and the
bare walls OF the old church, which
stood grim guard over the smoking vii.
lage.
The church building was used at.dif-
ferent times as both hospital and stable
by the federal soldiers. the root and
floor having been torn away.
In the old church yard lie the bones
OF soldiers from many States, several
monuments having been erected to
toeir memory. The present rector is
Rev. Henry T. KlomaD.
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TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
A Terrible Calamity.


Rochester, N. Y, Jan. Styling at
the public morgue this morning are the
charred and almost unacceptable
bodies OF 2S children, victims Of the most
frightful holocaust In the history Of
Rochester. An explosion, the cause OF
which Is unknown, at the Rochester
Orphan asylum on Hubbell Park at
o'clock this morning produced blszs
which completely destroyed the new
west wing of the institution and the
Potter Memorial pavilion and resulted 10
the death of probably thirty persons and
the injury OF score of others, most of
them children between the ages of three
and ten years. The flames broke out in
the boiler room of the building under
the lauadry 10 the west wing, and
spread so rapidly that at 1:30 o'clock,
half hour after the first alarm was
sounded, the whole structure seemed
doomed. Fire soon cut off escape by
the stairways. The windows were
crowded with people. Quickly beds
and blankets were taken, brought into
the street and strong men held them, in
wiling the poor wretohes above to jump
for their lives. Many took the leap,
some from the third story. Ooe poor
creature, O woman, miscalculated the
distance and crashed on the pavement,
with terrible thud. She was picked
up dead. So intense was their
anxiety to make the leap that
ome of the prisoners 10 the fiery
furnace elbowed one another from the
windows. Some made the leap 10
safety and the force OF their fall on the
strong sheets and bedding was 30 great
that men who were straining to haul 1t
tight were taxed to the utmost. By the
lime the engines arrived the whole
nelghborhood was awake. A dramatic
Incident of the fire was the fall of fire.
man Morris Heating who went up to
| the roof on O ladder TO rescue women
and children. Just as he reached the
| top a stream OF water was turned on
him to keep away the flames. but II
confused the man. He reached for the
woman and the latter jumped for biz
| arms. Suddenly the man lost his hold
on the ladder. The crowd groaned, al
the fremen fell with the woman 10 the
ground. The woman was killed 10.
stantly but the brave firemen was mol
seriously injured. There were 100 In.
mates of the institution, 95 Of
whom were children. The survivors
Of the fatally are now quartered
at various hospitals and residences
It is impossible at this hour to give an
accurate list OF the dead or injured
Several children and nurses may die
during the day ss the result of injuries
or exposure. The property loss will
not exceed $4,000. The horror of the
fatality lies 10 the terrible loss of life
and the tender age of the victims. With
no exceptions the children were lees
than 10 years old. At least three guar.
ters OF the inmates were not orphans
but private cases, brought to the insti'
luton by fathers and mothers either
unable or undesirous Of caring for theil
offspring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
ACCEPTED RRIRES.

Construction Quartermsster Cyril
w. King, who, in the fall OF last year,
took charge Of the extensive improve
ments at Fort Morgau, at Mobile, Ala,
was arrested yesterday on the charge
of accepting brides from the Contractor
HobsoD, a cousin OF Lieut.. r. p. Hob
SOD, and who is Engaged in government
work in various parts OF the country.
The arrest was made by Special Agent
McAdams. and was the reeult OF sus.
picion Ia Washington that Capt. King
had been carrying on a similar busiaess
in other contracts. He was taken be-
fore United States Com missioner Rick
arby and failing to provide a bond OF
SIC, 1000 is now under arrest 10 his apart
ment at the Bienville Hotel.
Captain King is native OF Dubuque,
Iowa, and was one OF the volunteer Of
ficers appointed at the outbreak Of the
Spanish war. The proof against him,
although he maintained that he has
not bseu guilty of the offence charged,
was the fading on his person by the
speCfdl ub5ub vi ton }lOV biiof Uhiou
had been previously marked by the
government officer In accordance with
an arrangement the detective had
made with Contractor Hobson, who
gave the money to King shortly before
his arrest.
Hobson testified before the commits
sioner that for some time he had been
having trouble in carrying out his con-.
tract on buildings at Fort Morgan,
about 80 per cent. OF the material ne
furnished beiug rejected as unsatisfac-
tory. About eight months ago King
approached him, ard substantially
said IL Hobson made an arrangement
with him. he would not be 80 hard on
him. The amount named by King was
IS 900, and as failure on the contracts
meant ruin, Hobson agreed to pay
So 900. King said be would accept that
amount, as he had caused him loss bv
being hard on him. Hobson paid
King $500 In October, and the came
amount 10 November, and 81 900 yes
terday.
King takes the charge coolly, but his
wife Is Frustrated.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
TO,rrespondence Of the Alexandra Gazette.
Washington, January 8.

Washington. January 8.
According to an agreement, vote
will be taken on the various reappor-
tionment bills pending in the House be-
fore that body adjourns tonight. Gen.
eral debate Is to run until 3:15 O'Clock,
when the Hopkins bill will be taken
mn and read for amendments under the
Ave minute rule. The Crumpscker and
Rnrleigh bills will both be offered as
substitutes when the voting begins.
Thd Hopkins bill, which has the sup
mort OF q majority of the members OF
the census committee, figures repre-
sanitation on basis that will make no
change in the sizs OF the House over
the present number, 357. The Bur-
leigh bill. which is commonly known
as the minority measure, increases its
membership to 3S6. The Crumpacker
bill provides that representation shall
he reduced 10 any State where the
right OF suffrage is restricted, the s'zs OF
the House to be 374.
The Senate committee on commerce
held a meeting this morning at which
the bill fer the reduction of war tax %
was for the first time taken up for
consideration. AS it passed the House
this measure provides for reduction
of something over $4,000 900. Be.
cause OF the necessity Of redeeming o
large number of outstanding stamps.
should the bill become law In Its pres-
ent shape, 1t is calculated that this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

AS RIGHT and justice never made,
and never will make, successful STAND
against the overwhelming power OF
men and money, few reasonable people
doubt the eventual defeat OF the Beers
and the Fillpinos; but. for all that, 1t
isn't at all oreditable to Great Britain
and the United States, that with all
their unlimited power, and with all the
weakness of the peoples they are at
tempting destroy, they let weeks be"
come months and months become
years, and expense amount to billions,
before either Of them can accomplish Its
cruel object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

SENATOR HoAR is now catching II
right and left from the warriors bold,
for his speeches in favor of giving the
Filipinos that for which the people OF
this country fought the Revolutionary
War. And they are not striking him o
blow too many, for, though he knew
what the administrations policy to-
ward the Filipinos would be, as well
last November as he does now,--snd
said so-he not only voted for Mr.. Nc
Kiuley, but made speeches for him. But
no body minds what Mr.. Hoar says OF
does now. He doesn't even amount to
as much as Sir Forcible Feeble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
MIR. HANNA is a great stickler 70

Mr.. HANNA Is a great stickler Tor
morale. inside of theatres, though, evil
IDENTIFY, none at all for them OUTSIDE Oh
such places. BE owns one in Cieve-
land, and, in the new lease OF It, IL 10
stipulated that no play shall be pro-
duoed on its boards that can be 10 inc
slightest degree Objectionable to the
most prudishly inclined. Mr.. Hanna
is one of the many who strain at ghnat
and swallow camel. But the world
GOES we'll with him. as he has enough
money to enable him and all the mem
bers OF bis family to live luxuriously
until the end OF the new century, II they
shall live that long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

TIE AQUEDUGT BRIDGE. - The
Georgetown Citizens Association met
last night. The Senate bill providing
for the change 10 the Aqueduct Bridge
10 permit the passing over it Of electric
railroads was read and unanimously in.
dorsed. Messrs. Boteler, Wilson and
Palmer were appointed by the chair, in
compliance with q resolution to that
effect, as a committee to push the bill,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
Mr.. CARNEGIE made enough money

Mr.. CARNEGIE made enough money
last year to give way four million dol
lars without feeling the need of depriv-
ing himself of one bottle Of champagne,
a single terrapin or venison steak.
He makes all bis money by means oil
the governments favors. A govern
ment that does sll this for one map, al
the expense OF millions of other people
who are struggling for the bare neces'
ssries of life, should not expect the love
of Its subjects, but, that it does receive
their support, was demonstrated at the
late election, as was also something
ii
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Tho MArkeIR.
Georgetown, Jan. s.-wheat 7Oa75.


There Is more Catsrrh in this section Of the
country than all other disesses put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doc.
tors pronounced II local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and By constantly fail.
ing to care with local treatment, pronounced
1t incursbe. Science hiss proven cstsrTh to
be constitutional disease, and therefore re-
qujres constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tsrrh Care, manufactured by F. J. Cheney d
Co.. Toledo Ohio. is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to q tea5poonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fsils to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address, 2. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, @.
Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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From Havana.

Havana, Jan. 8.-Ten cases of fever
are reported today. This is the lowest
record In q year. The contract for the
delivery of five mails q week between
Havana and the United States was sign
ed today. Measures are being taken
by the American authorities to put
stop to the practice Of duelling which
has been very prevalent here lately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

philadelphia, N. J., Jan. Shank
WEIGH, the Philadelphia pueilist who
was knocked cut by Paddy Donovan q
week ago, at the Cedar Park Athletic
Club, died as result OF his injuries ct
five o'clock this morning. WEIGH ives
rendered unconscious by blow and be
remained constantly 10 that condition
until death came. He was 81 years
old. His real name was Francis w.
Grabfelder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

1T SEEMS that U. s. army officers do
not have to be sent to the provinces In
order to have their compatibility de-
veloped, as this mornings newspapers
contain charges and specifications OF
bribery against a captain In charge OF
certain government work near Mobile.
The men referred to doubtless act
upon the idea that as everybody, who
has a chance. is robbing the govern
ment, they may as we'll Ego in" too.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

ToDAY's dispatches from China are
60 the effect that the commander-in-
chief of the allied forces engaged in
numbering, outraging and footing the
people of that country, has determined
that hostilities shall continue there,
though peace negotiations are in prog.
ress. But the Anglo Saxons had no pity
for the Britons when they invaded their
country in the old heather times, and
though times have changed, human ma
ture has not, and never will; and it ID
the worst OF all natures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
Cold weather i'm Europe.

London, Jan. S.-The snow storm
shows no sign Of abatiug. The fall has
been heavy throughout Great Britain.
Traffic is seriously impeded. In Lon
don street cars have stopped run.
ming. The steamer Fagerholm, owned
by Glasgow firm, is reported lost with
all hands Wreckage OF the vessel has
come ashore on the coast of Pembroke
shire.
st. Petersburg, Jan. S--A blizzard
has been raging Ia south Russia for
three days. There have been no mails
for many hours as dozen OF trains are
snowbound. Several steamers are
missing.
Paris, Jan. S.-There were eleven
deaths due to the cold 10 Paris over
night. The snow and cold weather Is
causing great suffering among the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
PROF. BEAHM IHDIcrED.-Prof. J,

PROF. BEAHM IEDICrED.-Prof j.
Q. Bsahm was sgain indicted at Manss-
sss yesterdsylfor the betrayal OF Ethel
Akers, one OF his scholars, and his
trial set for the second day of
the February term of the County
Court. He has been out on a
81, 900 bail, but the court yesterday re-
fused to release him at all.
Willis Beavers was indicted for at
tempting to kill his father-in-iaw, and
his trial Get for the frat day Of the next
term,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

UNDER the civil service rules, the Dis
trict of Columbia Is entitled to twenty
eight federal positions. Under repub-
lican "pull" rule it has no less than
three hundred.and eighteen. But, from
the days of Mr.. Cleveland down to the
present, the fragrant disregard both Of
the civil service law and rules has been
increasing daily, SO that even mug.
wumps are now ashamed that they
ever gave them their support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

A BANK AT BoYcE.-Some of the
prominent and influential men Of
Boyceville and vicinity are talking of
organizing a bank at that place and the
project Is receiving more or less favor
able attention from the moneyed men
OF that section. The promoters include
among others Messrs. Charles Mullikan,
Edward G. Batter, Powell Page. with
Col. U. l.. Boyce, as organizer Win.
chester Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. Jan. 8.-The stock market
opened irregular. Possible gold exports were
responsible for heavy proft-tAking, under
which there we're general declines of sub.
stantisl fractions in the railway list, but
there were numerous recoveres after the
first fifteen minutes. sugar rose % per cent.
Government bonds were unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

Baltimore Cattle Market, Jan. 7.-Hogs--
Fair supply for trade and good demand ct
the following quotations Ear Western,
1915; far Western pigs, $6.6Os5. 65: from
other points, $5. 30s5. so; rough sows, "a %
s5; stays, $4a4.50.
sheep and Lambs-Light supply for trade
and fair demand at following quotations
6heep--Fsir to choice butchers, $325s4.25
common 10 fair, % 25s3.25. Lsmbs-9ood
10 choice heavy; S6.85s6.12ia, fair, So. COS
$50; common, $5a5.50.
CAlves.-Light supply and fair demand ct
$4s7. 25 for common to choice.
New York Cattle Market, Jan. 7.-Beeyes.
Steers and bulls ste'dy; COWS lower. Steers,
81. 5Oa5 55; stocker', $3 SO; bulls, $3s4;
cows, 1.60a4. Calyes-yeals steady; barn.
yard calves strong. Vesls, $5sS so; little
calves, "a SO; barnyard calves, SO. 25a4;
yearlingr, $285s3. 25.
sheep and Lambs Market higher; sheep.
$3s4 so; lambe, $6T0.
Hoss--MaIkst steady at S5 40s5 65.
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MAJ York Oattle Markst Ian =
OFFICIAL.
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas consumers who have not as yet psid
their gas bills for the last quarter are respect.
fully Informed that during sll this woek
will be ct the gas Office eafh day from nine
o'clock q. M. to four p. IT,. and will allow the
usual discount on oil bills presented for raw.
ment dning the week; after which week no
discount will bs allowed.
SAML. L. MONROE,
isnS12 Clerk Of Gas.
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appearance. After bis marriage Mr..
Childs resigned from the High School
and has spent his time caring for his
wife's property. The hearing on the
application for conservetor will occur
q week from next Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08
A Tempestuous voyage.

San Francisco, Jan. S.-Ths u. s.
transport Sherman arrived yesterday
from Manila having passed through one
OF the worst hurricanes known 10 Orien-
tai waters. She brought 20 cabin pass-
engers and 900 soldiers, Of whom 437 are
sick. The great storm struck the
vessel December IS, when she was just
outside Manila Bay. 1t threw the port
side of the hurricane deck clear over on
the smokestack. The quartermsster's
room was flooded and much of the
paper money was reduced to pulp. Two
boats were lost and several others stove
In. DR.. Duff had three ribs broken.
Six soldiers died on the trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

THE GAZETTE.--We congratulate the
Gazette on its youth and activity in it's
one hundred and second year. 1t is
as wise, as guide and councillor, as
at any period OF its existence, and may
1t long be pillar OF fire to lead the way
OF its contemporaries. - [Leesburg
Washingtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

When threatened By pneumonia or any
other lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary,
- il is dangerous to delay. We would sug.
gest that One Minute Cough Cure be taken
IS soon as Indications Of having taken cold
are noticed, 1t cures quickly and its early
use prevents consumption,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

PIANO AT A BULLFIGHT.-The bull
fight arena at San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
was the scene OF another exhibition OF
brutal sport on Sunday. While the
fight was in progress o1e OF the bulls
jumped the stone barrier that separates
the fighting ring from the spectators.
The animal landed In the midst OF
the crowd and instantly charged upon
the men, women and children, who fed
Il every dire ction, vainly seeking the
exits. One man was killed by the
animal and score or more were injur-
ed, being knocked down and trampled
under the feet of their psnic.stricken
friends and neighbors. The bull was
fipally killed by q rural guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-08

The meri.ed reputation for curing piles,
sores and skin diseases acquired by DeWitrs
Witch Hazel salve has lead TO the msking Of
worthless counterfeiis. Be sure to get only
DeWiH's Sslye.