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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
NEWS OF THE DAY

Henry @. Payne, who Is to be post
master general, says he lie 10 favor Of
one.cent postage.
Gov. Taft, In a speech at Manila, said
he would return there after his coming
visit to the United Ststes.
The business failures for the week
number 262, IS against 233 last week
and 262 on this week last year.
The question OF the lyDching of Ital-
ians 10 the Uoited States was discussed
IN the allan Senate yesterday and the
Forelgn Minister stated that the Uoited
States government had admitted that
the ItaliapR, claims were we'll founded.
In the Senate on Thursday Mr..
Martin presented concurrent resolu-
ton of the legislature OF Virginia, pray
ing that one Of the proposed war yes
sells be constructed at the Norfolk
navy yard, in that State; which was
read and referred to the committee on
naval affairs.
Mr. SAMUEL Posner, OF Baltimore, re-
ceived 81, 100000 from the Associated
Merchsnts' Company OF New York for
the Posuer Building, the stock contained
therein and his good will. He is further
more not to eng ,Re In the retail dry
goods business in Baltimore for term
of years. The consideration was a lump
sum 10 cash.
Reginald @. Vanderbilt, the youngest
son of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt,
celebrated yesterday his twenty-hrst
birthday and received under the provi
ions OF his fathers will, bis full ioheri-
lance of 81, 500, 900 as birthday gift.
He was asked: "HoW does 1t feel to
get 81, SOC, 900 for birthday present."
He replied: II don't notice any particu-
lar change from the way l felt yester-
day."
Mrs. Sarah Jane Smith. aged 80 years
met horrible death by burning at her
homo near Samples Manor, Washing
ton county, Md, Thursday afternoon.
She was warming a piece o. carpet by
the stove to wrap about her pet dog,
when the carpet caught fire. 10 her
| efforts TO extinguish the flames her
clothing ignited. Shs ran out on the
porch, where she fell and expired be-
fore aid reached her.
In the existing circumstances the
commissioners cannot collect tax on
personal property 10 the District of Co.
| Iumbia was the decision OF Justice Cla-
baugh yesterday afternoon 10 the case
of the committee OF Eugene Peters
| against the commissioners. The law
under which a tax against personal
property can be levied the court held
| to be constitutional, the difficulty being
| that there Ia no authorized officer in the
District to collect the tax when LIVED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
THE LEGISLATURE.

The legislature and constitutional
convention adjourned yesterday for the
holidays and most Of the members left
for their homes.
SENATE.
10 the Senate there was fight Oh
over the Mount Rogers and Eastern
Railroad. The body passed the hill
leRalizng the election held In FLOYD
county, subscribing stock to this corpo-
ration. The Mount Rogers and Est
ern road is o run from MecklenoerR
county TO Bristol. Both the Norfolk
snd Wssern and the Southern roadr
are SAID to be interested 10 the fate OF
The mea ,ure, aud lively fight was
made on Ii. The bill had already pass
ed the House.
The Senate passed the bill which %
ThursdAy evoked such an interesting
debate in both houses, intended to pro-
tect the Virginia cornmeal makers and
rsisers Of the grain.
An interesting feature OF the proceed
ines was the presentation OF 0 loving
cup to retiring Lieut-Gov. Edward
Echos, The cup was presented by Mr.
Wickhsm, the Oldest member OF the
body, 10 a peat and appropriate speech
For four years the recipient OF this gilt
has presided over the Senate ss the
Lieutenant. Governor, and for eight
years was q member on the floor. His
| term as Lieutensnt-Q overnor expires
on January /, and today was bis last
official connection with the Senate.
At the afternoon session the Senate
confirmed the appointment by the Gov
eroor of Lloyd I. Smith, J. NJ. Hooker
and w. T. Shield az members OF the
board OF visitors 10 the Virgins Mill
tary Institute, and held up the appoint.
ment OF J. K Fulton, ss superintendent
| of schools for Grayson county on &C.
count of charges made against him.
HOUSE.
The House held short session. Mr..
Bland, of King and Queen, introduced
a bill to reduce taxation In the State
from 90 cents TO % cents on the $lOe.
The House ommittee on roads after y
social session, called on Governor Tyler
to cav farewell and extend to him the
compliments of the season. Before 60.
lug to the executivs Office Captain Be-
ker presented Chairman Churchmsn
with the best side of leather In big
Chesterfield tsnnery on which to have
the bills eDgrossed.
The joint committees on public TO-
sthutions and prisons decided to meet
10 Richmond January 16 and 60 on q
tour OF inspection of the institutions Of
the State. They will begin at Farm
Vile aud make an extended trip cover
ing sll the institutions, except those oil
Williamsburg, Petersburg, aud Hsmp
Il tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
SATURDAY EVENING. DEC. 81, 1901
Tur constitutional convention which

THE constitutional convention which
has been 10 session for elk months
and one week took recess yesterday
for the holidays. What 1t has done 10
ali this time is hardly discernsble to the
casual observer. Had the convention
adopted the original State bill of rights,
as advocated by Col. F. L. Smith, Of
this city, one OF the ablest and least
laxative members, and the Mississippi
suffrage plan, also proposed by Col.
Smith, 40 adjournment could have been
had months ago aud the people been
relieved OF the heavy expense that they
will have to pay for the protrsoted siI-
ting of the convention. Bot this was
not to be, and the members seem to DC
hopeIessly divided on ali IMPORTANT
subjects and waste days and days In dis
cussing minor matters. Some OF the
committees have FILTERED away weeks
10 listening to short haired women and
long haired men discuss temperance
and woman's suffrage questions ana
even after all this time wasted nave
taken no definite action concerning
these matters being seemingly anxious
to keep the majority OF people guessing
as to what conclusions they may reach IN
an cratic moment. The convention up
to this time has cost over 100000 and
90 far as results, nothing has been ac'
com plished, while the reprosch brought
upon the State has wrought an absolute
Injury. Many Of the members OF the
convention are becoming tired OF itf
non action and the people have already
become heartily go. The Petersburg
Appeal takes gloomy view OF the
outlook; says the session has been
fruitless one, discusses the possibilities
of the failure Of the convention to deal
with the suffrage question successfully
and concludes as follows:
We have two plausible reasons for
believing that the work OF the con-
yention will prove to be failure, viz:
~ the impossibllity OF complying With
the pledge OF the Norfolk convention
and the requirement of the Federal
constitution; (2) the hostility in In
fuential quarters outside of the con-
yention to any change IN the Unoer'
wood constitution, and the belief
among many members of the congtitn'
tional convention that that body
should not have been called at all
Join these reasons to the fact that che
convention has practically accomp-
lished nothing In the matter OF sui
frage, though it has been 10 session six
months, and there you are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Approves the Findings.

Washington. d. O., Dec. 21.-At
noon today Secretary of the Navy
Long approved the findings OF the
schley court OF Inquiry. In his endorse.
ment the Secretary says: "Ihe depart
ment has read the testimony in this
case, the arguments of counsel at the
trial, the courts fildiug Of fact. opinion
and recommendation. the individual
memorandum Of the presiding memner.
and the statement OF exceptions 10 che
said fodings and opioion by the sppli.
Gao the reply 10 SAID statement by the
Judge advocate of the court and Dis ar
sistant, aud the brief this day submitted
Oy counsel for Rsar Admiral Sampson
travereing the presiding members
view as to who was in command OF the
battle OF Santiago. Aud, after careful
consideration, the iDdinRs Of the fact
and the opinion OF the full court are
approved. As to the points on wbicn
the presiding member differs from
the opinion of the majority OF tie coOr,
the opinion OF the majority Ia approved.
As to the further expression OF BIZ
Views W tuo cduuC ucnuck Ul'h iN \ 'hN
TO the questions OF command on the
morning Of July 3, 1898, and of the title
70 credit for the ensuing victory, the
conduct of the court 10 making no 6Od-
log aud rendering 90 opinion on those
questions is approved, indeed 1t could
With propriety take 90 other course, evil
dence on these questions, during he 10
quiry having been excluded by the court.
rne department approves toe recon-
meDdation OF the court that DO further
proceedings be had 10 the premises. The
department records its appreciation OF
the arduous labors OF the whole court"
che Secretary also Gays that 10 view Of
the departments approval of the rec
ommendstion OF the court OF Inquiry
the question of command Instituted by
Admiral Sampson will he excluded anC
40 action upon the brief filed in behalf
OF Sampson will be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The convention yesterday again took
up the discussion OF the composition OF
the State board OF education, and the
head OF the deaf, dumb and blind
asylum was added to the liss Of those
eligible to serve on the State board OF
education. The board OF education,
which formerly was composed OF the
Governor, treasurer and superintendent
Of public instruction, will now, in sd-
diGion to those officers, comprise the
leading educators in the State.
Section IL, concerning the literary
fund, was passed by, SIS was Section II,
concerning the appropriations to the
University OF Virginia.
The convention adopted q resolution
limiting speeches in committee OF the
whole to 20 minutes each.
The convention heard read the pro-
gramme for the Inauguration of Gov
eruor Montague, Lieutenant. Governor
Willard and Attorney-General Ander.
son, which is to take place 10 the hall
OF the House on January l. These Of
dcers are to be sworn in by President
Keith, Of the Court Of Appeals.
When the convention adjourned it
was to meet ct noon New Years Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
Another Boiler Explosion.

Plttsbure, Pa, Dec. 2l.-OOe OF the
boilers used to operate the sheet steel
mill of the Singer Nlmick plant ex-
ploded at 6:55 this morning. Seven
men were scslded, one cut, and twenty
or thirty burned. Il is reported that
Two scalded men will die. The cause
of the explosion is attributed to frozen
pipes which supplied the boilers with
water. About sixty men were at work
10 the mill when the boilers let go and
a panic epsued. The mill was filled
With scaldlDg water and steam. Men
rushed wildly through the binding
steam for places of safety. Some fell
add were trampled upon. Of the sixty
men 10 the plant at the time fully one
nalf were more or less Injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON. DC.

The GOVERNORS INAUGURATIoN.-
The Inauguration OF Governor Monta.
que promises to be a ceremonial ano
brilliant affair. The legislature will not
De in session, and the honor ofiDaugu'
rating the Governor will devOlve upon
the Constitutional Convection, and
rather an elaborate plan, providing for
city officials as well as ladies. was pre-.
sented to the convention today aDo
adopted. Chairman A. p. Thorn, of the
conventions inauguration COMMITTEES,
submitted programme yesterday which
was approved. The joint Legislative
com mittee also approvedthe programDl
which provides for the imposing cere
monies 10 the convention hall. which
the members OF the general assembly
and the State officials have been invited
20 attend. There may be a military
feature, though this has not been de-
cIded upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
No. 3o4 King Street.
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, IS they cannot
reach the sest OF the disease. CstaTTh 10 =
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cars it you must take internal remedies.
Halls rstarrh Cure is takeG internally snd
scts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces. Halls Cstsrrh Cure Is not = qusck
medicine. 1t was prescribed by ore OF the
best physicians In this country for years and
70 q regular prescription. II is composed Of
tho best tonics known, c.mbiIed With the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination
of tho two ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results in caring CSIaTrhs reno
for testimonials free.
F.J.OHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists. 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
Probability of Peace.

Brussels, Dec. 21.-Herr Fischer, the
Boer delegate, regarding the probability
Of peace in South Africa, said II an
empowered to conduct peace negotia'
lions within certain limits. but cannot
discuss them until automatically APP
preached. l would ike to meet Lord
Rosebery at that 'wayside inn.' Eng
lshmen are rapidly learning the truth
az o the real conditions in South Africa
but the greatest obstacle to peace lie
the lingo Hooligsn elements which
politicians called into being at the
beginning OF the war, and now fnd i'm.
possible TO dispel.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21

A NEW YORK doctor treats typhoid
fever by placing the patient 10 re-
frigerator and keeping him there until
almost frozen. The temperature falls
rapidly to the normal point. Physic.
ians have abandoned most Of the rules
which used to be accepted as vital ip
the treatment Of this disease. Patients
have 80 often died under the authorized
methods of treatment and others have
so often recovered when subjected to
forbidden methods that there IL now
the utmost liberty on the par. of the
profession. The ice box suggestion lie
not entirely new, as the essential feat
ure was involved In the "cold pack"
Doctors 10 the country who now have
typhoid patients need not bother about
ice boxes during such weather as this.
Placing the patient on the back porch
for few hours would reduce the tenn
perature to any degree required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
THE Manila Times, referring to the

The Manila Times, referring 10 Tue
plan of campaign 10 Samar, says:
1.-THE Cavite marines to the number
of330 are stationed ct Balsngigs. These
marines, 10 conjunction with the SOL
diers of the 18th Iofantry, will operate
from the south, securing and burning
the country northward until they meet
and Join hands with the 26th, the 12th,
the 7th and the 9th Regiments. This
is the first part in the plan OF campaign.
When the southern part of the island Is
thoroughly cleaned up operations Will
then begin from LuZon down TO the
southern line Of troops, thus rounding
up Lukbsn's army for final extermina'
ton. Samar Island will be made 3
desert where birds cannot live. There
is bare possibility that, awed by the
terrible punishment about to be iDtfict'
ed, Lukban and his followers will de-
eide to throw themselves on the mercy
OF the Americans, trusting to any terms
which may be given them"
II this is the mode OF warfare to be
carried on In the Philippines, no Ameri'
can hereafter will have the right to say
one word 10 condemnation OF atrocities
committed by any people under the
sun. The Fllipinos are defending their
homes against an invading foe from q
country which they never harmed.
They are said by some to be uncivilizsd
while the United States boasts of being
the most enlightened and humane of
nations, but il this strong government
ia to gain possession Of the Philippine
Islands only after an determination of
the inhabitants thereof, there will then
be g blot upon civilization which
will not be soon removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
An Evangeiist's story.

81 suffered for years With = bronchial or lung
trouble and tried various remedies but did
not obtsin permanent relief until | com.
menced using One Minute Cough ure"
writes Rev james KirkmsD, eyangelit of
belle River, III. Il have no hesitation in
recommending 1t to ali snf, rsrs OF this KIND. )"
One Minute ough Care affords Immediate
relief for coughs, colds aud all kinds OF THROAT
and lung troubles For Group it 10 I'M
equAlled. Absolutely safe. Ve:y pleasant
70 take, never fails and Is really a favorlte
WITH the childreo. 1hey like it Fer sale
By E. s. Lesdbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
oIandessinely Made Masons.

New YoeK, Dec. 2l.-TO devils
means OF preventing the orgaDizitiop
of so-called Masonic lodges and thu
admission OF members st cut rates,
CHARLES w. Meade, Grsod Master Il
me Grand Lodge OF Free aud Accepted
Masons, is consulting WITH local officers
OF the order. Il Is claimed that new
lodges are being organized under au-
thority of justin. Plnney. OF Ohio, who
signs himself "Grand Master OF the
Grand Lodge of Ohio" Advertise
ments have recently appeared in daily
papers offering Masonic membership ID
lodges being organized in Peonsyl-
vanis, New York, and New EDgand
states, Tor SIS; the usual cost ls from
$50 to 500. Persons answering the
advertisement received circular signed
Oy Mr.. PinDey stating that "it the
reader desires to become q Mss.er
Mason under authority OF the new
Grand Lodge Of OHIO, he can do so II,
on Investigation. he is found worthy"
A local Official OF the Masons sage thai
Justin Pioney is not recognized by ally
duly constituted lodge of Freemasons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
serious Railroad Accident.

jersey City, n. j., Dec. 21.-At 1895 thia
morning q passeu ger train on the Greenwood
Lake division OF the Erie Railroad was pay
TALLY wrecked at the foot Of HObokeu
avenue. Tho wreck was caused By heavy
boulders falling from the top Of the tunnel.
The engine and several cars we're thrown
from the east to the west track. The en-
gin er and hremEn were badly scslded and
cut. Several passengers were slightly In
jursd. The train was going at slow rate OF
speed and this fact accounts for the escape Of
the passengers from shocking death. The
road is blocked and the thousands OF psssen-
gsrs from Incoming trains are walking from
tho scene Of the wreck to the depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21

No one can reasonably hopefor GOOD
oeslth unless bis bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
10, disorders of the stomach arise. bill.
lousness, headache dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. If you wish to avoid these
ailmeOts keep your bowels regular by
aking amberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They are
% easy TO take end mild aud gentle 10
effect. For sale by Richard Gibson
iruggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21

IT CANNOT be supposed that any
man, woman or child is so fastidious ss
to be unable to make selections OF
Christmas gifts after having read the
advertising columns Of the Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21

SECRETARY OF WAR Root has refus-
ed a request to postpone the Cuban
elections made by the friends. of BArtOl-
ONE Msso aud the latter now talks OF
withdrawing from the election. for they
say that unless the conditions are
changed any pretence Of fairness is out
OF the question. Msso's friends indeed
might just as well retire. Palma is
this administrators candidate for the
presidency OF Cuba and with United
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
Children'S Books.

No list of gifts for Children is
complete without at least one or two
books; today the young folks ave
wealth OF books by renowned writer's
who know the child and is literary
wants, and are in sympathy with it.
The handsome bindings, exquisite il.
lustration, add attractivenesS to
many of the volumes We have pre-
pared for the wants Of the boys and
girls, and selected the best from the
output of the leading publishers and
they are marked at uniformly low
prices.
Basement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
ThA MarKaL.
Georgetown, Dec. 21.-wheat 7OA7s.

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
8 Cough or Cold AZ once. Conquer Groups,
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung A6ec-
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price Zoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21

Three times William DORM, of Quincy
ILL.,, has been on the point of being mar
rled to Miss Nellie Parsons and then
the supreme moment ran away on &C.
count OF bsshfulness. He said be wss
willing to marry quietly bat could not
face q society wedding Miss Parsons
has given him up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21
DIED

At his home, 112 south Royal street. Fri
day, December 20, 1901, EDWARD l..
RkhMEL, aged 25 years Furersl Mon
day morning, 22d inst. from the Iesiderce /;
thence 70 81 Mays Church. Solemn high
mass at 10 o'clock. Friends Of the family
are invite to stteni. Washington and Bal
timOre papers please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-21

Rev. Philip Evans, prominent divine of
Toledo, O., was granted az absolute divorce
yesterday from Laura Evans on several novel
grounds. They we're married in San Diego,
Cal, and went TO Alaska to do missionary
work. Then they returned to California
and she became suddenly infatuated with
the study Of medicine. She left him,
went TO Battle Creek, Mich, and studied
medicine. He tried to induce her to return,
bat she said: u love my study of medicine
next to my 1od, better than anything else on
earth" There has never been the slightest
quarrel between them. he is very popular.