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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
TELEGRApHlC BREVITIES.

The illoess Of Judge Andrew Kirk
patrick made it necessary again today
to postpone the hearing in Trenton, N.
j., in the Junior Order OF United
American Mechanics Gaze which vs. s
to have taken place before him 10 the
United States court.
John Mathewson, well-to-do
farmer, cut his wifs's throat this morn
ing with butcher knife and attempted
to kill himself near Moosup, Conn. He
kept the police at bay half an hour with
az axe and knife. MrA MathewsoD
will die. The would-os murderer wns
Intoxicated.
Frank & Dugsn, the silk firm at whose
mill in Paterson, N. j.. q strike has been In
progress for five week., decided today TO sp-
ply 10 the Chsncsry Court to havo the strike
pickefs removed from about their nils They
will also try to stop strikers from following
and annoying the hands who wish to work.
Mr.. Dugan, a member Of the firm, secre!ed
him ,eli in the house Of one of the nor-unon
workers and get evidence upon which TO go
cure the injunction. Similar proceedings
were taken 10 Patterson with success year
ago during the machinists strike.
A murder took pla'e near Hszslton, Pa /,
last night, when Metro Uzeller shot snd kill.
cd Evan Clebock while tse latter was leaving
his home The murderer escaped. An east
orn custom caused tse murder Easter Sun.
dav, according to tho Greek calendar, occur
red yesterday and a celebration WAS IN pro-
gress at the house of UEeller. who IS uteek,
CIebock wa, Que Of the guests. do VIC sted
& custom by refusing 10 cit down ana quar-
rel followed in the course of which Cleoock
was shot dead.
Cardinal Gibbons left Baltimore ls.t even
inc for Dnbuoue lows, where he will confer
the psllium on archbishop John J: Keane.
The cere uony will take place Eext Wednes'
dsy In the cathedral OF that city.
The 800 employees Of the silk men ct
sbsmohin. Pa, whe have been locked out
nee February 81 resumed work this morn
iug, the strike having been se,tled.
Dean McNulty, the Oldest priest 10 Pater.
son. N. j., has declared war against ell ss-
looms with b,ck rooms that hsrbor women.
He has rsided five places himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
Had Drop on other Woman.

Scranton, Pa, April 1.-two angry
women, armed with shot guns, arrayed
against each other, while three carpen-
tiers hurriedly built fence, presented
an unusual spectacle here Saturday.
Mrs. Hayes and Mrs.. Michael Holland
we're the principals. Mrs. Hayes ell
gagged three carpenters. and a2aiost the
violent protestatiops of Mrs.. Holland.
proceeded to erect fence between their
adjoining properties. Mrs. Holland
maintained that the other was encroach-
Jog upon her land two feet 10 so doing,
and both parties resorted 10 shot guns
to carry convictions. Mrs. Hayes got
the drop on her rival end built the
fence. She was ARE s.ed and held un-
der $500 bail. The Holland woman was
in turu arrested for interfering with
Workmen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
ro-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Barcelors, April Is Troops have
been sent TO Bsrgs, 10 northeastern
Spain, on the Spanish side OF the
Pyrenees mountains, to check rising of
Carlist bands under the leadership of
Don Grandis, q noted Carlist chieftsin,
who ia securing the mountains, raising
recruits for a Carllst ipsurrectiop.
Madrid, April 15.-Robbers made o
daring attack on the express train be-
tween Orhisula and Cabass. They
stopped the train and fred volley in.
10 the carriages 10 which were humber
OF passengers. One passenger was seri-
ously injured by the fusilade. The
robbers then went through the train
compelling everybody to give up their
valuables and they then made their es-
cape without being identified. Troops
have been sent to hunt down the rob.
bers.
Nice. France, April 15.-The French
premier, M. Waldeck- Rousseau, is de-
clared by his attending physician, to
be fully recovered from HE illness, and
the ph yslciaps are 80 we'll satisfied with
VI. Waldeck. Rousseau's condition that
they will 60 back to Paris tomorrow,
leaving the premier 10 Nice to become
thoroughly reinvigorated.
Vienna, April 15.-Tbe Crown Prince
Frederick William, OF Prussia. now on
a visit to Vienna, spent this morning
visiting the notable sights OF the Aus
trian capital. This evening be will at.
tend an imperial dinner given in his
nonor Dy the Emperor. AftArward thars
will be a ball in his honor at which
Francis Joseph and the Leading nobility
will be present. Although the visit Is
one of personal friendship, 1t is expect
ed that II will serve to tighten the
bonds bstween Prussia and Austria.
st. Petersburg. April 15.-The Rus
sian government has decided to con-
ciliate the workingmen, OF whom thou
sands are 10 distress and suffering from
untold oppression, by granting to them
certain minor reforms. The University
students have Issued manifesto to the
workingmen urging them not to be de-
ceived by the faIaoious and unsubstan-
tial concession offered to them by the
government.
Rome, Aptil 15.-At secret con-
sistory, held this afternoon, Pope Leo
complained of The persecution by
France of the religious orders which
are as Useful to their countryts they are
to the Catholic Church. The Pope also
spoke ofthe efforts Of Italy to under
mine the papscy and be added that the
church trusted In God for protection.
Pope Leo appointed twelve cardinals
including Mgr. Msrlinelli, delegate to
the United States, and sixty bishops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
FOREIGN NEWS,

The Corean Government has pro-
claimed the death penalty for opium
smoking.
There have been 1872 cases OF bubonic
plague 10 Capetown, 1913 OF which
have proved fatal.
The Russian Government has or
dered that lectures be resumed 10 the
high schools of that country.
Prince Ching declares that the mis-
sionary statements regarding a rebel
lion In Mopg ,lla are not supported by
the facts.
A Bloemfontein report says that ex-
President Steyn is broken down 10
health, and advises the Beers on COM
msndo 10 surrender.
Crown Prince Frederick William OF
Germany arrived in Vienna yesterday,
aud was welcomed by Emperor Francis
Joseph and the Austrian archdukes.
The japanese Minister informed
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang that
the return Of the Emperor to Pekin was
desired, and that he should bring with
him at lees. &c, 900 troops. These troops
must be sent into Manchuria to quell
disturbances there, aud il they were not
successful the powers would send an
international force to cooperate with
the Chinese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
A Solution ofthe Race Problem.

Atlanta, Ca, April 15-Bisbop Tur'
ner, OF the African Methodist Church,
has reiterated his declaration in favor
OF Punishment OF all negro criminals TO
Africa. The only solution to the race
problem, according TO Bishop Turner,
Is to be found 10 sending ct least the
bad element among the colored people
where they can do no harm to the repu-
tation ofthe negroes who would live cor
rect lives. All negroes. be thinks, must
before long seek homes ir another land
where they can make their own way
and establish q government in which all
will have voice. He declares Africa
the greatest country on the globe and
and says that at least 100000 of bis
people are ready to 20 il they could pay
the expenses. He urges assistance by
the United States government 10 the
emigration plan,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

THE FOREIGN invaders OF China haV-
ING driven the Chinese government and
troops out the capital Of that country
now demand that they shall come back,
and. what's more, shall do 30 10 short
order. Wqsu China was doing all she
could to quell one Instruction the In
vsdsrs prevented her from succeeding
by lighting her 10 the front while the
rebels we're attacking her In the rear,
and now that another one has broken
out they demand that she shall suppress
Il without delay. II there be such
thing as retributiop. 1t must fall with a
heavy hand upon the Christian invad'
ers of heather China.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
SCHOOL supxR1SrESpENrs When Seer

SCHOOL SUPgRISTENDENTs When secre-
tsry Brent closes his Office in Richmond to-
day no more applications will be received for
positions "a superintendent of the public
schools Of the State, this being the last day
on which applications for these positions could
be received. The qu,drennisl election will
take place in few weeks. The State Roird
which chooses thu supsrintendents OF the
schools Is composed this year OF Governor
Tyler, Attorney General Montague, AID DR.
southall, superintendent Of Public 1nstruc-
ton.
The present snperintenaents OF this city
and Alexandra county have no opposition.
The only contests in this section viii be:
Prince Willism-Ineumbent b. M. Clark
son, opposed by A. Hutchinson.
Clsrke-Incumbent, G. g. Massie; opposed
by Conrad KounsIsr.
Rappsbann ock-Incumbent. "a. VI. Miller =;
opposed by Colonel Charles Green
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washincton Anril liz

Correspondence OF the Atexandrle dasette. ]
Washington. April Is.
War Department officials declare that
they are receiving reports from all parts
of the country of increases in intoxica-
ton among the soldiers BY reason OF
adjustment of the sale OF beer in the
post canteens. Several new saloons
have opened and are doing fourishing
business In the vicinity OF Fort Myer.
There has been q decided increase 10
the number of saloons in the village OF
Phoebus, Va, adjoining the military
reservation. Officers say that If the
soldiers would ooDfine themselves to
light drinks in these saloons the evil
would not be 80 great, but instead OF
drinking light beers and wines, suob as
were sold ia the post canteens. they
drink cheap whisky and other heavy
liquors, and they are led into gambling
games and other forms of vice which
could not exist 10 the limits of military
post. From San Francisco comes the
Information that there has been q large
increase in the number of saloons 10 the
neighborhood OF the Preside.
Solicitor General Richards Ia at home
with a severe cold, so that the affi.
davits of the medical men who examin-
ed Oberlin M. Carter at the Lesyen.
worth prison which have been received
at the Department OF Justice will not be
presented to the Supreme Court of the
United States until perhaps Friday
The affidavits in the very strongest terms
deny that Carter is threatened either
with a physical or mental break down
such as had been alleged In the applica.
ton.
Gen. John A. Kasson, special reel.
procity commissioner, has given all the
other officeholders in Washington 9
shock. He refuses to accept any pari
OF his $40, 900 year salary because hs
is not now doing any work to earn it
All that Is necessary for him to do tt
get the money Is to sigu bis name te
the pay roll, but sign he will not. Since
the Senate refused to act on the com
mercial treaties that Kasson negotiated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.

THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
The inauguration OF the new hospital
at the University of Virginia took place
Yesterday on the anniversary OF the
birth OF Mr.. Jefferson, the founder. The
program at the hospital was arranged.
OF course, with special reference to the
medical profession. From 1880 until 2
O'Clock the visiting physicians were
given prs csical evidence OF the equip
mept and unusual facilities Of the hos
pital by means of various surgical
operatio 1s, three of which were under
the direction OF DR.. A. H. Buckmaster,
Of the medical faculty, and DR.. Il. 8.
Hedges, in charge of the eye, ear and
throat clinics OF the university. The
operations BY DR.. Buckmas.er were 8
curattsge, a ventrsl fxstion aud the re
moval Of a large pelvic tumor, and the
operation for DR.. Hedges was the re-
moval of a cataract. At 2 80 the visit.
ora were entertained at luncheon at
Hotel Gleason.
The administration building OF the
hospital Is the part OF the original de.
81 % that Ia now complete. II contains
the most essential rooms for hospital
and teaching purposes. The structure
is a very handsome one and In entire
keeping with the classic order OF archi'
tecture which pravaila at tho university
A handsome front portico OF eight Ionic
columns, serving as porte cochere, and
a rear one of four columns facing the
city add dignity to the building.
The event of the days program was
the address 10 the public ball yesterday
evening by DIR. Albert Shaw, editor OF
the American Review OF Reviews. Rev.
DIR. Lyman Abbott, OF New York, who
was also present, made an informal adj
dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The channel of the Rappahannock
river at Fredericksburg is filling up
with saud aud prompt measures are
demanded to deepen it.
The President b as made the follow
Jog appointments OF postmasters IN
Virgins: Fsrmville, Samuel b. Bliss;
Front ROYAL, Hamilton W. KiizsI;
Graham, R bert L. Gillespie.
Mrs. Humphreys. vile of Dr.. Millon
w. Humphreys, professor of Greek 10
the University of Virginia, died on Sat
urday 10 Tuscaloosa, Ala, where she
had gone in the hope OF improving her
health.
The cornerstone OF st. Andrews
Protestant Episcopal Church, Rich
mond, was laid with impressive mason
ic ceremonies on Saturday. Dove Lodge
officiated at the ceremonies, assisted by
Sa. Andrews Commsndery. Knights
Templsr. An address was delivered
by Right Rev. K A. Gibson, bishop
coadjuter OF the diocese Of Virginis.
Mr.. John Strobe Barbour was on Sat-
urdsy nominated by the democrats Of
the Culpep,r district as delegate tc the
coming constitutional convention. He
is son OF the late Hon. James Barbour,
a member OF the cor Institutional conveu.
tiop. The Rockingham county demo.
cratic convention nominated State Sena-
tor @. B. Keezell add T. N. Haas
for the convention. 10 Augusta coun y
Judge J. NJ. Qlarles and A. @. Braxton,
esq, of Staunton, were selected by
large pluralities-
A letter from Richmond to the
Petersburg Appeal says: Senator
Martin and Mr.. Swanson conferred
again on Saturday. The Senator Ia one
of the most grateful men that ever
lived. When many prominent demo
Gratis we're seeking to defeat him Mr..
Swanson took charge Of his campaign
and managed 1t to successful ending
Now, In the face of bitter criticism, Mr.
Martin Is managing Mr.. Swanson's cam.
paigp. He thinks 1t is right and lus'
that he stand by his friend. Not oriy
this but Mr.. Martin wants 1t known oil
over Virginia that he is for Swanson ioI
governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
MONDAY EvEN'a. APRIL 10. 1901.

THE administration and Great Brit
ain are allies, and allies must stand by
e,ch other. Besides, the adminisIrs-
ton is imperialIstic. Therefore, ss IL
ddn't want the British estopped from
O staining their mules and horses from
tais country. with which to carry on
its war against tbs Beers. the U. 8.
court ct New Orleans has decided tbas
though this is a neutral country, E g.
l,sn agents here can buy and ship to Cape
town as many mulss and horses as tn y
choose. II this country can supply the
British with transportation why not
with smmunitionP But North, Sou'h,
and East, as we'll as West, the course OF
EN- ire takes it's way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

The FRAUDS in the postal service OF
the country have become so great and
30 wide spread that the Postoffice De-
p,rtment confesses It's inability to stop
them, and suggests as its only available
remedy for the increasing evil, restric-
ton upon the mails. Common sense
teaches that the life of government
corrupt in all its branches and perme-
a.ed with fraud from skin to core, and
all its members infected with the NAL
ady, must, Of necessity, be OF short du-
rafion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

IT Is feared, aud, for too coed
reason, that the ''progressives" will
involve the the city In many law suite,
az the State constitution provides that
taxes shall be uniform, and 1t Is not 10
be supposed that the taxpayers In tie
1st, %, and 4th wards will submit,
without protest. to en- increase OF taxa
ton on their property 10 those wards in
order to improve streets and sewers in
the Sd ward, especially as the Court Of
Appeals of the State has already de-
c;ded that such taxation is unconstitu-
fjonal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
Kruger i'm Danger.

Amsterdam, April 15-The report
tibet an attempt has been made to az
sassinate President Kruger, of the
Transvasl, is untrue. According to the
report, as circulated in Paris, Mr..
Kruger was said to have been stabbed.
and his assailsnt arrested. Another
story was that the intending assassin
had been arrested before be could make
the attempt.
Amsterdam, April 15.-Notwith.
standing the denial that any attempt
has been made to injure President Kru-
ger, it is evident that the authorities
are apprehensive that no is In some
danger, ss two policemen and two de-
tectives are guarding the villa in which
he il residirg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
TumbIed or Her W heel.

Londoo, April 15.-The Princess
Victoria, King Eiward's unmarried
dau liter, met with az accident 10 WIN.
sor Pork today. The Princess was lid
ipg on 9 bicycle In the park. when q
lodge keeper who did not recognize
her, stopped her abruptly. The Prn-
cess taken by surpri 9 at the sudden in
terruption, lost her balance and fell In
the muddy road She was somewhat
bruised, but otherwise unburt. The
lodge keeper ran TO Ter assistance and
on learning bis mistake, made abject
apology which the Princess received
with dignity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

President Mckinley and tho members OF
his Cabinet were photographed this morning.
II was the first picture taken of Attorney
General Knox since the later entered upon
his rew duties in Wssbipfton. The photo
grsphs will be used in the illustrated pro
grsyms of the Presidents forthcoming west
ain trip. This booklet will be handsome
souvenir of the journey and will be given 10
each one OF tbs party snd few friends OIL
the President snd C,binet member.
The scut5ern Railway Company, OIL when
General W. II Payne Is the washington c,.y
attorney, has placed q palace car al on,
posal for the accommodation Of the guests st
the wed ling OF HE dsushter and Mr.. Epps
Huntop, II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
Mrs. Nation Fined.

Kansas City, Mo, April 15.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation was fned $500 by Police
Judge McMuley this morning and given
the alternative OF leaving town before
6 p. 10. SIZE was arraigued on charge
OF blockading the streets. Addressing
Mrs. Nation, the judge said: missouri
Is no plS CO for you. Missouri is not q
good Safe for short haired women,
long haired men or whstliDg girls"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
From Z hina

Pekio, April 15.-It is reported that
the Japanese government has sent
notice to the representatives OF the
Chinese emperor In this CITY, that the
return OF the emperor 20 Pekin ia mr.
gently necessary and also that the Chi
nese government must send Chinese
troops to Manchuria to restore order IN
that province. This representation on
the part Of japan is in effect a demand
that China shall take hostile sc ion
against the Russian programme in Man.
churia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
A Mysferions Disease.

Altoons, Pa. April 15.-Three per-
sons OF Belle Vernon have died OF a
strange malsdy, which physicians are
unable to diagnose. The first symptoms
were not unlike gripps. 10 few hours,
however, more serious complications
developed. The patients were unable
to retain food, their skin took on vel
lowish hue, and all were taken with
spasms of hiccoughing which could not
be stopped. They died In great agony.
Consideration prevails 10 the town, az
it is feared the malady will become
general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

The British government is now al
ranging for borrowing an additional
sum OF $3.50, 100000 for prosecuting the
cruel war against the Beers in South
Africa. The grand children of the poor
people OF Euglsud, the taxes on whose
pecesssries of life pay the expenses OF
the war, will feel its burden. But VINO
will be buefited by II ?~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

THE people OF Georgetown have de-
cided that their proposed "sesqui" will
cost more than 1t will come to, ard,
therefore, have wisely determined to
abandon 1t and forego its imaginary de-
lights and benefits. Mr.. Reed used
to say "spurnation don'tp,y." Neither
do sesuuies,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
Spanish Prisoners in the Philippines.

Madrid. April 15.-In view Of the fact
that the Philippine insurrection is said
to be approaching close, end that the
islands generally are stated to be com
ing under the effective operation OF
American authority, Senior Sagssts, the
Spanish premier, is preparing to make
new representation to the American
government on the subject of the
Spanish prisoners still held by the Fill
pinos, or supposed to be in their hands.
Of whom more than l 1000 are otherwise
not accounted for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

In ORDER to continue the looting and
carnage In China the missionaries there
and their agents here have attempted to
give a village mob the Importance of 3
national insurrection. and there are
many people in this country who pre-
tend to believe what they say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood Is constantly being puri-
fed by the lungs, liver and kidneye.
Keep these organs in q healthy condi-
ton and the bowels regular and you
will have no need OF blood purifier.
For this purpose THERE'S ro.hing equal
to Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, one dose of them will do you
more good than a dollar bottle OF the
best blood purifier. Price Is cents.
Samples free at Richard Gibson's drug
etore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15

Salvation Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, Is CO.; large bottle, 20 et'
Greatest cara on earth for Rheumsthin,
Neurslgis, Soreness, sprsins, Bscksche, ann-
ness, Cuts, Brui.e', Wounds, swell,ngs, bains
Al Frost Bites. Salvation Oh Kills an psin'
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
The Markets..
Georgetown, April 15.-Wbest 6SiT5.

DIR Bulls Celebrated Pills cure
many ills. One pi dose. Box, so pile,
10 cts Cure Constipation, liver Troubles,
Biliousness, Dyspepsia Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. Or. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard GibIon aud all drug
gists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-15
MONETARY AND COMMbRCIsL.

New York. BpIil 15.-Jho stock market
opened generally higher. Southern Railroad
p'efeIrei rose a point in sympathy with
strength in London. The movements in the
industrials were moro sensational than those
in the railroad depsr ment. Governments
were unchanged.