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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

NONC1 IL - 1lON al NOA' ~~A' AAOA''
10 the Constitutional Convention on
Saturday during the discussion OF the
educational report, the debate degener-
ated into one of bitter acrimony be-
tween democratic and republican men,
bars as to who was responsible for the
establishment of the public scho oil
system 10 the State, and 1t finally turn
ed upon the Roosevelt-W sshington
dinner 10 Washington, and there was
much political cross.fring among the
members.
The question before the convention
was the section OF the commuters re-
port providing that the Governor,
attorney-general, superintendent OF
public instruction and the heads OF the
various State educational institutions
shall compose the State board. Mr..
Moore (rep J, OF Montgomery, opposed
this recommendation. he favored as
substitute q plan under which the board
as at present constituted shall continue,
except that the superintendent OF pub.
lie instruction shall be elected by the
people.
Mr.. Moore was undertaking to show
that the republican party had establish.
ed the public schools, when Mr.. Flood
interrupted him to say that the schools
the republicans favored were mixed
schools and quoted from tne journals OF
the House OF 1870 to show that large
number of the republican members OF
that body had supported mixed free
schools. While Messrs. Moore and
Flood were firing at each other on this
point, Mr.. Wysor asked Mr.. Moore II
bis party did not favor mixed schools.
and how it stood on linked dinDers."
This created great laughter, and Mr..
Moore undertook TO defend the Presi-
dent, and to show that former Presi-
dents Jefferson and Cleveland had eaten
with negroes 10 the White House.
Mr.. Moore declared that the repub.
licans of Virginia are no more In favor
of mixed dinners than they are In favor
OF mixed schools. He said President
Roosevelt did not dine Booker Wash
ingtou 10 a social scene at all; IL was In
the discharge OF a political function,
lust as was the case with Mr.. Cleveland
when he entertained a colorei man.
Mr.. Wysor proceeded to deny that
Cleveland ever entertained negro at
his table. and said II he did, IL was IN
his kitchen. He then began to speak
of the Booker Washington incident,
when Mr.. Meredith called him to order
az not speaking to the question at issue.
He said be thought 1t time to close the
incident. The chair ruled the point
we'll taken and the incident" was
closed.
Mr.. Keezsll snid he had been mis-
understood In his remarks Of Friday.
He fayo d the election Of the superio-
tendent of Public obstruction by the
people.
Mr.. Thorn spoke in favor OF the sec
ton, as reported by the committee.
Many amendments we're offered, but
none OF material importance were
adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

10 King George county on Saturday
II @. FitZhugh was accidentally shot
in the hand by son Of John A. Peed
while hunting.
Rev. Granville r. Micou, rector oil
the Episcopal churches in Lancaster
county, has declined call recently re-
ceived from Nelson parish, Nelson
county.
Capt. p. Il. MoCaull, Of Virginia, on
Saturday called to congratulate the
President on the appointment OF Henry
Clay Mcdonald as judge OF the western
district.
1t appears that southwest Virginia is
destined to become q great oil produc'
ing region. Ready capital seems TO be
accessible for purposes OF development
10 that section.
A FIRE at MiddletowD, Frederick
county. yesterday, DESTROYED the stores
of E. K. Sperry and J. W. Rhodes and
the residences of Mrs. Henry Yates aud
D. r. E1mondson; loss $4,000.
1t is stated that the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad will erect its own depot
at Orange, and will have its own en-
ployees when the improvements are
made. Heretofore patrons OF this road
have been served by the employees OF
the Southern Railway at that place.
Mrs. Lucy R. Mayo, widow OF Col.
Robert M. Mayo, of Westmoreland
county, died at the Hospital for the
Women OF Maryland in Baltimore on
Saturday. Mrs. Mayo was q Miss
Clay brooke, the daughter OF a promi-
nent lawyer of Virginia. The body
was sent to Westmorelsnd yesterday
for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
The METHoD1sTs.-Iu the Virginia

The METH0DI5Ts.-ln toe virginia
Conference, NJ. E. Church South, at
Newport News on Saturday, Rev. B.
F. Lipscomb aud Rev. Paul Whitehead
we're elected clerical delegates to the
General Conference. There are four
more to elect, and second ballot was
taken, but not counted. 1t will be an.
nounoed today.
Lay delegates were elected as fol-
lows: E. G.. Moseley, Danville; W.
w. Vicar, Norfolk; 4. B. Davis, Peters
ourg; F. T. West, Louise; W. w.
Smith, Lynchburg; q. J. Hunt, Rich
mond; alternates, J. p. Branch. Rich
mond; Judge T. J. Bsrbsm, Newport
News; K. s. PauIett, Farmyille.
A feature of the session was Bishop
Duocsn's charge to the young ministers
received 10 full connection with the
Conference.
Several important memorials were
presented for reference to the general
body. One OF them requests the enact
ment OF such legislation as will pre-
vent persons divorced on any but
scriptural grounds from holding mem
bership 10 the church. Another me-
mortal wishes to provide against the
admission to conferences OF anyone us
Jog tobacco A third recommends the
use of unfermented wine at commun-
ion,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
MONDAY EVENING. NOV. 10 1901
pnv.Tnrrr ROOSEVELT having taken

PRECEDENT ROOSEVELT having taken
hand In Maryland politics 10 avaln
attempt to defeat Mr.. German Tor the
ssnate has now transferred his base to
West Virginia where he expecfs 10
have better luck and where, 1t Is SAID
he will attempt to defeat Senator
Scott who has declared himself In favor
of MIR. Mark Hanna for President 10
1904. The plan is said to be to Kill
Scott 10 his own bsiliwick with Schmui'
bach, the Whssling millionaire brewer
0st possesion of the lower end OF the
State with Caldwell. the Huntington
millIon sire, and then pool Issues
Should neither Schmulbsch nor Cald-
vs,l he able TO secure the coveted togo,
then il will be wrapped about the
shoulders of Judge Nathan Goh'
another millionaire from Clsrksourg'
This will be sad news for the Virginia
republicans for Mr.. SCOTT has rendered
them pecuniary aid at more than one
election, but with two millionaires and
the whole force OF the administration
AGAINST him he will need all the money
be can get In his own senatorial cam
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18


The BAPTIsTs. The Kissing which
occurred in Richmond on Friday night
10 the General Baptist Association dur
ing the speech of Mr.. A. r. Long In
opposing the resolutions endorsing the
Barbour-Q uarles liquor resolutions is
generally condemned by the delegates
Ga Saturday DR.. Battle, of Petersburg,
addressing the convention in repudia-
ton OF such action said: 81 utterly re
prdiate any such demonstration and it
does not reflect a sense ofpropriety and
right 10 the body"
The committee was appointed for
the election OF the commission for the
purpose OF arranging for the plan OF CO.
ordination OF education in the State.
The association received and adopted
reports from the education board, the
Sunday school and the B bic board, the
committee on cooperation and the
Woman's Missionary Union. Those Of
the last named were exceptionally en-
couraging. 40 interesting matter 10
connection with the forthcoming report
on new boards is that DIR. w. &.
Hatcher, who for long time has filled
the position on the education board,
will retire this year, and that his place
will be filed by @. 8. Gardner.
The association adjourned last night
and put themselves on record as in
favor OF the churches Kidding them.
selves OF members engaged 10 the Ii
quor traffic. The adoption Of resolu-
ZION calling upon the churches to pur-
sue this course and upon the district as
sociatioos to see that il is done was the
feature OF the closing session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

AN IMMENSE bed Of bituminous coal
80 0 miles along the Alaskan coast
from the northern shores Of KoIEebue
sound to the Arctic ocean is reported to
exist. As the immense gold fnds in
Alaska during the past few years in
creased the money circulation in this
country and politically relegsted that
question to the rear at least temporari-
ly, so it Is hoped that the big Alaskan
coal discoveries may remind the pres
ent coal bArons that they don't own the
earth and the fullness thereof, and in
duce them to q slight modification of
the exhorbitant prices they have placed
upon coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Con.titutionaI Convention.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 1S.-The consti!u-
iionsl convention today, after debating the
question in It's every phs,e for two hours,
adopted an amendment offered by Mr..
withsrs, TO the report Of the committee on
education. providing that the Superintendent
of Public instruction shall be elected by d.
rect vote Of the people There were many
other amendments proposed to the section rC.
lating TO the com position Of the Board Of Edu.
cation, bat they were all rejected save the
one mentioned above. The section itself was
not acted upon. The vote by which Mr..
withers's amendment was adopted was 33 to
81, and indicates that 1t will finally be
adopted By the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
M.ts.r Fires an OIL Lake,

Wichita, Kan, Nov. lS.-A special
from Tulsa, /. T., says one of the Isrg.
est lakes OF oil in that vicinity caught
Gre from q meteor and lie now q burnlog
mass. Meteors came down 10 great
shower for one and half hours Eye
witnesses say the meteor which fell iG-
to the lake was several feet 10 diameter
and looked like big ball OF fire. As it
came 10 contact with the oil there was
q loud report followed by Kissing noise
and Immediately the territory around
became as bright as day. All efforts to
exlinguish the flames have been futile.
The lake covers en- area OF one acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

REPRESENTATIVE BENTON of Missouri
member OF the appropriation commit
tee, has reachsd Washington and In
reference to the matters which the re-
publicans will try to rush through
Congress truly says: "The ship SUBJ
sidy bill will OF course be discussed
The republicans seem to be committed
by their past actions to special class
legislation, and this is in that line, APP
propriating, as it does, the peoples
money for private benefit. There is no
more reason for subsidizlng ship COM
psnies than for substituting wheat grow
ers." But the farmers don't belong TO
the trusts, which contributed literally
to the republican campaign fund, while
the shlpbuilders do and the latter must
get their money baok-at the public
expense if necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
Jehn Armstrong Chanler.

Richmond. Va, Nov. 1S.-John
Armstrong Chanler, who escaped from
sn insane asylum in New York some
months ago and who was afterwards
pronounced sane by the Virginia courts,
Is reported to have gone to New York
to attend the horse show 10 company
with Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, OF Albemsrle
county. Chsnler, who was formerly
the husband OF Amelie Rives, the su.
thoress, wac at one time 10 the horse
raisipg business with Morris. He will
visit New York incognito and will reg
lister under an assumed name. he
laughs st the suggestion OF being taken
by New York authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

Lille, the six year old daughter of
Anthony Rees, Of Cumberland. Nd,
was attacked by rats last night and 80
badly lacerated about the throat that
she mag die. The child was literally
covered with rats when her outcry
aroused her sister who drove the ro-
dents away.
Twenty-Five japanese laborers were
killed by a collision on the NortherO
Pacific Railroad, near Blair, Mont, yes
terday. Four others were seriously To-
jured. An esstbound extra freight
train running % miles an hour and 60
around curve met the work train aud
the two came together full head.
While 10 a state OF somnambulism
early this morning Francis NJ. Bolton.
room clerk of the Hotel Trsymore,
Atlantic City, fell thirty feet from his
bed room window end was fatally In.
jured. His spinal vstebrse was iractur
I'd, and bis head aud limbs were badly
bruised. He died few hours later.
About daylight yesterday the body Of
Bessie Decker, aged 81, was found in an
orchard in the rear Of the house near Hart.
ford City, Ind, by her brother. W5eu the
family retired at 10 O'Clock Saturday night
BessieJ was playing, the organ and singing
There were no marks Of violence on the body
and the cause Of death will have to be demon
strated by so autopsy.
The police of Evansville, Ind, have ar.
rested Wilbur s. sherwell police officer,
charged with the murder Of Lena Renner,
the beautiful girl Of HsIf.World, whose dead
body was found near that place lsst week.
Shsrwell has bad record.
George Lathrop was in court ct Man.
chester, Conn this morning charged with
criminal assault on his five y esr.old daughter.
The mother made tho complaint He was
fined $3.50 and sentenced to Jail for six
months.
Tho horse show opened this morning with
great eclst st Madison Square Garden, New
York and to judge by the number and
quality of entries, 1t will exceed any exhibit
ton previously given.
+. LOwenthal, 3 diamond broker from New
York, WAS robbed Of diamonds valued at
$4,000 and gold worth 5000 in the Port
and Hotel at Portland, Oregon, last night.
There are no clues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
Fight With Miners ,

Darlington. KY, Nov. ia deadly
conflict occurred at the mines OF the
Providence Coal Company, 20 miles
from here. yesterday morning. This is
the second attack made on these mines
inside week, and each battle resulted
10 the shedding of human blood. The
attack was made by party OF 30 men
with rifles, at time when only four
men were on guard ct the mines and
all the miners were sleeping In the home
near by. The sleeping miners 10 the
house turned out quickly with their
guns. The battle lasted three hours.
J. II. Smith was killed aud George
Couch fatally wounded. Both were of
the attacking party. On the side OF the
employees of the mines three men were
wounded, none seriously. The strike
Of miners 10 Hopkins county has been
on for years and numerous battles have
occurred between the opposing forces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

The GREAT railway trust has raised
up an enemy who proposes to smite il
hard II he can. Gov. Van SAINT, Of Min.
nesots, says be will call q special ses.
sion OF the legislature to deal with the
consolidation Of the Great Northern
aud Northern Pacific Railroads II the
present laws will not prevent 1t and will
fight the consolidation with all the
weapons at his command. As starter
the governor has announced thatIbe
will direct the attorney general to
bring suit at once to prevent the con.
solidstion, but he will have his hands
full, for the consolidation is q S400, 900, :
900 concern with backing OF o billion
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

A DISPATCH from Washington says
"The rather startling suggestion IL
made that ex-senator A. ?. German
may, when the hour comes for action
deelins reelection to the Senate. Tnl'
comes from democrats, not familiar
with Maryland politics, who are friend
IL to Mr.. German and look upon him as
available for the democratic presiden-
tisl nomination In 1904" This comes
evidently from a source not friendly
to Mr.. German, but from those who for
we'll known reasons do not want him
back 10 the Senate. No one will dis
pute Mr.. Germans availability for the
democratic presidential nomination In
1904, but 10 the meantime he can be OF
much service In the o. 8. Senate and
his position in that body will add TO,
rather than detrsct from, bis strength
for the presidential race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
AMENDMENTS ADoPrED.-Both Il

AMENDMENTS ADoPTED.-Both the
amendments to the present constitution
voted upon at the recent election were
adopted by good msjorities.
The amendment to allow the State to
tax men who take oysters by topgs
from the natural oyster beds carried by
2,222 votes to 8,259 against it.
The amendment to tdo away with
spring elections and to hold all elections
In the fall, carried by 1889 votes to
1862 against it. This was a much
smaller vote than was cast for the State
ticket. Apparently but little interest
was taken in these matters, as is shown
by the figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
b. &c o. Railroad.

Baltimore, Nov. 1S.-The annual
meeting OF the Baltimore & Ohio direc.
tors was held today. The report OF the
stockholders showed gross earnings OF
$47, 971 ,22S.99 and a general operating
expense OF $31 GAG. 230.53. The increase
10 the gross earnings is 1912 per cent.
Tue following directors were elected
Edw. r. Bacon, John K. Cowen, Mar
tin Erdmaun, John P. Green, Edward
q. Hartman, James McCres, s. M.
Provost, Samuel Res, Norman B. Ream,
Jacob b. Schifi, Charles Steele and Jas.
Stellmsp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
An Intern tional Auto Race.

New York, Nov. 18.-The greatest
automobile race ever thought of Is be-
ing planned by the promoters Of the
horseless machines. The race will take
place In Europe aud will be over the
roads between Paris and Vienna, q dis.
lance of 900 miles. FoxhsIl Keene has
entered as a competitor and will drive,
IL Is said, an American machine. Henri
Fourier, the French champion, is the
authority for the statement that W. K,
Vanderbilt, ir., will also race. The
contest will take place next Juue aud
Americans and foreigners will race
against each other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following were the proceedings
on Friday in the Court OF Appeals OF
Virginia:
City OF Radiord vs.. 6esh and others.
Argued aud submitted.
Ryman VS.. Ryman's executors. Ar
gued and submitted.
Watts vs.. Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Company. Argued and
submitted.
The next cases 10 be called are Rowe
vs. Dreseill and Bass, administrator. vs..
Norfolk Railway and Light Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
Rurned toa Crisp,

Pittsburg, Ps., Nov. Is AT the Car
oegie steel works, ct Homestead, lsst
evening a car loaded with molten Stag,
Weighing sixty tons. fell on Andrew
Rushko, q laOorer, burning him up. He
vas sitting beside the track on which
the cars OF Stag are run to the dump.
The car, with the seethiDg metal, was
upset upon him before he could get out
of the way and consumed bis body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
Foreign NeWa.

Copenhagen, Nov. 18.-It is reported
here that the deal for the sale OF the
Danish West Indes to the Uoited
states Is nearly concluded.
Berlin, Nov. 18.-Lieut. Hildebrand,
whose shooting OF Lieut.. Blacketwitz
10 duel was q recent sensation, has
been sentenced by court martial to
serve two years imprisonment in q
fortress.
Vienna, Nov. 18.-Emperor Franz
Josef has warned the parliamentary
leaders that unless the budget is passed
by the end of November, parliament
will be prorogued, and that taxes will
be levied by decree. As there Is no
hope that the Czechs and Germans can
be Induced to withdraw their opposition
to the budget, this programme will
probably be followed.
London, Nov. 18.-Miss Marie East
wick, OF Philadelphia, who was arrested
early in September, for attempting to
swindle q London broker by raising
stock certificates, was sentenced today
to serve six months In the second dvls.
ion prison. a light sentence was asked
for on the ground of the prisoners deli
cate health.
Birmingham, Eug., Nov. 1S.-The
Post today says that among the honors
conferred at the time OF King Edwards
coronation will be an earldom on Lord
Rothsohild, the we'll known banker.
The honor, the paper says, will be COD
TERED az compliment to the Hebrew
community.
Cspetown, Nov. Is The combined
forces under General Barber have COM
pleted their clearing expedition to
Bethlehem. In the Orange River
Colony. During the expedition the
Beers lost six killed, four wounded,
and 30 captured. The British had Two
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
nfodern sureery surpassed.

while suffering from bad csse Of piles l con.
suited physician who advised me 10 try q
box Of DeWitPs Witch hazel salve," says q.
F. Carter, Atlanta, Ga. 81 procured q box
and was entirely cured. DeWitts Witch
Hazel sslve is 9 splendid cure for piles, sivlng
relief instantly, and heartily recommenu /
it 10 all sufferers" Surgery Is unnecessary TO
cure piles. DeWitPs Witch Hazel Sslvs will
cure any case. Cuts, burns, bruises and ell
other wounds are also quickly cured by il.
Beware Of counterfeIts. For sale By b. 3.
Lesdbeater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

LOOKING FOR BETTER RoUTE.-A
meeting Of the Eastern Virginia Con-
struction Company was held in Gull
pepper Saturday. The purpose of this
company is to build al electric road
from the Tidewster section around
Fredericksburg to Washington, in Rap.
pahsnnock county, running through
Culpeper county. The corps OF civil
engineers who have been surveying this
route, made their report to the meet
Jog, but after some discussion 1t was
decided not to accept this report ss
final, and q committee was sppointe d
to ascertain if q: more feasible route
could be obtained. The meeting was
fully attended by capitalists from Fred
ericksburg, Orange, RappahaDnock,
aud Culpeper counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18
Yukon Plot Said to haa Faka.

Seattle, Wash. Nov. 18-The story
OF a Yukon plot to overthrow the
Northwest Territory government and
establish q republic is declared to be
fake by returning Klondikers. It Is
pointed out that miners with claims
could not risk losing them. Local
officials OF the White Pass railway say
there have been no suspicious ship
ments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

GRAND CoMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEN
PLAR.-At the meeting OF the Grand
Commandery Knights Templar OF Vir'
ginia held In Richmond last Thursday
the following grand officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
Grand Commsnder-John Z. Townes
OF Peters urg.
Deputy Grand Commander-J. I.
Lssauer, of Bristol.
Grand GeDeralisimo-Dr. J. W. Bry'
ant, Of Crewe.
Grand Captain General-Thomas Z
Sch wsrtz, OF Luray,
Grand Senior WardeD-Frank w,
Cunningham, OF Richmond.
Grand Junior Wsrden-Dr. james
O'Keife, OF Tazewell.
Grand Treasurer-Geo. w. Poe, oil
Richmond.
Grand scorder-James B. Blanks, ol
Petersburg.
Grand Standard Besrer-Henry NJ
Boykin. OF Richmond.
Grand Sword Besrer-Thos. J. Not
tinghsm, of Norfolk.
Grand Commander Townee appointed
the following officers.
Sir Knight Rev. T. II. Thames, OF
Danville, Grand Prelate; Dir Knight
Rev. F. I. McFaden, OF Lynchbure,
Grand Warden; and Sir Knight w. G.
Wilkerson, Of Richmond, Grand Cap
tain OF the Guard,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-18

EXCITEMENT OVER the order Tor
the compulsory vaccination OF oil
school children in Camden, N. j., has
reached the fever point and there is o
serious clash between the parents Of
the 400 school children still unvacci'
mated and the school officials. There
have already been eight cases OF lock-
law In that city due to vaccination, six
of which were fatal. Parents are nat
uralIy Directing to vaccination Of their
children In consequence and the chill
dren are denied admission to the schools
which has brought about an Issue with
the truant officer, who is compelled to
see that children do attend school. But
the order to inject what msy be poison
Gus matter into the veins OF we'll chill
dren will be enforced, though this 10
the beginning OF the twentieth century.