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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
TUESDAY EVENING. JUNE 1s 1901.
TILE prso1nr1oN requiring the mem

THE RESOLUTION requiring the MEM
hers fthe constitutional convention 10
take and subscribe to an oath oef're
entering upon the discharge OF theT
duties was based upon the following
provision OF the existing constitution,
article III, section 5: "All persons, BE-
fore entering upon the discharge oil any
function as officers of this State, must
take and subscribe the following oath
or affirmation" Those who maintain
ed that the members should take the
oath did so upon the distinct and hign
ground that they are officers oil the
State. while those who denied any ooii-
cation on the part of the members 70
take this or any other oath rested their
refusal to do SO upon the plain PROPOSE
ton that the members of such con-
veption are in no sense officers OF the
State. that the constitutional provision
prescribing an oath for officers OF the
State has no application or reference to
members of State constitutional con-
veution and that it was not usual or
customary for members OF such body
to take an oath for the faithful per-
Torrance of their duties. Strange as 1t
may appear. the resolution which pro-
yided for the oath to be taken In ex-
press terms declared that those who
did take it should not by that act be
committed to the position that they are
officers of the State. This was both
confusing and contradictory, for the
oath is only prescribed for those who
are officers and to take it is an admis
sion of the most solemn character tina
the members 80 doing are officers, while
the resolution sought 10 negative and
exclude such an admission, which it il
obvious it could not do in face OF the
effect of the act itself. Some who op
posed the resolution on the floor took
the ground that they did not care to
swear to support constitution contain
ing this provision: provided, That
no amendment or revision shall be
made which shall deny or In any way
impair the right of suffrage. or any
civil or political right as conferred by
this constitution, except for causes
which apply to all persons aud classes
without distinction"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
LanSburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.
THE CONVENTION


The Virginia constitutional conven-
ton resumed its sessions in the hall Of
the House of D slegates. In Richmond,
at noon today, after q recess of Ave
days, to give the committee on plans
time to formulate report. The COM
mittee has had the plans # 1850, with
slight changes to meet modern usages.
and will present its report today. 1t
was understood that the convention
would receive the report and take
another recess until the president has
made up bis standing committees, but
it was stated last night that Mr.. A. +.
Thorn, of Norfolk, will call up his reso.
luton providing that the members take
the oath of Office under the present
constitution. The measure will be bit.
terly contested, as 1t was before, and
will probably provoke long and earnest
discussion and the measure will be de-
feated. A poll of the delegates yester-
day was taken on the question OF re-
moving the convention to some other
meeting place, and there was almost
unanimous opposition to it.
Senator Daniel will probably be chair
man OF the committee on suffrage. II
IL known that he has given this subject
much attention and 1t Ia possible he has
already prepared clause which hs
will offer. Some OF his friends appear
to think there Is q slight disposition or
the part of few opponents OF Swanson
to attempt to shelve the Senator and Il
cripple his usefulness 10 this convention
II has been limited by some that Mr.
| Moutague's success In the gubernstoris
race might embolden that gentleman &c
Sa 70 SGSssS p sSa ibHotAss SsfgR S. 4
writing to friends, asserted that unde
| 90 circumstances would be oppose Dan
lei in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
Suicide.

Mount Carmel, Pa, June 1S.-David
Richards, q twenty year old youth, who
was to have been married today, CON-
mitted suicide on the porch of the home
Of his fDancee, Miss Lizzie Waters.
some time during last night. He was
found on the porch this morning with a
bullet hole 10 his temple. Worry over
his inability to pay for the furniture for
his new home Is ssid to have caused
Richards to do away with himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

IT Is believed in Washington that
this government will never submit i'm
portant issues for arbitration to The
Hague tribunal. Aud this government
was one of the first to respond to the
suggestion Of the arbitration tribunal,
sent delegates thereto and appropriated
a large sum of money to maintain it.
But the men who are running this gov
eminent now are keen enough to know
that many of their issues would not
stand 10 any tribunal of arbitration, 30
they hold aloof while advising others to
20 into the court. For instance. how
could this country maintain its Monroe
doctrine and Its new expansion policy
before any arbitration court?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
The MoIineaux Case.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 18.-Before the
judges OF the Court Of Appeals John G.
Milburn made an eloquent appeal yes
terday to save the life of Roland b.
Molineaux. He did not overlook a
point In the case, and so concise and
clear was his statement that the belief
was general that Molineaux had al
ready won his appeal for a new trial.
At 10 o'clock this morning when the
court convened former Governor David
B. Hill presented the argument OF the
naople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
AIEXANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

rovalIst. even during the years she spent
IN this country, died yesterday at her homo
-, N street Mime. La Coste wss the widow
81 Henri Honore de La Coste who died In
France many years ago. She was descen-
dsnt If Gen. Paoli, the famous Corsican pa
riot and IL ia said bore remarkable resem.
hlsnce 10 him in feature. Gen. Paoli looked
a great deal Ike Geo. Washington. Nine. L =
Coates cid st sister, who died many years ago
in New York. was the god.dsughter oil the
Empress Josephine.
n,recior Merriam has announced that ne
would rescind the order providing for the
| nayment of Census Bureau employees AFTER
| regular Office hours. Saturdays scene oil dls-
order. though in the Directors Judgment
much ex ggorated, convinced him the ORDER
could not be properly executed.
Ali Fer ough Bey, the Turkish minister 'o
Warrington is still here and Is waiting in'
arrival OF shskib Bey, who has bean appoint
Cd q bis successor and who IS said to be now
ON his way TO Washington. 1t
ststed th ( he will then return tt
Constantinople where he is to sccep
a position under the home government
The Diplomatic corps will not be sorry TO lc''
their Turkish colleague no matter what I'M
resl reason for his recall may be. There ha
heen much criticism OF Ais conduct here
Among other thiags, it il said that he ran
poker game at the legation with remarksol'
IequenS sessions.
Tee members OF the Chilean Claims Com
mission called ct the White House today AM
informed the President that they have com
pleied their work. All the claims have beer
settled and the commission as body will &
ont of existence. The commission Is com
posed of the Swiss and Chilean ministers ant
WIN. @. Gage, representing the United States
1t is the intention OF the authoritie1 .
bring the question of the title Of the friars II
the Philippines to determination by tria
in the Supreme Court Of the Philippines. I'm
der present conditions there can be no sppea
IN the Supreme Court of the United States
but such an appeal could be allowed II Pre-
vidod for in legislation at the next CONGRESS
Sergeant Robert johnson, Of the police forct
a native Of Georgetown, died today, aged ID
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
n1-GOODs DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, d. c.


burg, Va, yesterday morning OF the
drowning of Albert Hilbert, son OF
Z,chsrish Hilbert. and Miss Merry
Revercomb, daughter Of George W.
Revercomb. In Beaver creek, at Otto
bine, 10 Shenandoah county. Mr.. Hill
bert and Miss Rever comb had attended
q church festival at O,tobine, aud
when going home they attempted TO
cross the creek, which seldom has six
inches OF water in 1t, and their horse
and buggy were swept far down
the stream. Miss Revercomb's body
was found. badly bruised, about mile
below the fording, but, up to date, Mr..
Hilbert's body has not been recovered.
Each was about twenty years OF age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

IT Is telegrsphed from Cleveland,
Ohio, that there is no longer any doubt
among the close political friends OF
Senator Hanna that he Is affected
by the presidential bee and that he is
evidently pleased whenever his boom
Is mentioned. Senator Hanna evil
IDENTIFY thinks that rs he has made
other people President there is no
reason why he should not so elevate
himself, and IS he controls the whole
power of the administration and has
the money Of the trusts at his com.
msnd there is no reason why he should
not at least essay to do 30. Then, too
be may be getting tired OF playing the
role of the Earl OF Warwick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

Lynchburg, for bis gubernatorial choice;
SENATOR Martin was impotent 10 bis
CITY, Charlottesville; Governor Tyler
was nil in Pulaski; Mr.. Montague
could not carry bis own county, Pittsyl-
vsuia and Mr.. Swsnson's home city,
Danville, gave his opponent majority
Political popularity is the most hsetine
OF dreams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
His seventh Attempt Successful.

New York, June 18.-Louis Minicus, a
saloon keeper, lies dead at his home as the re-
suit Of his seventh attempt ct suicide He
has been blind for SIX years and regularly
each year has tried to end his life. His
eldest son was to have been married next
week, and the fact that he conld not see the
wedding pieyed on his mind to such an ex'
tent that early this morning he went TO the
bath room where he committed suicide by TO-
haling Illuminating gas. He tried inhsling
gas several times before but his life WAS saved
on those occasions by narrow margin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

Dyspepsia cannot be loIg lived because TO
live requires nourishment. Food 10 not nour-
ishing until 1t 10 digested. A disordered
stomach cannot digeet food, II must have IS
sistsnce. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all
kinds OF food without aid from the stomsoh,
allowing it to rest and regain its natural ii.ne-
tions. Its elements ara exactly the sane a.
the natural digestive fluids and 1t simply can't
help but do you good. Sold by z. 8. Lead
beater B Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

WHETHER or not prophets are not
without honor save In their own coun'
try. certain It is that the services OF the
political leaders OF this State have moi
been appreciated this year. In the
primary elections already held Senator
Daniel was unable to carry his OWL
county, Campbell, or his home city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

"a few months ago, food which / ate for
breakfast would not remain on my stomsch
for half an hour l used one bottle Of your
Kodol Dyspepsis Cure and can now eat my
bres kfast and other meals with relish and
my food is thoroughly digested. Nothing
equals Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach
troubles" II. 9. Pitts, Arlington, Tex. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.
Sold by Z. 8. Leadbsater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

CASE PosTPoNRD.-Joseph H. Shep-
herd, the ex-clerk in the office oil
State Auditor Marye, who is under in
dictment OF the Hustings Court oil
Richmond for embszzlement Of State
funds, was not srrsigned In the Hust-
ings Court yesterday, though he was
brought to the bar, because OF motion
by Harry NJ. Smith, counsel Ia the case,
for q continuance until Wednesday
morning to allow Marshall Mccormick,
friend OF the accused, and prominent
member of the Berryville bar, to be
present 10 the conduct OF the case.
There was a rumor rife around the City
Hall that the prisoner will plead guilty
to the indictment aud 1t 10 thought that
the postponement Ia to allow Mr..
Mccormick, who Is an eloquent speak
er, to make plea for bis old friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

Call at Richard Gibson's drug store
and get o free sample OF Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
az elegant physic. They also improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels.
They are easy to take and pleasant In
effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

You may as we'll expect to run .
steam engine without water as to find
an active, energetic man with q torpid
liver and You may know that his liver
Is torpid when he does not relish bis
food or feels dull and lsnguid after eat.
ing, often has headache and sometimes
dizziness. A few doses OF Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets will restore
his liver to its normal functions renew
his vitality, improve his digestion and
make him feel like new man. Price,
25 cents. Samples free at Richard Glib
sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
Kennedv to he Released.

New York. June 18.-Judge Hewberger to-
day agreed to release DR.. Samuel ]. Kennedy,
who was tried three times for the murder OF
Dolly Reynolds, in $4,000 bail. The app i
cation for Kennedy's release was made BY bis
counsel, Robert d. Moore. Kennedy had no
bondsmen in court and was not Immediately
released. 1t Is expected he will get bail some
time today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
Cuban ELECTION / aM.

Havana, June 18.-The morning pa
pers assert that the Cuban election law
has been prepared and that it will be
submitted to the constitutional conven-
ton Immediately. Every effort posi-
BILE ia being put forth for the final
evacuation OF Ouba by the Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
DIED.

On Monday, June II, 1901, GEORGE H.
PHILLIPS, in the 73d year of bis sge.
Funeral from 402 Dute street tomorrow
(Wed nesdsy) evening at A O'clock. Frienca
OF the family are invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
Tho Markets.
Georgetown, June 1S.-wheat 68s76.

DR.. BnIl's Celebrated Pills cure
many Ills. One pi q dose. Box, 30 pils,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. Dr.. Balls Pills never
gripe. Sold by Richard Gibson and all drug
gists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup for teething
babies. Full-size bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Dsrrbes. Loss Of Sleep. Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infan-
tum. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and soothes ths baby. Sold by
Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The state Convention.

Richmond, Va. June 1S.-Tne con-
veotion did practically nothing today.
1t was 10 session only an hour and ad-
iourned over until tomorrow In order
that the reports of the committees might
be printed. The body voted to have
eight instead of eleven pages. There 10
more talk OF adjourning from Rich
mond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

The bilious, tired, nervous man cannot
successfully compete with his healthy rival
DeWitt's Little Early Risers the famous pilli
for constipation will remove the cause Of your
troubles. Sold by Z. 6. Leadbeater & Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

Court or BPPEALs.-In the Court Of APP
pesIs the case Of Cst'eit VS.. Alsop, Moeby
Co.. was argued and submitted.
vaughan vs.. Meador was partly argued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18
Steamer Rugs or Travelling ShawlS,
Mems Storey

NOTE.-As has been our custom, We pre-
nav freight charges to ell points within ra-
dins OF one hundred miles on paid purchases
Of So. 90 or ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-18

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14

a clerkship In the treasury department
at an increased salary. Mrs. Melting is
niece OF Messrs. James and Frank
Loughran, of Asheville, at whose request
the major secured her promotion. Mrs.
Gilmer Brenizer of Asheville is appoint
ed clerk in the forestry division of
the agricultural department on the
Majors recommendation and he also en-
deavored to have salaries of certain
clerks in the Asheville postoffice increas-
ed. This the department declined to do
during the present year but agreed to ap-
point Edwin L. Brown of Asheville an
additional clerk in that office by the
hfst of October. Major Moody has been
working to have a special agent of the
rural free delivery appointed from his
district and received assurances that
such appointment would soon be made.
Major Moody leaves Washington Friday
night for home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
A DESERVED PROMOTION.
mr.. Charles h. Xix as Superintendent First
Division Of the Seaboard.

ofhcial notice of the appointment of
Mr.. Charles III. Hix as superintendent of
the First Division of the Seaboard Air
Line with Headquarters in this city
was received here yesterday. He sue
cceds Mr.. T. w. Whisnant who resigned
to engage in private business.
This promotion is we'll deserved Mr.
Xix knows the railroad business in every
detail. He entered the service in 1882
as checking clerk on the Norfolk and
Western Railway and was employed in
various capacities on that road until
July, 1900, when he resigned the position
OF Chief Dispatcher to accept that of
Train Master on the second division of
the Seaboard Air Line Railway
Mr. Hix became a resident of Raleigh
last year and will continue to live in
this city. He is known as man just
and courteous in his relation to those
with whom he is associated in service
and he and his family are a valuable
accession to the social life of Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
COMPARATIVE COTTON STATEMENT.

New York, Sept. 13.-For the week
ending Friday, September 18th: Net re-
celpts at all United States ports during
week, 6O,639; net receipts At all United
states ports during sane week last year
S3,3o7; total receipts to this date, 103.-
SOS; total receipts to same date last
year, 134,314; exports for the week, So
4oi; exports Tor same week last year
Sa4234; total exports to this date, IS 800;
total exports to same date last year,
50 ,031: stock at all United States ports.
22270S; stock at all United States ports
same time last year, 157,985: stock at all
interior towns, 1S5. sos; stock at all in
terror towns same time last year, $685.
stock at Liverpool, 292 1000: stock at Liv-
cTpool same time last year. III 600; stock
of American afloat for Great Britain, g.
900, stock of American afloat for Great
Britain same time last year, $1,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
NEGRO SHOT AT KINsToN DEAD.
Apparently no Effort Made to Ascertain who
Did the Shooting"
Especial to News and Obscrver.)

Especial to News and Observer
Kinston, n. c., Sept. 13.-Dave Mitchell,
the negro porter on the A. and n. c. r.
r. who was shot here last Sunday night
by an unknown white man, presumably
a passenger on the train on which Mitch
ell was working, died last night at 11:45
D. M His death was due to blood pois-
oning Apparently no effort has been
made to ascertain who did the shooting
from the meagre details of the affair
obtainable there was little or no provo
cation on the part of the negro for the
taking of his life and it is considered
as little less than premeditated muir
der Much regret is expressed by the
people of Kinston that this crime should
have been committed here and the hope
is INDUCED that the guilty party may be
a-preherdcd
The city ordinances for the coming year
have been printed and distributed. The
principal changes are that bicycle riding
has been somewhat restricted on the
sidewalks and the tax rate slightly in
creased. The city poll tax is increased
from $3.50 20 $500 and the tax on prop
erty from 90 1-3 to S100.
A prohibition tax of $50 has been plac-
ed on platform scales on the public
streets.
There is a large attendance upon the
Teachers Institute now in progress here
conducted by Prof. ?. P. ClaXton, Of
Greensboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
TITS A GREAT EXPOSITION
SAYS CAPTAIN ]. J, THOMAS
A Blaze Of Electricity at Buffalo That Brigh-
tens the Sky.

Captain J. j. Thomas, president of the
Commercial and Farmers Bank, has just
returned from a visit North, where among
other places he visited Buffalo and
viewed the Pan American Exposition.
Cant. Thomas went first to the jackson
Sanitarium at Dansville, N. Y, where out
of 250 people he found thirty-fve from
North Carolina. Among the features OF
the place he tells of is the force of
walters In the dining halls. These Cap
tain Thomas says, arc all pretty young
women. polite, we'll dressed and as nice
as can be-
The news of the shooting of President
Mckinley was heard at Dansville ten
minutes after it happened, and Captain
Thomas says there was great excitement
at Dansville. The scene i'll the Music
Hall was described to him by Mrs.
Johnson, of Wake Forest, who was pres
ent and heard the shots fired
AS to the exposition itself Captain
Thomas says it ought to be seen, if only
for it's gorgeous electrical effects. Bcins
asked to describe these he SAID, at is
inpossible, words can not portray the
grandeur of the scene that grows as day
light fades ard a glow, then blaze OF
electricity reddens and lights up the SKY
itself"
The architectural beauty of the build
ings and the electric features are the
great attractions at Buffalo, the exhibits,
though coming from every part OF the
world, being somewhat small, though very
fine/i is a summary of the views of Captain
Thomas.
Captain Thomas says that all who can
ought to go to Buffalo, for stay OF a
week there is a great education in it
self. He reports that he had most
delightful trip.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
Death of Mr.. James Wray.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Trinity, n. c., Sept. 13.--as. Wray
died at his home near here last night OF
typhoid fever. Deceased had been con-
nected with furniture factory at States
Vile for some time prior TO his sickness
He was rs years old. The burial will
take place tomorrow Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock in the Springfield Gene
tery.
Mr.. w. X. Owen, an aged citizen of
this place who has been critically i'll for
some time is considered no better today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
Home Office Here.

Insurance Commissioner Jas. r. Young
yesterday licensed the Carolina Bcnevo-
lent Association to do business in this
State. 1t was chartered by the last
Legislature, and the incorporators and
directors are n. B. Broughton, S. b.
Alexander, Jno. A. Mills, ]. S. Wynne,
W. j. Peele, Leo D. Heartt and j. NJ.
Broughton, with Judge T. B. Womack
as general counsel.
The president is Mr.. n. B. Brought on
and the Secretary is Mr.. Junius H. Smith.
1t is mutual life company and head
quarters will be in Raleigh