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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

deDunoiation OF the pending measure
and the entire Philippine policy OF the
administration. He declared that the
DILL proposed leglslating after the man.
Ger OF the empire. IL disregarded the
rights of the Fillipinos as well az the
American representative. Il was leg
slation by the War Department, legis'
lation by alien for alien. he denied
the necessity of taking the islands or OF
keeping them. Democratic applause)
1--WE acquired them In folly. "said he
"let us dispose OF them In wisdom. Al
most every man 10 the islands longs for
independence and liberty. How long
will it be before another insurrectiop
breaks out? Who CAP tell how many
OF our youth 1t will lay away 10 the
country church yards. how many dol
lars OF extra levy it will cost the pee
How much better would 1t be for Us
20 return to the principle Of any Amer
loan pa ty and make an end OF our
troubles. Why not dispose OF them 10
zone country that wants coloniesP
Any disposition of them Ia better than
their retention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

Walter Bell, convicted of bigsmy at
the last term Of the Londoun County
Court, and sentenced to three years 10
the penitentiary, has been psrdoned
by Gov. Tyler.
Ex-Judge Vim. G. Williams died sud-
denly Monday night at bis home 10
Orange, of paralysis, aged 70 years. He
served several terms as county Judge
and represented Orange county for two
terms In the Honse OF Delegates.
Miss Alice Bell Moncure, daughter
of Mr.. Powbatan Moucure, of Stafford
county, and Judge Howson Hooe
Wallace, OF Texas, we're married at
noon yesterday at the home Of the
bride, few miles from Fredericksburg.
In Norfolk yesterday, Police Justice
Taylor, who has original jurisdiction 10
the cases of alleged election frauds, for
which thirteen election officials we're
indicted laet week, qusshed the in-
dictments found by the grand jury on
motion OF Judge d. Tucker Brooke,
counsel for the defendants.
Miss Miriam Ullman and Mr.. Max
Levy, OF Norfolk, we're married yes
terdsy morning at 10 o'clock at the
BRIDES home, in Warrenton. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DIR.
8. r. Cohen, OF Norfolk. The marriage
took place under the Keystone OF the
Royal Arch Chapter of the Masonic
order OF that place. The marriage was
unique, in that IL was the first one to
be performed in Wsrrenton with
Masonic honors.
George Lewis Argenbright died at stsun.
ton yesterday, aged 100 years and IL months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
rO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

London, Dec. Is. - Theodore and
Laura Jackson (Madame Diss DsBar),
alias Horos, were arrsigoed for trial to-
day. They pleaded not gully to the
charges OF immortality and obtaining
money under false prefer Gee, on which
they are held. While the jury was
being sworn 10 Madame DIS De Bar
began her lheairiosls With which sne
enlivened the police court hearing, bu'
shs was promptly suppressed BY the
Judge.
Liverpool. Dec. 1S.--It Ia rumored
here that Colonial Secretary Chamber.
lain's reversal o. the concentration
camp system has caused ministerial
friction and that the Marquis of Sails
bury aleDce alone preveoted the res
ignatiou OF some OF the members OF the
Cabinet.
81. Petersburg. Dec. 18.-Tbe Prince
and Princess oil Wales will, il is expect
ed, visit St. Petersburg durlog the COM
lag summer.
London, Dec 1S.-Riebt Hon. Sir
WiIired Laurier, premier OF Canada,
has offered bis services to aid In bril- g.
ing about the end OF the war 10 South
Africa. Colonial Secretary Cham Oer-
lain, 1t Ia said, has declined the offer.
Amsterdam, Dec. Is -Phe Beers are
moo Grating in their demands. A prom
insnt advisor of former President
Kruger when asked If Mr.. Kruger
would agree to meet Lord Rose
oery's ideas. according to the latteI's
suggestion 10 bis Chesterfield speech, re.
plieo: "Yes, il he were amiably ap-
preached" Later after long consul
tation with Mr.. Kruger and some OF
the local Beers, the advisor of the for
mer president officially announced
that Kruger was willing to discuss terms
Of peace,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

WITH an income Of $3O,00O,OO0 q
year, Mr.. John D. Rockefeller gets less
out of life than any man who works for
him at a laborer's wage. By reason
of VII health he lives on crackers end
skinned milk, cannot drink wine.
smoke cigars, drive his horses, sail Oh
his yacht or play over his golf course.
He Is not feeble invalid because OF his
wealth, but In spite Of 1t. and if be
should impouud all the money In the
world 10 bis Golfers he would still be
a man to be pitied by the humblest Of
his fellows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18


SENATOR McLAURIN having failed to Ma.
honiss South Carolina Ia now apiIg Ma.
hone in the q. s. Senate. but he has neither
the sense nor the courage Of General Malone
and will fail in his attempt to build up new
party in the sosth as signslly as did the
little General and will more quickly 20 into
obscurity. Malone, it will be remembered,
announced on the floor Of the Senate that he
wss q better democrat than Ben Hill and
then forthwith cast his vote with the Iepub
LEANS and assisted in organizing the Senate
on q republican basis. Last week on the
door Of the Senate Mr.. McLsurin claimed to
be better democrat than his colleague, Mr..
Tinman, and declared that he was carrying
out the principles Of the South Carolina
democratic platform. Yesterday he attended
the republican Senatorial caucus and was re-
warded by being placed on six committees as
republican. During the meeting Of the
caucus Senator McLsurin made brief state
ment OF his position, claiming that he could
not now consistently act with the democrats.
The transition Of Ia Commercial democrat" TO
9 republican for revenue is rapid and Mr..
McLsurin's next step will be to abuse and
mAlign the people who elevated him to his
high position and whom he has now deserted.
Whom the seds uOpld destroy they frsi make
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

ITHAs been decided by the Presi-
dent that he will not renominste Henry
P. Cheatham, oolored, as recorder Of
deeds of the District OF Columbia. The
decision was arrived at after investiga-
ton of some charges against Chestham
filed by Bishop Arnett and bis son, also
colored, who have recommended an
other colored man for the position.
Despite the protests Of q majority OF
the white people of the District of Co
lumbia colored man has occupied the
position OF recorder OF deeds In that
district for years past, but, why only
tho recent Notwithstanding Mr..
Cleveland, can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
NEWS OF THE DAY

Russian peasants upon the estate Of
Count Palen, near Ria, revolted and
set fire to the castle, which was en-
tirely destroyed including many valu-
able paintings.
The Ioternstional Sugar Conference,
representing ell the countries Of
Europe except Russia, in session at
Brussels, favors the abolition of sugar
bounties 10 the countries represented.
Semi official advices received 10
Washington indicate that active hos
tilities are about TO begin between 90
lombia and Venezuela. As soon as
Colombia gets an additional supply OF
arms she is expected to begin war on
Venezuel3.
Announcement was made ia Balti-
more yesterday that work On the cleo
trio railway to connect Baltimore and
Washington and Annapolis would be
pushed rapidly ahead, and that 1t "a
expected to have portion OF the road
in operation next summer.
Secretary Root has transmitted to
Congress the bill for the retirement oil
veterans OF the civil war with increased
rank. 1t ia this bill that is intended to
permit the retirement Of Major Gen
erals Otis and Brooke with the rank oi
lieutenant general, and granting the
| same rank to Msjor General Wesley
Merritt, retired.
George Gould has formed an alliance
with W. K. Vanderbilt, 10 which An'
drew Carnegie is also interested, By
which Gould will bring bis Wabash
and Southwestern Railroad system
into close working arrangements with
the Delaware, Lschawanna and West
ern or the New York Central. and thus
secure entrance to New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

JOHN DUPEE, head Of the firm OF
Schwartz, Dupee & Co., at Chicago,
the heaviest grain dealers in the west,
who recently retired from business, will
spend year in the woods. This va
cation will cost him $500, 900, but he
said, 81 would rather have year In the
woods than 5000 900. The time to stop
lie when philosophy tells man he has
enough" Only an overworked man
can realize the pleasure OF an snticipa-
ted years vacation spent 10 the woods
bat, alas, how few can afford to enjoy
such pleasure,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

To END LABOR WARs.-The "pesce
conference" between representatives OF
capital and labor, which has been in
progress st the Board of Trade rooms
ia New York under the auspices of the
National Civic Federation, adjourned
yesterday after a decision to give the
plan to harmonizs the divergent inter
ests practical test. II was unanimously
agreed that the working details Of the
plan shall be perfected by an executive
committee of thirty-six, to be chosen In
equal numbers from tie ranks OF or
ganized labor, the great industrial and
financial leaders, and the public not
identified with either OF these two in.
terests. In the afternoon Chairman
Oscar 8. Straus and Secretary Ralph
M. EAsley, of the conference, with
Archbishop Ireland, Senator Hanna,
Samuel Gompers, President OF the
American Federation OF Labor; John
Mitchell, President Of the Unitec Mine
Workers; Frank p. Sargent, head OF
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Fire.
men, and others who had taken part in
the gathering, met and selected the
members Of the executive comrfitsse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
NAV be Asked to Intervene.

New York, Dec. 18.-It is probable
President Roosevelt will be asked to
intervene in behalf of Pat j. Molloy, q
Boston boy now held as Boer prisoner
by the British. During the Spanish
war be fought with the Ninth Msssa-
chusetts regiment. Molloy is incaroer-
sted at Bermuda where, it is said, be is
suffering severely. MolIoy was Grip.
pie when captured and it Is reported
proper medical treatment is being re-
fused him. Among the prisoners is a
man from Pennsylvania, another from
West Virginia, and another from
Ma sachusetts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

AT THE republican senatorial caucus
yesterday the craftsmanship OF the COM
mittee on Interocesnio canals was de-
cIared vacant 30 that the democrats
could name Senator Morgan for the
place II they choose to do 30. -Four re-
publlcaus have been added to the canal
oommittee-Senstor Mitchell, Millard,
Kittredge, and Pritohard. This will
give the dominant party big majority
In the body and will make the pro.
posed canal bill a republican measure.
Many good democrats are perfectly
willing that 1t should be 30 regarded
and many others would not lay awake
at night II Senator Morgan had not
been named as chairman of the COM
mittee by bis democratic colleagues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE

The question of increased pensions to
Confederate veterans was the leading
feature of the Senate yesterday. Mr..
MoIlwaine moved that It's consideration
ne postponed until the legislature con-
venes again, next February. Mr.. Opie
opposed il unless the Ser ate should
commit itself TO enlarged cid for Con-
Tolerate veterans. Mr.. Mcliwsine de
clared himself not hostile to the 10
crease and offered resolution COM
hitting the State to vote for mol lees
than $500, 900 for pensions.
Mr.. KeezeI snd Mr.. Glass fought it op
the ground that the bill should first be
prepared before the body should take
action on it. The postponement and
commitment were adopted, only
Messrs. Keezel, Glass, Byers, Bruce and
Waller voting no.
HOUSE.
The House bad discussion over the
resolution to pay Messrs. George b
Keezsl, Pembroke. Petit and John A.
Curtis, mem bers of the State Board Of
Fisheries, s400 each for faithful and
meritorious service 10 organizing and
perfecling the plan by which the States
revenues from the oyster industry have
been largely augmented. After muct
sparring the measure was adopted. a
number OF local bills we're Introduce
aud passed, most of them for Norfolk
and Portsmouth.
A local bill was offered by Mr.. Gard
iner, representative from Henrico, pro
yiding that motormen and conductors
on the suburban lines 10 that county bt
permitted TO carry concealed weapons
First one member OF the House anC
then another asked their districts to Dc
included 10 the bill, so that 1t was finally
made q general law, one of the few per
United to 90 through.
The House passed bill to enable Au
brey @. Weaver, of Warren county
TO appear before the judges OF the So
preme Court Of Appeals ADD take thu
required examination for a license tc
practice law.
The question OF the jamestown ter
centenary exposition came before the
House Committee on general laws yes
terday. Richmond and Norfolk wer'
again represented by strong delegations
Richmond moved for postponemen
until after the Legislative recess and
Norfolk pressed for immediate consid'
Grafton. The committee decided in favoI
of Richmond.
The bill OF Mr.. Cation, Of Alexandria
requiring separate street cars for whites
and blacks, came up before the HOUSE
Committee on Roads today, The stree
car companies made fight against IL.
The bill was postponed until Feb
rusry 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
An Eyaugelist's Story.

Il suffered for years with bronchial or lung
trouble and tried various remedies but did
not obtain permanent relief until l com.
menced using One Minute Congh Cure "
writes Rev James KirkmsD, evangelist of
Belle River, Ill. Il have no hesitation in
recommending 1t to ali sufferers Of this kind"
One Minute ough Cure affords immediate
relief for coughs, colds and ell kinds OF THROAT
and lung troubles. For Group it Is I'M.
equalei. Absolutely safe. Very pleasant
10 take, never fails and Is really favorlte
with the children. They like it. For sale
by E. s. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

Grover Cleveland has not yet ac-
cepted place on the labor and capital
arbitration committee of thirty-six ten
dered him yesterday at the labor and
capital conference 10 New York.
Among the passengers who arrived in New
York today on the steamer Hohenzo Tern was
Miss Carew, sister of Mrs. Roosevelt She
will 20 to Washington tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

RECENT successes Of the British arms In
South Afriea give hope in London Of much
esri Ter term nation OF the war than was
looked for three weeks ago The poor Beers
ere being rapidly crushed, and with no hope
of assistance from other nations, their hna'
surrender to their poserful opponent seems
now to b. bat o question OF time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

DURING THE debate in the House
yesterday on the Philippine tariff bill
several democratic members denounced
the bill as tending toward imperialism
and against the interests Of the whole
country, and demonstrated conolusively
the truth of their assertions, but had
Daniel come to judgment the republic
cans would not have been swerved 10
this determination to pass the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

Governor elect Montague is begin
ming to receive applications from
persons who want to be honored with
appointments on bis staff when he be-
comes governor of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
HEAVY Snow storm in tho North.

Chatham, Mass, Dec. ia binding
snow storm driven by strong northeast
gale ragged here last night. No wrecks
have yet been reported. At NantuckeI
the snow lies inches deep and the gale
is drifting it badly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
DIED

On Wednesday, December 10, 1901, at
100 ,. NJ, at her home, No. 200 Duke
street, Mrs. JANE AITOHhS IN, wife Of Mr.
Andrew Aitcheson. Funeral notice here
after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
Mr.. snrH RErIREs.-Charles Emory

Mr.. SAITH RBTIRES.-Cnarles Emory
Smith. oil Philadelphia, has rendered to
the President his resignation as Post
master General, to take effect early
next month, aud Henry O. Payne, OF
Wisconsin,, vice chairman OF the re-
publican national committee, has &C.
cepted the tender OF the Office, to which
be will be nominated Immediately
after the holiday recess. The retiring
postmaster general will resume news
paper work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

mad. The South Carolina legislature when 1t
meets will cleo. successor to Mr.. McLaurin
80 quickly, that be will not know where he
ia Sat -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

VIRGINIA APPOINTMENTS. - Among
the nominations semitic the Senate by
the President Oh Monday we're:
Army-To be second lieutenant, Will
liam w. Ballard. jr., of Virginia.
Revenue cutter service-fo be fret
assistant engiueers-Second Assistant
Engineers Rodert E. Wright, OF Virgios;
sndSecond Assistant Engineer Urban
Harvey, of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18

1t is stated that Mr.. Carnegie will
increase his gift to she proposed new
institution OF Learning in Washington
from SIC, 000, 900 10 $25, 0O0. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
HOUSE.

Sp6hkbE hcuuCIbVu OullOu tho hOuoO
to order al noon.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Payne, the
House resolved itself into Committee
of the whole for the consideration of
the Philippine tariff Dill.
Mr.. Henry, OF Texas, was the first
speaker in opposition. He said he OPP
posed the bill because 1t imposed
double tax upon the people OF the
Philippines and was framed for the
benefit Of the sugar trust.
Mr.gWilliams, said the bill was IN.
Just TO the FIlIippinos. There is no
danger OF the United States being call
ed the mother country, he said; It will
20 down 10 history as the step-mother
county and pretty hard one at that.
He begged the mansgere OF the bill 70
let the Filipinos alone, II you cant carry
the American soul polite as we'll as the
body polite TO their shores. why
even SPAIN" cried Mr.. Williams, al
lowed free access between the mother
country and the colonies"
Mr.. Williams concluded by advising
Congress to exchange the Philippines
with any country that waited them. At
the end OF his speech several republi.
cans went over to shake hands with
him.
Mr.. Hepburn followed with speech
10 favor OF the bill. He asserted that
the democrats are content 10 talk
against the bill, but are afraid to act"
At the conclusion of the debate this
evening the bill will pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
Leather Goods.

We have rare collection of novel
ties in Leather Articles. including
seal. Nalrus, Alligator. Morocco,
Wild Steer. and other skins, with
rich trimmings. Icing particularly
suitable for holiday gifts.
Leather Pockeibooks, 10 seal, walIus, ALI.
gator morocco and wild steer. .60s to S25
Leather Card Cases."...... 90, TO $40
Leather Card Gases, French ensmsled cor
nefs.s..... .So
Lesthsr Collar and Cuff Boxes. 81 to $40
Leather Shopping Bsgs..........5Oc 20 SIPS
Leather Chatelains........ ........5Oc to $25
Leather Medicine Csses.............75c to 50
Leather Trinket Boxs'......... .........r...25
Fancy Glove and Hsndk srchief Boxes soc
Beaded Cbatelsine Bags.........~$1.75 to 50
Suede Hand Bags, delicate tints..s1 to $40
Fancy Suede Opera and Shopping
Bags--..... --....- rs to $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
DRY GOODS,
WoodwaTd&LothTOp
10th. 18th and F SIS. Nv
WOmen's Outing
FlannelGarmentS
For Xmas,

Especially desirable for cold weather
wear. for night use and house negli
goe; also for the sick room and nur.
sery. The long Kimonas and gowns
are much used as bath robes They
cost no more than the ordinary mus
lin garment.
WOmeu's 0udDg Clolh Gowns, Hubbard
style, yoks back aud iront..... ........--5Oc
Women's 0uting Cloth Short skirts.....50s
Womeu's Outing Cloth Dressing sscques.
Kimona style--..-".... ....................-.-6Oc
Women's 0nting Cloth KimOns Sscques.S1
Wonen's Outing Cloth Long KimOnas... 81
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The C. institutional Convention zee.
,erdsy completed the consideration CT
the report OF the judiciary committee
and adopted 1t after ammending Sec
ton 2 so as to allow appeals OF civil
cases before the Supreme Court when
the amount involved is over $500. The
report of the committee provided for
a limitation of $500.
Returning to section 10, Mr.. Turnbull
moved to amend so that the judicial
circuits should not be rearraigned or in-
creased until eight years after their
adoption, and every eight years there
after, aud that no new district should
be created that contained less than
SO. 600 Inhabitants. Mr.. TurnbulPs
amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Anderson, OF Rockbridge, offered
an amendment TO the rules, which
was referred to the committee or rules
providing that by vote OF two .hirds
of the members present the penting
question could be ordered IN committee
Of the whole.
Mr.. Marshall offered resolution,
which was laid 90 the table, fixing
January 6, 1902, as the time for begin
ming the consideration Of the report OF
the suffrage committee,
Mr.. Thorn presented a resolution,
which was adopted, inviting Andrew
Jackson Montague, governor-eiect;
Joseph e. Willard, lieut-governor-elecl;
and William A. Anderson, attorney
eensrsl.elect, to take the oath OF ONCE
in the hall OF the convention at moon
on January and providing for the sp'
pointment of O committee to convey
the request to the gentlemen named.
The President appointed Messrs.
Thom, Hunton, Greene, Stewart and
Allen as committee on inauguration
ceremonies.
Capt. Parks, OF Page, made an Argu-
ment before the suffrage conference last
night for bis plaD. which proposes
culminstive poll tax and an educational
qualification, with heavy penalties fol-
bribery or fraud. Cspt. Parks based
bis argument on the declaration that
Virginia Is suffering more from de
Oauehery aud corruption OF q large
class OF white voters than from the
simple fact OF large body OF negro
voters. He thought the poll-tsx quail
q alions would eliminate the negro
vote and the educational qualification,
coupled with a rigid enforcement OF
the section against bribery and cor
ruptioD, would eliminate the purchas.
able white vote aud insure an honest
ballot. DR.. NJ Ilwaine will address the
confereDC tonight In behalf OF the
Moncure property qualification plan.
CAPTURE OF BoERs.-Under date of
Belfast December II. General Kitch-
ener reports to the war Office as fol
lows: French reports that Kritzioeer
was captured while attempting to cros-
the block house line near Hanover
Road. He was severely wounded"
General Kitohener's weekly report
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-18
Books for Christmas.
Set of Standard Authors.

We are prepared to supply the
works of the Standard Writers print
ed and bound in the best manner and
at the lowest prices consistent with
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