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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
A Sad End.

Cincinnati, o., Feb 27.-Without money
without friends, Gertrude s. Ives, widow Of
the Napoleon Of finance, whose meteoric ca
reer OF a decade ago was the marvel OF the
commercial worl died THURSDAY night. Her
body was shipped to New York for burial:
Two months O. she came here 70 b, treated
for the morph ne habit. 1t WAC thought she
was simply a morphine victim, come weat to
seek relief from the drug Time coon devel'
oped another reason for her coming and for
the assumed name. She was reticient con-
corning her past and even the nurse knew
not her identity until her child Was born
February II. Then Mrs. Ives, In conf
dental mood, tod the muse thit 1t was the
child Of Charles Graham. Tho little one died
the day il was born.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
Tho Markets.
Georgetown, Feb. 27.-Whest 70l76.

A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks.
Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice
President Illinois Womsn's Alliance, in
speaking of CbsmberlsiD's Cough
Remedy, says; II suffered With a severe
cold this winter which threatened to
run into pneumonia. tried different
remedies but / seemed TO grow worse
and the medicine upset my stomach.
A friend advised me to try Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and l found 1t
was pleasant to take and it relieved me
at once. I am now entirely recovered,
sayed DOCTORS bill, time and suffer-
ing, and will never be without this
spsndid medicine again" For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

MUsIoAL.-In the handsome parlors
of the residence OF Yrs. Oscar +. Car
ter on Washington street, was gather
ed last night most interested aud ap'
prsci,tive audience 10 honor of a musi-
cal r cital givon by the pupils OF Mrs.
Carter. Each selection from the ones
rendered by children who have only this
session begun music to those executed
by the most advanced pupils, won de-
served applause. All showed most
skiIlful and faithful training, and
II would be- difficult to decide whether
most credit was reflected on Mrs. Car
ter BY her scholars or on the pupils by
their teacher. After the musical pro-
pramme was concluded, Mrs. Carter
gave a most Interesting lecture on
musical instruction, which was very
happily illustrated by membsrs OF her
class. During the evening Mss sara
TAYLOR. Miss Pollard and Mrs. . car
Carter del hted the audience with
charming musical selections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

POLICE CoURT.-The following oas's
were DISPOSED OF today:
Walter Robey, charged With stealing iron
from Aitcheson Bros, was dismissed.
Fannie strother, colored, charged with
using vulgar language on the street, was
fined $3.50.
Eighs Report Last night was clear ana
cold. One lodger was at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

Col. F. l.. SMITH.-M:. J. Il. Trim
yer, Of Alexandria, was 10 the city yes
terday. He says quiet movement is
on foot 10 that city to have Colonel
Francis l.. Smith announce himself a
candidate for the constitutional conven.
ton. Mr.. Trimyer said; Colonel
Smith Is q gentleman OF ability and
standing 10 the city of Alexandra, and
he would be acceptable to practically
all the people, and would reflect grea
credit upon the State. Colonel Smith
will not. in my opinion, make con-
test for the nomination, but the move
ment in his behalf is likely to prove
successful, and be will undoubtedly rep
resent Alexandris in the convention
I think it would be well to eliminate
the ofiice-holdiers and politicians IRON
the convention. "-[ Richmond Dispatcn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

PATENTs.-Messrs. Davis & Davis.
Washington patent attorneys, report
the grant this week of the following u.
s. patents TO residents OF this State 4:
66S,7S5, roller screen. Maurice F..
Hutchinson, Floris, sssignor OF one half
to Rudolph Charles Eichberg, Vienna.
6S,753, bread raiser. Edward B.
Knipple. Broadway. 10
66S, S27, toy house. John L. Baker,
Norfolk.
66S, 500, bait bucket. George Ayers,
AlexandTia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
From South Africa.

Capetowu, Feb. 27.--Eight more
c,ses of bubonic plague are reported
here. Two Europeans are in the mum.
Der. Serious alarm has been created
by the steady increase OF the dread
disease. The outbreak may necessi
tate transferance Of the army base to
Port Elizabeth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

For the weakness and prosir alton following
grippe there is nothing 30 prompt aud effec'
tive as One Minute Cough Cure This prep
sration is highly endorsed as an unfsiling
remedy for all throat and lurg Troubles and
its esrly use prevents consumption. II was
made to cure quickly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
Pearls Found i'm VERMONT.

EveryeM is talking aboA the
" GrsM Mountain Pearls" DidEpo
sR6w that they cure liver troubles
constipation, bad digestion, nausea.
jail headache, dizziness and foul
breath Il? There never was pill sole
which acted SO quickly and gently
and they don't grippe one bit. Afia
is al we ask-we know what @e re
suit wv be.
WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

A powerful engine cannot DO run with
weak boiler, and We can't kespup the strain
Of an active life with 8 1eak stomach; neith-
er tan we atcp the human mschine to make
repsirs II the stomscb cannot digest enough
food to keep the body strong, such prepare.
ton as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure should be Used
It digssts what you eat and 1t simply can't
help but do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs For this sec
.,or fair and continued cold tonight Thurs
dsy fair; light to fresh westerly winds, be-
coming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

There is always danger in using counter
feits of DeWitt's Witch Haz Save. The
original is a safe and certain euro for piles. 1t
is a soothing and healing salve for sores and
ali skin diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

~ ,o,s today al G 81 m and 's''
az 5:50p. IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

Like bad dollars, sll counterfeits Of De-
Wits Witch HaEsl Salve are worthless The
original quickly cures piles, sores aud all skin
diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
6 MAg.s~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO=Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures a cold I'm one day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
Stops the Cough
nd Works or the Col,

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
20 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUrNINE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails TO
cure f w. GROVES signature Is on each
box. zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27
5000 TO $25 each,
The new SEASONS SILKS.

The now silks are ohsrmlngly pretty. As
distinctive gowns thoy will be very popular,
aud for waists and Innings and underdresses
for the sheer goods In wool and cotton they
will DO much in evidence. A vast assembly
of the newest wesves and combinations is
here.
Special attention Is called to the original
"5atin Cyrsno.' 1t is the ideal weave tor
waists, fall gowns, etc.
Besides this beautiful display Of fsncies We
have q rare collection of elegant Silks and
SAtins for Wedding snd Reception Gowns, In.
eludIng White satin Duchess, White Ben
salines, White Peau de Sole, Crystals, Bro
csdes, Tafetas, Ottoman Cords, Crepe dc
Chine, etc.
First floor.
Special Sale Of HouSefurnEhingS.
Table and Toilet Linens, Beduear, Curtains,
Table and Toilet Wares, Glass Wsre, Tin
Ware, Cooking Utensils, and the hundred
and one other articles for the dining'roomi
bedroom, kitchen and other parts Of the
house.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-27

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
DEBATE ON THE ARMY BILL
MIR. HOAR'S AMNESTY PROPOSAL DE-
FEATED - THE PRESIDENTS
POWERS DISCUSSED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I

Washington. Jan. 11.-Several additional
posed of to-day in the Senate, but progress as
a whole was so slow that final vote can scarce
ly be expected until the middle end of next
week The most important and significant
action taken was the defeat of Senator Hoar's
amendment proposing a cessation of hostilities
in the Philippines. This proposal was laid on
the table by a vote of 81 to 10. Mr.. Hoar and
Mr.. Hale. of Maine, the only Republican
Senators to favor overtures for armistice and
amnesty. Senator Morgan, of Alabama, voted
with the Republicans to sdetrack the amend
ment.
The Senate later overruled the Committee on
Military Affairs by authorizing the appointment
of volunteer officers of ascertained fitness to
the grade of captain of Regulars, well as to
the grades of lieutenant and second lieutenant
The vote on this amendment was close, the COM
mittee losing by % to 24.
A vigorous attack was made the section
which confers the President discretionary
power increase the strength of the Army to
the maximum limit fixed by the bill Mr. Bacon
of Georgia, began the attack, and Mr.. Platt, of
Connecticut, in reply, maintained that discre
tionary power ought to be conferred the
President, and expressed astonishment that any
would be abused. Mr. Bacon declared that he
would rather his party condemned to uni
versal and never ending banishment from pc
litical power than to see such authority placed
in the hands of the President.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
NINETY THIRD MAYOR.
WHO SHALL HE BE?-THE CITY OF NEW
YORK HAS SEEN NINETY-TWO EN-
ECUTIyEs-THE NEXT TO BE
CHOSEN THIS FALL.

The Tribune Almanac for 1901 contains most
interesting table of the names of all the Mayors
OF the city since 1861, ninety-two In number
Some famous names appear IN the list, and the
record shows that merchants, statesmen BANK
ers and others of prominence have held II an
honor TO sit in the chair OF the executive OF this
metropolis. The honor grows greater every year
with the expanding population and wealth OF the
city and it is one now which brings as much
distinction to a good incumbent as that of Gov
ernor of many States.
The voting for suitable candidate to repre-
sent the majority of the people of the city next
fall goes on in the columns of The Tribune The
total vote has now passed 22,OO0 Not third
of the local readers of The Tribune have yet
been heard from.
The table below is instructive from the fact
that il shows TO whom the voters are looking
this time and the men who are regarded as
likely to be successful candidates Many OF
the candidates not we'll known as their
merit would justify, and The Tribune will soon
begin the publication Of short paragraphs telling
who they are.
The following table shows the results Of the
baloting far:
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
COINAGE RECORDS BROKEN.

LAST YEARS OUTPUT THE GREATEST IN THE
HISTORY OF THE MINT.
Washington Jan. u.-George f. Roberts, the
Director of the Mint, in his annual report shows
that the coinage of the last year was in excess of
that executed any previous year in the history OF
the service aggregating $l4l ,351960, as compared
with S36 676 in the last fiscal year The value or
the gold coinage was slightly below that of the
previous year, being $1O7 937 no. compared with
slOS 1SO The coinage of silver dollars was $lS-
2449S4 compared with $1S,254,1O9 in the previous
year The chief increase in the output OF SUD-
sidiary and minor coins, which surpassed all rec
ords. and, it is said, doubtless be attrl3ueu 20
the country. The coinage of subsidiary Sl.Ver
amounted 81 ia 27O pieces, of the value OF s2-
SO and of minor coins to the extraordinary TO-
of 10l 301, ,753 pieces. OF the value of &2450lI
AT the highest market price for silver during the
year the commercial ratio of silver to gold was as
TO 1901; at the lowest price TO SOIL at the aV-
erage price, l to 3i.44
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
SARGENT HAS REQUIREMENTS.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: For Mayor of New-York require a
of strong character and of sterling worth. well
as n man OF unusual ability: these requirements
are found In George Henry Sargent, for whom
have cast my vote. Successful in business scholar
ly in his tastes. and a man of affairs he could not
he deceived by crafty politicians controlled for
Interior purposes. Mr.. Sargent Is quick in under
standing intricate business complications. he Is an
excellent Judge of character. and IL greater New
YORK Is so fortunate have him elected Mayor
he would undoubtedly put his good Judgment
In vogue In selecting his assistants which has placed
his house In the prominent position II
cupies In the business world. Let have the
affairs OF the city conducted sound business
principles. with a man like Mr.. Sargent the
leader. and we viii have cause to be proud OF be-
longing to no mean city 4 vote for George
Henry Sargent. and sincerely hope 1t will be sec
onded by all those whose sole ambition Is to have
a good government. HERBERT z. LYON.
Brooklyn, January 8. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
UNFoUNDED ALARM IN WEST VIRGINIA.
sENAToR ELKINs SAYS ADJOURNMENT OF THE
HOUSE OF DELEGATES WILL NOT PRE-
VENT HIS REELECTION.

Washington. Jan. II (SpeciaD.-SenatorE Elkns. of
West Virginia IS by means alarmed over reports
from Charleston that the lower house OF the West
Virginia Legislature adjourned recently for more
than three days without the consent Of the State
Senate thus violating provision OF the State s
Constitution and entailing sudden stoppage Of
the Legislatures session. The Legislature is re-
quired by law TO vote January p for United
States Senator for the term beginning on March 4.
1901. and neither Mr.. ElkIns any other public
man familiar with parliamentary practice can see
how that obligation has been nul!ifed by the
laundering action of the House OF Delegates in ad-
jourang from January 10 to January H. The two
branches Of Congress, operating under the same
rule applies in West Virginia. repea tedly ad-
journ from Thursday to Monday without violating
constitutional provision that neither house shall
adjourn for more than three days without the con-
sent of the other Moreover, II Sunday is held to
be a parliamentary day in West Virginia contrary
TO the practice here the decision of the House OF
Delegates to adjourn until Monday is legally null
and void. and the lower branch can reassemble
either Saturday Sunday through the action OF
any MINORITY. however small Of it's members.
Senator Elkins said to-day that he perfectly
sure that the action of the House could In no way
affect the legality of his reelection. which is
10 be accomplished ten days hence.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
MARTIAN TELEGRApHY DrScREDITED.
WASHINGTON SCIENTISTS CONSIDER TEsLA's
CLAIMS ABSURD

Washington. Jan. II (SpeciaD.-scientists in
Washington inclined to regard the reports con-
cerning recent experiments which are said to have
facilitated the establishment of communication
tween the earth and Mars wild theories. do
they expect to hear of the of such expert
1T is a fanciful idea Of Mr. Tesla's,' said
Professor Skinner of the Naval Observatory to-
day. "and / do not think It Is based scientific
principles | believe that Tesla is exceptional
ly brilliant man. He has done much wonderful
work. but | take no stock In his new proposition
and, indeed. l have talked with scientific men
who do not consider Tesa's claim absurd"
Professor Eicheberger. also of the Naval OBJ
servatory, said that he first heard of Mr. Tesla's
paper clipping. HAD l the story when IL was
first published ! would very likely have glanced
II, thinking that II worth reading"
he said. Il do not believe that anything is impos
sble which is TO be performed In the future. At
the same time l do not say that Teslas claims
possible probable. Ten years ago no
would believe in of the remarkable work
he has since made practicable; therefore we can
not tell what is TO happen In the future Although
wireless telegraphy has been established that it
must be recognized a method of communica-
developments be expected as the Outgrowth
of the principles embodied in the Marconi and sim
we will be glad to hear of Mr. Tesa's success in
fully establishing communication with the Mar
tians, assuming of course. that the planet is peo
pied. / think he will have no difhcuty In convinc
ing scientists of the practicabty of such scheme
when he produces the proper evidence"
Father Hargan, of Georgetown College, has been
i'll for several days with the grip. and unable
to talk about Tesla's plans to communicate with
eao,,i.,, NTH ha 1ng said that r~asaSs 80
was not an intrinsic inpossiblity. 1t is under
that he would not discuss the matter further
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
INJUSTICE TO cAPTAIN MkENNA.
PROMOTION OF THE JUSTICES son EXPLAINED
AT THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

Washington. Jan. II (SpeciaD.-According to the
officials of the War Department great injustice has
been done Captain Frank B. Mckenna, of the
46th Volunteer Infantry serving in the Philip
pines in certain publications unfriendly to the Ad
minstration and to the policy of expansion. Cap
tain McKennas nomination few days ago as in
Spector general of volunteers with the rank CT
major in place of Major Russell b. Harrison,
recently inspeCtor-genera General Davls's staff
Porto Rico. the merging of that artment into
General Brookes jurisdiction having. it is alleged.
made It necessary to discharge Major Harrison or
send him to the Philippines. 1t is explained that
It deemed inadvisable send Major Harrison
Manila. under the statutes all volunteer COM
missions will expire June 30 next. and volun-
officer ordered Manila would scarcely
more than reach there before It would be time for
him TO start the homeward voyage.
Captain McKenna, according to the War Depart
ment authorities is already in the Philippines.
where he has been duty aid to General
Wheaton in the field for more than a year, and it
temporary staff appointment was given to the
young officer.
Captain McKenna Is the OF Justice McKenna
of the United States Supreme Court. and the SON
graduated high in his class at West Point in 1883
promoted 10 first lieutenant In the 18th Infantry
In April. 1885 and in August OF the same year was
made captain and assistant adjutant-general on
the Porto Rcan campaign and In Cuba for year
when he made captain in the 46th Volunteer
Infantry and went to the Philippines. His stan
experience In the Philippines brought him TO Gen
eraI Wheaton's notice there, and he was soon
chosen for inspection duty for which he showed
remarkable aptitude.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
PROSPECT OF CANAL LEGISLATION
MANY SENATORS THINK GREAT BRITAIN
WILL ACCEPT TREATY AMENDMENTS.

MANY SENATORS THINK GREAT BRITAIN
WILL ACCEPT TREATY AMENDMENTS
Washington, Jan. 11-Senator Morgan still
hopes for action the Nicaragua Canal bill at
the present session of Congress. He thinks 1t
will be taken up the Ship Subsidy
bill is disposed of. The Republican Steering
Committee has not yet assigned a place on the
Senate calendar to the Canal DILL. but some of
its members willing to do so. In some cases
this promise is coupled with the condition that
Great Britain shall accept the amendments to
the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty. There is growing
belief. especially among Republican senators,
that the amendments will be accepted. and that
this step will be taken in sufficient time 10 per-
nit action on the Canal bill before adjournment
II is even asserted by some Senator'S that as
surances to this effect have been received from
high British authority.
Senator Morgan to-day denied that he had
received any communication from the State De
partment informing him that Forward & Co,
English shipping corporation. had protested
against the use of the San Juan River as a part
of the proposed canal route. because OF a con-
cession from Nicaragua to that company AT
the State Department 1t was denied that such
a protest had been received.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
THE TREASURY PAYS TIPS.
TO CAR PoRTERs AND STEAMSHIP STEWARDS.
BUT NOT To WATERS

Washington. Jan II (SpeciaD.-Why the Govern
should regard tips paid sleeping porters
and steamship stewards within the legitimate
expenses of officers travelling under orders and
the same time taboo dining walters and all
other classes of attentive servants is of those
mysterious affairs that only be satisfactorily
reasoned out by the Controller of the Treasury
officer whose erudite decisions the delicate dis
tinctons involved in all classes of the statutes have
for many years excited the curiosity of ordinary
mortas It was only n few years ago that Con-
troller brought himself to the point of recognizing
the legitimacy OF tipping sleeping car porters, il
the tips reasonable. Since that time Army
and Navy officers have been compensated the
extent of about % cents a day for this purpose
part of their regular travelling expenses. but
the line drawn there and until to-day all other
tips have been paid of the private purses the
travellers, and not out of the gold balance In the
National Treasury. In the decision just rendered
the Controller decides that Army officer travel
ling between Washington and Porto Rico is Justi-
fled in paying fees to the steward of the vessel In
the case considered. Captain Irvine paid SO to the
steward of vessel when he was coming from San
Juan to New-York. Colonel G. w. Baird, OF the
War Department inquired whether he was au-
thorized to pay this The Controller says he is and
that such fees are regarded as part of the actual
made in a recent decision. An officer of the Navy
8n ss TaS Charged l the nj oE as 6
stewards and others. The Controller held that this
was unauthorized. He decides that on a vessel
owned oficered and controlled by the United States
all employees are IN the pay or the United States
Government To authorize the tipping of stewards
and others on such vessels would be quivaient to
an in salary at the expense of the Govern
ment That will not be allowed
Although the Government has recognized the
ment of fees to porters and stewards 1t steadfasy
holds out against hotel walters. restaurant walters
and the many other classes that have open palms
for the reception of small change An officer of the
Army Navy, stopping over In city on business
is authorized to pay tip to the waiter at his
dining table. to the bellboy other attendant at
any point of his travels. but when he gets a
palace car he tickle the porter just as much
he desires at the expense of the Government. And
now the privilege is extended to marine transpOrta
finn
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
sICKELs Has REQUISITES ouALrr1ns

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: \ well known business man of this city is
David Banks SiclSels. who Is vtce-president
and treasurer of of the successful surety
companies In mis- country, of which he was or
ganizer in 1888 Mr.. Sckes a correspond
ent in the Civil War. and has been connected with
newspapers and publications all his life; he was
educated for civil engineer. He a warm
personal friend OF General Grant. who sent him
to Slam the diplomatic representative of our
Government In 1876. He became very popular with
tions of the Department OF State for having sup
pressed nefarious liquor traffic. which estab-
lished by his predecessor in violation of the treaty
between Siam and the United States Mr.. Sickels
has had very extensive experience in financial
matterS~ AID = . trustee and director in several