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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
TO-DAY'S TELEGgAPHIC NEWS
Enreigu NaWn.

Paris, April 12.-Wifeless telegraphy
has been established between the coast
of France ADD the island of Corsica. q
distance OF 124 miles, and it works in
most satisfactory manner.
Hong Kong, April 12.--By the COLL
sion OF two boats In the river, which re-
suited In both boats being wrecked and
sunk. seventy Cinnamon were drowned.
Berlin, April ia dispatch from
Pekip indicates that the death OF Cap
tain Bsrtscn was the result OF assassi-
nation aud was not accidental. Six eye
witnesses OF the captains death have
been arrested.
Colombo, Csylon, April 12.-The
royal yacht Ophir with the Duke ana
Duchess of Cornwall on board on their
way to Australia and Canada arrived
here today. They we're received with
a m aznificent display and were officially
greeted By the Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Two shoe factories arc in course OF
construction 10 Lynchburg.
Secretary Brent estimates that there
will be cor derably over sixty contest
ants of Superintendent Of Schools. Inc
lists will close on next Monday.
The home, near Glen Allen, OF John
E. Broaddns, clerk of the Circuit Court
OF Henrico county, was destroyed oy
fire yesterday. The damage Is $2.oOo;
insurance 5000.
The formal opening Of the art gallery
at Washington and Lee University
took place yesterday afternoon IN the
pressr OF a large and cultured es.
sembly OF invited guests.
At. st. Thomas Church of Orange on
Wednesday Miss Louise Bland Broken
brough Price and DIR. Arthur II. Hsw'
kins. OF Cumberland, Md, were mar
ried by Rev. John marlborough.
The pers steut efforts of friends of c.
J. Searcy, the Aqua creek train robbie ,
who has only seven more months to
serve, to secure pardon for him we're
defeated yesterday by the refusal Of
| Cove rnor Tyler either to pardon OF
commute his sentence.
Mrs. William F. Downs died at her
home in Fredericksburg Wednesday
night, aged 81 years. She is survived
| by q husband and seven children, Mrs,
| Helen Baseler died yesterday 10 Fred.
ericksburg. after long Illness, aged 81
wears. She was native OF Germany
Five children survive her.
Prof. Zsra Semon, who achieved some
I note asa ventriloquiss and magician
died Tuesday at the home OF relativ'
10 Philadelphia. Zsra Semon was borr
10 Richmond, "a years ago. His father
Emanuel Ssmon, is said to have beer
Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge o
Virginia Mssons for % yeare.
C1lone John 8. Mosby is in Warren
ton. The colonel expresses himsel
strongly about the faocied similarity
between the capture of Aguipaldo e
his capture OF Steuben during the clvi
war. He says that there is no resem
| bIance whatever between the two cpl
sodes. Aguinaldo was captured bJ
treachery, the capture Of Steuben wa
effected simply by attacking sn armed
man and securing his person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
Victor Emmanuel to Visit Franc,

Paris, April 12.-It is learned that
President Loubet, 10 his interview with
the Duke of Genoa, admiral OF the
Italian feet. sent a message through
the Duke to King Victor EmmsOuel
urging the King to visit France. 1t is
reported that the French government
Is making arrangements to entertain
Victor Emmanuel as the guest OF France
10 autumn next, and to have the Italian
king present at the autumn review Of
the French army. Should this pro.
gramme be carried out most import
ant international announcement will be
made ct the bsuquet following the re-
view.
Rome, April liking Victor EN-
manuel has replied to the message OF
President Loubet Inviting the King to
visit France. He says 10 his reply that
be will be pleased to visit France this
year, should circumstances permit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
GREAT FALLS POWER co.

A petition for the ratification OF the
agreement with the Great Falls Power
Company has been filed in Hagerstown.
Md. This petition lie, in part, as fol-
lows:
The Great Falls Power Company,
pursuant to its charter, wishes and in-
tends to build dam acros, the Poto'
mac river at Great Falls short dis
lance blow the squeduct dam of the
United States. For this dam 1t wishes
TO obtain the land on the Maryland
shore of the river necessary for the
abutment of the dam on that shore.
This land, which is not quite an acre
IN extent. belongs to the Chesapeake
and Oaio Canal Company.
The construction OF the dam and the
other works OF the power company ne.
cessitates the practical destruction OF
the old canal OF the Potomac Company
on the Virginia side OF the river and OF
the old rip-rap dam by which water
was turned into the canal. The title
{, the property of the old Potomac
Company, where 1t Ia included In the
lines of the tracks acquired by the Great
Falls Power Company, is now 10 litiga.
ton between the power company and
these trustees 10 the courts of Virginia.
These trustees have also suit pending
in equity 10 the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery county. wherein preliminary
INJUNCTION has been granted by the
court to restrain the Great Falls Power
Company from using or interfering
with ady property OF the Chesapeake
and o ,io canal in Montgomery county,
Nd.
The effect of said agreement Is to dis
pose of all the litigation between the
trustees and the Great Falls Power
Company by sale to the power CON-
pany of the small parcel of land neces-
sary for the abutment of its dam on the
Maryland shore, and also of the right,
title and interest of the canal company
as successor 10 the old canal.
The price of SIS 600, mentioned in the
agreement, the trustees believe aud 80
state to the court, is fair price and
compensation to the canal company
and those interested for the land, water
rights, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
VIRGINIA NEGROES WILL FIGHT.

VIRGINIA NEGROES WILL FIGHT
The Vermont Avenue Baptist Church,
Washington, Rev. George w. Lee,
pastor, was crowded Wednesday even
ing with an audience assembled to hear
something as to the object and scope OF
the proposed constitutional convection
of Virginia, which meets at Richmond
June IL, 10 reference to the proposed
division of the school tax for the white
and colored schools, and the disfran-
chisement OF the negroes. An organic.
ed effort is being made by the negroes
to prevent this division OF the taxes,
which, IL was stated, means the closing
up OF their schools, as we'll ss the test
ing of any measure OF Acknowledgement
which the new constitution msy impose
upon them and not upon the whites.
The speaker OF the oc,ssion was q
colored lawyer, James II. Hayes, from
r chmond. A collection was taken 10
aid in the work.
Other meetings are to be held at
other churches to form an organization
to push the work OF sending assistance
to the e iucstioDsl and Iadustrial As
ISOLATION OF Virginia, which is directing
this campaign for the colorsd people oil
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
THE CONVENTION.

A letter from Richmond says: "Out
OF 40 delegates nominated BY the
democrats q large majority are con-
servative business men and profess
slonal men and farmers.
OF those chosen there is large ma.
iority oppos I'd to radical measures. 1t
is quite we'll understood that changes
will be made 10 the judiciary, school
system and both State and county gov
ernments.
State Senator Carter Glass, Of Lynch
burg, IVES chosen by primary In that
city yesterday. Judge B. A. Hancock,
of the county court of Chesterfield;
Judge John II. Ingram, of the HustiDP S
Court of Manchester, and Walter A.
Watson, commonwealth attorney OF
Nottoway, were also among yesterday
nominations.
=. W. Spencer, one OF Vireinia's
largest tobacconists, was nominated 10
Martinsville by reclamation.
So far three republican and two In
dependent nominations have been
made.
Governor Tyler expresses surprise and
regret that so few farmers have thus
far been nominated as delegates to tie
constitutional convention. The only
members of this class chosen up to this
time are Messrs. Stuart, of Russell;
Gilmore. OF Rockbridge; Keezel. OF
Rockingham, and the nominee 10
Caroline county. The others, with few
exceptions, are lawyers and county Of
ficials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

EVERYBODY WHO reads the admins
tration's news from Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippine Islands Is impressed
with the idea that Its sources OF in
form alton are anything else bit reliable
that is, when compared with that sent
by private, and dislnterested. people.
Iodeed the roseate reports from all the
conquered provinces are so much at va
rance with the known actual condi-
ton, that few Intelligent people now
place any reliance upon them and hardly
waste time in reading them. Bot such
news tends to remove objections to " ar
faYas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
NEWS OF TIE DAT

Senator Depew and Miss Pauldiug
will sail for Europe next week and re-
main there during tho summer.
Co.. ]. G. MeCook, OF Philsde!.
phia, u. 8. Consul for the Klondike,
died at Dawson April Of Inaeumois.
1t is thought that when Lord Paur =
cefote sails for England in June he will
take with him the draft of new cant
treaty.
Rev. DR.. ]. nj. Buckley yesterday
made q vigorous attack on Christian
Science at the New York East Methc-
dist Episcopal Conference at Brooklyn.
A dispatch from East Liverpool, o +,
says that indications point to pos /.
bility of the greatest strike among pot.
terry workers In the history of the busi-
ness In America.
The Treasury department has been
advised by the big meat-packing con-
Germs 10 Chicago ola rumor that the
British government Intended to make
war on American meat.
1t is reported in Washington that
Miss Anna Pauldipg, Senator Depew's
niece, who recently broke her engage
ment to marry Lieutenant Ellie, is now
engaged to r. T. Merrick, q lawyer.
Rev. DR.. Richard Hsrcourt, Of Read
ing, Pa, created q sensation yesterday
at the commencement of the Baltimore
University School OF Medicine by &C.
yerely criticisiug the practice OF allow
| ing clergymen to visit the sick 10 pre-
pare them for death and advised young
doc ors to keep ministers out OF the
sick room. These remarks were Wig
orously Kissed by Rev. William A.
Crawford Frost, rector OF the Protes'
tant Episcopal Church OF the Re-
deemer.
r representatives OF all the great seed
houses 10 the country, at meeting IL
New York yesterday, made serious
charges against the U. s. free seed de-
partmens. Thew declare that the
method of distribution Is fraud upor
the people and the government. 1t Il
alleged that the packages sent out by
the government all contain less seet
than is called for in the Specifications
and that much OF the seed is poor ant
cheap. Secretary OF Agriculture Wi
son declined to discuss the charges
made by the Wholesale Seedman's Lisa
que. The seedmen of the country have
| long been hostile to the Agricultural
Department because the free dstrlbu'
ton of seeds by the government hurt
| their business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
To EXTEND THE CIVIL SERVICE

To EXTEND THE CIVIL SERVICE
Although President Mckinley has ex.
empted number Of positions command
ing good salaries from the operation OF
the civil service law, 1t Is said he 10
preparing an order to extend the civil
service By bringing into its protective
folds the vast army of laborers employ
ed in the various departments in Wash
iugton and the Federal service through
out the country. This matter has
recently been brought to the Presidents
attention and is said to have the appro-
val OF the Civil Service Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Marion Kooke, manager for 7. M.
Thompson, a large importer OF fine
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee avenue,
Chicago, says: ''During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night and made me
unfit to attend my work during the day.
One of my milliners was taking Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re.
lieve her SO quickly that bought some
for myself. 1t acted like magic and |
began to improve at once. l am now
entirely we'll and feel very pleased to
acknowledge It's merits" For sale by
Richard Gibson. druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
A Running Fight.

Pittsburg, April 12.-While attempt
ing this afternoon to arrest the men
suspected OF killiog t. ID. Kahney, a
Mount Washington grocer this morn
ing, several members of the local police
force had running battle with three
men, whom they saw acting 10 q
suspicious manner in the hill district.
The men were overtsken when they opened
FIRE. Detective Fitzgerald, was lied AND
Edward Wright, one Of the men whom the
officers were pursuing was wounded. Kahney
was killed while trying to rescue his wife
from the hands of burglar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

GENERAL OTIS emphatically denies
that while commander-in.chief OF the
U. s. army, 10 the Philippines, be paid
triple prices for small boats in which to
prosecute his "punative" expeditions
pst il, need not be forgotten that at tha'
very time, which was two years ago;
he ais, said the Philippine war was
"oyern The General Is doubtless q
very reliable gentleman, but, all the
same. but he has told some remarkable
tales. 30 remarkable that some people
call them fairy tales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

THE BERRYvILLE BooM.-Judge
Nicol was engaged in Manassas on
Wednesday 10 chambers 10 hearing
case from the Berryville circuit.
About two years ago Judge Nicol en-
tered decree in the suit of Ricamore
vs. Bsrryville Land and improvement
Company, appointing a receiver to wind
up the affairs Of the insolvent company
and to bring action at law against the
stockholders for their unpaid ASSES
ments. This the receiver, Mr.. Gold,
proceeded to do. A few weeks ago
Reed and Mccormick, two of the de-
fsndants, secured an injunction from
Judge Atkinson, OF the Corporation
Court of Winchester, restraining Gold
from proceeding to judgment.
The receiver M de motion on Wed
nesdsy befIre Judge Nicol to dissolve
the injunction. 1t is charged that coun-
sci who represent the receiver entered
into conspiracy to release some OF the
stockholders at the expense of the com
plainsnts. The pleadines and q num-
Der OF affiiavits were read and the case
argued, and was continued until next
Wednesday to allow an opportunity OF
filing written argument. The case In
another phase was recently before the
Court OF Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
grace at its command.

Now THEr Ex-Governor Bradley, OF
Kentucky, who was defeated by the
late Governor Goebel, and other
prominent republicans of his State
have testified that Mr.. Taylor, who
pretended that he had been elected
governor, was positively aware that
Governor Goebel would be assassinateo,
ev-Governors Mount, of Indiana, and
Roosevelt, OF New York, may possibly
conceive the idea that they were a
little too previous In preventing the
law officers from srresting and taking
him back to Kentucky to be tried and
punished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
The Commoner on the St. Louis
Election.

Lincoln. Neb., April 12.-In the
Commoner today w. J. Bryan COM
meDts on the election of Mayor Wells,
of st. Louis, as disaster for the demo-
Gratis of the natioc. IF the st. Louis
contest bad been purely a local one,
the Commoner would have taken no
part 10 1t, but as 1t wss part of plan
national 10 extent, to republicanize the
democratic organization, this paper
called attention to the facts and pointed
out the purpose Of the reorganizsrs.
The election of Mr.. Wells was disas-
trous victory for the democrats OF 81.
Louie, Missouri and the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

A CHASTITY DIscovERY.-Two men
on Wednesday from Luray we're exam
ming tract Of timber Eve miles back
Water Fall, on the Massanutton noun
tain, in Shenandoah county, between
the two main ridges, some 10 miles
from Luray, when they made o CHASTITY
discovery. There in one of the most
inaccessible Businesses OF the mountain,
untrod for years By the foot of man,
they found the b Irped skeleton OF q
mantle bones lying seemingly undis.
turbed for years. Indications led to
the belief that the man had been muir
dered, pile OF logs aud wood burned
over it and left. A twisted series of
wire still encircles the wrist bones. 1t
Is thought to be what Is left of
George Duncan, who mysteriously die
appeared from that neighborhood some
10 years ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Now THAT restrictions upon the i'm
portatiou OF American meat has been
imposed by Great Britain, the western
meat raisers, that is. II they have good
ssnse, will regret that they worked so
hard last fall to elect republican
President and Congress. But therei is no
no evil without it's compeusating good,
aud if the for market meat be restrict
ed 10 England. the price it, may be
reducedin this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
PIE reason now assigned by the ad.

PdE reason now assigned by the ad'
ministration and Its lingo admirers
for denying freedom and independence
to Cuba, is that the people of that isl-
and are incapable Of self government.
But before the Spanish war was com
msnced, the same administration, and
its same admirers, said the Cuban insur'
gents were above all others fully and
completely and competent for perfect
self government. A little foresight IN
the matter of the Spanish war wouIc
have saved this country million OF DOL
lars and thousands of lives. But il
now must stand it's Losses with the bes'
grace at it's command.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
FROM WARRINGTON.
[Correspondence Of the Alexandris Gazette
Washington. April II.


Washington. April II.
Lord Pauucefote, the British smbsss-
sdor. has been discussing with Secre-
taro Hay the basis for a new treaty to
cover the isthmian canal question. The
EnRlish envoy expects 10 spend the
summer 10 his home country and is
anxious to be able to take with him
when ne leaves here next month new
draft of convention.
According to police rules just Issued
here, hereafter no charms of unsdorned
womsnhood shall be displayed on the
billbosrds, In this city.
Army officers in the confidence of
Lieutenant General Miles state that q
movement is on foot to make the COM
manding general presidential csndi
date on the democratic ticket in 1904.
President Mckinley today made the
following appointments: Army-Chas.
Il. Krautboff, commisssry, with the
rank OF major Nsvy-Chsrles J. Lang.
lieutenant; James G. Pryor, passed ss.
sistaut surgeon, with rank OF lieutensht,
Junior grade; Abel B. Pierce, passed as.
sistans psymaster, with rank Of lieuten.
ant. junior grade; Stephen Donely,
gunner.
Mr.. Cuthbert, we'll known news
paper correspondent of this city, who
has been 10 bad health for long time
ia reported by his many friends here to
be In dangerous condition.
People from Fsuquier and Loudour
COMMITTEES. Virginia, here today, say thai
while MIR. Fletcher may be the foateI
delegate to the Constitutional Conven'
ton from those two counties, there
il some talk there of running Mr.
Lake, who is very popular 10 DOTH, ano
that, II so, he may be elected.
Congressman Hull OF Iowa not only
succeeded 10 making Secretary BOOT
break q law OF Congress in order to 81
low his company to cut valuable lumber
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Salvation Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, 15 cts.; large bottle, 20 CITE.
Greatest cure on earth for rheumatism,
Neurslgis, Soreness, Sprains, Bsctache, Stiff
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, swelEngs, Burns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills ell pain.
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

THE admiuistratiou's defense OF
American syndiostes in foreign coun'
tries has already come very near 10.
volvlng this country in war with Ven
szuela and her allies. II Is hoped that
the escaped danger may prove an OBJ
ject lesson by which future ones may
he avoided
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

SOME PEOPLE now say that General
De Wet, the successful Boer command
or in South Africa, ISIS crazy" Some
other people said the same thing OF
General Jackson. But wiser people al
ways thought that il other generals had
been similarly afflicted, 1t would have
been better for them, and for the cause
10 which they were engaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
COMMUNICATED,
There has been q good deal OF discus

There has been good deal Of discus-
sion and a great deal OF fussing lately
as to the doings OF the street committee
and Council on improvements on the
streets. II there Is anything that the
street committee can do, 1t certainly
ought to he done on Cameron street,
botween Pitt aud St. Assph streets
This square is 10 bad condition and all
of the strangers going from Christ
Church to the Masonic Temple, Brad
dock House and other historical places
of interest pass THE square and you can
hear them daily commenting on 1t.
Some of the holes are large, and as
for FIRE engine going over 1T, why 1t
would be suicidal. CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

DIR. Bulls Celebrated Pills cure
many ills. One pi dose. BOX, so pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles,
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders DR.. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard Gibson and all drug
ola
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

That the differences between the
Central Railroad of New Jersey and
their employees will be amicably set
tied in day or two seems practically
assured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

II troubled by weak digestion, loss
of appetite, or constipation, try few
doses of Chsmberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Every box warranted
For sale by Richard Gibson, druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
CONFEDERATE PENSIONS. - Auditor
Marye began Monday OF last week the

paying off OF pensions for the current
year. Those on the roll OF 1898 ard
those added to it by special acts Of legis-
lation will be paid 10 full. These claims
range from SIS to 800. After the
claims referred to shall have been set
tied the balance of the appropriation OF
S135 600 will be pro rated among the
claimants under the act OF 1900. These
latter will not be paid of until August
l at next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

III had piles 60 bad could get 10 rest nor
end q cure until / tried DeWitt's Witch
Hszsl Salve. After using it once, l forget /
EVER had anything like piles" e. G. Boice,
somers Point, N. Y. Look out for limitations.
Be sure you ask for DeWitte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

T RESPECTFULLY offer myself az can.
i didate for reelection to the position of
Alderman from the Third ward st the pri-
mary, April 10. 1901. have tried during
the four years OF my service to secure the re.
spect of my fellow citizens, and my future, IL
elet ted, will be devoted to the best interests
Of the community. Ny aversion TO the use
Of anything bat fair msans to secure my cleo
ton will not Justify the use Of money In q
canvass where the unfettered will Of the PEG
pie should rule.
sp11 3t J. X. N. CURIlN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
Tho Markets.
Georgetown, April 12.-Whest 6Ss75.

You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy
chesks, and sparkling eyes II your liver Is
sIuEsish and your bowels elosged. DeWitts
Little Early Rien cleanse the whole system.
They never gripe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Apostle Geo. Q Cannon of the Nor
mon Church, Monterey, CAL, died to-
day of q brief illness.