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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
Suicides Body Refused Sculpture.

Newcastle, Pa. Feb. 2l.-The funeral
OF RALPH ]. White, the aged farmer
who shot and killed his neighbor at
Sweet Valley, Pa and later committed
suicide, was held yesterday afternoon.
When the funeral procession reached
the gate Of the cemetery at Sweet VAL
ley the sexton bad the gate closed and
IvIuDONs -,s...tOJ.0a tnO uOusvo.
said he had instructions from the trus.
tees not to permit the body of the
suicide to be buried in the cemetery.
The relatives were indignant, but the
procession turned back. The body Is
now held by the dead mans friends
until the courts decide upon injunction
brought to prevent the trustees from
interfering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
kUMORED LEGACY FOR MOSBY's
MEN.

Word has just been received 10 Bllti-
more that there Ia scarcely doubt
remsioing OF the truth of the rumor
Baron hJDoiS ". =. - sS-, va tSv -.
sian army and former member OF
Mosby's command, had left 81 600. 900 10
be divided among the survivors of the
command. The Bsron's death, it is
said, occurred recently 10 Germany,
and In addition to the generous gift
mentioned, he also set aside by will q
large sum for building and maintain.
ing a home for the invaded and dis.
sbled among his old comrsdes-in-srms.
The home IL to be erected at Chan
lilly, Fairfax county, on the spot where
Baron Won Massow was wounded 10 40
engagement between Mosby's men and
California battalIo1 of the UOion
army. The Baron bad captured Cap
tain Reid, of the California battalion,
and had ordered him to the rear with
other prisoners. when Captain Reid
turned aud fred at his captor. Reid
was Immediately shot dead by Captain
Samuel Chapman, OF the Mosby brigade,
who is still alive aud residing near
Warrenton. Rsid's pistol was preserved
by Baron Won Massow as one of the
most valued trophies of his experience
during bis American visit, aud as such
was taken by him back to Germany,
where it was found among his treasures
at bis death.
On good authority the statement is
made that all the surviving members OF
Mosby's command will shortly be noti-
fed to report to the German consul in
New York 10 regard to the Baron's
legacy. Steps will also Immediately be
taken for the erection of the home,
which will bs in one of the most besuti-
ful aud accessible spots in Virginia,
and amid associations fraught with his
toric,l interest. 1t will be built upon
the former estate OF David Stuart, one
Of the slgners of the Declaration of In
dependence, and in the neighborhood
Of the homes of Washington and Lee.
The beueficiaries OF the legacy now
number scarcely hundred. the major
ty OF them residing In Virgini'. Col.
Mosby is now en- route for Virginia
rom California, and is expected here 10
, few days,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
Rumored Injury to Jeffries.

Cincinnati, Feb. q -Duriog the
early days OF his training here for the
proposed fight with Gus Ruhlip, jim
Jefiries tore tendon 10 his right knee
while exercising. The Injured mem.
Der gave him much trouble during his
training aud it is iDtimated that, had
the fight taken place, Rubin would
have wrested the championship from
Jeffries on account of the accident.
Jeiries is now appearing at local
theatre and during mix.up with his
brother on the stsge his knee gave out
and he was unable to proceed. His
physicians say the injury is not per-
maranf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-At yester-
days session OF the. Virginia Grand
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, at Hsmp-
ton, Richmond was selected ssthe plsce
for the 1902 gathering Of Grand Lodge
delegates, There were three important
sessions. An elaborate banquet wss
given By Kecoughtsn Lodge, Of Hamp.
ton. in honor OF the Grand Lodge OF.
ficsrs and delegates. II was q brilliant
afl ,ir, and a number OF able addresses
we're made by prominent Pythians.
The Grand Lodge officers elected for
the year are Grand chancellor, John NJ 4.
Newton, Pocabontas; grand vice chan
cellor, James w. Gordon, Richmond;
grand prelste, William Fl. May, Alex
sndria (re-elected); grand keeper of records
and seal, Walter A. Edwards Norfolk IRE
elected for the thirteenth timex grand mar
ter OF exchequer Major T. L. Courtney,
Richmond (re-elected), grand master.st arms
George D. Cabell, jr, Dsnville; grand inner
guard, V. p Holt, Hampton; grand outer
guard, Mayor J. B. Bryan, Of Roanoke; repre-
sentative to the Supreme Lodge, d. Z. Rieb-
aidson, Of Richmond. The adoption OF the
resolution declaring Grand Chancellor ad in
term Cunningham a past chancellor left two
offices vacant and the inner and outer guards
are both new men. Last night, preceding
the banquet, the new Pythiau castle, which
va, built by Keco1ghtan Lodge, was dedi-
catad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Foreign News.


Madrid, Feb. 2l.-Senor 5agasta, the
former premier and leader of the
liberals, said today that public opinion
would never allow the return to power
of Silyela ministry. Personally, he
said, be preferred to see the present
ministry under Azcarrsga remain 10
power.
Vienna, Feb. 2l.--The Czschs yester-
day nailed revolutionary proclamations
to the wall, OF the city aud the Ger.
mans today tore them down. The re.
suit was street fight which lasted an
hour. Klatso. the Czech leader, was
set upon by Germans and severely hurt.
st Petersburg, Feb. 81. The Novoe
Vremya prints dispatch from Vladi-
yostok to the effect that there is re.
newed ferment 10 southern Manchuria.
Boxers emssaries are reported to
have arrived 10 the province end they
are being joined by scattered bands of
Chinese troops.
Brussels, Feb. 2l.-A big fire 10 the
suburbs today caused loss aggregat-
ing $500 600. Two firemen were killed
while fighting the flames.
Madrid, via Hendsye, France, Feb.
2l.-The council o! State did not meet
today and there is much speculation IS
to the reason for the omission. 1t is
reported that Senior Silvela has accept
ed the commission from the Queen Re-
gent to form a new ministry. The fol-
lowing portfolios are said to have been
assigned and accepted: Senior Allen
De Salszar, Minister OF Foreign Affairs;
Senior Dsto, Minister OF the Interior;
Senior SANCHEZ de Loca, Minister of the
Navy, and General Linares, Minister OF
War.
Manila, Feb. 21.-Several more ar
rests have been made in the case OF
those charged with furnishing insur-
gentslwith supplies. The prisoners are
members OF the natives government.
London, Feb. 81 Lord Lausdowne,
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, told
Mr.. Choate, the American ambassador,
today that he intended to submit the
matter:of the Nicaraguan canal question
to the Cabinet tomorrow.
London, Feb 81 The long anticipated di.
vsrce proceedings brought by Major I. ].
Atherton against his wife, with the Duke OF
Manchester figuring as correspondent, have at
length mAterisliz.d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
POPULATION OF VIRGINIA.

! The census Office has issued a bulletin
giving the population of Virgins by
counties and minor civil divisions.
The population OF the state in I9OOis
1864 1854, az against l .655, $50 in 1890,
representing on increase since 1890 OF
1913, 204, or IL per cent. This rate of
increase is greater than that for the de-
cade immediately preceding. when it
was 9.5 per cent, though not SO large as
that for the ten years from 1870 to 1880
when it was % per cent, the highest
rate OF increase shown at any census.
The original state OF Virginia, from
which the states Of Virginia and West
Virginia were formed, had population
of 747. $40 in 1890, and this was increas-
ed by 1872, $50, or III per cent, during
the ensuing ten years. At no subse-
queut census, save that OF 1880, has this
rate been tqualed, while that oil 1910
showed gain of only 2 per cent over
the population OF 1880. During the de-
cade from 1850 to 1870 the state OF
West Virginia was organic d, which
caused decrease TO appear 10 the pop
ulation of Virginia for that decade OF
81 ,152, or % 8 per cent, but the loss 10
population from this cause Yves largely
regalned during the next ten years.
The total land surface OF Virginia is,
approximately, 1925 square miles, the
average number of persons to the
squsre mile at the censuses Of 1890 sn5 !,
1910 being as follows: 1890, Al 3; 1900
462.
Table 2 shows the population of Vir.
piria by counties at each census from
1870 TO 1900, inclusive, while table 3,
which Immediately follows, shows, for
each county, the increase (or decreass)
by number and per cent. during the ten
years from 1890 to 1900.
OF the 100 counties 10 the State &c
have increased in population during
the decade, those showing the largest
percentage of Increase being Wise 1903
per cent; Allegheny, 75.9 per cent;
Buchanan, 65.2 per cell; Dickinson.
50 per cent; Northampton. 1876 per
cent, and Smyth, 1872 per cent.
The counties that have decreased
in population during the decade
number "a, those showing the
largest percents of decrease being
Hsnrico, 1913 per cent; Alexandria,
65.4 per cent. Roanoke, AZ 4 per cent. !;
Campbell, 49 4 per cent. Spottsylvania,
35.1 per cent; JAMES City. "a 6 per
cent. Norfolk, 34.1 per cent. Chester
field, % per cent: Warwick, 26.5 per
cent, and Frederick, 26 per cent. In
all except two OF these cases, however.
the decrease is due wholly to tbe fact
that the cities OF the State are now in
dependent OF the counties 10 which
they are situated geographically,
whereas in 1890 the population OF these
cities, with the exception of Peters.
burg. was included as q part OF the
population of the several counties.
The counties showing a decrease 10
population due to causes other than
that referred to are Amelia. Bedford,
Charles City, Clarke. Cumberland, En-
sex, Fluvanns, Goocblsnd, James
City, King and Qnsep, King William,
Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, New Kent,
Orange, Prince Gsorgs. Richmond,
Rockbridge, Spottsylvania and York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
Emperor Threatens Dictatorship

Vienna, Feb. 81 The political situa-
ton ia most serious. Because OF the
trouble in Parliament Emperor Franz
Josef threatens to assume an absolute
dictatorship. At midnight last night
the Emperor summoned DR.. Won Koer-
Der, the premier and said he would
prorogue the Rsichsrath and govern
without the Parliament unless it ceased
to Disgrace Austria In the eyes Of The
world. Won Koerber pleaded for more
time and the Emperor foalIy agreed to
give the Reichsrath one more chance.
The outlook of the disturbing factions
coming together and trsnsacting BUSH
ness peacefully Is gloomy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
rHuts Jay EVENING. FEB. 21. 1901

No wELL.INFoRMED man denies that
there are at least some sensible mem.
bers of the u. s. Senate, but none can
tell why the latter are willing 10 take
mart in the ridiculous farce of celebrat-
ing. wasbiDgton's birthday, by listen
ing to the reading OF his FsrewelhAd-
dress. while they sit in their arm chairs,
chewing plug tobacco or cigars,
and twirling their thumbs in the face
of the galleries, and trying to look as II
they believed themselves to be really
great men. Why there is hardly q
single line 10 that address that hasn't
been, and that Is not now being,
secuted and fouted by the dominant
party of the country, whose managers
boldly assert that II is out OF date and
was not written for the present genera
lion, and deserves no consideration
now It warns the people against innova-
TORS OF the Constitution. extravaganza
and high taxes, entaDglipg alliances,
and against snnexipg foreign countries
and absorbing their alien people into
the body polite. and against the
consequent danger of leaving the con-
tinent Of North America in order to ex-
pand their territory. II there ever was
disinterested advice, it was that OF
George Washington, and all wise
lovers of this country believe it should
be followed; but Messrs. McKinlsy.
Roosevelt, Hanna, Wolcott. Foraker
Plat, and other leaders of the repuoli-
can party, don't countensnce any such
idea, aud they pull the strings that
make their puppets dance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
Clerical Suspicion Removed.

Boston, Feb. 21.-An alleged blunder
Of the cable has been the cause of cler.
ical suspicion OF Rev DR.. Ament, the
American missionary, who was recent.
ly arrested 10 China, and later released
by German and French troops. Il was
said that DR.. Ament and some of his
native converts we're blackmsiling the
Chinese and obtaining money from
them under false pretenses. 1t is bow
announced that the statement is untrue
and that all collections had received
the approval Of the Chinese officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

grexmsn Lamb of the Richmond, and Nay.
on the rivers and harbors committee. Al
though nobody except themselves has any
idea that either will succeed, their State col
leagues have divided rs usual, the old mi
joriiy OF the delegation supporting Mr.. May
nsrd, and the minority Mr.. Lamb; indeed
some of the latter who had at first signed Mr..
Msynsrd's application, subsequently, with
drew their names and added them 10 Mr..
Iambs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

So POSITIVELY indecent are the plays
nroduced on the stages Of some OF the
Wa shiogton theatres, which people
from this city attend, that the members
of the u. g. Senate. out OF regard Tor
the young women of the other families
have passed bill authorizing the po'
lice to close them, without waiting for
a warrant to that effect. Washington
theatres nowadays suit the audiences
of mining towns better than those OF
cities that pose as refued and cultured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
Conviction of an Acid Tbrower.

East Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 81 =
E zsbeth L'Eioile will pass the next
five years OF her life within the Won.
sn's reformatory at Sherburn as result
of being convicted by jury here yes.
terday OF einptyirg a cup CT vitrol into
the face of John Bourchard. Mrs.
L'Etoile was convicted after q two
days. trial ending yesterday afternoon.
Bourchard is totally blind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

AS anticipated. and we'll may have
been, it is now printed in the news
papers that least five military COM
panles from Virginia, accompanied by
the Governor of the State, will march
ip the inaugural procession at Wash
ington on the All proximo. But glare
and glitter are as seductive to some
people now as ever, and such people have
often surrendered their liberty for the
pleasure OF participating in the ovations
TO their corquerors; and human nature
i,the same now as it always was and
always will be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
{Oorrespsodsnce Of the AleIandris Gazette. ]
Washington, February 81.


The Senate committee on postofices
and postroads this morning decided to
reyort the Mason amendment adopted
in the Senate yesterday and against
which the point of order had been rails
ed by Mr.. Hale. 1t provides for con-
tiuuing the pneumatic tube nail SER
vice in New York, Boston and Phila-
delphis, and provides also that the SER
vice bs extended to Chicago. The
Vest amendment to the amendment,
that St. Louis be included in the ex-
tension of the service, was not agreed to.
The House committee on banking
and currency by vote Of s to 8 au-
thorized favorable report OF the Lover
log bill to increase the elasticity of the
currency. The three negative votes
were cast by democrats. The Cox
amendment to extend the national
banking laws to state banks was voted
down.
State Department officials said this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

GENERAL WASHINGTON having fought
for his country, naturally believed 10
the right of people to make their
own constitutions. But Mr.. Mckinley,
though he put this country to the
needless expense Of a billion dollars for
the alleged purpose of giving freedom
to the Cubans, says they have no right
to frame their own constitution. But
the United States were weak when
General Washington wss alive; now
thev are strong, and might makes right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

Nor satisfied with having Ambassa'
dor Choate to represent him at the
coronation of Edward VII, Mr.. McKin-
ley has appointed special envoy, Mr..
Xyhltelaw Reid, for that occ ision-all at
the cost OF the taxridden people of this
country. But expense can not stand
between the United States and the
honor they must pay their imperisl
alIxr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
On THE Garfield Monument 10 Wash

On THE Garfield Monument 10 Wash
inVton it is inscribed that be was q
member of Congress and q. 8. Sena'
cor. Some people have evidently OBJ
Gained therefrom their idea OF Congress.
But that body is composed OF the Sen
ate and the House OF Representatives,
aud Senator IL, therefore, as much q
member of Congress as o Representa-
4;ya
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

A powerful engine cannot be run with 8
weak boiler, and we can't keep up the strain
Of an active life with weak stomach; Meth
or Tan we stop the human mschine TO make
repairs II the stomscb cannot digest enough
food to keep the body strong, such prepars.
ton rs Kodol Dyspepsia Cure should be used.
It digests what you eat and it simply can't
help but do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

AS WAS the case 10 the war between
the States, SO now in the Philippine
war. it has been discovered that
the Filipiuos are being supplied
with arms and ammunition by those
who are wsging war against them.
Patriotism is great thing, but money
always was greater one, and is more
so now than ever before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
The Cuban Constitution.

Havana, Feb. 21.-The Cuban con-
stitution will be signed by the dele gates
this afternoon. The question of the
relations between the United States and
Cuba is treated 10 separate commune
cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

Cut this out add take IL to Richard
GlbsoD's drug store snd get free
sample OF Cnamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, the best physic. They
also cure disorders of the stomach,
biliousness and headache.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
DIED

On Wednesday night February 20. 1901,
ut Has o'clock, BETTE SELF. wife Of
Compton 8 Self Her funeral will take place
from her late residence, No. BOB north Wash
ington street, on Saturday evening. Friends
and scquaintsnces are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

II troubled with q weak digestion
belching, sour stomach, or II you feel
doll after eating, try Cham5erlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, %
cents. Samples free at Richard Glib
sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

Like bad dollars, all counterfeits Of Dc.
Wits Witch Hazel sslve are Sorthless. The
original quickly cures piles. sores and all skin
diseases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
The MarKets
Georgetown, Feb. 2i.-Whest 70a76.

Bishop Francis M. White, whose
death was daily feared for several
weeks, Is gradually gaining strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

VIRGINIA SUNDAY sCHooLs.-The State
Sunday scbOol Convention adjourned st Dsn.
vile last night at 10 o'clock. The election
Of officers resulted a. follows: President, J.
3. Joplipg treasurer, Q. z. Carter, of Char.
loiteeviile; International committeeman, A.
l.. Knowles, oil Staunton; corresponding sec-
rotary, Alfred J. Gary, Richmond. MI. W.
II. Jones, of Richmond, was msdo chsiImsn
Of the execut We committee, which consists of
20 members. and 20 vice presidents were
elected, mainly last years liet rehonored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
Fire I'm Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga Feb. 2l.-Thi- mornir z
al 6 o'clock the block in which il J. j.
and ]. E. Msddox's wholesale grocery
house caught fire. The flames spread
rapidly through the block desiroyirg
four immense wholesale houses, the
Bawdy House and numbtr OF smaller
dwellings. The thermometer was 16
above zsro. and the fremen worked
under great d fficulty, their clotbIig
being frozen. TIE Wholesale houses
are: ]. J. and J. E. Maddox; Granting
& Spslding, shoe bouse: Mcdonnell &
Christopher. dry goods; Diuker &
Davidson. shoee; Draper & CoRein.
shoes. The loss at present Is over belf
a million. A s O'CLOCK the firemen be.
lieved that they had the blaze under
control. 1t is reported that the watch
man In the Maddox binding lost mis-
life. Tie origin Of the FIRE Is unknown,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21

Halls Ustsrrh Cure is taken internally and
sets directly on the blood and mucous SUI.
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the bast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-21
State CT Ohio, City ofToledo, 9.
80

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner Of the firm of F. J. CHENEY
q Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo
County and State Aforesaid. and that ssid
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLL.ABS for each and every case Of Cstsrrb
that cannot be cured By the use OF HALLS
CATARRH CURE.
4 FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th Day of December, A. D..
1856.
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Circuit Court, held in January, 1898, for killing Wnl Taylor, his brother-in-law. Both are negroes. Ray was sentenced to life imprisonment.
 The Governors endorsement is as fol- lows:
 "The physician inspector states that the defendant is totally blind in one eye and will lose his other eye. The petitioner was convicted upon circumstantial evil dence. The trial judge and the clerk of the Circuit Court and the advisory board recomm end that a parole be granted. It Is accordingly ordered"
 Mary J. Adams. white, bigamy, con- victed at the fall term 1901 of the Chil- ton Circuit Court and sentenced to two years. The endorsement of the Governor is as follows:
 ''The presiding judge states that this woman thought that a decree granted to her husband authorized her to remarry. The judge and the pardoning board re- commend executive clemency. She was a very ignorant woman. Let a pardon is- sue"
 Francis Coleman, forgery, convicted in the St. Clair Circuit Court, fall term 1901, and sentenced to two years. The Governor gave his reasons as follows:
 "Evidence shows that this defendant is negro woman in feeble health with a 2-year-old babe. The pardon is recom- mended by all of the jurors and by the advisory pardoning board. Let a pardon issue"
The age-herald., 1901-12-12

Catarrh has already become national curse. It's ravages extend from ocean to ocean.
 More than one-half of the people are affected by it. It has become such a serious matter that it has passed the boundaries of the medical profession and become national question. Sena- tors are talking about it; Congressmen are discussing it.
 They are not only considering the, ,ex- tent and chronic nature of the disease but the possibility of finding a national remedy to meet this national calamity
 The catarrh remedy, Peruna, seems tc be the main expectation in this direc' ton.
 Dr. Hartman, President of the Hart man Sanitarium, devised the remedy Peruna, over forty years ago, and the