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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.

10 the event OF stormy weather. 1t is
said. President McKinley's stand on
Inauguration day will be inclosed with
glass.
Former United States Senator Ste
phen M. White died at his residence IN
Los Angeles, CAL, yesterday. aged AZ
years.
Bradstreet reports that the business
failures for the week number 2l9, as
against 226 last week, and 16S In this
week year ago.
The foreign powers, at the instance
OF the United States government. have
accepted the principle that no further
Individual concessions OF territory In
China snail be sought or obtained by
any one power without international
assent.
A dispatch from Klerksdorp says the
Beers after heavy fighting were driven
from q strong position 10 the Western
Transvaal. The British loss was of.
ficers and II men killed and 80 wound
ed. The Beers left Is dead on the field.
F. B. Venum's bank at Fosher, H.,
was robbed yesterday by Arthur Hyer,
a farmer boy, 20 years old, who secured
81 800. Hyer entered the bank, cover
ed the clerks with pistols and after se-
curing the money boarded locomo-
tive and left town. He was captured.
A dispatch from Rome says: 1t seems
certain that at the consistory which has
bseu fixed for March 81. Mgr. Martinelli
the Papal Delegate at Washington, will
be created a Cardinal. He will be succeed
ed at Washington by Archbishop FGlco.
mis-. the present Apostolic Delegate to
Canada.
The police of Manila claim to have
obtained documentary evidence which
they allege tends to incriminase Fran
cisco Reyes, italian consul at Manila,
and Manuel Peypoch, consul for Uru-
quay. in aiding the Filipino insurgents.
The evidence has been submitted to
General Macarthur.
1t Ia again said that an extra session
OF Congress will be called, In all pro5a-
bility, either on the 18Th or the 25th of
March. The Presidents present inten-
ton is to call the session for the 18th,
but there may be some delay In the ar
rival OF the Cuban constitution, which
will postpone the session until the 25th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
.Wtite Ratsr on strike.

New York, Feb. 22.-Vaudevill,
managers are hustlipg this morning tc
secure talent to Gil In the acts made
vacant by the strike OF the "White
Rats" the association OF vaudeville
players. Both sides are claiming vic.
tory this morning. In is stated that
the "White Rats" organization has
nearly 700 members, composed OF
nearly all the leading stop liDers." in
the profession. The strike is the result
of five per cent demand OF the man
ayers for booking be players. This de-
msnd the actors refuse to accede to any
longer, and the order went out yester-
day to members OF the white Rats
in all the eastern cities to quit playing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
Terrible Marine Disaster.

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-The steam.
er Rio Janeirc of the Pacific Mail Liue,
from China and Japan, struck ledge
while entering the harbor early this
morning, and sank in 20 minutes. The
steamer carried crew of 40 officers
and men. had 20 cabin passengers and
So steerage. Part OF the passengers and
crew were landed here at o'clock this
morning, Whether there Is any loss OF
life 1t not known but IL is feared there
has been.
The number Of lives lost in the wreck
OF the steamer Rio Janeiro may num-
Der from so to $50. Most of the passen-
gers we're asleep at the time. The
steamer sank 30 quickly that many of
them were lost. Il is reported that
Consul Wildman, of Hong Kong, and
his son are among the lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
The Kings Coronation.

London, Feb. 22.-There is much
| talk about the coronation 10 midsum-
| mer, but there Ia nothing authoritative
| on the subject from the Court. 1t cannot
occur until the period of deep mourn
log ia at an end, nor until the return oil
the Duke of Cornwall from the colonies.
August is the earIist month when these
conditions can be complied with, and,
while this would not be too late from
the West Eod bridesmaids point OF
view, it would break up the shooting
season aud interfere with country
house gsiety. The pressure from
the trading section OF the me.
tropolis is great, aud the court may de-
eide to hasten the coronation as pop
ular measure OF relief to the shopkeep-
ers. The objection that the ceremonial
requires years. preparations is 40.
surd. The trsdesmen are confident
that the present will be- the last OF the
short seasons. They assert that with
the King ia permant residence in Lon
don, the season will begin in February
evey year, and last until August IL.
The Kings activity and interest
10 bis work continue undated. Every
detail receives bis attention, and
he Insists upon having accurate
knowledge of everything, and forming
an Independent opinion. Those 10
touch With the Court assert that all the
important addresses and messages to
the nation, army, navy and foreign
rulers have been written by the King
himself. and that the phrasing OF all
royal Communications, except, possibly,
the Kings speech in Parliament, is bis
own. He rises early, works late, sleeps
little and bis health alrearly reveals
the benefit of this close occupation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
EROM WASHINGTON.
,CorrespSndence Of the Alcxsndris Gazette. ]
Washington, February %.

tCorrespSndence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, February %.
"We have not given up hope OF get
ting legislation against hszlDg" ssid
Congressman briggs, of New York
who was on the special West Point
committee. II think the West Point
appropriation bill will before its passage
be amended so as TO provide that
any cadet found guilty of hazing shall
be expelled and ineligible to hold a
commission In army or navy for five
or six years. There Is a tentative
agreement to accept this proposition. y
From inquiries today Ia the room of
the Senate committee on the District of
Columbia. the same information was
obtained that hes been stated in this
correspondence for long time, which
is, that Notwithstanding what is said to
the contrary, there is no possible chance
of an appropriation for even the COM
mencement of work upon the Airing
ton bridge at this session of Congress,
nor will be until Virginia shall consent
to the retrooession OF a large slice OF
her territory to the District of Colum-
bis, which she will never do, and never
should do.
Several hours of sodsy's session of
the House have been set apart for the
consideration OF bills reported favorably
by the committee on claims of that
body, among which are those for the
relief of Captain J. V. Davis OF Alexan-
andria, W. F. Fitzpatrick, Arthur Con.
nell, Anna ]. Bassett, and Mrs. Willie
Belgia Morse OF Virginia, and the com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News-

London, Feb. 22.-Ths Westminster
Gazette today says that the fact that
four liberal unionists voted in the
House of Commons last night with the
Irish nstionalists, on the amendment
favoring compulsory sale of lands In
Ireland, makes possible union OF all
Irish sentiment upon the land question
aud that this removes the greatest
obstacle to home rule. The article
concludes with the observation that
perhaps the question OF home rule for
Ireland will again become q practical
one.
London, Feb. 22.-The cabinet met
today and discussed the Nlcaragusn
canal question. The result of their de-
| alterations is not known but it is be-
ieved that the British government
favors reopening Of negotiations with
the United States on the question.
Paris, Feb. PAN Official Of the
foreign Office says that the Spanish min.
istry will probably last for several
weeks. For the ministry to resign now,
be says, or to continue permanently
would mean revolution. He believed
that Azcarraga, the Spanish premier,
has 1t in his power to settle the present
difficulties. Then, In his opinion, he
should retire.
Capetown, Feb. 22.-Torren tial rains
have fallen In the western part of the
colony and the rivers are 10 food. 1t
is believed there that the condition of
the streams will ont of General De
Wet from retreat into the Orange river
colony.
Berlin, Feb. 22.-Two morning papers
announce that Emperor William will
bring King Edward here on Tuesday
or Wednesday and turn out the army
10 bis honor. The anti-Kaiserites who
oppose visit by Edward to Berlin,
scout the idea. An official, close to the
Court, told your correspondent, how.
ever, that the Kaiser is 80 angry at the
press for carpipg on the English visit
that he will bring the King to show his
hrmness and to prove that a majority
OF the people Of Berlin are friendly to
the English monarch.
Madrid, Feb. 22.-General Weyler,
who Is in command of the troops 10
Madrid, is evidently deferring q solu-
ton of the crisis in order to prevent the
conservatives from continuing In Office.
A serious split has occurred among the
ministerialis,s. Senior Sagasta has re-
turned to Madrid.
London, Feb. 22.--Rt. Hon. A. J.
Balfour, 10 the House OF Commons, aud
Lord Salisbury, In the House of Lords,
made announcement today that the bill
of rights required the new sovereign to
make the mo popery" declaration. Lord
salisbury said he deplored the language
the declaration was couched 10. 1t
represented the passion aud feeling of
200 years ego.
London, Feb. 22.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, Chancellor OF the Exchequer,
said In the House of Commons today
that the cost OF the war no TO the
present time was 81, 500, 900 pounds
(s407 500 O0O.
Madrid, Feb. ia minister Ia authority
for the ststem.Dt that the cabinet will resign
on February 20.
Christiana, Feb. 22.-Hendrk Ibsen, the
Norwegian poet snd drsmstist, has had a re-
lapse. Ii is reported that no has been Sc
riously i'll for some time.
Cspetowp, Feb. o. Gen. Methuen hal
captured Boer lager near BrakpaD. The
capture included forty prison ers, many wsg.
ons and much stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
AMERICANS LIKE MONKEYS.

The Cuban constitution was signed Of
Havana yesterday. One copy was sent
to Governor General Wood and the
other was placed among the records oil
the consti; utional convention.
Seuor Ciencros cres ted sensation by
refusing to sigu. HIe said:
SCUBA is now independent, and /
can see no reason for sending this con.
stitution to the United States for se-
oeptance. The United States Govern
ment has no right 10 pass upon it, for
it Is q distinctly Cuban document and
was drawn up by this convention,
which has assumed the responsibility
OF establishing the republic"
Several delegates crowded around
him and tried to dissusde him from his
course, but he was immovable. AS the
delegates retired Senior Tamayo re-
marked:
1--WE are all Cubans. Senor."
Senior Cisneros replied "Yes. when
the time comes to fight the Americans
we will fight them together"
Then he turned toward the press
table, and, shaking his fist at the
American newspaper men, said:
The Americans are like the monkey,
When the monkey closes Its paw on
thing he never wants to let CO."
Governor. General Wood will appoint
a commission consisting of two Cuban
merchants, two Americans and Collec
tor Bliss, as chairman, to revise the
tariffs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22

| The feature of yesterdays meeting Of
the Daughters OF the American Reyolu-
ton in Washington was the nomination
OF and baIloiing for officers.
The afternoon session was occupied
10 the nomination of candidates for the
ssrversl Offices, and In the evening the
voting was conducted. The result oil
the ballotiug will be announced today
The candidates for the several offices
were nominated.
For president genersl-Mrs. Wash.
Ingtou A. Roeblng, OF New Jersey
Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, OF Indiana;
Mrs. Donald Mclean, of New YORK.
| All the votes were not cast before 1C
o'clock last night. The congress ad.
journed Immediately after the last bal
lot bad been csst. Immediately CON-
mittee, including seven tellers for each
CT the three candidates, three inspectors
OF election for each candidate aud the
chairman of the committee on Gre
dentials, opened the box and set about
counting the 600 votes.
By unanimous consent, however, the
recording secretary general cast the bali
lot of the congress for the following,
only one name being proposed for each
office:
Vice-President General, 10 charge OF
organization, Mrs. Tullocb, OF the Dis
trict OF Columbls; Chaplain-General,
Mrs. w. a. Smoot, of Virgipis; Reg
istrar- General, Miss Minnie Mickey, OF
Pennsylvania: Treasurer General, Mrs.
g. B. Darwin, of the District of Colum-
bis; Librarian General. Miss ]. L. Nc
Blair, OF the District of Columbis; Vice
President General for one year, Mrs. ].
d. Wynkoop, of New York; editor OF
the American Monthly Magazine, Miss
Lillian Lock wood; business manager OF
the American Monthly Msgs zine, Mrs.
Elroy M. Avery.
Much confusion attended the meeting
of the congress. There was one incl
dent which attracted considerable at.
tention among the delegates and spec
tators. Shortly after The opening OF
the afternoon session Mrs. Mclean, one
of the cand dates for president general,
with her arms full of flowers, entered
one OF the lower boxes aud bowed to
the applluding house. Mrs. Manning,
the presiding officer, requested her to
retire from the box, for toe reason that
the rules reserved it Tor former officers
of the association. Mrs. McLsan
promptly complied, and when she
reached her usual seat, at the rear OF
the hall, she explaited that the upper
box, where two seats had been allotted
to her, was crowded, and, by invita-
ton, she had entered the lower box.
Mis-. Manning, replying briefly, re.
minded her hearers that the lower box
had been reserved for ex-officers, and
that 10 suggesting to Mrs.. Mclean that
che retire the presiding officer was sim
ply enforcing the rules OF the congress.
A celebrated daughter OF the con-
gress, the retiring vice president gen.
eral in charge of the organization oil
chapters, is Mrs. Eleanor Washington
Howard, of this city. She is the daugh-
ter OF John Augustine Washington,
and was the last child born at Mount
Vernon. She is we'll known and high.
ly respected throughout the entire
State Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
Adrift on a Field of Ice.

Niagara Fslls, Dat, Feb. 22.-Four
ice choppers on the upper Niagara
river yesterday afternoon were loading
ice on wagon when the field of ice on
which the men stood broke away and
started down the river. All out one
MAJ got into boat and rowed ashore.
The man and horses were going to-
wards the Falls rapidly when tug
hove 10 sight. TIE man was taken
aboard and then the several acres Of Ice
on which the team stood were headed
to shore and the horses were landed in
safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
FRIDAY EVENING. FEB. %. 1901.

THOSE FAMILIAR with the history oil
General Washington and his times have
no doubt that if he were still alive ne
would regret that he had ever been q
rebel. and that this country did not re-
main a British colony. His birthday
was celebrated 10 the q. g. Senate to-
day By the reading Of mis- Farewell Ad-
dress, which that body has scofted ana
repudisted whenever 1t had opportunity
to do 30, and upon which it brings ridi-
Guile by making Southern democratic
Senator read it in public. Washington
having secured the freedom ofnis coun-
try, resigned both his military command
and the Presidency, and returned to his
private home, where be could enjoy the
peace and repose of quiet country
gentleman, leaving bis people poor, but
honest. industrious and economical, at
peace with the world, on the safe road
to prosperity, content with the limits
of the continent of North Amer
ics, and willing to allow the several
States to conduct their own Of
fairs according to their own ideas. Now
the Presidency is bought with money,
labor is avoided and expenditures are
lavish, those of many cities exceeding
that of the national government then,
corruption pervading every branch OF
the public service. at war all the time,
foreign nations, alien In both race and
religion, annexed, and ignorant and
vicious black slaves the equals OF their
intelligent and acknowledgements
and the whole country. from present
appearances, given up to loot and on
the rapid road to ruin and degeperscy,
and patriotism only transparent cloak
for demagogy and robbery. No, the
United Slates, now, would not be con-
genial home for George Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
American Competition in England.

American Competition in England.
London, Feb. 22.-The great capital
lists here are debating ss to Whistler
they shall build new modern works in
England or remove bodily to the United
States. The steel trade is facing ruin,
it la said. unless immediate action is
taken. A similar crisis has arisen Ia
the shoe trade and the American shoe
has invaded England In earnest. Shops
for the sale of American shoes are open
ing here at the rate Of two week.
Other trades are fearful of similar con-
ditious arising In their lines aud IL seems
that the spectre OF bard times and dull
business 10 Euglapd Is rising.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
Death of an AGED Priest.

Indianapolis. Ind., Feb. % -Monsie.
nor Bessonies, aged Sc, Vicar General
OF the Indianapolis Diocese OF the
Roman Catholic Church, died at $50
this morning on the 6lst anniversary of
bis ordination. He was the oldest or
dained priest 10 the Uoited States. he
was born 10 the south Of France on the
day OF the battle OF Waterloo. He was
OF noble family and had the title of
Baron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
The Result of a Feud

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 22.-Salvatore Di,
Giovanni, leader among the Italian
colony here, was shot and killed ss be
passed dark alley last night. The
police, believing bis murder to be the
result Of some secret society feud, raid
ed house at midnight and arrested
nine Italians. OCe OF the arrested men
is suffering from bullet wound 10 the
mouth. II is thought be was shot by
Di Giovanni in the struggle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
Jury Fails to Agree.

New YORK, Feb. 22.-The jury In the
trial of Samuel j. Kennedy, charged
with the mu' der Of Dolly Reynolds, ip
the Grand Hotel, on Aug. 16, 1898 ap.
pesriDg 10 court this afternoon, afler
being closeted over % hours, and To-
formed Justice Fursmsn that they we're
unable to sgree upon verdict. The
jury were discharged and Kennedy was
taken back TO the Tombs prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
THE REPUBLICANS have always act

THE REPUBLICANS have always act
cd upon the idea that the majority OF
the people Of this country are the
yerest simpletons. They say now
that the administration has done moth.
Ing wrong in permitting its new ally,
Great Britain, to obtain her war supplies
for South Africa from American ports,
for the reason that the Beers would be
allowed the same privilege; and they
cay this with straight face. as though
utterly unaware OF the fact that all in-
telligent people kuvw tuaV 10 is impo7~
sible for the Beers, 10 their present con-
dltion, to avail themselves OF any such
privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22

COMMISSIONER TAFT will be the
civil, aud General Chaffee, the military,
governor Of the Philippine Islands
The Romans appointed such officials
for the provinces their legious conquer
ed, and they all became rich, and lived
high, but the end came, and then Rome
knew what it was herself. But, strange
as 1t seems, many people Can not learn
such simple lessons Is those taught by
hiaforv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
SHOT IN A STREET RIOT.

James w. Tolbert, member OF the
ToIbert family made famous by the
Phoenix riot in 1898, was shot and prob
ably fatally wounded In street riot in
the town OF Mccormick, s. c., yester-
day afternoon. w. J. Martin. a by
stander, was also shot and Ia in pre-
csrious condition.
Tolbert went TO Mccormick about q
week ago to attend to some real estate
ia town and to rent bis farm lands In
the country adjoining. While there he
received an anonymous letter telling
him to leave the place. He did not be-
lieve there was any danger and 80
stayed.
Yesterday he was approached on
the street by crowd OF men,
who told him be had to 90
He declared his intention to stay
and while the discussion was proceed
ing Martin passed by on the other side
of the street. Tolbert, according to the
statements OF those present, pulled q
revolver and fred two shots at Martin,
both shots taking effect, one 10 the body
and the other in the hip.
Immediately general fusilade be-
gan, with Tolbert as the target for fifty
or more pistols. He fell and the shoot
ing stopped. Attention was immed-
,,-.Aiy turned to Msrtio, the crowd
surprising T"ibert dead. Martin was
carried into store neaIo,.
1t wss then discovered that ToiSS~rt
was still alive. The hotheads in the
crowd wanted to finish him. but cooler
counsel prevailed and he was carried
to the home Of Mr. HolliDgswerth,
where guard was placed around the
house.
People from the country are coming
10. and II Martin dies there will be
little chance for Tolbert. Martin is
still alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
DIED.

On Thursday, February 81, 1901, ELIZ.
ABErH HARDY, wife of the late Charles
Hardy. Funeral from her late home, No.
1908 Gibbon street, on Sunday, February "a,
at 3 p. m.
At her late hons, 220 south Alfred street.
st 11:26 p. M. on Thursday, February 81
1901, Of grip and p eumonia, Mrs. S. =.
FAIRFAX, wife Of Thomas U. Fairfax, aged
80 years. Funeral from res denee Of her
mother, 900 Wolfe street, Sunday afternoon
ct o'clock.
On "Wednesday night, February 90. 1901.
at 11:45 o'elo,k, BETTE SELF. wife OF
Compton .. Self Her funeral will tab Q place
from her late residence, No. BOB north v ash.
ington street, tomorrow Saturday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintance are
invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22

SENIOR CIsNERos. a leading membe,
OF the Cuban Convention, says his coun-
try is free now, or rather, ought to be,
and that he will not sign constitution
framed to suit the United States
Judged by the ideas that formerly pre-
vailed 10 this country, Mr.. Cisneros IL
entirely right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22

In THE olden times, when the
Queen OF England was the richest per-
son 10 the world, things that suited her
taste would suit that of anybody else,
but no such rule obtains now, for while
Queen Victoria's wealth amounted to
three million pounds, that of hundreds
OF individual people in this country
amounts TO great deal more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22

GENERAL MACARTHUR has conceiv-
ed an idea. 1t is that Expansion must
seize all nations which produce more
than their own countries can consume"
Ifthat idea be carried out, this country
must continue to expand until it shall
embrace all the others of the earth
and all the islands of the sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22
The MAVERICK Case.

London. Feb. 22.-Application for
the RELEASE Of Mrs. Maybrick has been
revived by the accession Of King Ed
ward. Both the prison reform COM
mittee and the Humanitarian Associs-
ton have addressed resolutions to the
Home Secretary calling bis attention 10
the letter OF the late Lord Russell, Lord
Chief Justice OF England (n which BIO
disavowed any personal luminosity TO
Mrs. Msybrick) and urgiog the release
OF tie prisoner unless there should be
discovered new and conclusive evidence
OF her guilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-22

A powerful engine cannot be run with 8
weak boiler, and we can't keepup the strain
Of an active life with weak stomach; Meth
or can we stop the human mschine to make
repairs. If the stomach cannot digest enough
food to keep the body strong, such prepare.
ton IS Koiol DSspspsis Cure should be used,
1t digssts what you eat and 1t simply can't
help but do You good.