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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

THE following paragraph from the
Presidents message will be considered
by the Filipinos ss the acme of cold
irony:
"History may safely be challenged to
show q single instance In which mas
terful race such ss ours, having been
forced by the exigencies of war to take
possession of an ellen land, has behaved
to its inhabitants with the dislnterested
zeal for their progress that our people
have shown in the Philippines. 10
leave the island ct this time would
mean that they would fall into weller
of murderous anarchy. Such desertlon
OF duty on our part would be crime
against humanity. 80 There need
not be the slightest fear OF our not con-
tinuiDg to give them all the liberty ior
which they are it,"
In this connection IL may be added
that while the Presidents message was
being read 10 Congress the following
dispatch was received In Washington
from Manila:
General Smith, OF the American
troops In Samsr, has peremptorily re-
fused the request OF General Lukoan,
commander Of the rebels In the island,
to open negotiations for surrender.
Smith sent word that the time for ne
gotiations was passed."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Thomas G. Valentine has been
appointed by Judge ]. E. Msson to be
clerk of the Circuit Court of Caroline
county, to succeed his father, the late
Thomas w. Valentine.
Ia o special election in Richmond
yesterday for q member of the consttu-
tionsl convention to succeed Mr.. Vir-
ginius Newton. the vote was very light.
Major Olwsys s. Allen was elected over
Msior A. 8. Lsnier by vote Of TWO to
one.
AT Manassas yesterday in the mayors
court the Southern Railway was
charged with violation of town ordi-
nance In running at an unlawful rate OF
speed the train which killed John Col
bert at a crossing about two weeks ago,
but on motion OF the company the war
rant was dismissed.
@. Conway Baker, member OF the
House of Delegates from the district
composed OF Westmoreland and North
cumberland counties, and Miss Rose
Porter, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. +
Porter, both of Montrose, Westmore-
land county, were married at Freder-
icksburg yesterday.
Mr.. Lundie Huff, a prominent cti-
zen OF Brunswick county, was killed by
the accidental discharge OF his gun
while on q duck hunt on Roanoke
river, day or two ago. The unfor-
tunste man for nearly q quarter Of q
centurv held an imnortanC and lucra-
tive State Office in Texas.
The statement that sufficient SUBJ
scriptions to the necessary 5000, 900
capital have been made to insure the
establishment Of the new shipyard at
Sswslls Point is given out by Mr.. G.
w. Tebault, one Of the chief promoters.
He returned to Norfolk from Pitlsburg
and Wheeling, and declares that the
concern is now an assured fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Count s.Boni de Castelaine Is being
sued in Paris for debts amounting to
800, 600.
The loss iusthe recent fighting on the
Isthmus of Panama is estimatsd at
about 400.
Mr.. Richard Croker says he does
not want leadership any longer, and
that the mead OF Tsmmany should be q
young man who can remain on the
spot.
The edict of the Chinese Empress
Dowager deposiug the former heir ap-
parent, the son OF Prince Tuau, is
considered strong proof of her leaniog
toward reform.
Representative Mudd, OF Maryland.
yesterday reintroduced 10 the House 3
bill providing for the construction OF
the Maryland and Delaware free chip
ca nal to connect Delaware and Cbesa-
peake Bays. to cost not to exceed SlO,'
0O0, 900.
The ship Roanoke, which left Nor
folk last June for japan via Cape
Horn, has arrived at Honolulu with
her cargo on FIRE. The ship began to
leak before she reached Cape Horn,
and on November 2 the fire was dis
covered. She arrived ct Honolulu on
the 25th instant.
Booker I. Washington paid bis din
uer call on President Roosevelt yester-
day. The President greeted him with
cordialily. and had long talk with
him. The visitor is understood TO have
given his views on the appointment oil
district attorney for the Northern
District of Alabama.
Stripped ofsail, its masts helplessly
sprung by shifting, plunging cargo Of
oil tanks beating at its decks from be-
low, the helpless bark MataDzas, Capt.
Mowatt, was towed up the Della
ware through the storm last night by
the tug Sweepstakes. Her crew had
had neither food nor fire for days and
had faced death In many forms.
Representative Dick. Of Ohio. has In
troduced resolution for a general in'
yestigetion of the denial or abridgment
OF the right to vote 10 certain States
with a view to reducing the Congress
sionsl representations from such States
The resolution recites that ut 10
matter OF common information and be-
lief that the rights of some male citi'
zens, being 81 years of age, to vote al
elections is denied and abridged IN GER
tain States"
10 the House OF Representatives yes.
terday Mr.. Williams, OF Mississippi, Of
fered a resolution of inquiry Into the
allegations that Admiral Sampson and
Captain Crowninshield had approved o
Maclay'e history in which he llbeled
Admiral Schley. This is designed 81
a move against the naval clique. The
resolution recites the allegations thai
the proof sheets of Maclay's history
calling Admiral Schley "liar and q
coward" were approved by Captain
Crowninshield and Admiral Sampson
Mr.. Hanna, in the Senate, and Mr.
Tayler, 10 the House, will Introduce
bills to award a pension OF $4,000
wear to Mrs. Mckinley. Similar pen
sioDs are being paid to Mrs. Grant and
Mrs. Garfield. II is said friends OF Mrs
Harrison will attempt to have the bill
affecting Mrs. Mckinley amended 80 al
to confer the same benefits upon her
When the bill granting a pension tC
Mrs. Garfield was reported from the
Senate committee it was amended 80
az to include the names OF the widows
of President Polk and President Tyler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC. A 1901

TER REPUBLICANS In the bouse los!
no time In their premeditated attempt
to minimize the strength of the South
In Congress, for on Monday the opening
day, Mr.. Moody, Of Massachusetts,, 10
troduced the following joint resolution.
"That select committee OF three
members, to be appointed Dy the
Speaker, to investigate and report
whether, at the congressional election
In Louisians, the rights OF any OF the
male inhabitants OF that State were
abridged or denied; whether, II the
right of any person to vote was denieo
or abridged, the members from Loulsi'
ana 80 chosen are entitled to their seate
and whether Congress should enact
further legislation to carry out the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments
to the United States Constitution"
Republican Senators considered the
arrangement OF committees and In
view of the increase OF their majority
in the Senate they decided to reduce
democratic representation on inc Vari'
Gus committees and correspondipgly
add to the republican representation.
There Ia understood to be combined
effort on the part OF the republicans to
reduce the representation in the douse
of the southern States which have re-
stricted the negro vote. Louisiana ia
selected because the present delegation
is the first one to be elected under one
OF the new constitutions of the southern
States whose suffrage clauses disfran'
chise negroes. With the Reed rules In
the House and the decided republican
majority in the Senate, cloture will
surely be attempted In the latter body
and then will the republicans run
things to suit themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.


The Hotel Burton, at Danville, was
damaged by FIRE yesterday morning.
Much alarm wss caused among the
guests. Two men were hurt.
Mr.. George Webb. living near Ex-
more, was dangerously injured by the
accidental DISCHARGE OF his gun while
duck hunting 10 Brosdwster Bay re-
cen ly.
Fire this morning destroyed the plan
ing mill, dry-kiln containing 40. 900 feet
of lumber, and several small structures
10 the plant of w. J. Wbitehurst, at the
southeast corner of Tenth and Byrd
streets In Richmond.
George Trone, q well-known Hnancier, died
at his home near Arentaville, Pa, last night
aged 90 years. he was president Of the First
National Bank Of Gettysburg for over 35
years and whom ne resigned that office three
years ago he was probably the Oldest national
| bank president In the United States.
Nine cars of merchandise reduced ia
| 'plinters, two locomotives demolished and 9
| number Of other cars damaged is the result Of
head on collision at full speed on the Pitts
| burg junction Railroad At Pittsburg ct 4
o'clock this morning, Four trsinmen were
injured.
Terry MeGovern put q quietus to the
champion aspirations Of Jack Donshue, Of
Philsdelphia, at the Academy of Music 10
Reading, Pa, last night, knocking him out In
the second round. Donshue was 6fty pounds
heavier than McGOvern.
Mrs. Rebecca Plottkin and Sarah Mesinekof
were ssphyxiated by escaping gas in the Jew
ish section Of Brooklyn last night. jos
Cohen was found in q critical condition from
| the same cause and will die.
Senator yelling ton, Of Maryland, received
scant courtesy from the President Of the Ser
ate today. His uttersnces at the time oil
President 4cKinleys death are said to have
been the cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
We acknowledge The receipt Of the

We acknowledge the receipt OF the
Christmas number of the 81. Nicholas
Magazine from the Century Company,
New York. Ii is q number that will
bs hailed with joy by children all over
the world. The reading matter and
illustrations are above even the high
standard heretofore attained by this
best OF all magazines for young people
with its interesting articles OF fact and
fiction, its reviews of the books and
plays OF the month. It's special depart.
ment for women, children, etc., and
with good illustrations, the Home
Magazine makes up an attractive whole.
Its last edition has ben received from
its publishers in New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
THE LEGISLATURE.

The General Assembly OF Virginia
met in Richmond today 10 biennial
session. The democratic members Of
the Senate and House met 10 separate
csucuses last night aEd'nominated the
following officers: In the Senate: Henry
T. Wickbsm, president pro tem.; 10.
seph Button, clerk: Frank b. Watkins.
sergeant-at-arms, and 8. NJ. Donald,
doorkeeper.
In the House: John F. RYAN, Of
Loudoup. speaker; John w. Williams.
of Giles, clerk; ]. II. johnson, sergeant
at-arms, and A. o. Sullivan, OF Mont
gomery, doorkeeper, and P. E. Lips
comb, second doorkeeper. Mr.. Lips
comb was opposed by George Hudson,
of Rock bridge, but won with ease.
Judge William II. Mann was chosen
chairman OF the Senate caucus and
Delegate w. II. Booz chairman OF the
| House caucus.
Clerk Button, of the Senate, an
nouDced the following appointments
last night: L. A. Lynch, OF Tazewell,
first assistant; II. q. Manu-, OF Peters.
burg, second assistant; 3. w. Niemeyer,
of Portsmouth; Frank Mattern, OF
Richmond; o. w. Stone, Of Henry
Hunt JORDAN, OF Halifax, and w. A.
Parr, of Amherst, COMMITTEES clerks.
There will be another caucus OF the
democratic convention on Thursday
night to nominate candidates for Sec
reIary of the Common wealth, Super
intendent of the Penitentiary, Superin-
teudent OF Pnblio Instruction, State
Treasurer and Railroad commissioner.
| The republicans have three members
| ia the Senate and nineteen in the
House, which is larger representation
than that party has had In the latter
branch for many years.
| There is no doubt now, IL would
seem, that the legislature will take .
recess, after electing those officers VINO
must qualify on the 1st OF January.
Perhaps few local bills will be passed.
Then the General Assembly will wait
| for the constitutional convention to
complete it's work. Nearly all the
members OF the legislature seem to
think that this General Assembly will
be called upon TO pass such laws &c
may be necessary to put the new con-
stitution into effect.
There are members OF the conven-
ton, however, who are inclined to the
opinion that new legislature msy be
elected before the new constitution
goes into effect.
One OF the peculiar effects OF an ad'
tournament of the legislature before the
first of next year, would be the in'
suguration OF Governor Montague with
the legislature not in session. There
seems to be no legal requirement thai
be legislature should be In session when
he IL inauRurated, although, 90 II
has generally been in session, the pro-
eramme has been arranged with con
sideratiou of the fact. II the Legislature
is not in session, Governor Montague
will embody 10 his inaugural address
his views on several subjects which,
perhaps, would be embraced In specis
message II the body was to remain
10 active work. At the present juncIure
nothing is definitely decided upon, ano
the programme will be changed to suit
the existing circumstances on Janu
aru
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
Enioinad the Bishop.

Lincoln, Neb. Dec. 4.-Bishop Bona
cum, OF this city, was eDioined yester
day by Judge Sorenburger at Seward,
Neb., from dispossessing Father Muir.
ply OF church property until such time
as an ecclesiastical order was received
from Rome. For bis refusal to relin.
qulsh his charge when ordered to do
80, Father murphy was excommunica-
ted by Bishop Bonscum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

AMONG the bills introduced in the House
on Monday was one BY Mr. Sulser, Of New
York, protesting against the conduct Of the
war In South Africa. This went into the
hopper with the other three thousand bills
introduced on that day and will be lost in
the sh ufls when it gets into the hands Of the
committee on rules. This country is not go
ing to interfere with its ally" England, in
the Boei war, because England did not inter
fere with the United States in the Spanish
war,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

trusts, hsd their eyes opened wide when they
read his message 70 Congress yesterday, Tor
in that message he not only upholds the COM
bIu,tions bat wants them further protected
through the tariff laws, by which laws trus"
live and have their being. he says: Moth
ing could bs more unwIse than to disturb 'ne
business interests of the country by any gen.
ersI tariff change at this time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
GanaraI Hazen Dead.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 4.-Genersl A. d,
Hssen, ex-assistsnt postmaster general, died
At 1890 O'Clock last night at 1921 L street
northwest General Hszsn had been In very
poor health for the past three years. The
immediate cause Of bis death Is not known
but Is supposed to have been q severe attack
Of nervous prostration. Funeral services viii
be held tomorrow At 4 o'clock, after which
the remains will be conveyed to Mount
Bethel, Northampton county, Pa, for inter.
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT In his mes
sage says: 1--WE do not wish TO see any
old world military power grow up on
this continent, or to be compelled to
become a military power ourselves.
Those who do not believe that this has
already become a mighty power should
simply read the statement OF the ex-
pensss OF maintaining the army and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
Opening Of Winter Tourist Season.

The Southern Railway, which operates it's
own lines over the tntiIe South and forms the
important link In the grea highway uayel
between the North aud south, Florida, Cuba,
Mexico, the Pacific Coast and Central
America, announces for the winter Of 1901
and 1902 the most superb service ever
offered. It's splendid regular service will be
augmented By the soutnern PslIa Limited, =
magnificent Pullman train, which will be
operate. between New York sd s. t5EgE.
dne, Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
Missing Girl Arrested.

Norfolk, Vs., Lee. 4.-Nell Cropsey, aged
10, who has been missing from her home in
Elizabeth City, N. c., since November II,
was arrested In Wilson. N c., today and posi-
lively identified. She Is being held for her
father. The girl appeared In Wilson today
with a man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
RECEIVED HIS sUMMoN.-Herbert

RECEIVED HIS SUMMoN.-Herbert
Fairfax native Of Prince Georges coun.
ty, Nd, at present employed In the
banking house of Brown Brothers. New
York, is the only American who has
been honored by being summoned TO
attend the coronation Of King Edward
10 Westminster Abbey next June. Mr..
Fairfax's invitation takes the form of .
command, he being the twelfth Lord
Fairfax and member OF the English
peerage. Mr.. Fairfax will hardly go to
England, however, az his 30 doing will
involve him in considerable expense.
the robes aud netrequired by court
etiquette being costly items.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
3 Cough or Cold at once. Conquer Groups,
Whooping Cough and Messle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis Hoarseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung A6ec-
tions. Gives quick, sure resalis. Price 26e
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
COURT OF APPEALS

Monday.-Norfolksnd Western Rail.
way Company We. POOLS administrator.
Argued and submitted.
Chesapeake and OHIO Railway Com.
paDy We. Walker and others. Argued
and continued until Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

Most reasonable people think that
the civil war pension list is already suf-
fiently large, but 9 republican member Of
Congress on Monday introduced bill
to pension every man that ever entered
the uuion army during the time of that
war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

The December number OF Courtry
Life 10 America has been received from
lie publishers 10 New York city. No
ticesble among other interesting mat
ter, are articles on Cnesterbrook Stock
Farm, q blue grass farm 10 the East.
Storing and keeping fruits and vegeta.
bles; Notes from Wood aad FalloW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

In THE House Mr.. Kitchin OF North
Carolina has introduced q bill for Q
constitutional amendment repeating
the Fifteenth amendment. The repeal
of this amendment would simplify
things wonderfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

As the result OF the explosion Of boiler
this morning, part Of the conservatory Of the
Capitol grounds in Harrisburg. Pa, was de.
stToyed. Pieces Of the boiler we're hurled SOW
eral squares. breaking glass in stores and pri-
Yate residenees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
Winter Excursion Rates South.

The WashingtoA southern Railway Com.
piny announces the sale of winter exclusion
tickets at reduced rates to all the tourist
points in the south, via Richmond, Va, At
lsntie Coast Lane, sesbosrd Air Line and
Southern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
The Market.
Georgetown, Dec. 4.-Whest 63a72.
MONETARY AND COMM hRCIAL.

New York, Dec. 4.-The early stock mar
ket, while somewhat irregular, was generally
strong in tone. AS q rule, however, advances
in prices fell short OF one per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
Winter Excursion -.

Effective October Is, excu aioa l9if sfa
placed on sale by the sOuthern hsiiaty al
principal winter resorts Of tbe sah and
south est AJAX any agent soz.ht1n ssiiFly
for full information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

THosE who were misguided enough to be-
Iisye thst Mr.. Roosevelt was inimicAl to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.--The
Grand Lodge OF Mssons OF Virginia
con venedin annual session at the
Masonic Temple 10 Rlohm ond last
oisht, Grand Master II. o. Kerns,
OF Pittsylvanis, presiding, and ali the
Grand Lodge officers present. There
we're about three hundred representa-.
tives OF the various lodges OF the State
present. Grand Master Kerns 10 bic
annual address gave an interesting re-
view of the past year 10 the history oil
the craft and shows the order to be 10
excellent condition generally. A dele.
CATION ofthree past grand masters OF the
District of Columbia Grand Lodge
headed by Past Grand Master Dingmsu,
appeared before the Grand Lodge and
presented 90 behalf of the Grand Lodge
Of the District, handsomely embossed
resolutions expressive of their sppreoia
ton OF the hospitable reception and
entertainment OF the District Mssons by
their Virginia brethren on the occasion
OF the centennial OF Washington's
death, celebrated at Alexandria two
years ago. The resolutions are on vel
lum, and are q handsome specimen Of
engrossed work. The resolutions were
accepted with appropriate words by
representatives of the Grand Lodge
The election OF officers will take place
This evening. IL Is thought the present
ncu 90 ents will be reelected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

COTTON PRICES JUMP.-Trading on
the New York Cotton Exchange was
convulsed yesterday by the publication
at noon of the Governments estimate
OF a short cotton crop for the year.
The figures we're 1874 900 bales, nearly
1000, 900 bales less than the trade gen.
orally expected. Cotton jumped 81
bale 10 90 many minutes amid scenes
OF excitement rarely seeD. Brokers
fought with each other to cover short
contracts, and the pit became q pande-
monium for several minutes after the
report was received.
For thres hours thereafter the
volume of business transacted was
enormous. After the first sharp ad-
vance of nearly 40 points a slump
developed, which carried prices nearly
half the way back to the quotations
prevailing before the figures were made
known. Before the close, however,
the loss was regained and prices we're
at their highest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
Washington Southern Railway Ex
cursion Tickets 70 Charleston, .. Q.

Exposition excursion tickets to Charleston
via Richmond on sale at Washington South
ern Railway Station 1t reduced ratef,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04

MINCE NEAT just receiv ID By
WI J. @, EILR1Rd,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-04
eRnm WASHINGTON.

rcorr.spsndence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. December 4.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-05
a NEW RECTOR.
Rev. MIR. SaterIee Installed at Trinity
Episcopal Church.

Episcopal Church.
Columbia. S. G. March 4.-Services Of
unusual interest were conducted at Trim
ity Episcopal Church yesterday.
The institution of the new rector, Rev.
Churchill saterlee, was first conducted
Only once before had this service been
used in the diocese OF South Carolina.
The Right Rev. Ellison Capers, Bishop
of South Carolina Rev A. r. Mitchell of
Greenville Rev. John Johnson of Charles
ton, Rev. w. s. DuBose of Sewanee Rev.
w. 2. Witsell and Archdeacon f. N.
Joyner officiated. After brief exhorta-
ton by the Bishop. Mr.. r. NJ. Hand, Sc
Nor warden, presented the keys OF abe
church to the new incumbent, saying:
In the name and behalf of Trinity
Church, Column biz, l do receive and ac-
knowledge you, the Rev. ChurchlI Safer
lee, as priest and rector of the same, and
in token thereof give into your hands the
keys of this church"
Mr. Saterlee responded, promising to be
a faithful shepherd.
The Bishop then handed him the Bible,
Book of Prayer, Book of Canons and
Constitution of the diocese of South Car
olina TO "be the rule of thy conduct in
dispensing the divine word
Ordination services followed. The can
didates were Rev. A. 5. Thomas. Rev. 3.
NJ. Anderson, Rev. H. H. Covington, Rev.
]. B. Walker Rev. G. c. Williams.