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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

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139 Carson Handle Co.
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1852 Oruprer, Joseph L
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1868 Cutler, Rev H J
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1915 Delaney, DIR
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1923 Eichbere, Isaac
20 Emmeit, W & Co
129 EntIisle, Chss +
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1872 Fannon, TT
80 Field & Co, HK
27a Fisher Brothers
90 First National Bank
1859 Fleischmann Hotel
SEA Fleischmsnn Hotel
1909 French, Geo 8
1879 Gibson, Richard
1869 Gibson Emily N Miss, residence 700
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1888 Gibson. DR. VIM.
1O64s German, DR. EA
1O2 Green, DR. Louis 8
1925 Griffin, WI
50 Hammond, J W & Sons
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1873 Havenner Baking Go.
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43 Harper, FS
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20 Hill. JIM g. Co
1869 Hill, Frank NJ
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1889 Hooff, Chas B
1889 Howard, Clifton T
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200 Southern Bell T & TCo
800 Southern Bell T & T Co, Operator
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

COFFEEs have advanced, bur we are st IL
~ selling them at old prices.
J. MILBURN
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SPECIAL BARGAINS

GROCERIES.
John AHERN & co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS
AND DEALERS IN
PURE WINES & LIQUORS
We hold largely in q. s. bonded warehouses
and carry in stock various brands Of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES MADE,
Have also IN store superior grades Of Foreign
Ano American WINES, ALES, BROWN
STOUT, &C.
NJ Satisfaction Guaranteed % to Price and
Quality. IA
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
7 Q. MILBURS.
plALxR IN
FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES,
l. 8 North Royal Street,
Alexandra, W
Proprietor Of the Potomac Brand Of Flour
which IL unexcelled.
Coffses Freshly Roasted at sters.
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NAVY BEANs-Fise barrels new navy
IN beans just received by
j. @. MILBURN
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COAL AND WOOD

Of our coal we lower the price In economy Of
consumption. Consumers will find that it is
cheaper to use our high grade Lee Coal, that
has been screened and freed from slate and
stone, than that Of an inferior grade. II gives
more heat less ashes and burns longer than
any other coal, and our prices are as low a.
any. Coal and Wood under cover.
]. 3. ZIMMERMAN,
Foot OF Queen street Alexandria, Va.
Telephone II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30
ESTABLISHED 1900.
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

PUBLISHED DAILYAND TRL WEEKLY.
Receives full telegraphic dispatches from al
over the world. Publishes the latest news
especially with reference to this section of
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

OHOICE MILD CURED HAMS. small
~ sizes, just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

ENRUIr JABS-Porcelsin Lined Fruit
II Jars. extra quality, pints 55c, quarts 6Oc,
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICE:

The TRI.WEgKLY GAZETTE, or country
edition, contains all the news Of interest in
this State, and will DO Of especial interest to
Alexsndrisns living away from here, bat
who wish to keep up with thsir home ssws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

OCCURRING sOAP.-Six boxes Pride of the
- Kitchen Soap for cleaning wood, metal
and glass. &c a large cake, just received by
j. G. MIL BURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-30

no YOU REALIZE THAT pretty table
~ is dependent on the small dressings? We
have everything to make the table pretty.
THE L. J. MILLER GO.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1901-07-19

TIE mayor Of Bismarck has issued
a manifesto against Sunday baseball.
That's right, Greg" An aggregation
of base-ballists thatcan'tplay better
game than the Capital City Mufrers
.'hadn't ostir" bs allowed 10 play ball
even on those dayIl when hillaious and
Fethezmtss sinful sports are psrnitted
by statute. Choke 'em o6 until they
can do betfAr, ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
liver on tbs line. or proposea line, Of .h..

river on the line. or proposed line, of that
road.
The bill to refer the war claim OF Richsrd
Randall, of King George county, Virgins,
amounting to 81 Jos. TO the court Of claims,
was favorably reported in the Senate today.
The following changes in the fourth-ciass
postoffiees Of Virgins were msdc today :
Dshlia, Greensvlle county, f. ]. Bounds, sp-
uoipted postmaster, vice W. @. Weaver, re-
signed; Greenwood Depot, Albemarle county,
A. c. Bruce, vice J. e. Bsbsr removed.
Applicants for positions in the Agricultural
Department. that are not under civil service
rules, are informed that there are no vscan.
cies. A California Congressman who applied
for such place for lady friend yesterday,
was told that there was no possible chance
for her appointment.
The report Of the House committee Oh
coinage, on the bill for the government TO
coin tokens with which to erect 3 monument
to General Washington at Alexandria, has
not yet been presented to the House. nor even
prepared, nor is 1t known definitely when Il
will DO
No action will be taken at this session Of
Congress on the Kahn bill, extending tn.
Chinese exclusion acts, which expire in 1902
for q period Of twenty years. The Senate
committee on foreign relations intended to
make the Kahn bill q part of the Jenkins
bill, which provides more stringent enforce
ment of the exclusion laws, but will not dc
so now.
The bill 10 establish light and fog signal
ut Point No Point in Chesapeake Bay, was TO-
day reported fsvorEbly from the Senate com
m ftpa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13

DEATHS OF PROMINENT VIRGINIA
WOMEN. Mrs. Anna Herndon Maury,
widow OF Commodore Matthew Fon-
tame Msury, died yesterday evening in
Richmond. She was ninety years old.
Mrs.. Maury was the daughter of the
late Dabney Herndon, for many yesrs
cashier OF the Farmers Bank, OF Fred
ericksburQ, and prominent aud hon.
ored citizen of that town during the
first half OF the last century. Mrs.
Maury had three sons. Col. Richard l..
Maury, of Richmond, who survives
her, and two soDs who have died, Ma
thew F. Maury, it,, OF Cincinnati, and
Lieut.. John Msury. OF the staff OF Geu.
Dabney Maury, who was killed In the
war.
After an illness which lasted only
three days, Mrs. Sarah Newton Green,
widow of Col. John Shackelford Green,
died at her residence In Norfolk on
Monday. Mrs. Green wss one OF the
best known ladies in Norfolk aud num-
bered her friends by the hundreds.
Closely related to many OF the Oldest
ahd most prominent families in this sec.
ton, she was intimate in those social
circles to which her presence always
lent q charm. At the time of her
death Mrs. Green was 10 the 10Th year
OF her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate spent most Of yesterday
considering the agricultural appropria-
ton bill, which carries 81 500, 900. The
question OF sending horse meat abroad
caused some debate. The fact was
brought out 10 debate that the United
States is engaged In the expectation OF
horse meat to Scandinavian countries,
where it Is considered q dellcacy.
The House passed the army appro.
priation bill carrying Sly 1894. $40. Mr..
Mcclellan made speech comparing
the cost OF the United States soldier
with the European. According to bis
figures, including the cost OF pensions,
etc., each United States soldier In
volved an expense of $2,82S, while a
German soldier costs 1927 and French
soldier 1892. The sundry civil bill,
carrying s59. 7O3 .264, was taken up. 1t
Ia said the House conferees are deter
mined the Senate shall yield on the war
revenue reduction bill.
Representative Dicks bill to suppress
haziug at West Point was adopted by
the conierees of the Senate and House.
The amendment renders 1t mandatory
that the superintendent of the academy
shall suppress challenge fighting"
and every form Of hazing at the acade.
my. 1t also provides for the dismissal
of all cadets 10 any way connected with
fights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting Of the Board OF Al
dermen Of the city Of Alexandria, Va, held
February IL, 1901, there were present:
Msssrs. Hill, Msrbury, Clark, Curtin, w. y.
weeney and J. T Sweeney.
In the absence Of the President Mr.. Curtin
was elected President pro tempore.
The following were received from tho
Common Council and their action concurrcd
in by unan NOUS votes:
Report of the Inspectors Of the City Jail.
Petition Of Weston Atkinson for pay as DO.
licoman for months Of December. 1900, and
January, 1901.
Petition from the managers Of shc Alexan-
dria Kindergarten for en- appropriation Of
$500.
Resolution sppropristng $500, or ss much
thereof as msy be necessary, for sewer frt m
King street mp Columbus t. Christ Church
Parish Hall.
Resolution sppropristing 5000. or 80 much
thereof IS may be necessary, to drive piles at
Fishtown
An act to amend and re-ensct section "a of
the city charter was received from tie Com
mon Council, that board having referred it to
the Committee on General Laws. 1 heir sc-
ton was non-concurrej In, the ordinance
read three times aud passed By q unanimous
vote.
The board then adjourned.
J.R. N. CURTlN, President pro TEN.
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
COURT OF APPEALS.

10 the Court of Appeals yesterday
the following opinions were handed
down, the last for the present term ol
the Court:
By Judge r. II. Cardwell-Cole's
executor vs. Marlin. From the Circuit
Court of PittsylvaDia county. Reversed
By Judge George NJ. Harrison-Pace
vs. Moorman, sc. From the Corpor-
alton Court city of Lynchburg. Re-
yersed. Judges Buchanan and Phlegsr
each filing dissenting opinion. Rich
mond Ice Company vs.. Crystal Ice
Company. From the Circuit Court
city OF Richmond. Reversed.
Judge Archer A. Phlegar-Armstrong
va. Henderson,; Corporation Court
city of Danville. Affirmed. Jones Va.
Tunis; from thu Law and Equity
Court city OF Norfolk. Affirmed. Nh
tual Reserve Fund Life Association vs.
Taylor; from the Law and Equity
Court city OF Richmond. Reversed.
Coffee vs.. Stras; from the Circuit
Court OF Tszawell county. Writ oil
error refused.
Dickinson We; Gray. appeal and
supersedess. From the Circuit Court
OF Russell county. Bond $500.
t Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany vs.. Poole's administrator. From
the Circuit Court OF Nsnsemond. Writ
of error and superssdeas. Bond, 81 900.
O'Boyls vs.. Commonwealth. From
the Corporation Court of Newport
News. Writ of error and supersedeas
The Court will probably adjourn for
the term today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
Disorder in Spain.

Madrid, Feb. 13.-There was much
disorder in the streets of Madrid last
night, and the spectacle was an ex-
traordinary one. The crowd gathered
near the stock exchange and the forts
of the police to disperse the people
were unsvailing. The gendarmes re.
ceived volley of stones, and many o.
them were injured. Matters were ex.
tremely ugly when squadron OF the
civil guard appeared. charged toe
crowd and after hard fighting, dispersed
them. The guard fired their pistols
repeatedly. Three OF the rioters were
wounded, and one Of the corporals OF
the guard was seriously hurt. Later
two squadrons OF hussars patrolled the
suburbs of the city and order was re-
stored toward midnight.
Madrid, Feb. 49, Many Jesuit priests
are fleeing from Madrid because OF the
anti-clerical sgtation. L. is feared that
there will be a general attack on the
priests tomorrow. Ex-Premier Ssgasts,
who shares the popular opinion that
the marriage of the Princess Maria to
Charles OF Bourban is i'll advised, Is
quoted today as saying that II the
present ministry remains in power, q
revolution is certain.
SarsRosss, Feb. 13.-There was an
encounter between the police and an
anti-clerical mob today. The populace
had been irhamed by revolutionary
speeches and when the police appeared
they showed determined front. The
guard used their revolvers freely, ard
one man was killed and six wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITTES.

Owing to retirements the President
will have the appointment of twenty
or more general officers in tue army
within the next eighteen months.
There was q good deal OF manipula-
ton 10 Wes tern Union stock on cnapge
10 New York today and rumors Of co.,
solidation With Postal Telegraph were
again revived.
The President will appoint Judgs w.
Fl. Taft Governor OF the Philippines
and establish civil administration 10 the
islands as soon as the army appr0pria-
ton bill, with the Spooner amendment,
becomes law.
An editorial 10 W. J. Bryau's Com
moner today constitutes q quasi-de'
fence Of Mrs. Nation besides condemn
Ing the non-enforcement OF the Kansas
prohibitory law and speaking in favor
Of re-submissiop.
1t ls said 10 official circles that Gen.
P. J. Knox, Of Pittsburg, Ps., has been
selected by the President to succeed
Mr.. Griggs as Attorney General after
March 4. The Presidents first choice
WAC 0Akoiotot OnOotct tu6u GSuhkOk
Spooner, but both declined.
The physicians attending The Rev.
DR.. John Keller, at Arlington, N. ],
who was shot by Thomas G. Barker,
announce this afternoon that their
patient is rapidly sinking. His left eye
has developed alarming complications.
It Is now feared that the minister will
not recover.
Mr.. Choate, the American Ambas-
sador to England, authorizes denial Of
reports that he has been offered the
Attorney Generalship or any other
portfolio in President McKinley's cabi-
net. Despite Mr.. Choate's denial 1t is
learned that he has been offered the
portfolio of Attorney General and hav-
log 10 mind possible elevation to the
Supreme Court, he Is inclined to &C.
cent the Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. John Bishop, of Washington, and
Miss Mamie Rust, OF Front Royal, were
married yesterday.
Mr.. Samuel Griffin Winefeld,, clerk
Of the Corporation and Circuit Courts
OF Lynchburg, died last night after
lingering illness, aged about 81 years.
The Beahm-Akers seduction trial is
ORA wing to close at Manassas. Nearly
all the evidence is In and today the jury
will 90 to Brentsville' to examine the
school premises,
w. Il. Seabury, of Norfolk, and Cap
tain George w. Mcdonald, of Poris-
mouth, both clerks in the general store
house at the Norfolk navy-yard, were
arrested yesterday by Deputy United
States Msrshal West, charged with
stealing silverware and otEer ship SUP
plies from the department In which
they were employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
Will Protest Against the Statement,

Manchester, Feb. ia strong feel
ing prevails 10 Catholic circles that II
King Edward, either at the meeting OF
parliament or at his coronation, makes
the statutory anti-mass declaration
which Is demanded of the sovereign
OF England, the Duke of Norfolk should
respectfully protest against the state.
meDt in behalf of his co-relieionists.
The Duke of Norfolk. who Is the most
distinguished member of the Romish
Church 10 England, will conduct, ss
Earl Marshal, the ceremonies at West
minister tomorrow. 10 compliance with
an old law, the King formally denies
allegiance to the Church of Rome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
FROM WASHINGTON.
rcOrrespsndenoe Of the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON. February Is.

Washington, February 13.
The entire Tennessee congressional
delegation called at the White House
this morning to ask President McKln-
lev to name one OF the new battleships
after their State. The bill provides for
but two at present, but may be changed
to three or four. TIE President said
that If the number was increased to
four he thought that Tennessee would
be given q namesake.
The Bsbcock bill, aimed at the steel
trust, placing the products Of steel on
the free list, is dead. ut is not likely
that the ways and means committee
will waste any time on that measure at
this session." was the comment today,
of Chairman Payne of that committee.
That settles 1t.
The House committee on banking
and currency today heard Congress.
man White and others In favor OF the
bill to make restitution to the de.
positors In the Freedmen's Savings
Bank, but reached no conclusion.
Perry s. Heath, former First Assist
ant Postmaster General, who was at.
tackled by Congressman Sulzsr on the
floor OF the House 10 an anonymous let.
ter furnishing the ammunition, said to.
day: 81 don't propose to make formal
reply. A man who would use an anony
NOUS letter and quote anonymous con.
gressmen is not entitled to any more
serious consideration. As far as the
letter Is concerned, will only say that
it is tissue of lies and misrepresenta.
tions. The only truthful statement II
makes is that l endorsed Nicely for ap.
pointment."
President Mckinley today received @
call from diminutive Cuban lady who
stands "a inches in her tiny shoes
weighs q pounds, is 81 years old and
answers to the name Of MN. Estirito
da Senda. She is known as "The Lit.
tie One" among her people and speaks
fiuently French, Spanish, Italian and
English. When she was presented 10
the President she made funny little
courtesy and said: ~ wish 10 thank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
New York Ice-boupd.

New York, Feb. 13.-The harbor is
ice-bound this morning as the result OF
the extreme spell OF cold weather.
Traffic In the rivers and Day is difficult
and boats OF ali descriptions are stuck
in the ice. The situation Is becoming
more serious. The New Jersey Gen.
trail Railroad and the Hamilton ferry
lines suspended business at noon az it
was found impossible to cross the frozen
rivers. Along the river fronts the
water is frozsn and those boats which
manage to make landing do so with
the greatest difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
Death of Mrs. PIatt.

New York. Feb. 13--Mrs. Plat, the
wife 81 Senator Thomas G. Plat, died
at elk o'clock this morning. at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. The Senator, their two
sons and his daughter-in-law, were at
her deathbed. Mrs. Plat had been q
sufferer from heart trouble for years
and for the past week her case had been
regarded as hopeless. The death OF
Mrs Plstt ia severe blow to the Sena-
tor and there sre many who think he
will not long be parted from her. He
and Mrs. Plat were school children to.
gether and throughout their long mar.
ried life they were de voted, one to the
other,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEB. 10. 1901
WHILE all the intelligence that

WHILE oil the intelligence that
reaches this country through admins
tration lines continues to be favorable
to the benevolent assimilation of the
Philippine Islands, that which comes
through other lines is just the reverse,
and is to the effect that shipping
there is more frequent than ever; that
ell small detschments of Americans are
being shot, wounded or captured; that
no roads are safe 10 the dark, that up
risiugs in Manila are threatened nightly
and that even American ships 10 the
harbor OF that city are being fired and
burned by the .Malays among theil
crews. The conquest OF q people mol
possessed by the commercial spirit
is q difficult task.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-13
Foreign News.

Madrid, Feb. 13.-The marriage con-
tract of the Princess Maria de Ia Mer-
cedes and Prince Charles of Bourt on,
was signed last night.
London, Feb. 13.-In view of the
fact that the Budget is expected to be
submitted to Parliment at an early
date, there is an enormous rush to clear
liquors and tobacco from bond. Both
commodities will be heavily taxed this
year.
London, Feb. 13.-The Lord Mayor
and the members OF the corporation
proceeded 10 ate to 81. James Palace
this afternoon 10 order to present an
address OF loyalty to the King. There
was only languid interest in the pre-
ceediDgs. 1t is stated on good author
ity that the coronation of King Edward
will take place July Oath.
Queenstown, Fer. 13.-The steamer
RhyDlspd, from Philadelphia for Liver
pool. ~ six days overdue, and much
anxie;y prevails 10 regard to he- safety.
Berlin, Feb. 13.-The German pro-
gram in China with no opposition
among the politicians and today the
reichstag adopted, without discussion,
the second reading of the China bill
authorizing the expenditure OF one
hundred and fifsy-two and three quar-
tiers millions of marks, which represents
the cost of the German expedition to
China.
Paris, Feb. 13.--The Patrie says to.
day that the government detectives
have surprised foreign spies studying
the construction of French submarine
vessels in the Cherbourg yards.
An orphan asylum at Mont Auban
Department of Tarnel-Gsronne) was
destroyed by fire today. Three child
rem persisted.
Manila, Feb. 13.-Advices by courier
from Tayabas in southern Luzon tell Of
an engagement between Filipinos and
American troops in which the natives
had sixteen killed.
New York, Feb. 13.-According to dis.
patch from Lime, Peru, the overflow Of the
river Dessgusdero in western Bolivia, hal
cauted the loss Of many lives The properly
loss is hesvy.
Portsmouth, Feb. f13.--The Admiralty has
arranged for big launching OF fighting ships
to take place ON March 9th, partly in cele'
| brston of the secession of King Edward
The cruisers Drake and Kent will be launch
| ed simultaneously at Pembroke and Chatham,
respectively. At the same time the battle
| ship Montague will be launched at Devonport,
aud the battloship Albemsrle will be launch
ed at Chathsm Ali of these warships al q
the largest ever launched at their respective
ports,