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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-19
The Ho,nul,aIe

Washington, Feb. 1s.-Representative
Sulzcr. of New York, today introduced
In the house resolution requesting the
treasury to furnish the house. IL not in
compatible with public policy, inferma
ton in any way relating to the imposi-
ton OF tax or countervaling duty on
Russian sugars imported to this coun-
try and what action Russia has taken
In regard thereto by way of retaliation.
A resolution was adopted requesting
the secretary of the treasury to inform
the house II our ports or waters'' have
been used for expectation OF horses,
mules and other supplies for use in
South Africa. and II so. to what extent.
and what steps have been taken to pre-
vent the same. A somewhat similar
Of inquiry Addressed 70 the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-19
WILL MOI TAKE PART
United States Will Not Join the
Proposed Expedition in
China.
Definite Decision Arrived at To.
day and the Powers So
Informed.
Britain Also Against the Expedi.
tion-- China Given Eight
Days Grace.

Washinton, Feb. 19.-ThiS government
will not join the ontemplated move
ment of the allied powers against China,
and an indication Of our purpose will be
sent to the powers This determination
was reached at todays cabinet meeting.
1t is believed by the president and the
members of his cabinet that such a
movement would be unwise from every
point of view and would be in the ma
ture of a demand that China shall do
what is probably impossible for her to
accomplish.
During the cabinet meeting today a
cablegram from Minister Conger was
submitted referring to the proposed
military expedition in China under com
mand of Count Won Waldersee. 1t dis
closed the fact that our minister here
protested TO the minister's council
against hostile movements of this char
acter but the protest failed to receive
the other foreign minis
ters taking the ground that they had no
authority to influence military opera
tions one way or the other.
A considerable portion of the session.
today was given up to a discussion of
matters relating to Cuba, and the state.
ment is made that the president still
maintains that an extra session of con-
gress will be necessary in case the Gu
Ian constitution does not reach Here in
time to be acted upon at the present
session.
Great Britain With Us.
London. Feb. 19.-The afternoon news
papers follow the morning papers today
in opposing military expeditions into
the interior OF Chira The Westminster
says: IF the United States and
Great Britain maintain their present
opposition to the expedition 1T is safe to.
prophesy that an expedition IS not likely
to be launched in the Interior.
China Given Eight Days.
P=kin Feb. 1s.-The foreign envoys
have given the Chinese authorities
eight days In which to issue satisfactory
edicts
The eight days given the Chinese au-
thorities for publication of satisfac-
tory edictcan not. the foreign ministers
say, be considered as an ultmatum, as
the notice only refers particularly to the
cessation of examinations and to the
of the governors of the prov
lnces where outrages have been COM
mitted.
In the meantime the military Will
continue preparations for the expedi-
tion. the intention being to send out six
columns OF troops, two columns leaving
Pekin. Tien Tsn and Pao Ting Flu re-
spectively. Waldersee believes eight
days rations will be ample for the coll
umns to take with them. as lines Of
communication will be open and fresh
supplies obtainable. 1t is reported thatif
The present negotiations prove unsuc-
the war ships of some of the
powers will seize Che Foo. Canton and
other places as soon as winter is over.
All the tgoops are being put thru a s,e-
we're course drill. especially the Ger
mans, from daylight to dark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-19
The smallpox REPORTS are startine.. Z,

Since the PRONUNCIATION of the rule.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-19
Great Bri,ain yvith us.
China Given Eight Days.

4 Pskin Feb. 1s.-The foreign envoys
have given the Chinese authorities
eight days In which to issue satisfactory
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
The History of n Book.

Following is the story Of the first edl'
ton of Fitzgerald's celebrated transla-
ton Of "Omar Khayyam." The book
was issued anonymously and found no
buyers. Accordingly the author went
to Bernard Quaritch's shop, dropped q
heavy parcel of 200 copies of the "Ru-
baiyat" and said, "Quaritch, l make
you a present Of these books"
The famous bookseller offered them
first at half a crown, then at a shilling
and, again descending, at sixpence, but
no buyers came. In despair. he re-
duced the book to a penny and put
copies into box outside his door, with
a ticket, "All these at one penny each"
At that price the pamphlet moved, In
a few weeks the lot was sold, and In
this way one of the finest gems of Eng
lish literature was dispersed among q
not overdiscerning public.
The legend has it that Dante Gabriel
Rossettl, Swinburne and Burton were
among those vino discovered the "hid-
den treasure In the penny box" Years
passed, and the once despised volume
rose in the market, and in 1898 Quar-
itch bought in for f21 a copy which AZ
years before he had sold for penny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

NEW YEAR NoTEs.-At st. Mary's
Catholic Church midnight mass was
celebrated last pigtt by Rev. Father
Cutler, assisted by Rev. W. CASTOR
Payne, deacon. and Rev. M. DevliD,
sub.deacop. William Delaney was
master OF ceremonies, and announced
the advent of the new century. Rev.
Father Payne delivered sermon ap-
proprlate TO the occasion. A large con.
gregation was present, all OF whom
Joined 10 the spirit OF the occasion.
At the First Baptist Church the SER
vice commenced at 10 o'clock, Rev. DIR.
Brooke, pastor of the Second Presby-
terrain Church, preaching the sermon.
A special musical programme was
rendered. The church was crowded
and the congregation enjoyed the SER
vice greatly.
Watch meetings we're also ned In
Grace Episcopal Church, Trinity M. Z
Church and the Free Methodist Church,
all of which were we'll filed.
Belle Haven Council. Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics, gathered
10 their hall and watched the passing
Of the old year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
BedlaIn,

The word "bedlam" is a corruption
of the word bethlehem" and original
ed as q synonym for chaos at the time
when the house Of Bethlehem, occu-
pied by sisterhood Of London, became
an insane asylum. The treatment OF
the insane In the early part of the six
teenth century was not well under
stood, and, according to the theories
then prevalent, it was necessary to
brighten the patient out of his lunacy'
All sorts of awful expedients were re-
sorted to, among them surprise floors"
which slipped from under the feet;
surprise baths" and fioggings at the
periods Of most severe illness; hence
the name "bedlam," the result OF In
correct spelling, possibly, came easily
to stand for awful things.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

THE MERCHANTS CLUB threw wide
open their hospitable doors last night
and most delightfully."- entertained a
large number of friends. The handsome
and well arranged rooms OF the club
were brilliantly lighted and prettily
decorated, and were thronged by the
members and their friends who had
gathered to see the old year out end well
come the new. The tables we're spread
in the front room, and were besuti-
fully decorated and laden with the
choicest visnds, to which all present
did full justice. In response to calls,
short but appropriate speeches were
made by Col. +. L. Smith, Messrs. Il.
Strauss, M. b. Harlow, 8. IA. Lunt,
Charles Bendheim, ]. Schneider and
others. Mr.. Bendheim acted as master
of ceremonies, but each member OF the
club was a committee o. himself to see
that every guest had good time, and
they had. The Messrs. Rsmmel were the
caterers, so, of course, everything was
served as it should have been. Many
of the members and guests fingered till
the opening of the new year and were
10th to leave such genial assemblage
and pleasant surroundings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

THE BELvIDERE BREWERY, located
at Harper's Ferry, W. Va, having been
purchased recently by company will
be continued under modern improve
ments and a new management but same
name. at meeting of the stockhold-
ers on Dec. 2Sth, Mr.. joe. Weiderman
was elected President and Mr.. B. ].
DOnnelly secretary and treasurer, both
of this city. The greater portion OF the
stock is owned in Alexandria and OF
the products OF the brewery, which will
be about 10000 barrels year, q por-
ton will be sold in Alexandria. Messrs.
Joseph Weidermsn and Bernard Don
nelly left for their new field Of duties
today with the we'll wishes OF many
friends and hope of prosperous
New Year which of course means q
happy one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
LOCAL BREVITIES.

| Hail 1901!
Happy New Century
The holidays are over.
Good resolutions are in order.
There were no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning.
Ten dodgers were given accommoda-
tons ut the station house last night.
The Cooperative charities will meet
tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon at
o'clock, in the Business Mems Lea
que rooms.
Mr.. Matthew Acton, night operator
at the local depot 10 this city, In jump
ing from freight car this morning fell
and badly cut bis head.
Mr.. Geo. w. Dsvis, an old resident
and we'll known carpenter, died this
evening at his home on south Alfred
street after long illness.
I Preparations are being made for the
resumption Of operations at the Ma
honeyvlle distillery, near this city,
which was closed down las. fall.
Marion, the 5.yesr-old daughter of
Mr.. Thomas G. Hoy, died this morning
at the residence of her father on Duke
street after short illness with diph-
| iberia.
Read Isaec Eicbberg & Sons new
advertisement. They have an up-to
dsts stock OF new and sessopable goods
to which hey invite the attention OF
purchasers.
The stockholders OF the Anglo.Amer-
lean Savings ard Loan Association will
be held tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock
in the Office OF Mr.. j. M. Johnson, on
Fairfax street near King.
The Woman's Auxiliary to r. E.
Lee Camp will meet tomorrow alter
0oon at three o'clock 10 the Camp Hall
in consequence of the regular meeting
occurring ON New Years Day.
The Christmas entertainment of the
NJ. Z. Church South will bs held this
evening. as heretofore stated. Mr. w.
s Reilly of Washington will give an
organ reel al. in which he will be as
sisted by Miss Stewart, soprano, of
Washington and Miss Rebeccs Pollard,
contralto, of this city.
Chief Webster yesterday informed
the Mayor that he had ordered a
change of the policemen on their beats
and was told by the Mayor that the or
der met with his approval so far as the
placing OF the men was concerned. He
said also that he did not propose to
recognize any ruling by the board oil
| police commissioners which interfered
with his authority as director Of the
police force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

PERSONAL. Misses Mildred Foster
and Nj. c. StribliDg, who have been
visiting Mrs. Laura Bruce, at Freder-
icksburg, have returned to this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence r. Howard.
who have been the guests of Mrs. w.
Key Howard, at kenmore" Freder-
icksburg, have returned home.
One OF the haDdsomest New Years
entertainments was that given by MIR.
w B. Smoot at his residence on Prince
street, where large number OF his
friends gathered to extend the compli-
ments of the season, and also to con-
graduate him on the attainment of
his -th birthday. Old Virginia hos
pitality was lavishly dispensed and a
more enjoyable reception was seldom
held in this city.
MIR. w. J. Conover, of Marlborough,
N. j., is the guest of Mr.. Julius Pelton,
Messrs. David Hulfsh and M. G..
Wsrfeld, who spent the holidays at
their homes in this city, will return to
Randolph Macon College, at Front Roy
81, tomorrow.
Mr.. JohD P. Dryer is quite sick at
his home on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

To DOUBT is RIDICULOUS To doubt the
efficacy aud profit Of newspaper advertising
is to deny the value Of an intelligent and
enterprising salesman and to affirm that sales
cannot be promoted by ju1cious talk. When
n salesman tells prospective customer any.
thing favorable about the wares of the estsb-
lishment which he represents, or when he
says that the concern has this or that thing at
reasonable price, he adyertises. So. too.
the display window is an advertisement.
The chief difference between this form Of
advertising and newspaper publicity is that
the latter reaches thousands instead of few
prospective customers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
poor Mr. McEIroy.

Mrs. McElroy-Where is Mr.. McEl-
roy?
Junior Partner-Gone out to get a
new ribbon for the typewriter.
Mrs. McElroy (glarlng at the blond
girl at the little side desk)-He has,
has he? Well, Mr.. McElroy will just
buy some ribbons and other things for
his wife and daughters. That person
is all fluffed up with ribbons now
Denver News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

NEW YEAR DAY has been quiet
one 10 Alexandria. The day vas par.
TALLY observed as legal holiday, the
banks and government Offices being
closed and the postoffice keeping Sun
day hours. The municipal offices also
closed after the morning hours, as did
many OF the stores. A few citizens kept
open houses aud received and enter
tanned their friends. The temperature
has been mild. but the weather partly
cloudy and threatening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

CHARTER. Judge Norton today grant
ed a charter to the E. J. Miller Com
pany, the objects of which are to buy
and sell at wholesale and retail crocke-
ry, glass and esrthenware, and to do a
general business in household goods.
The capital stock is $40, 1000 and the Of
ficers are w. A. Smoot, president; X.
w. Fuller, secretary. and G. Q. r.
Waller, treasurer, who. with w. A.
Smoot, jr., and Ashby Miller, are the
directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

The NEW YEAR.-There was more
interest shown in the death of the year
1900 and the birth of its successor last
night than ever was seen hereabouts
before. Both young and old wed In
the obsequies of the one and the well
coming OF the other. The bulk OF the
inhabitants remained out OF bed until
the we sma' hours, and few who vera
too drowsy to await the midnight bells
were awakened. Watch services were
held in several churches, and high
mass was celebrated IN st. Mary's
Catholic Church large congregations
being present in all. The streets were
thronged with people until nearly one
O'Clock, after which hour the city set
tied down to its normal condition.
There were entertainments ia many
clubs and private houses, while a num-
Der Of lodges held special meetings. a
JOYOUS spirit was diffused throughout ell
gatherings, and around festive boards
and flowing bowls toasts we're drunk
and salutatious were Interchangeo. IL
seemed to be time when petty leal-
ousies, envyings, resentments and the
thousand and one mean instincts so
often nourished in thougntless moods
had taken their fight--temporarily at
least--a1d it would be so much betterif
foreyer-snd flow OF soul had usurped
their places. The grave man had
thrown aside his reserve, the serious
visage was illumined by smiles, the
invalid lost the sepse Of pain and joy
was 10 the air. AS the death rattles of
1900 became audible the solemn tolling
ofthe bell in st. Mary's Church-which
in the past half-century has sent forth
its muffled sound as the requiem to 30
many OF our citizens-begun the funeral
dirge, and was followed by the equally
solemn measured strokes OF the bell in
the city hall and in few seconds other
bells had mingled with them. The
year 1901, in its swaddling clothes,
alive and kicking, arrived on time. and
as the town clock S"esn to strike the
hour of midnight the OIL year had be-
come a part of history and T. Young
ster which had crowded 1t off the stage
was being welcomed by vociferous yeIls.
Changing bells, screechiDg steam
whistles, COW bells and and an extra
ordinary fusilade from firearms aud ex-
plOsives of all sorts. The din kept up
for about half an hour, and the New
Year was started on the course OF time.
May it bring "Peace on earth, good
will to men," an epoch pressged by
prophets, sighed for by poets and
earnestly desired by the better class OF
mankind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

OPERA HOUsE.-On tomorrow even
ing THE Three Musketeers," Alexan-
DIRE Dumas's masterpiece, will be pre-
sented at the Opera House by a CON-
pany of twenty-five people, with the
accessories of brass band and orches-
ira and complete scenery and effects.
A concert will be given in front of the
Opera House on the evening of the per.
fOrmanCe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

Marriage licenses were issued In WASH
inston yesterday to Herbert D. Ballin-
ger and Isabella F. Thompson, both of
Fairfax county, and to Wilkins W.
Henderson and Eta w. Bullard, both
of King George cou oty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

When threatened by pneumonia or any
other lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary,
ss it is dangerous to delay. We would sug.
gest that One Minute Cough Cure be taken
as soon as indications of having taken cold
are noticed. 1t cures quickly and its carly
use prevents consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

Let a boy follow his natural business
tendencies. SO many plow horses are
being worked in carriages.-Atchison
Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

Having several pairs Of shoes and
changing them daily or regularly at
longer intervals will enable the wearer
quite frequently to avoid corns even
after they show signs of formation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
VanishinR of the Bride.

While there is no hard and fast
definition q married woman may be
thought to have ceased to be a bride
when, Of the 16 hooks in the clothes
press, she has scaled down the num-
Der devoted to her husbands ward
robe from eight to two.-Detroit Jour-
nal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

LOCAL MATTERS.

GsATaER PRoBABnITIEs-For this sec
tion. fair, much colder tonight with cold
wave. Wednesday fair, colder; fresh winds,
generally westerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is a bottle of GRovE'e TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
n q tasteless form. No curs-no nay. 60c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

Quality and not quantity makes DeWitt's
Little Early Risers such valuable little liver
pills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
To CURE COLD In ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il 1t fails to
cure f w. GROVES signature on each
box. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
The New Year

Start, the Spring merchandising. We have
been collecting vast lots Of such goods as
could be had under extraordinary conditions
Of chespness. There are urusral buying OPP
portunities in January.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY SECOND
Our Annual January Sale Of Table, Bed and
Toilet Linens Muslin Sheets and Pillow
Slips, Quilts and other Housekeeping Supplies.
THURSDAY, JANUARY TIL aD-0ur
Annual January Sale Of French Nainsook,
Cambria and Swiss Embroideries, Edgings
and Insertions to match, and the latest Nov
city Robes, All-Overs and Flouncings,
!, THUBsDAl JANUARY THIRD-our
first showing OF Spring Of 1901 High-clasa
Imported Cotton Dress Fabrics.
SATURDAY, JANUARY FIFTH-Our
Annual January Sale Of Women's and Child
ren's Muslin and Cambria Underwear, Cor
sets, Silk Pet.icosts and Children's Frocks.
DIARIES FOR 1901-Dainty little leath.
| er.back ones for the shopping bag or pocket;
business diaries and scores Of different styles
and sorts.
CALENDARS FOR 1901 are shown In
great variety unique and pretty de
signs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
DRY GOODS.
CLOSED TODAY.
WoodWard&Lot|1Top
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
We welcome the pleasure OF extending to
our pstrons resident and, distant, another
New Years greeting
A Happy New Year
to All.

In entering upon the business Of 1901 We
wish to express our gratitude to the public
for the very liberal patronage accorded rs
during the past twelve months
This store will make untiriog efforts to
surpsss all its old record for liberal stocks and
liberal accommodations.
We hsve never sacrificed quality to price,
bat have steadily endesvored to offer only
such merchandise as we we're satisfied had
intrinsic value and which we could guarantee
to give satisfactory service. While maintain.
ing this high standard Of quality. We shall
continue to give our customers the lowest
prices possible on frst-clsss merchandise
only.
We allow nothing to ce offered for sale ION
any day except Friday at our countors that
is not strictly perfect 10 every respect, and
we guarantee our prices always as low as the
same qualities can DO purchased anywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
GREAT SALE
OF
Furs, Blankets,
Comforts, Spreads,
Coats, Capes& Skirts

As Christmas has gone and New
Years has arrived, we take the lib
erty of calling your attention to a lot
OF Furs from large dealer in New
York who has sent us beautiful line
of different kinds and at greatly re
duced prices. Before sending them
back we propose offering them at
temptingly low prices.
Give us a call and see for your
selves what they are and compare
prices.
Before taking stock, which will
take place during the last Of Janua'
ry, we will sell the following at less
than we can buy them from the man.
ufacturer.
Blankets SOC, 75c, 81 IS, 81 to IS.
Comforts Acc. goo to 81.
Spreads CSC, s1.25 to 81.
Lot OF IS Marseilles Spreads to
close at $3.50.
ALSO
Ladies' Wrappers Acc, csc, sl.25,
81 .89 and $3.50.
Ladies' and Misses Capes.
Ladies' and Misses Coats.
Ladies' Ready.made Suits.
Separate Skirts.
Rainyday Skirts.
Underskirts, different c0lors, CSC to
$3.50.
Ali the above will be sold at and
below cost.
We have a lot Of Coats left over
from last year which sold at $12 and
$14. To make them 60 we propose
to sell them at THREE DOLLARS.
20 dozen Boys Shirts and Drawers,
all sizes, to close at 19c.
Lot of White and Colored Shirt
Waists which we purpose to sell at
less than half.price.
One lot of Colored and Black Kid
Gloves which formerly sold at 81,
now SOC TO close out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

THUBsDAl JANUARY THIRD-our
first showing OF Spring Of 1901 High-class
Imported Cotton Dress Fabrics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01
SUCCESSORS TO JOHN R. CHAPMAN

ONE PRICE ONLY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-01

CALENDARS FOR 1901 are shown In
great vsrieiy-odd, unique and pretty de-
signs.