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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.

LiHung Chang, in an interview at
Pekin yesterday, plead for q with
drawal of the troops from Pechilli.
Beers yesterday attacked a train on
which Lord Kitchener was, but the
British are said to have sustained no
losses.
The tomb of Mrs. Nellie Tracey, In
Tavennersville, w. Va, was opened
Thursday night and the corpse robbed
OF two opal rings and brooch.
The son of Crazy Snake. the chief OF
the disaffected Creeks who are In re-
volt 10 Indian Territory, is being held
as hostage for the surrender OF the In.
dians.
10 the House yesterday, Mr.. Tslbert
Is. CO. announced that he would fight
the passage of promiscuous bills to re-
move charges of desertion in pension
cases.
A deed was filed at The Hague yes
terday declaring the desire Queen VII.
helmiua and Duke Henry to be united
in marriage, and the banns will be read
the first time tomorrow.
The Mutual Life Insurance Co.. Of
New York, has refused to pay S24O-,
600 policy on the life Of James q.
Peason, OF Boston, who died the day
after the first premium was paid.
According to q dispatch from Cron-
berg ell the children of Dowsger En-.
press Frederick will attend the funeral
of Queen Victoria, with the exception
OF Princess Frederick Charles, who Ia
enceinte.
Despite the opposition of the minis
ters and the politicians Mayor Flesh
mann, of Cincinnati, has issued a per-
NIT for the fight between Jeffries and
Rubin. The ight will take place on
February 10.
A dispatch from Madrid says that
while the Queen Regent and her child
rem were boating in Royal Park shot
was fired from the bank andpenetratea
the gunwhsle OF the boat. The as
sailant escaped.
Robert Burton Rodney yesterday
complied with the order OF the court
and paid to his wife, Margaret Z. Rod
uey, the sum OF s45 as alimony, as he
was required to do by Justice Hagner,
In Washington.
The Ministers at Pekin are still at
work preparing lists Of Chinese authori-
ties whose punishment is to be demand
ed. They disagree over the death list.
All have agreed upon Eve, but America,
Japan and Russia stand together in op-
posing execution OF three others.
Prosecutor Emley said at Paterson,
N. j., today that he would go before
Judge Dixon next Tuesday and ask
him to fix day for the trial of Geo, j..
Kerr, who was indicted with Campbell,
Death and McAllister for the murder
OF Jennie Bos ,chieter. The three con-
vlcted men remain in jail here awaiting
sentence. This will not be imposed
until after Kerr's trial.
Fire which started after midnight in
the building occupied by Pitkin and
Brooks, In Chicago, Wholesale and re.
tail dealers In foe porcelains, Quilted
the store. The total loss aggregates
S25O,O00 and is practically insured.
En route to the fire Pipeman Driscoll
was run over and probably fatally To-
jured. Several firemen suffered minor
Injuries while fighting the bleZs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

superior people in every respect to the Cuban.
The Senate today adopted on motion Of
Senator Hoar q resolution, that the President
be requested to communicate to the Senate
all information In his possession or in that Of
apy OF the executive departments In regard
TO the lands held in Myrimsin or other wise
for ecclesisstic OF religious uses In the Philip.
pine Islands.
Representatives Of labor union at New
ports News were at the Capitol today to urge
legislation to prevent bringing into, or send
ing out, Of stste tho products Of convict la
Dor.
President Abbot Of the Alexandria electric
railway had an interview with Senator Mar
tin at the Capitol today In reference to the
fscilitjes the trains on his road will be allow
cd on the new Long Bridge By the bill now
before Congress.
Secretary the Treasury Gsge, today sent to
Hon. ]. q. Cannon, chairman of the House
committee on appropriations, statement
dealing with the public indebtedness Of the
late republic of Hawaii. The bonded debt
at the time Of annexation was $685. 700.
An appropriation Of $3,235, 429 will be
necessary to assume the Indebtedness. There
should be an additional appropriation OF
1892, 105 to pay certain accrued interests
and OF $780, for payment Of commissions
and expenses
President Mckinley was the recipient OF
another costly present from the State Of Cali
fornis today. This was ballot box eight by
eight inches In size, made Of solid gold, plate
glass and finely carved California woods.
The box contains about $500 worth Of the
yellow metal. 1t was in this receptacle that
the California electors deposited their ballots
for President. State Senator 8. M. Short
ridge. of the electors, brought It from CALI
fornia. He Was escorted to the White House
BY Senator Perkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Suspended Payment.

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 26.-The Nor
ris bank ofthis city, supposed to bs one
of the richest private bsnksin the state,
suspended payment today. A notice
posted on the banks doors says the
failure is due to the inability of the Of
ficers to realize quickly enough on as-
sets. The bank has large list of de-.
positors who are heavily involved. An
excited crowd surged about the bank
when the failure was announced.
Josiah Morris, founder OF the Morris
bank. died several years ago. He was
considered one OF the wealthiest men 10
Alabama. He was one of the largest
stockholders of the Cape Elyton Land
Company OF Birmingham. After the
collapse OF the Birmingham boom, the
Elyton Land Company became less
prosperous. During the period of pros
perity 10 1883 Mr.. Morris built hand.
some hotel 10 Birmingham which bears
his name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Arrapging for the Obseouies.


London, Jan. 26.-The postpone
ment of the Queens funeral until al
most two weeks after her death Ia
explained by the magnitude OF the
preparations for the ceremony. Both
the admiralty and the war office are
busy arranging for the event and the
result wifi be one OF the grandest sea
and land pagesnts ever seen. Not only
the bulk OF England's navy but bsttle-
ships from most of the foreign fleets
will be anchored ia double line from
Cowes to Portsmouth and through this
lane the royal yacht Alberta, bearing
the coffin, will pass. A military cers-
mony will take place 10 London.
Thousands of troops will De 10 line
headed by Lord Roberts aud his staff;
the King, the Duke Of Cornwall, the
Kaiser and other members and rela-
tives of the royal family will follow the
remains on horseback. Kings and
Princes from all Europe will be
10 the parade, which will also IN.
clude a great civic representation
together with the government officials,
Auu Will pEooauiy 70 VIC ktScsSSs
funeral pageant ever seen in Europe.
The Queens remains were shut from
public view yesterday. The body will
remain 10 the temporary chapel at Os-
borne until Friday night, February l..
A guard of grensdiers will surround
the bier and candles will be kept burn
ing 10 the room. The royal family will
remain quietly at Osborne though the
King will be called to London fire.
quently. Warships OF all nations are
beginning to gather in the Solent.
Portsmouth, Jan. 25.-The German
Crown Prince arrived here at 10
o'clock this morning. He was met by
the Kaiser, who took him to Osborne.
Cowes, Jan. 26.-The correspondent
Of this association had the privilege to-
day of visiting the chapel In which the
Queens remains rest and of viewing
tue bier. The coffin is covered with q
pail of scarlet and white and ct the
head rests diamond crown. The bier
is surrounded by royal wreaths and at
each corner stands grenadier with
folded arms and bowed head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Unrest in Turkey,

Vienna, Jan. 26.--It has been gen.
orally known that things were gradual
ly going from bad to worse in Turkey,
but from official and other reports made
public today, It appears that unrest has
reached the point OF resurrection and
that crisis cannot be much longer
averted. Before the year is much old
er, the powers may be facing an East
ern problem of larger dimensions which
will put China in eclipse. Bands of
Turkish brigands wander through the
country plnndering the property and
threatening the lives OF Christians, sub
iscts OF the Sultan. The Bulgarian,
Servian and Greek inhabitants have
been driven to form secret societies
which aim at the abolition OF Turkish
supremacy over the greater part OF En-
pean Turkey, aud anarchy reigns GU
preme. Discomfort in Asia Minor is
general among the population of all
creeds and nationalties. Lawlessness
has increased and life and property are
more insecure than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

The Century Magazine for February
has been received from lib publishers In
New York. Its contents are: Coles
Engravings of Old Eoglish Masters,
Humor and Pathos of the Savings Bank,
At Third Hand, Some Americans
Abroad, The People at the Top OF the
World, -Four Midwinter Scenes in New
York, The Helmet OF Navarro, "Gone
to See il the Dream is True" Two
Women, The Helping Hand in East
London, A Council Of Six. The Steel
Industry Of America, II Have been
Blind so Long" The LanDigsn System
With Girls, A Remarkable American,
Birtbrlght, The Steer with the Merked
Hoof, The Play Devil. A Prescription,
Examples of American Forfeiture.
The Women, An Old World Wooing,
Her Mountain Lover, An English Pas
sion Play, Nikko, Is Sentiment Decln-
ing? Topics of the Time, Open Letters,
and Ia Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Verdi, the Composer, Dying.

Milan, Jan. 26.--Guiseppe Verdi is
dead in his eighty.seventh year. He
had been critically i'll for several days.
Guiseppi Verdi was born 10 the little
village OF Roncole In Italy, Oct. 8,
1914. As little child he exhibited an
intense fondness for music and played
from ear on difficult musical instru-
ments. For six years Verdi studied
operate composition and long before
the end OF that period, be knew more
than bis masters. Verdi's most popular
opera, I'll Trovstore." was written in
1853. Others OF his best known works
are "Nebuchadnezzar," "Aida,n "Don
Carlos" "0tello," and "Ernsni."
Later.-Verdi is still alive but Is sinking
rapidly. A hurried eummoning Of Bis rels-
tves gave rise to the report of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
ARRIVAL TO THE SUN.

Nicola Tesla hes at last perfected his
new system of electric lightiDg-day.
light illumination, 1t may be called
and he hopes to have it soon intro
duced into general use.
Under q full head of electricity the
lamp has the color of ice In the sun.
The light Is soft and absolutely steady.
So diffuse is it that 1t deceives the eye,
and at first seems without much power
OF illumination.
This is the light-the "perfect sani.
tary" light, IS Tesla calls (which he
has been seeking for ten years. There
are neither wires nor carbon filaments
TO break or burn out. The lamp may
be described as nest OF glass tubes,
bent In rectangular form.
Each lamp has about twenty feet OF
the white flaming tubes. Lotto this
square coil of hollow glass of the diam
eter OF ones finger electricity Is sent
qulvering from Tesla's osciDlstor.
Bursting into light it floods the apart
ment with the clear light OF day. Il is
dsylight--not the splendor of the SUP,
but the light of the sun, as on a cloudy
day, when one forgets that the sun is
shining.
Tesla's oscillator, which he believes
is the key for solving the m 3st impor-
tsnt electrical problems of the day.
canses vibrations ofinconcsivable speed.
These electrical vibrations turn tho
atoms OF the gases Ia the tubes into, rs
Ii were, little comets, which shoot
through the inclosed space with tire.
mendous rapidity, leaving trains of
light behind.
This sudden starting and stopping OF
the current produces continuous light,
not OF the incandescent nor of the arc
light character, but purely solar. In
other words, each lamp is little sun.
The little white icy tubes shining
along the ceiling Of Tesla's laboratory
appeared no more responsible for the
daylight 10 that room than the glsss
pendants OF chandelier. In a far
corner an ordinary incandescent bulb
was glowing. 1t was extinguished, but
the daylight remained. When Tesla's
Icy tubes were extinguished the place
was 10 Darkness
Several interesting experiments we're
also made. The sudden lighting OF gas
or OF the ordinary electric lamp so
shocked and strained the eyes that one
seemed for the moment afflicted with
sudden yellow blindness.
The Tesla lamp is not like any of the
known lights in use. II seems only q
bunch of crystals glowing on the ceiling
at midday. But remove them and ell
light vapishes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
SATURDAY EVENING. JAN. 2e. 1901

THE presiding officer OF the U. 6.
Ssnste has designated Senator Bacon
of Georgia, as the reader of Washing
toms Farewell Address on the 22rd
prOximo. This farce is played every
wear now, as regularly as comes
the anniversary of Washington's
birthday, and Immediately alter
wards the Senators procured to
scout and fout the wise advice
in that address. But the whole pro-
ceedines of both branches Of the Amer
lean Congress have become, In this pro-
gressivs age, travesty on national
legislation, and nearly all the evils that
have befallen the country have been
tie direct and legitimate result of such
legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Foreign News.

Paris, Jan. 26.-Surprising proof Of
French sympathy for England is found
In decision to close the theatres here
on the day OF the Queens funeral.
Vienna, Jan. 26.-Bsron Di Paulic,
leader OF the clerical conservative party
and generally regarded as the principal
candidate for premier, has become a
dangerous lunatic and been placed In
an ASYLUM. Baron Di Paulic became
insane on being rejected by his old con-
slituency.
Glasgow, Jan. 26.-Smallpox is rag
ing here. Three hundred and fifty-one
cases are reported today.
London, Jan. 26.--A dispatch from
Kimberley says that the Beers yester-
day captured a train laden with mill
tary stores near Fourteen Streams,
north OF Kimberley. The troops on
the train and a email portion of the
Dublin Fusiliers were taken prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Left for Havana.

New York, Jan. 26.-Charles F. W.
Nicely, formerly chief of the bureau
of finance OF the Cuban postal depart
ment. who is charged with embezzling
1000 from the Caban postal funds,
sailed for Havana at l o'clock this
afternoon on the steamer Mexico. in
custody of q. s. Deputy Marshals DAILY
and Adler. Nicely will be turned over
to the Cuban authorities for trial.
Nesley refused to be interviewed but
told Marshal Henkle that he was will
Ing to go and felt assured that when his
trial came of ia Havana he could ex-
plain everything SO satisfactorily that
he would be freed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Abner o. Purcell, popular mer'
day, aged about 81 yeers.
Mrs. Lydia Gregg, wife Of Clifford g,
Gregg, and mother.in.law OF the late
Jas. E. Carruthers, died at her home in
Round Hill on Thursday.
The storehouse and contents Of Mr..
A. l.. Martin, at Grassland, Orange
county, were destroyed by fire yester.
day. 1t originated from fue. There
was no insurance on the property.
There are eight cases Of smallpox, all
light cases, In one house 10 King
George county, all negroes. Establish
ing hospital in the yellow Hip
neighborhood Ia under consideration.
There are fifteen cases in that commu-
nifty.
The fine double frame dwelling
house occupied by w. s. Jenkins and
Mrs. Lewis Helm, on the. outskirts oil
Leesburg, was totally destroyed by fire
at 6 o'clock last night. Part OF the
furniture only was saved. Mr.. jenkins
owned the house.
The famous st. Luke's Home, at the
corner of Ross and Governor streets in
Richmond. go long used as q hospital,
with DR.. Hunter Mcclure at its head,
has been leased by Mr.. George Banis,
ter, the we'll known restauranteur, and
will be converted at once into a hotel.
Captain w. T. Morgan, of the tug
Primers Point, while returning to his
his home in Portsmouth, last night, was
attacked and robbed OF his months
wages by unknown men, who after
wards threw him into the river. His
experience has made him q raving
maniac.
Mr.. William L. Sperry, a veteran OF
the Mexican and civil wars, was found
dead in his room 10 Winchester yester-
day morning. Mr.. Sperry retired in
good health Thursday night and had
evidently been taken i'll during the
night and attempted to get out OF bed,
when he was stricken with heart
disease, as his body was found lying
partly on the floor and partly in bed.
Mr.. Sperry was native of Winchester
and was rs years Of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
Brltish Press on Asphalt troubles.

London, Jan. 26.-Tte Saturday Re.
view, in an article discussing the
asphalt troubles ia Venezuela, remarks
rather illogically that sit would be a
c,ndign rebuff to the United States If
England, supported by France and
Germany, encouraged President Castro
to stand firm AGAINST the Americans.
They would then bs placed in q posi-
ton of ridiculous helplessness. There
is no affection among the Spanish
Americans for the United States" be-
lieves the Review. Even Texas is an
i'll assimilated morsel."
The Spectator today says that the
grief shown in America over the Queens
death makes amends for all the inapti-
tudes Of politicians. diplomatists and
publicists In both countries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondents Of the Alexandria Gasetie.l
Washington, January rs.

The question of the need OF an extra
session OF Congress was discussed by
President Mckinley with several Sena'
tors and Representatives this morning.
Thus far the matter Is still In doubt
with ths odds against the proposition.
While it is now admitted that large
amount of much desired legislation will
fail of completion by the 4tb OF March,
the President ia averse to calling an ex-
traordinary session for several reasons.
In the fret place the additional cost to
the Treasury is enormous. A hundred
thousand dollars day as long as Con-
gress Ia in session is said by some au-
thorities to be conservative estimate.
Another and more important reason
why the President does not want to
call the law makers together is that the
chances are they will plunge into
matters not desired by the party man
agers. Though called together for
specific legislation there would be moth
ing to prevent Congress from going of
on q tangent and staying 10 session all
summer II they fell into wrangle. II
he felt sure they would pass the ship
subsidy and Philippine measures
promptly, it is understood that the
President would not be against the ex-
ira session idea. Among those consult
ed by the President this morning on
this matter we're Senators Spoaner and
Kean and Representatives Hull and
Hopkins. When they left the execu-
tive presence nearly all these statesmen
were pronounced in their views against
the extra session plan. 1t is not be.
lieved by Senators that an extra SEES
sion will be pecessitated to provide leg
islation for either Cuba or the Philip
pines.
Chief Wilkie, OF the Secret Service,
received message today from one Of
his operatives announcing the arrest at
Bingbampton, n. Y, of Leroy Hofron,
Fred w. Morse, Walter Hill, James
North and Peter Holland. Tue tele.
gram said that North was arrested
while passing a counterfeit ten dollar
note. Hebron is q photographer and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

FAvORs THE WHIPPING POsT.-In
Wilmington, Del, on Sunday Chief
Justice Charles B. Lore surprised
meeting OF Friends called 10 consider
the abolition Of the whining post and
pillory. Alfred d. Love, of Philadel-
phia, spoke at length for the abolition
Of the post and pillory and the subsli,u,
ton OF love and kindness 10 reformatory
institutions for criminals. He called on
Chief Justice Lore for bis views. The
chief justice argued for the efficiency of
the whipping post as preventive and
deterrent ofcrime. Amooq other things,
be said: "We all acknowledge that re-
form schools and human laws have two
purposes. One is to prevent crime. II
crime is 10 run scot free, the law has
fsiled OF its purpose. The pillory ought
to 90. 1t is relic OF the past that has
no potency and does no good. IL is a
relic of barbarity, but would have the
man whipped who beats his wife. Ia
order that poetic justice be done, I'd
have the wife whip him If l could get
her to do that, and would like to stand
beside her when she did 1t. In tb~. Al
years of my experience fully c.se.tbird
oithe criminals coming befc re- the courts
have been Don-residep..s II thew had
been whipped navs not heDrd of a
slngle insIapsJe of one returning to Del
aware. Therefore, the whipping post
Z" my opinion, is effective. We must
have something to prevent crime. The
whipping post has been one thing that
has kept the city from the hordes of
other cities swooping down upon us.
II you will furnish any other system
that will prevent crime as the whipping
post does / would be happy to take it
up. shall use every means l have TO
get the legislature to abolish the pill
lory."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
500 REWARD s1oo.

The readers Of this paper will DO pleased to
learn that there Ia at least one dreaded d.
sease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catsrb. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cnre known TO the
medical fraternity. cstauh being q consti-
tutionsl disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting ust1re in doing
Its work. The proprietors have so much
faith In its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address, 2. j. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
Sold b. Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26
OFFICIAL.

An ORDINANCE authorizing the City Engi-
neer To cut and furnish curbing from canal
lock stone for improvements in the city OF
Alexandra.
Gee. l. Be il ordained by the City Council
of Alexandria. That she City Engineer 10
authorized ard empowered to cut and furnish
curbing from canal lock stone fsr improve.
ments in the city Of Alexandra at forty cents
Der foot set. The amount to be paid into the
City Treasury before the work be done.
Gee. 2 This ordinance shall be Ia force
from its passage.
Passed Common Council January %,
1901.
HUBERT sN0wDgN, President
Passed Board Of Aldermen January %,
1901.
T SWEENEY, Pres. Ir1 tenn.
Approved January "a, 1901.
GEO. L SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL 4. sTANsBuRY. Clerk C. C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-26

TaE PRESIDENT has thrown the
whole weight of his administration In
favor OF Mr.. Hanna's ship subsidy bill,
because the bene6ciaries OF that bill
were large contributors to the fund
that bought his election, and he now
threatens Congress with an extra ses-
sion unless that bill be passed at the
present one. That threat is yelled un-
der the pretended necessity Of legisla-
ton for the Philippine Islands. But
that that is only bare pretense is
plain to be seen, by reason OF the fact
that he now governs those islands by
his own sweet will, has been doing so
for two years, and, apparently, can
continue to do so indefinitely.