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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
THE CONVENTION.

Speeches for and against the submits
sion of the new constitution were made
on Saturday 10 the Constitutional Con-
vention. Mr.. Stebblus declared "ihss
to disfrspchise large number OF voters
and leave the question to them to say
whether they would adopt or not would
be stupendous folly. and would consign
us to oblivion. There is no doubt that
public sentiment is rapidly crystallzlng
10 favor OF proclsiming the constitution.
Unless we complete our work by Octo-
Der 5, 1t will be impossible to submit
il at the next general election. That
failure will compel not only another
election, but an extra session Of the leg
isture." He hoped that the WISER
amendment providing for submitting
the new constitution to vote OF the
people would not be adopted. The
demonstration Of approval of bis senti-
ment plainly showed what would be
the fate OF the amendment II q vote
was then taken.
Judge Harrison, replying to Mr..
6leUDluc, Clulinpu tunt ~ cuOulu 10 ouo-
mitted as q matter OF law and . matter
of morals. He held that it was the duty
of the convention to submit its work for
ratification, and quoted Corley at length
In support OF bis position. He reminded
the convection that the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania had declared consti-
tuition void because 1t was only pro-
claimed. 10 closing be said: III you
proclaim the suffrage clause you In
effect proclaim the whole constitution.
As a matter OF logic, you have no more
right to say shall be deprived of my
vote on one part of the instrument any
more than on another. Any attempt,
directly or indirectly, to force this
constitution will be resented at the
polls. You say the negroes will defeat
il. II so, how IL Ii that the negro
counties sent men here who are most
eager to disfranchise them, and those
who oppose that invariably come from
white counties? / believe 4 will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
NEWS Or THE DAY.

Mayor Tom Johnson has ordered all
bill boards torn down in Cleveland. D.
Splendid preparations are being made
at Compiegne, France, for the coming
visit Of Gar Nicholas.
4 German critic declared that In an
Auglo French war, the French fleet
could command the English channel.
The general feeling on the London
Stock Exchange is that the visit OF EN-.
p sror Nicholas to France portends an
other Russian loan.
II is said in Copenhagen that the sale
OF the Danish West ladies 10 the United
States for IS, 100000 will be copsumat-
ed before the close OF the present year.
NJ. Holbein attempted to swim across
the English Channel, on Saturday, col
lspsed after being in the water ~ hours
aud 46 minutes, and was nearly
drowned.
Caterpillars have become a great
nuisance in New York, Baltimore and
other big cities. swsrming upon every.
thing green and doing great damage to
many nne trees.
Francis Schlstter, the "divine heal.
err" was arrested in New York on Sat-
urday for druuken and disorderly con-
duct, and was sent TO the workhouse
for three months.
Dun reported failures in the United
States last week at 205 aud 10 Canada
35, total 240, against 200 the correspond.
ing week last year, of which III we're
10 the United States and 29 in Canada.
Armed with her Ratchet and walk
ing-stick, Carrie Nation went to Phils.
delphis last night with determination
to smash all the speak-easies she could
find, but her traio was late and the
smashing was deferred.
Eoglishmen are confident that Sir
Thomas Upton is going to win the
Americas Cup with bis new Shamrock.
Already suggestions are being freely
made as to what he ought to do when
the famous trophy is 10 bis possession,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
Foreisu News.

Barcelona, Aug. 26.-At bull fight
here today the last bull broke thr3 agh
the spectators and the civil guard chased
the animal with sebres. The puOlic, fear.
ing they would lose good sight, follow
ed to protect the bull. A riot followed.
The military fnally cleared the streets.
Many persons were hurt, some. 1t is
feared, fatally.
London, Aug. 26.-The new war of
fice scandal following General LORD
Kitchener's complaints of the personnel
of the new yeomanry is assuming larger
proportions. 1t seems that only two
doctors examined the 10000 men, the
examiners receiving fee for every one
passed. Accordingly they passed most
aoything on two legs, including the
worst physical wrecks OF the London
slums. Each of the men enlisted re-
ceiyed five shillings day, which il
five times the ordinary regulars pay
The enlistment YVES hurried by orders
from the war Office, which demanded
men at any cost.
Paris, Aug. 26.-The Sultan, it is
stated here, has agreed TO pay the
Quays Company zoe. 600 francs iodem'
olty for interference with it's rights
For the seizure Of lands belonging &c
Ffeucbmen, the Sultan will pay AZ
ezra 600. 600 francs.
Madrid. Aug. 26 King Alfon'o hs
planned an EXTENDED trip, accompanied b,
General Weyler, The Spanish minister Of Wal
They will visit Gibraltar, the Balesric Island
in the MediterTsneaB, and Asrseillss, an'
their trip will end as Rheims where they will
assist Preident LOubet and the CEar in th'
French grand manoueyres. 1t Is possible to-
trip will be extended to inelude visit Z
| Kaiser WEholm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
MONDAY EVENING, AUG. %, 1901.

AN ATTEMPT has been made oy an
other foolhsrdy individual named Hol-
hahn to swim the English channel. AS
ia generally the case, the attemOt near
" ended fatally. he entered the water
Al 4;3O O'Clock Saturday afternoon and
struggled through the rough waves TOT
twelve hours, when he became ex'
haused aud bad to be pulled out. IL Is
cartain that If he had remained longer
in the water he would have drowned,
"a he was turning round like top aud
WAS bopelessly blind. The English
channel is over twenty-six miles wide
bstween Dover and Calais, and the sea
is always rough. To attempt to swim
over such a space in placid water
would be a foolish procedure, but 10
try to breast the waves OF the turbulent
channel is an act to be ciassed Win
many other foolish freaks which move
man who thirst for notoriety. We
have such characters in this country
who every now and then jump from the
Brooklyn Bridge or attempt to swl"
through the Whirlpool Rapids below
Niareara Falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
ouesn AIexandra Made ssasick,

London, Aug. 26.-Kipg Edward has
written from Homourg expressing keen
disappointment over the failure OF the
new royal yacht Victoria snd Albert.
Whatever may be done to improve her,
1t ia quite certain that Queen Alexandra
will never again 20 to sea In the vessel.
The yacht carried the royal party from
the Solent to Flushing TO attend the fu"
neral OF the Dowsger Empress Freder-
lex, and not only the Queen, but most
OF the members OF the crew. were made
seasick by the terrific rolling OF the
vessel In a moderate sea. The Victoria
and Albert was built under special su-
pervision ard cost more than big war
ship. The interior was beautifully dec
GRATED, the special designs being pre-
pared under King Edwards personal
supervision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Wlthin fifty feet
Of biz fathers rectory, David Liodskog,
son Of the Rev Herman Ltndskog, was
shot and fatally wounded by police mso
James q. Wiley, last night. His father
bearing the shots ran out OF bis house
and aided the police to lift his dying
son into the ambulance. He rode be.
side bis son to the Polytechnic Hospital
where the young msn died within ten
minutes. Young Lindskog was among
number of young men who bad been
ordered away from the corner OF Oak
and Sedgwick streets and who, IL IL
claimed, by Wiley, attacked him. After
the death OF the young man, the Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindskog visited the
police station. The father took the
matter dispassionateiy, but the mother
was overcome. A conference between
the couple and the paytrolmao wai
held after which the Rev. Mr.. Lindskoe
said that from the statement OF the
policeman, be was led to believe that
his soa had probably been 10 the wrong
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
From South Africa.

Capstown, Aug. 26.-Two Boer com.
mandos, totaline 700 men, were headed
of in an attempt to cross the Orange
river into Cape Colony today.
Il is reported from Fsh River, Cape
Colony, that Commandsnt Letter re-
turned an unprintable reply when Geo.
Lord Kitchener's proclamation de-
handing the surrender of all Boer
leaders by September 10Th was sent to
bin under flag OF truce.
London, Aug. 26.-General Lord
Kitchener reports the capture and sub
sequent release by the Beers OF party
OF three British officers and So men to
the north Of Lsdybrsnd, Orange River
Colony. on Aug. "a.
General Lord Kitchener, in dispatch
from Pretoria today, states that while
letters have been received from Generals
DeWet and Botha, stating that they
would continue to fight, Boer surren'
ders have increased greatly of late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
-, Rohsrt Williams died YESTERDAY

Gen. Robert Williams died yesterday
at the Hotel Motherhood. near Plain
field, N. j., from spoplexy, aged ~ years
He was q native OF Virginia but served
uring the war 10 the union army. He
married the widow Of Stephen A Doug
las.
Mrs. Sue Field. widow of the late JUS
tice Field, of the United States Supreme
Court. died ct the home OF her sister,
Mrs. George E. Whitney, 10 san Fran
cisco on Saturday. Mrs. Field was
over sixty years old and was a native
Louisville.
The threatened contest of the will OF
Coils P. Huntington has been aban-
doned by the fiuancier's adopted
daughter, Princess Clara Won Hatzteldt,
q compromise having beer effected by
which she is to receive Sc, 900 600 for re-
linquishing all claims against the estate.
The Florida and Metrop ,litsn limit
ed on the Seabosrd Air Line was wreck
ed uear Cheraw, S. O., Saturday night,
owing to a sandbauk wsshout. Fire
man Rosemond was killed and two
engineers and one postal clerk were
Injured. The passengers escaped In
jury.
A sharp squall, accompanied by
heavy rain, thunder and lightning,
spoiled the race Oh Saturday 90 Long
Island Sound, between the Constitution
and the Columbia, as the Constitution
withdrew while the squall was ct It's
! height. When the rain and mist lit
ed, the CoIum bia went on, finishing the
course, aud won the cup.
Henry NJ. Flseler, the Standard 0 ]
million sire, aud Miss Mary Lily Kenan
were IN arried in Kenansville, N. O., on
Saturday evening. Mr.. Flsgler's gift to
his bride, it Is ssid, was a certified
check for 81 900, 900 and 81 .000, 600 10
registered government bouds. mr
| Flszler has been married three times
He recently obtained divorce from
bis second wife who is now 10 an insane
asylum 10 Florida.
The American Bar Association cen
cluded the business of the main organi
cation at fridays session 10 Denver
Col. Among the officers elected wer'
Henry st. George Tucker, of Virginia
who was made q member Of the execu
tive committee, and W. A. Glasgow, o
Virginia, one Of the vice presidents. Il
G. Minor, OF the University OF Virgins
read a paper before the section OF lega
education on "Graduation Examlpa
tiops In the Law School" The mex
meeting will be held 10 Saratoga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
BURNED AT THE STAKE.

Henry Noles, colored, was burned al
the stake yesterday afternoon at Win
chester, TeuD., for assaultiug and muir
dering Mrs. Charles Williams, the wife
OF o prominent farmer OF Franklin
county.
The crime was com mitted last Friday,
Noles was arrested at CowaD, Tenn,
about fi,y miles from Winchester, and
was i'm nedistely taken to that place by
the officers who captured him and
lodged in Jail.
The sheriff fearing trouble began
making preparations to protect the
prisoner, and was so engaged when a
crowd OF about 200 people assembled in
front of the j all and began demanding
the surrender of the negro. The sheriff
refused to give him up and babe the
mob disperse.
A crowd OF about 500 men, mostly
farmers from the aection in which Mrs.
Williams lived, subsequently arrived
and they were quickly followed by
others until mob ofperhaps ], 900 peo-
pie surrounded the jail.
TIE crowd then brushed the sheriff
and bis officers aside, broke into the
prison, took the keys from the jailer.
and secured the negro. Then they
started with him In the direction Of
Mrs. Williams home. After marching
mile or more they placed the prisoner
Cd a stump aud told him to prepare to
die and that II he had any statement to
make 1t at once.
The negro was cool and collected end
a smile played Oh his lips az he said:
"Tell all my sisters and brothers to
meet me in heaven. l am going to
make that my homo. Ten my mother
to meet me where parting will be no
more.D
A number of questions we're put to
him. He was asked why he committed
the crime. 81 just did it because l had
nothing else to do" be said. He denied
that others were implicated.
TIE mob then took the negro to the
nearest tree. A chain was then fasteu-
ed to his body aud then wrapped around
the tree. A young man took two
gallon can of coal oil, then poured 1t
upon him, saturating his clothes from
head to foot, and the match was applied.
rhe flames leaped high above the
negro's head, and "a they reached bis
flesh he began utteEiDg appeals to the
mob for mercy. but his cries were
answered by more oil and he piliDg on
OF brush around bis body, uDsil he was
almost buried under the ps1e.
TIE match was applied at lao
o'clock. and an hour later nothing was
left of the negro but q portion OF his
shoes. After the burning, the mob dis
persed.
The crime for which the negro was
burned was committed at the Williams
home. Last Friday evening when Mr..
Williams returned from his days work
he found his wire lying on the floor 10
q pool OF blood. A bullet bad ploughed
its way through her brain.
Near the mother were two baby boys,
crying aloud 10 grief and fear. A
wound on the youngest child's head
showed where tie negro had fred at
him, the bullet grazing his forehead.
The dead womsn was q member OF
one of the oldest and most respected
families 10 the community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
The Strike.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 26.-"Nothing
doing" lie about the only available
phrase that describes the local strike
situation this morning President Shat.
fer Is quoted as saying that there is no
peace 10 sight sod that he can see moth
log bat hard fight ahead. At Painters
plant the management reports as many
mills In operation this morning as we're
working before the strike. Two add
tional mills went on today, making SIX
now working, and 400 men are said to
be employed.
New York, Aug. 26.-No proposition
looking to a settlement OF the steel
strike has yet been submitted to the
United States Steel Corporation as re-
cult OF the conferences at Pittsburg last
week OF members of the Amalgsmsted
Association, industrial commissiop,
civic federation. and labor leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26

II is now stated that concilistory
committee OF the National Civic Fed.
GRAFTON is to present propositions from
the Amslgamated Association to the
Steel Corporation containing certain
concessions on the part OF the strikers
which. it is hoped, will lead up to di.
rect negotiations for ending the strike.
The managers say they are ready to
operate mora mills this week. Mayor
Black hes become aroused OF the threat
of the merchants of McKeesport to take
a hand in the strike situation as 1t ex-
lists 10 that city and to take some cog
Lizance Of the mayors position regard
ing the struggle. He has issued new
staten mt, 10 which he offers the fullest
protection to every man DESTROYS OF
working and says he will furnish pro-
lection to the mills OF that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
Religious services were held yester.

Religious services were held yester-
day by the Knights Templar assembled
at Louisville, KY, for the trienDisl
conclave. The Kentucky commander
les escorted the grand officers to the
Broadway Methodist Church when the
services were held. The form Of service
had been prepared by Sir Knieht Right
Rev. Thomas U. Dudley, Episconal
Bishop OF Kentucky, and with but few
changes, wss the form Of worship used
by the GrsndCommsndery of Kentucky.
The entire central portion of the city
was lsst night flooded with light from
myriads of vsri.c0lored incandescent
globes. Great Templsr crosses and
shields adoru the entire fronts Of Office
buildings and business houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26


THE MEMBERS fthe republican State
convention, which met in Roanoke last
week, we're pronounced In their at
tacks upon the democrats who ere now
framing a new State constitution, ridi-
culing their action and saying they
were unfit for their duties, etc. But the
same republican convention nominated
for lieutenant governor a man. Mr.,
Blair, too young under the constitution
to ill the office, showing that they knew
nothing about that instrument. But
Mr.. Blair will never be elected and the
fact that he is too young to I'll the Of
fce Is of no consequence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
Alleged Attempt TO Assassinate the
Pope.

New York, Aug. 26.-AD afternoon
paper here publishes the following dis
patch from Rome: "An anarchist, whose
identity is concealed by the police. has
been Captured in the Vatican gardens.
The man carried revolver and dirk
and has admitted that be intended to
assassinats the Pope. The prisoner de-
nounced Leo as q spiritual glant.
keeping millions OF men 10 thraldom.'
The Pope was being carried from his
private apartments In chair to where
bis landau waited TO convey him to the
pavilion of Leo Nv when q Swiss
guardsman heard noise in the shrub
berry some distance away. The soldier
and discovered the as
sassin, whom he placed uuder arrest.
The Pope has not been informed of HE
narrow escape" No confirmation OF
the story has yet been obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
Copper Coins in the Collection Plate

Copper Coins in the Collection Plate.
London, Aug. 26-In Shakespeare
Church at Stratiord on Avon, which Is
chiefly attended by Americans during
the summer season, Rev. Mr.. Arthuth-
not sst0nisbed the morning conSregs-
ton yesterday by saying he wished to
admonish them for a mean act connect
ed with the offertory. He then held up
handful OF American copper cents
which he said had been found In the
collection plates. He said: "These are
OF scarcely any value in the United
States snd are absolutely worthless
here. / will be pleased to hand them
back II the donors will step up and
claim them" None of the Americans
In the congregation accepted the offer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26

Chicago, Aug "a Cattle. Market rom-
nslIy Sssdy; good to prime steers. $3.50
$3.50 poor to medium. 80. 50s5. 20 stock
ers and feeders 81 25a426; cows, 50. 40s
4.25; heifers 80 45a4. 30; Gamers 81 asa
So; bulls % 25a4.25: calves s3s5.25:
Texas steers $4s5 TEXAS grass steers $40
1915; Texas bulls S4s6. Hoss-Msrket
strong; top $3.50; mixed and butchers
80. 65a6.30; good to choice heavy So 76a
6. 8 8; rough heavy $5. 60s5 10: light SIS SO
s6. 1e; bslk Of sales $5.65a6.15 Sheep and
Iambs-Msrket steady good to choice weth-
ers 90 25a4; fair to choice mixed $3s3.
Western sheep S3a3. 90; yearlings So 25s4
native lambs $3s5 Western lsmbs $3.75s5.
Philadelphia, Aug. 24-Cattle MARI .. in
active; best $5.75s5.67; choice $500
8 60; good IS 25s5.37 medium $4.75a5;
common S450a4.62; stockers and feeders
S3.5Oa4 rs. sheep and Lambs-The market
was overlooked with lambs, which ruled a
shade easier in prises, psrticu srly in the
common grades sheep. extrs, 4s4tlc. choice
31ss3a4c. good 3l4s31hc. medium 3s34.s,
common HAZE. Lambs 3a6Ac per ID.
Hogs-Trsding sufficiently fair 70 clear ell
the supplies ct steady prices Western 6s6ihc
Der ID. Eat cows under reasonable demand
1t SsSaxc; thin COWS 2s2lae; veal cslves In
steady inquiry at 6a6lsc; extra choice 7c;
common 3lha6Lc; mileh COWS Of the de-
sirsb'e kind commanded S35s55. Dressed
steers were steadily held st sl4a9he. Dressed
cows 6lss7zc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26

on the occasion OF the maneuvres must, IL IL
suggested. be attributed in some measure 70
the bad training Of the officers in routine
work and handling ships. There Is too MUCH
time wasted on such unmportsnt matters as
changing clothes, cleaning paint and polishing
metal which could Be more usefully spent IN
securing fighting efficiency. Nothing Is Done
to teach strategy to the naval officers. IN
doubtsdly the recent manenvres were OF >
crucial character, and 1t is an open secret tnst
they have causei disappointment In the
highest quarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

the black counties that will aid Us 10
having this constitution adopted and
overcoming the divisions among white
men la other sections of the State. The
Fifteenth amendment was the greatest
crime OF the century. thoroughly
sympathize with the condition OF my
white brethren in the black belt, but
can say TO you do not attempt to In
terfere with the right of white men In
white counties to express themselves
upon the adoption OF this constitution.
Give them q grand constitution, and
give them chance to-approve OH,
and you need have no fears Of the re-
sult.n
Mr.. Dnuaway offered petition from
the Rappshsnnock Baptist Association
against the appropriation OF State iunds
for secfetariao schools funds. Inc
Methodist ministers of Richmond ana
Manchester presented similar paper.
Both we're referred to the committee on
executive department.
Mr.. Thom, of Norfolk, offered reso-
luton authorizing municipal corpora
tious to exempt invisible property from
taxation.
The suffrage committee held two
hours meeting agsio over the under
standing clause without reaching o
vote, though one OF the members de-
clared that the members from the black
counties who we're 10 the way OF the
measure were weakening.
Mr., Thom submitted an entirely new
plan, which will make 1t very dificuit
| TO practice fraud at elections.
The curiosity that surrounds the report oil
/ the auditor In connection with the civil con-
| tingent fund was not satisfied. The package
| which was referred TO the committee 90
executive Department. was not opened
| The committee did = big days WORK
| 1t received Q long report from Judge
Drew. the second auditor, as to the
duties requirei Of that officer 1t discussed
and pastel two important amendments to the
Constitution-one allowing the governor ten
DAYS after the adIournu ent OF the Legislature
in which TO sign bills passed another forbid
ding the passage Of any bills at an extra SEES
sion. un'es the subject matter Was recon-
msud, By the governor or included In tins
petition for such extra session by the mem
bers signing the same.
Tho que, ton WAS also discussed as TO limit
ing the time in which q bill should be in
troduced before the adjournment OF the Leg
islsture.
At last tho contingent fund matter wal
broaches; gingerly, tenderly items were &c
ferred TO But tho hour for the opening O
tho convention bad about arrived, the sscres
sesls 10 thain unbroken, and the committee cd
journei TO meet tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-26
Rebeiled When Bride Was Kissed.

Chincotesgue. Va, Aug. 2e.-When
the minister kissed his bride, Joseph
McDuff. the groom. Saturday night
knocked down Rev. James Porter, rem
deriug him partly unconscious. Nc
Duff and NJ SO Agnes Tslley, both OF
whom reside on Cbincotesgue Island,
drove to the parsonage, and after the
ceremony the minister ss usual kiesed
the bride. The next instant McDuh's
fist shot out and caught the minister
square on the jaw, laying him limp in
the corner OF the room. Friends seized
the angry grosm snd explained to him
that Il was the c1stom Of ministers,
McDuff was Modified, and az peace
offering drew forth two $40 notes which
he rendered to the dszed and surprised
clergyman.