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New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

All preparations for Saturdays ceremonial are
being personally supervised by the King The
Great Western Railway Company managers
have submitted to His Majesty at his special re-
quest long report Of the arrangements which
they propose TO make at Paddington and Wind
sor The royal mou-uers and their suites. with
the Church dignitarieS. ministers, members Of
the Diplomatic Corps. Privy Councillors, high
State officials and representatives Of the army
and navy. will filI several special trains. and
even if the Lords and Commons. who will join
the procession through London, should not fol-
low the body Of the late Queen 10 its final rest
ing place it will probably be necessary to sus-
pend practically all regular traffic between Pad
dington and Windsor for the entire day.
Although London has been for some days a city
OF mourning in it's hurry to put on the trappings
of woe the metropolis of the British Empire has
so far shown a distinct absence OF anything
approaching artistic decoration Steps are. how
ever being taken 10 insure that Saturday will
see some at least Of the famous landmarks of
the great capital attired in a style suitable TO
the historic and solemn pageant that will mark
the day. 1t has already been decided that the
Mansion House will be draped in black, with
silver bands encircling the pillars, while the
imposing front Of the Royal Exchange viii be
dressed in similar manner; and the authorities
Of the Bank of England Will, II is expected see
that the "Old Lady Of Threadneedle Street. is
also clothed in mourning garb beftting the oc-
casion Very few of the big shOpkeepers Of the
West End have yet risen to the height Of the
occasion. I. N r.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28
PRICE THREE CENTS.
IN ENGLISH CHURCHES.
MUSIC AND SERVICES REFLECT THE
DEATH OF THE QUEEN
PREPARATIONS FOR NEXT SATURDAYS
PAGEANT-sIGNs OF MOURN
ING IN LONDON.
ING IN LONDON
Copyright: 1901; BY The New-York Tribunel
IBY CABLE To THE TRIBUNE.l


London. Jan. 2S. 1 a m.-The dead march
from Saul was played in every Established
and Nonconformist Church yesterday. while the
congregations stood in reverent silence. Other
wise there was no approach to uniformity In
the observance of the Queens death There was
no prescribed form Of memorial service. and.
apart from the HturgicaI alterations of Collects
and Litany sanctioned by the King in Council,
every vicar was allowed to exercise his own dis
cretion in draping the chancel. ordering appro-
pirate music and in making from the pulpit dt-
rect reference to the old and new reigns. There
were black altar hangings and carpeJing In the
sanctuary at St PauI's, and the pulpit. the lectern
and the pillars supporting the dome were draped
In black. The Archbishop Of Canterbury and
Canon Scott were the preachers. and the national
anthem was sung. The Deans stall at the Abbey.
which is really the monarch's. was draped with
black but there were few or no other signs Of
mourning. The music included Bridges setting
OF Tennyson's Crossing the Bar" and the an
them He Giveth His Beloved Rest" ST. sa-
viour's at Southwark. was draped. but three
royal chapels were bare Queen Alexandras
favorite hymn. Peace, Perfect Peace" was sung
in many churches. sleep. Noble Queen and
Sullfvan's The Homeland were also heard
Brahms's Blessed Are They That Mourn,
Stainer's What Are These?" and Mendelssohn's
"SleeperS, Wake! were among Jne anthems III
use and Chopin's Funeral March or Beetho-
ven's Death of Hero and Funeral March
were played by some organists. after HandeIs-
The City Temple and other Nonconformist
churches were crowded. and there were stirring
sermons letter from Cardinal Vaughan was
read in every Roman Catholic church on the
death Of the Queen, but, for reasons explicitly
stated by him. there were no alterations or ad-
ditions in the service. apart from the recitation
in the mass of the single Collect Deus Refustur
NOstrum"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

NOTHING ELSE so COMFORTABLE
As the great trains OF the New ork Central which
leave for the North and West every hour. Scenery
track service. perfect.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

A movement which is. however. entirely with
out official encouragement, is on foot TO erect
a great monument to Queen Victoria In Lon
don Already a sign comes from India tnat
such proposal would he likely TO meet the
spontaneous wishes of the subjects OF the
Crown in far away climes The suggestion that
MAY "a the Queens birthday, shall be kept for
ever as a public holiday also finds favor. This
IS all the more desirable, as King Edwards
birthday falls on November 9. period OF the
year wholly unpropitious to the enjoyment OF
brilliant pageantry. such as that of trooping
Of the coors which is undoubtedly the prettiest
display of the season
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28
GALES STILL RAGE OYER THE CHANNEL.

Paris Jan. 27.-Dispatches from the Northern
Coast show that there a heavy gale over the
Channel yesterday and that several small boats
lost.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

AVOID CONTAGICN
P1att's Chlorides destroys disease germs.-AdVt-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

There Is snap yigor. life. Inspiration In Ballan-
tdnsz India Pale Ale--Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-01-28

Continued on third page.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
TELEGRAPHlC BREVlTlES.


The Pennsylvania State democratic cor.
vention met at Hsriisonburg today. Il was
announced soon after the convention met
that harmony programme had been agreed
upon and that the Philadelphia national con-
troversy would not be disturbing factor.
Lieutenant Henry Wattcrson, jr,, u s. A.,
son OF the Kentucky editor, was msrried in
Philsdelphis ct noon today to Senorits
Blanca Esther Gszsnova, s pretty Cuban girl,
whose family are temporarily residing there.
George Z. Seybolt, former postal inspector
In Cuba, made deposition at San Francisco
yesterday In which he testified that Fesly
knew the investigation was to be made, and
that Nicely admitted to him having put MONEY
in the money order fund to avoid shortage.
A Canadian Pacific special bringing hsr.
vesters from the maritime provinces. was de-
rallied last night one hundred miles from
Winnipeg Man and two man we're killed
and four injured.
Shamrock II. was examined by an admir-.
ing crowd in the Erie basin dry dock this
morning and was said BY all to be the best
boat ever sent TO race for the American cup.
In severe storm on the lower Louisiana
coast last evening 10. houses we're wsshed
away and some lives are thought to have
been lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15

strikes which usually run course OF
com pulsory tdleness and loss, ending
with turmoil and the destruction OF life
and property. The quarrel is OF SUCH
q nature that thus far there has been no
active pressure OF public favoritism for
one side or the other. The officers oil
the Amslgamated Association, VINO
haAe ordered the strike into which they
cannot drive the fair-minded members
OF the association, assume in their call
for help that the public sympsthizes
with the strikers. This is incorrect.
The public will not believe in any
right OF organized labor to infict a
wrong upon unorgsnizsd labor. to bull
dozs employers or uon-uuion workmep,
or to break it's word to employers, and
the impression Is that the steel strike
will be failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
Foreign News,

Manchester, August 15.-The Guard
Ian today predicts q strong liberal anti
war campaign this autumn. The lib
eral leaders and others. the paper says,
are preparing to attack the old treasury
officials with regard to the financial
outlook, especially 10 view of the Ger
man trade crisis and the American
labor trouble.
Constaotinople, August 15--Ths
steamer Muruvet left for Yemen,
Arabia, todsy, with 704 exiles on board.
Among the exiles were some palace
women who are suspected OF completely
10 starting the fire which occurred in
the 6ultan's palace some weeks ago.
Queenstown, Ireland, August 49,
Sir Thomas Upton was accorded q
most cordial greeting on board the
White Star liner Teutonic, on its ar
rival here. Sir Thomas said he fully
believed he would bring back the cup
when he returned after the interna-
tional yacht races in America.
London, August 15.-The House of
Commons today unanimously agreed
to summon the editor and publisher OF
the Globe to the bar OF the House to-
morrow for committing q breach OF
privilege in charging the British party
with corruption in connection with q
private bill on legislation.
Berlin, August 15.-The steamer
Arcadia which has arrived here from
China brought sixty soldiers and non.
commissioned officers who have been
imprisoned 10 fortresses for i'll treating
Chinese, for looting and other causes.
Kingston, Jsmaics, Aug. 15.-There
was heavy fighting near Panama and
Colon between government troops and
the rebels on Monday according to re-
ports received here by the British
steamer Dsrien, from Colon. The fight
was attended with severe losses on both
sides. The captain OF the Dsrien says
that the rebels we're making persistent
advance on Colon, and Panama and
that both they and the government
troops were committing revolving
atrocities.
London, Aug. 15.-GeDeral Dixon
report of the battle of Vlskfontein
which occurred on May 29sh, was
issued today. General Lord Kitchener
Drefxes to the report letter stating
that Investigation would seem to con.
firm the reports that certain Beers shot
British wounded after the battle. The
letter states that from affidavits OBJ
tanned there seems to be no doubt that
FIVE or six cases did occur.
Cspetowp, Aug. 15.-The British en-
gagged conmandsnts Kritzinger, Eras-
mus, Piper and Cachet, near Steyns-
dorp, yesterday. Ersamus and Cachet
we're MORALLY wounded. The Beers
we're routed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
THE STATE COMMITTEE.

The Montague men went into the
district meetings prepared to make
winning fight and they succeeded. In
the First district the committee was re-
elected. they being Montague anyway
In the Second district only one member
Capt. w. w. Dsy, 40 original Montague
man, was returned, the remaining four
being men who had made the fight for
the winner In their district. 10 the
Third district there was another warm
fight, resulting In the overturning OF
four anti Montague men and the nam.
ing of the same number who favored
him.
10 the Fourth district there was tie
vote at fret over ousting some OF the
old committeeman. But it resulted in
keeping the former members, among
whom Is Representative Frank Las
sitter. In the Fifth district there was no
change.
10 the Sixth district there was no
change, showing that the friends OF
Montague were satisfied.
10 the Seventh district there was 0
CONTEST between one anti and one Mon
tague man, the latter winning.
Ia the Eighth congressional district
the head OF George S. Sheckelford fell
in the basket because he lad been
identified with the defeated wing, OF the
party, he being defeated by Mr.. r. l.
Gordon.
Ia the Ninth district the old men,
oers we're reelected.
10 the Tenth district thers were no
changes made In the committeeman
and there was no fight.
The names OF the new State commit
tee are given below by congressional
districts, those marked by an asterisk
being new members:
First district-L. 7. Smith, J. Boyd
Sears, Claggett B. Jones, X. Z. Ali
worth and II. F. Crismond.
Second district-Dr. g. w. Butts
DR.. J. +. Bryant w. w. Dey, J. M.
Curtis and J. N. JONES'
Third district-P. V. Cogbill, J. ].
Lynch John s. Hammond B. l..
Winston and John O. EssIeyz
Fourth district-F. X. Lassiter, Asa
ID. Watkins. R. g. Southall, ]. M. Hsr-
ris and 7. Z. Clarke.
Fifth district-R. A. James, III. G..
Mullins George M. Holmes, ]. M.
Hooker and w. II Switzerland.
Sixth district--D. @ Eggleston. j.
r. E lmuuds,* Sidney Sbeltmsn. H. o.
and A. p. Craddock.
Seventh district-E. w Carpenter
George w. Kinsey. w. B. Richards,
e. d. Newman and John g. Patton.*
Eighth district-Leonard Msrbury,
G. P. Janney, G. 8. P. Triplett, Gren.
vile Gaines and r. L. Gordon.
Ninth district--T. A. Lynch. B. +.
Buchanan, M. G. Clark, w. d. Smith
an 4 P. F. st. Clair.
reuth dis,rict--Joseph Button, T..
w. HUBBARD, w. A. Rinehart, l. p.
and F. T. Glasgow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15

noddiDg ct his successful rival, who sat
on the other side.
Mr.. Swanson pledged for himself
and bic supporters hearty and united
support 10 the campaign and at the
polls OF bis succeeRfnl competitor and
the entire ticket, and eloquently re-
viewed the great achievements of the
democratic party In the Old Dominion.
When be had concluded, after talk
ing earnestly for democratic success. be
started back to the floor OF the convsn.
ton. Several hands were extended 10
generalization and men urged him to
take a seat. At this juncture Mr..
Montague graclously crossed the plat
form, took Mr.. Swsnson by the hand
and thanked him for his speech. II
wes spark that set the convention on
fire with enthusiasm and marked the
beginning of q wonderful party love
feast. All the recent gubernstorial
candidates eventually shook hands, and
those not previously heard then edited
the delegates with harmony speeches.
Capt. r. O. Marshall and Lieutenant
Governor Echols, both OF whom had
been candidates for the Office OF gov
eruor, then made speeches.
Nominations for Lieutenant Cover
nor were then called for and the names
of DR.. George w. LeCAto, OF Accomsc,
and Joseph e. Willard, of Fairfax.
were placed before the convention.
Mr.. r. Walton Moore nominated
Capt. willard and had occasion to
speak of Senator Martin, who was in
the ball part of the day, in compliment
airy phrases. The customary cheer
went up, but Kisses came from few of
the radical delegates. Disapproval was
Immediately shown by renewed cheer
iug.
Representative w. A. Jones nominate
DR.. Ls Cato. Charles T. Bland, OF
Portsmouth, seconded the nomination
OF lie Cato in half dozen sentences.
Judge George w. Morris, Of Charlo.tes-
Vile, 10 seconding Capt. Willard was
interrupted by cries of vote" Penn
broke Petit, ex-resding clerk Of the
National House, seconded the nomina
ton OF DR.. LIE Cato as did also several
others.
A vote was then ordered and
the call had proceeded down to
Southampton county, showing the dele.
gates to be overwhelmingly In favor OF
the Fairfax county man, when Claggett
B. Jones, OF King and Queen, moved to
make Mr.. Willsrd's nomination
unanimous. This was seconded by Mr..
Samuel O. prent of Alexandria, and
was carried with a whoop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A Richmond newspaper charges that
one of the penitentiary guards horribly
treated some of the convicts.
News has been received In Winches.
ter, OF the attempted assassination OF
Lieut.. Philip E. M. Walker. in the
Philippines. by private la his COM
psny.
Rev. Josiah J. Settle died yesterday
in Campbell county. in the S5th year OF
his age. He was born in Warren
county, Virginia, on the 10th day OF
August, 1916.
The first annual exhibition of the
Albsmarle Horse Show Association
opened at Charlottesville yesterday.
Mr.. CORTLAND Smiths middle-weight
hunter o. K. fell in taking the first
hurdle, giving his rider, McCsuley, OF
Washington, bad spill. Among the
first prize winners was sporting tandem,
CORTLAND Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
The Waning Strike.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 15.-Reports
from strike centres are slow coming in
this morning, but up to IL o'clock no
change had been p ported in the general
situation. A rumor is current that all
of the employees of the Monongahela
Tin Plate Company would return TO
work bv Monday. Word has just
reached PittsburR that the Amslgsma-
ted Association has practically abandon.
ed the strike at Wellsville, Ohio. The
acquisition to the working force yes
terdsy was sufficient to put the plant in
full operation. The men going to work
were not molested this morning
Figures Of the exact tonnage affected
by the strike of the men OF the Anal
gsmated Association shows that only
10 per cent OF the actual output Of the
various sub.companies OF the U. 8.
steel corporation has been cut of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15

The REELECTION by the State con-
yention of Mr.. J. Taylor Ellyson IS
chairman Of the State democratic COM
mittee was a well-deserved compliment
and meant rs such by the united voices
of the representatives of the party. Mr..
Ellyson has filed the position with
ability for the past ten years, and his
work for the party has borne its natural
fruits. His ability as an organizer is
recognized throughout the State. and
his interchangeable exertions in the inter-
ests of the organization he represents
are justly appreciated. With Mr.. FL
Tyson at the helm and the united sup
port which he will receive at the hands
OF his party those inimical who purpose
bringing out republican candidates will
be out OF sight 10 the rear when the polls
close next November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15

TIE DEMOCRATS OF Alexandria, iD
common with those throughout the
State, vote to make the nominations OF
the Norfolk convention unanimous and
purpose using their best exertions to
render the election next November an
avalanche, 50 that 1t will be many
years instead OF twelve hence before
any other republican candidates will
have the temerity to enter the field.
They nevertheless are disposed to enter
protest against the sentiment dis
played at the family gathering 10 Nor
folk yesterday. 1t may not have been
the purpose but it was patent fact
nevertheless that no delegate from AL.
exsndria was placed on any committee,
aud those from this city seemed to be
tolerated-only this and nothing more.
IL may have been beca use majority of
the party in this city preferred Mr..
Swanson for Governor, or it may have
been in accordance with the treatment
representatives from this city often re-
ceive ia State or district gatherings. If
it were for the first reason it was child
ish and senseless, and those guilty of
such an act have our sympathy. II,
however, 1t was intended as an sffrout
to Alexandria or from lack of interest
in one of the chief cities of the State,
We resent 1t in the name Of all good
people in our city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Domiuico MorelIi, the weIl-known
Italian painter, died In Naples yester-
day.
President Castro announces addition
al severe fighting 10 Venezuela and
blames the Colombian army for the
insurrs".on.
A negro named Will Monroe assault
ed Mrs. Lemuel Martin near Matthews,
N. O., Monday. Monroe was arrested,
indicted and bis trial began today.
Bishop Anton Kozlowski, head Of the
Polish Catholics 10 Chicago, had four
prominent members OF his church ar
rested who accused him of numbering
and robbing sick parishioners.
A pamphlet Issued 10 Manila and
purporting to be signed by the Centre
Catholico viciously attacked Judge
Taft on the church question. The Gem
tro Catholico repudiated the pamphlet.
Senator Thomas 8. Martin and Con.
gresham Claude A. Swanson will sail
for Europe on the 21st ofthls month.
| Mrs. Martin and her sister, Miss Day,
aud Mrs. Swanson and her sister, Miss
Lyons, will accompany them.
At meeting OF the Board OF Direc-
tors for the approaching Montgomery
county fair, to be held in Rockville,
Md, August 9th, 2Sib, 10Th and 3Osb.
Mr.. Henry G. Sellmau, OF Lsesburg,
was appointed Judge OF thoroughbred
saddle and standard bred horses.
Three warrants for poolroom 10
New York we're put put into the hands
of police squad yesterday afternoon
and the raiders were 30 quickly inside
OF the poolroom that Tip" sent out
by some one from the Criminal Courts
building reached the poolroom too late
to be OF service. More than sixty men
were 10 the place and none escaped.
1t Ia stated that the counsel 10 behalf
of Rear Admiral Schley before the court
of inquiry, which will convene In
Washington September IL, will consist
of ex Judge Jeremiah M. Wilson, Of
| Washington; Hon. Isldor RayDer, Of
Baltimore, Attorney General OF Mary
land, and Captain James Parker, Perth
Amboy, n. J.
At Miami, Fla, yesterday. Mr.. Hen
ry M. Flsgler, the Standatd Oil NIL
! lionaire, OF New York, was granted
divorce under a new statue giving in
sanity of four years. standing a sutii
Gent cause for divorce. Mrs. Flsglel
has been confined In an ASYLUM fol
many years. Mr.. Flagler is ~ years
old. There is a rumor that Mr.. Flsglel
will wed again.
The British House OF Lords yesterday
suspended the seasonal order to pass
bill granting the right to build plel
and other privileges In Bantry Bay, the
! purpose OF which Is to enable British
steamship company to make trips be-
tween the United States and Grea'
Britain In four and half days. The
company is to build q number OF ships
for this service.
A dispatch from Shanghai says the
Russians at Niuchwang have proclaim
ed the Cars suzsrainty over that dis'
trict, have abrogsted the Chinese laws
and have prohibited the natives from
referring their disputes to the arbitra
ton of American and British merchants
and missionaries. All disputes, it Ii
stated, must be referred to the Rus
slams for settlement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
Trinie Launching

Baltimore, Aug. 15.-The first triple
launching OF naval vessels 10 the history
Of the United States, took place at
5parrows Point this afternoon, when
the thirty-two knot torpedo boat de-
stroyeys TruSton, Whipple, and
Worden, glded from the ways in quick
succession. The new craft we're
christened by Miss Isabella TruxtoD, Of
Norfolk, Miss Emily B. NJ. Worden, OF
New York, and Miss Elsie Pope, OF 81.
Paul, MINI. The champagne bottles
which we're used by the sponsors we're
encsssd In frames of silver. The launch
took place 10 the presence OF over 1000
guests and the 5000 residents of the
Point
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
THE NORFOLK CONVENTION.

THE NORFOLK CONVENTION.
Mr.. w. A. Anderson Nominated for
Attorney General.
Norfolk, Va, Aug. l5.--Tbe demo-
cratic convention reoonvened at 10
O'Clock this morning and proceeded to
the work OF nominating an attorney
general. An hour aud half was con.
sumed 10 nominating speeches. The
first ballot which was completed ut
1916 o'clock was announced IS follows !:
JFfirles 594, Anderson 592, Williams 161,
Robertson AS. The name of Judge
Robertson was dropped and the second
ballot is now being taken. The indica-
tons are that Anderson will be
nominated. The committee on resolu-
tons has not yet reported.
Msjor w. A. An derson was nomin.
ated for Attorney General on third
ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
Masked Men Piuage Hsrvesters.

Red Wing, MinD.. Aug. 15.--Four
masked robbers, heavily armed, board
cd train early yesterday morning at
this city and robbed between forty and
fifty harvest hands of everything 10
their possession. The robbery took
nearly two hours. When the robbers
boarded the train, unknown to the
crew, most OF the passenger were
asleep. They we're told to remain
quiet or be shot, and they were forced
&c hand over their money. At Hast
ings the robbers left the train and the
alarm was sounded. No trace of them
has been obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15

BIC APPROPRIATIONS In the House
OF Commons yesterday while the naval
works bill was under discussion, E. G..
Pretymsn,i conservative, advanced as
an argument In favor OF large expend-
iture for coaling facilities the recent
report of the Uoitsd States bureau of
equipment. He said Great Britain
could not afford to be behind the United
States 10 this.
The bill asks for total OF 927 500 900
1887 800 000 to increase the docking
Accommodations, coal depots and reserves
OF ammunition. The construction OF
The Malta breskwster, which cos: &1,-
000, 900 as. 900 0O0 and railroads con-
Meeting the south Wales coal fields
with sea ports Is already in progress.