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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
VIRGINIA NEWS

Mrs. Susie Ssdler was acquitted at
Isle OF Wight couoty court yesterday
for poisoning her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Matthews, lest February.
Gen. James NJ. Walker was reported
dying at his home 10 Wytheville Sunday
mig ht, but bad rallied slightly yesterday.
He is very i'll. however, and his life
hangs by thread.
The following Virginia banks have
been authorized to begin business !:
The First Nationsl Bank of Clifton
Forge, $4,000. The First National
Bank OF Lursy, capital, S25, 600
The Richmond common council last
night passed the Bell telephone frar-
chise ordinance over the mayors vote.
The vote was 81 TO 6, with three mem
bers absent. The board OF aldermen
will take the matter up tonight and
pass it, though by closer margin,
John @. Armistead, a lawyer oil
Petersburg, who had been under
medical treatment in Baltimore for
some months, died there yesterday OF
Bright's disease. Mr.. Armistesd was
born at Petersburg s6 years ago. and
for 40 years he was clerk OF the court
there.
Calvin MaBlin Parker, a mechanic in
the same department with Foreman
John O'Brien, Of the Richmond Loco
motive Works, who was killed instant
ly by q mysterious bullet on Saturday.
was also shot at the same time.
Parker was sent home. 1t was be-
lieved that he was struck by flying
piece of steel. Yesterday bullet
wound was discovered 10 his head.
Where the bullets came from remains
q mystery.
Senator Martin and Congressman
Swanson, who have just returned from
abroad, are expected to enter the cam
aign at once. Mr.. Swanson tele-
Rrsphed Chairman Ellyson from
Chatham yesterday evening that he
will be 10 Richmond In a day or two to
confer WITH him about appointments.
Mr.. Swanson adds that he may be
counted upon to do anything that he
can 10 the campaign. Mrs. Swanson
stopped for several days in WashiDg-
ton. She will be the guest OF her
mother, Mrs. Addie Deane Lyons,
later in the week. Senator and Mrs.
Martin went to their country home,
'Scottlands," in Albemsrle county,
yesterday.
The Richmond News says the visit to that
city OF Gen. Fitz Lee and Gen. w. III. Payne
may io,uIt 10 some action by the Legislature
rext winter regarding the better keeping Of
the Lee Monument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
WHITE HOUSE STORY DISCUSS.
ED ABROAD.

The story that employees at the
White House are said to have witness.
ed an extraordinary appsritioD in the
spring OF this year, showing President
Mckinley and Queen Victoria together,
and which Is supposed now 10 have
presaged the demise of the President,
is being discussed with the intensest in-
terest in London by persons prone to
dabble 10 the occult.
One of the evening papers gives q
series Of curious instances aud tells Of
a remarkable happening at the Literary
Club, when DR.. Johnson, Burke and
other brilliant lights of the past were
members. At one of the meetings OF
the club a gentleman, who was presi-
dent at the time, was expected to ap
pear and take the chair. He did not
come. but iD his stead there appeared 3
figure bearing his likeness, wrapped 10
long white robe and his face wan and
spectral.
The ghostly visitor discouraged by a
gesture any attempt at conversation,
greeted each member present with q
nod, waved it's arms solemnly and dis
appeared as silently and strangely as it
had come. None had seen the figure
enter or leave the premises. A messen.
ger was dispatched to the house of the
president, but discovered that ne was
already dead.
The most eminent men OF the club
were at great pains to solve the strange
proceeding, but without avail. and,
convinced that the ghos. OF the depart
ed president had really visited them,
they removed the club to another part
of the city.
Many years after Burke was sum-
moDed to the bedside of dying wo-
man, who informed him that she hsd
nursed the mysterious man 10 his last
illness; that she had been told by the
physician that in the crisis of bis illness
she must not leave the invalid for q
moment, but that she momentarily ne.
elected her duty; be escaped from the
chamber, hurried to the club meeting,
returned to his room and instantly ex-
pred. She had not dared to make con-
fession of her remissness before, fearing
serious consequences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
THECONVENTION,

The Constitutional Convention yes
terday made fair progress with the re-
port OF the legislative committee, AND
adopted q clause which provides that
no new Office shall be created by the
legislature without the recorded vote oil
q majority of both houses of the legis'
lature.
The question relating to the lorna
ton of new counties, after long discus
sion, was referred to the committee on
suffrage, as that committee had to deal
with the apportionment OF voters, and
all amendments we're withdrawn. The
report of the minority-Messrs. Turn
bull, Richmond, Carter, Westcott aud
| Quarles-was taken up. The report
prohibits any appropriation by any
city or county of the State to any insti-
tuition not wholly under State or mu-
nicipal control. The convention ad-
journed before any action was taken.
The convention was 10 session last
night from s to $50 o'clock, the time
being devoted to the minority report OF
the committee on legislative depart
meDt, which provides that there shall
be no appropriation of public funds to
any sectariin institution, nor to any
educational institution, not controlled
by the State, with the exception OF Will.
liam and Mary College.
Mr.. Meredith offered as a substitute
that all institutions be exempted from
the provisions of the section which
educate free OF cost sufficient number
OF young men to compensate for the ap-
preparation made, or at which youths
If the State are attempted to be re-
formed of criminal tendency. Messrs.
Goode and Turnbull spoke 10 favor Of
the resolution of the minority. Mr..
Harrison offered an amendment to the
report OF the committee that no sppro.
priation shall be made to institutions
controlled by the State except "for
adequate valuable consideration" Io
opposing the resolution Judge Robert
son caused much interest by saying:
This whole thing is q bugaboo raised
here by some members who seem to
think that If some old Baptist preacher
is taken care of 10 his last days by the
Little Sisters of the Poor he may have
Catholic doctrine irj scted into him. il
is all pitilul and foolish" Mr.. Thorn
strongly opposed the resolution. saying
the matter should be left to the legsls-
ture. The convention adjourned with
out reaching a vote.
A democratic conference will be held
after the session tonight to decide when
further consideration of the suffrage
plan shall be taken up. 1t Is doubtful
whether there will be any more confer
ences until after the election,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

THE s;oHLEY INoUIRY.-Iu the Sch
ley court of inquiry yesterday the
Judge-Advocate concluded the presen.
tation OF testimony for the government
Capt. Francis A. Cook, who command
ed Admiral Scbley's flagship, the
Brooklyn, during the Santiago cam.
paigu, was on the witness stand the
greater part of the day. He was called
as a Navy department witness, but his
testimony wss favorable to Admiral
Schley. He accepted entire responsi-
bility for the Brooklyn's loop in the
battle Of Santiago. The o Their witnesses
for the government were Lieut.. Com.
w. F. Fulsm and Lieut.. Joseph Besle,
Mr.. Rsyner presented tho Cuban pilot
Edward NuaeZ ss the first witness for
Admiral Scbley.
Admiral Schley has declared his in-
tention Of going on the witness stand to
give bis version OF the chase after the
destruction of Ceryera's ships. 1t ia
asserted by bis friends that this con-
templsted action indicates his absolute
confidence in bis viodicston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
TUESDAY EVENING. oor. Is, 1901
For MANY YEARS past the question

For MANY YEARS past the question
of borrowing money or Issuing bonds Tor
the purpose OF improving the streets
and constructing sewers 10 Alexandra
has been discussed among citizens IN
public and 10 private, and frequently
on the floor OF the Council. Many,
however, considered it unwise to In
crease the bonded indebtedness, and
thought it best to do as much ss possible
each wear out of each years revenues.
o hers who were familiar with the re-
sources of the city. believed it to be In
expedient as we'll as foolish to make
auy attempt to issue new bonds, when
those outstanding were much below
par. with the issue of 1872 bearing Elk
per cent. interest, not maturing until
July 1902. City bonds Of the issue OF
1879 have upon several occasions re-
Gently brought SO cents and the Issue OF
1872 more than 81. A number OF citizens
think something should be attempted
in the matter of improving the streets
and on on extended scale. The City
Auditor Ia now distributing his annual
report for the fiscal year ended May
81, 1901. On pages 1852 he presents
some notes on the public debt. assess
ments, etc., written in the plain man
ner that has always characterized nis
notes and communications on pubic
matters. The purpose of the notes, as
he says, is ito show, II possible, that an
increase in our debt does not necessarily
mean an increase in our tax rate" that
is if the city can borrow at 81 per cent?
and he very properly adds, "if 1t 10 not
found possible to borrow at 81 per
csntum, then, Of course, the debt issue
of 1879 need not be further considered
and in this the substance of the matter
seems to be fully stated. The publica'
ton is opportune at this time and is 30
plain that every citizen can understand
IL, as past and present revenues and ex-
penditures arc used as comparisons. At
present some members of Council are
not prepared to say just what 10 their
opinion will be the must advantageous
way of raising money for street and
sewer work, whether an increase In
the bonded debt or temporary loans
would best serve the oity's purposes
Before long it Is hoped, the constitu-
tioDaI convention will finish its work
and adjourn. When this is done and 1t
is known what powers will be given to
cities under the new constitution, the
members of Council referred to above,
will know-to quote ex-Congressman
CObb-'just where We are at"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
New Trial for Molineaux.

Albany, N. Y, Oct. 15--The Court
Of Appeals at 2 p. N. today handed
down q decision reversing the judg-
ment OF convictionsof murder in the
first degree against Roland B. Moli-
oeaux and granting him a new trial.
Every member of the court agreed for
the reversal OF the judgment of convic-
ton of Molinesux on the ground that
the trial court erred In receiving in evil
dence the declarations Barnett had
made to Doctors Phillips and Douglass
that he had received Kutnow powders
through the mails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, IS they cannot
resch the fesG OF the disesse. Caiarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and Ia order
to cure it You must take internal remedies.
Halls Cstsrrh Cure 10 takea internally sud
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur,
faces. Hslis Catsrrh Cure Is no, a quad
medicine. 1t was prescribed by ole Of the
best physicians ia this country for years and
Is regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, mbined with the
best hood purifiers. actiog directly 0n tho
mucous surfaces This perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in caring CalaIrb. send
for Testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toedo, o.
Fold by Druggists. 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
Plans TO Go Over Niagara Falls.

Bay City. Mich, oct. 15.-Nrs. Anne E.
Taylor, tee cher Of dancing and physical cul-
ture, who plans to 20 over Niagara Falls in 3
barrel some day this week, has LEFT for the
falls. The barrel will bs padded and she will
have straps TO hold to. Ore end will be
weighted and vslye will bs placed in the
other end to admit air. This will be closed
when Mrs. Taylor thinks she is approaching
the fslla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

THE AsHEvILLE. n, O., school board
in prescribing the course OF study for
pupils in the sixth grade OF the public
schools has issued the following In
structions to teachers; "Use freely
stories from the lives OF great men. ss
Washington, franklin, Jackson, Lin
coin, Grant, John Brown, Lee,
Jackson, Ellison, Audubon, Garrison.
LongieIIow, Agsssiz, Clara Barton and
others. How any one born south OF
Mason and Dixon's line can look upon
Brown. an anarchist OF anarchists. In
any other light than that OF murder
Gus old fanatic is hard to see. We all
know his history and 1t is useless to
reproduce it and place it before intelli'
gent readers. What there was In bis
lie for the edficstion or instruction Of
the rising generation is hard to tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

A PARAGRAPH in the Washington
correspondence OF yesterdays Gazette
stated that there was nearly 81 200, 900
600 now in the United States treasury
an aggregate of wealth never before
equaled 10 the history of this or any
other country. This will be an incen-
tive for the widest extravagsuce by
the next Congress aud hereafter bill
lion dollar congresses may be
expected to be the rule instead of the
exception. The expenses of this coun.
try are increasing more rapidly than
those of any other country under the
sun and no one seems to know, and few
care, when the limit will be reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
SENATOR MARTIN AT THE WHITE

SENATOR MARTIN AT THE WHITE
HoUsE.-0ne OF the first visitors at tt Q
White House yesterday to greet Presi.
dent Roosevelt was Senator Martin.
he is back from a two months trip to
Europe. With the Senator was Rep
resenisaive Hay, of Madison, who
poke to Mr.. Roosevelt about bis inter.
est in law that would increase the ef-
f,iency OF the militia. The Virginians
remsined at the White House for some
lime chatting with the President.
Senator Martin called only to pay bis
respects. He and Mrs. Martin left soon
afterwsrd for their home at Scottsville.
Il have been away about two months.
and the developments 10 politics during
that time are a blank to me-" Senator
Martln said. ~ am going back now to
take up whatever work the democratic
party requires of me. My services are
at their dispo al always, in this cam
psiRn, as much as ever"
The Senator will make some
speeches." interposed Representative
HAY.
au ieauy 10 SPEAK VI pefiorui nuy
service 10 my power that the party re-
qures OF me-" reiterated the Senator.
1--WE spent most OF our time 10 Lon
don aud Paris" he continued, but
also took trip up the Rhine and went
to Lncerne, 20 Antwerp and other
cities. Representative and Mrs. swan
son came over 90 the same boat with
US. 10 the confusion st the pier we lost
sight OF them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
The Nicely Case.

Havans, Oct. 15.-Specisl fiscal He
vias's presentmeDt OF the case of Nicely
snd Rathbone, accused of misapDro-
priating post Office funds, fDds Will.
lam Il. Reeves, the auditor who
passed on their accounts, equally
guilty with the prisoners. The short
ages in the accounts OF the accused
men have been found to the amount oil
x185 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

REMARKED TO DIVORCED WIVES
Thirty-five- years ago John and Edith
Lytes and George and Lizzie Danner,
then newly married, settled 90 adjoin
ing farms 10 Kentucky. Five years
ago they found that their affections
we're shifting, and, securing divorce,
each mao married the Others former
spouse. Recently they tired OF the
sscosd union and longed for the fret,
and this week were married to
their original wives, second divorce
having been secured. The martial re-
latioo changes seem to have been
agreeable alike TO all four parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
Lynohing Apprehended.

Roanoke, w., Oct. 15.-Mrs. William
Adkins went to spring near her house
not far from Brooklyn, in Raleigh coun-
ty, West Virginia, yesterday, to get a
pail OF water, when che was criminslly
assaulted by Bradley Medlin aud Bud
Saunders, two young negroes. Her
cries failed to bring assistance. Both
degrees were arrested and placed in the
county Jail to await the action OF the
grand jury. Trouble is feared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

A new remedy for biliousness lie now
on sale at Richard Gibson's drug store
1t is called Chamberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. II gives quick reIiei
and will prevent the attack If given ss
soon as the first Indication of the dis
ease appears. Price. rs cents per box
Samples free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

When you have no appetite, do mol
relish your food and feel dull after eat
log you may know that you need a
dose Of Chamberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Sam
Piles free at Richard Gioson's drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

Salvation Oil the best linimenf.
Regular bottle, 10 cts; large bottle, 20 cts
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
Neurslgis, Soreness, sprains, Bscksche, stiff
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, svellings, Burns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills sll pain
Sold by Richard Gibson snd all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

THE London Daily News has figured
out that the White Star steamship
Oceanic cleared profit of 800. $50 on
her last trip. The expenses OF the trip
are estimated to be $50, 900. The re.
ceipts from the passengers alone were
1925, $50. With such enormous profits
to ship owners it is passing strange that
Senator Frye publicly announces that
he will press his ship subsidy bill at the
next session of Congress. but this only
goes to prove that the trusts now are
not satisfied with the profits Of the earth
but want those OF the sea also. If
steamships make $4,000 on single
trip why they must be subsidized is a
question not easily answered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
Acuuitted ofthe Charge.

Suffolk. Vs., Get. 15.-"Thsnk God I'm
free at last" screamed Mrs. Susie SADIE. at
the Isle Of Wight court house last night when
a jury in whose hands her fate had been for
SIX days brought In q verde. Of acquitts.
Mrs. Sadler was charged with poisonirg her
sister. Captain Z. II. Matthew, husband Of
tha victim awaits trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

Mothers eyerywhsIe praise One Minute
Cough Cure for the sufenngs it has relt we'd
and the lives Of their little ones it has ssyed,
Strikes at the root Of the trouble and draws
out the Inflammation. The chiidren's IA
yoriie. Cough Cure. For sale by Z. s. Lead
bestsr & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Constitutional Convention.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 15.-The co.,
stitutional convention after long de-
bate today adopted provision that the
legislature cannot appropriate money
to institutions wholly or in part sec
tartan, but can permit cities or counties
to do this. The Legislature may appro-
pirate to William aud Mary College
and to reformatories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

HEEY WATTERsoN, editor of the
Louisville Courier-Journsl, is reported
to be seeking the nomination for gov.
ernor of Kentucky 10 1908, with So eye
on the nomination for President in
1904. Which shows that Mr.. Wstterson
now has so eye single to the advance
ment Of Mr.. Wattersou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

A strong belief exists in Scandinavia
that Capt. Otto syerdrup, of the Fran,
has reached the North Pole and Is now
returning home. Sverdrup has been
away on his expedition by way OF
Greenland for 10 months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

Lewis Ockermsn, Goshen, Ind: 'DeWitPs
Little Early Risers reyer bend me double like
other pills, but do their work thoroughly and
make me feel like boy Certain, thorough,
gentle. For sale BY Z. s. Leadbester & sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

Do you suffer from piles If so do not tnrn
to surgery for relief. DeWitt's Witcs Hazel
salvs will act more quickly, surely and safely,
saving you the expense and danger OF so
operation. For sale by E. 8. Lesdbsster d
sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

The rnn on the Fidelity Trust Company st
Buffalo, N. Y, which began yesterday con.
tinuei today. When the oooIs opened fully
$50 people we're clamoring for their deposits
All were paid. of promptly. The officials Of
the institution still insist that the bank is
lafe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15

ELOWER P0T5.-A full line Of Flow err
~ Pets for sale by
&c. MILBURN.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-15
The Market.

Georgetown. Oct. 15.-Wheat 62s7o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06

few Texans Quiet AMI steady. Good prime steers
nominal Sc 1886 60 poor medium Sc 5oqs5 90; stock
and feeders 81 25G$4 81 2S4 co. hefers 81 15g
s. 81 81 25GS2 Is. bulls 81 I5ts4 10 calves
So 65qS5 25 Hogs-Recepts to-day head; Monday
50 900 Opened steady closed weak Mixed and butchers
IS 35dSG 20; choice So 6UQS6 So rough
heavy IS 2ods6 So light. Sc 50gss 65 bulk OF sales
Sc 40Gse 65- Sheep-Receipts. $500 head; sheep and
lambs steady Good choice wethers. So 35as3 10 fair
native lambs So 5oqSi IS: western lambs IS 5S4 %
Yesterdays official Cattle-Recepts. 5942 head
hogs Is 215; sheep. 526 Shpmens-Cattie. 55i5 head
hogs. $780, sheep 3,91S.
Cincinnati. Oct. 5.-Hogs slow, lower, 81 259s6 S.
Cattle steady 81 L5as5 % Sheep steady. 81 20Gs3 10
Lambs steady, 81 25GS4 So
East Liberty Oct 5.-Cattle steady: choice. IS $50
SO: prime SIS 5OGs5 70: good 1ods SIS. Hogs slow;
prime heavies Sc 95GS7: assorted mediums Sc s5se co.
heavy Workers Sc !oGs6 go Sc soass So pigs
best wethers. So e01S3 co. culs and 81 251
50 % yearinss 50 50GS4 veal calves S66sS 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
BUILDING IN RIVERSIDE DRIVE
ING OF NEW BRIDGES PROMISES IN
CREASED ACTIVITY.

The recent purchase by c. NJ. schwab Of the
orphan asylum block in Riverside Drive and his
reported plans to build there a home. have appar-
entity had a marked influence real estate trans
actions in Riverside Drive. One West Side broker
is engaged in negotiations for plot not far
removed from Mr.. Schwabs block. Nearly every
broker the West Side reports a lively inquiry for
houses from persons who desire to buy for their
occupancy. The sale Of No. "a Riverside Drive
week ago. bringing 5000 more than ii could have
been bought for a few months ago. lends some
color to this assertion The house had remained
unsoid and unoccupied for six years.
In the last three or four years Riverside Drive
has been the site OF great building activity, one
builder alone having covered several blocks in the
Egheh with private houses that have sold for from
$4,000 to $125 900 each In the Nineties and further
north many private houses have been built. In the
Illustrated SUBJ q rIbUne "A num-
Der of characteristic Riverside Drive houses are
shown. They from photographs taken at ran
dom -
The improvements that now in progress VIII
add a number of fine houses The houses now ap-
preaching completion at hundred SlXth-st,
which being built by Stewart & Smith; Will be
a notable ornament to that section. with the open
ing Of the Viaduct across Manhattan NaIley'
and the completion of the Ninety siXth-sL VIA
duct, the outlook for Riverside Drive and the
streets approaching ii is most promising from a
real estate point of view.