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The southern sentinel., 1901-10-04
A POEMS Tragic Story.

The following poem which wa
quite extensively published 1
few years ago has recently re.
appeared in several periodicals
sometimes attributed To one
author and sometimes to another
The New Voice reproduces it
together with a sketch of the
tragic story of its authorship.
THE DRUSKARD's LAMENT.
Ihave been to the funeral OF all my hopes.
And entombsd them one by one,
Nc; word was said,
Not tear was shed
When the mournful task was done.
Slowly AID sadly I turned me round
And sought my silent room,
And there alone
BY the cold hea-thstone
Iwooed the midnight gloom.
And as the night winds deepening shade
Lowered above my brow,
Iwept DER days,
When manhoo1's bays
Were brighter far than now.
The dying embers on the hearth
Gave out their iickering light,
As if to say:
'This is the way
Thy life shall close in night
Iwept aloud in anguish sore
Ger the blight Of prospects fair,
While demons laughed,
And eager quaifed
My tears like nectar rare.
Through helrs red halls an echo rama.
An echo ioad and long,
As in the bowl
plunged my soul
In the night Of thy madness strong.
And there within that sparkling glass
knew the cause 20 lie,
This all men own
From zone 10 zone
Ye. millions drink and die.
This poem was written by Mr..
Richard w. Lyles, a native of
North Carolina, and for many
years a well-known lawyer and
journalist in Virginin. In early
life Mr.. Lyles learned the print
ers' trade, but restlessness
led him to sea where he probably
the drink habit and
upon return from voyage, while
killed a man in a
quarrel. He was acquitted upon
he ground of self-defense. but
eft his native State and made
lis home in Virginia. He won
Iery considerable success, both
N journalism and i'm the legal
profession. but was always and
Increasingly the slave to grow
ne appetite for strong drink.
In the humiliation of that ap-
'reciation he wrote this poem.
which he said he desired to have
'rinted as a warning to young
nen. A few months later he
led of delirium tremens.
The southern sentinel., 1901-10-04

The mosquito biteth alike the
just and the ujust.
The southern sentinel., 1901-10-04
NOTICE.
Change of Time on Arkanss
Southern Railroad.

BY recent change of scheduI
on the Arkansas Southern Rail
road, passengers can 90 t
Shreveport, have two hours ans
thirty-fve minutes and returl
home the same day.
W. II. QUIGG,
Gen'l Fr't & Passenger Agent
RustOn, La.
The southern sentinel., 1901-10-04

Statement OF amount Of special school tax by
districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
The Markets.
GEORGETOWN, April 4.-Wheat 68a75.
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

The new yacht building at the Her
reshof works, Bristol, X. l., to defend
the Americas cup against the challenge
of the Shamrock ii will be named the
Constitution.
The American sailing ship John Me-
Donald, from Baltimore for San Fran
cisco, with coal, Is now out 2O2 days
She Is about two months overdue and
sixty-fve per cent. insurance is offered
on the cargo.
Maurice Barrymore, the actor, now
an inmate OF the asylum at Amityville,
L. l., shows no sign of improvement.
His mental collapse, the physicians say,
Is complete, and will likely terminate
In his death 10 the near future.
Thomas II. Allen, OF New Haven, told his
family a week ago that he would die shortly
He then made distribution Of his property
Nothing could persuade him that his end wa.
near, although at the time he was in perfect
health. A few days ago he caught cold, which
developed into pneumonia and he died yes
terd Az.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
Will Dazzle His Subjects.

London, April 4.-King Edward in
tends to dazzle the British people by
the splendor OF his reign. 1t is report
ed that the King intends to institute a
bodyguard OF three hundred gorgeous.
ly uniformed Indian cavalry, who are
expected to make brilliant appear
ance in the streets of London. The
parliamentary committee to make pro-
visions for the support OF the King and
his family, has issued proposals that
the Kings civil list shall in
clude s550,00O, for the privy purse;
$685.. 900 for household salaries;
aries, 1866 900 for household expenses;
800, 900 for "works;" $65 900 for royal
bounties aud $4,000 for incidentals.
Total, 50. $780, 900. The committee also
recommends On annuity of $3.50 600 for
Queen Alexandra, in the event OF the
death of the King, she surviving; an an
nusl allowance of 100000 for the Duke
of York and $4,000 Tor tho Duchess
of York. An appropriation OF $4,000
for the royal hunting was stricken out,
10 Difference, no doubt, to the protests
from humanitarian sources against the
slaughter OF animals for sport, but the
allowances for entertainment are slight
ly increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Deep snow covers the ground In
western Maryland and adjoining terri
tory OF West Virginia.
William r. Warner, of Philadelphia,
q widely known manufacturing chem
let, the first man to manufacture sugar
coated pills, died today.
The German imperial three per cent.
loan offered yesterday was oversub.
scribed, subscriptions being received
from the United States. France, Fog
land and Belgium.
Colombia has demanded of the
United States recognition OF the princ-
pal OF neutrality In the agreement she
hopes to reach with this country con-
tenn plating its completion OF the Panama
canal.
For the first time 10 its history Kan
sas City, Kan, went democratic on
Tuesday. The normal republican ma
iority of 5000 to 5000 was reversed.
w. II. Craddock, democrat, was elect.
ed mayor by 1880 majority and with
him most OF his ticket.
As q result of the improvement in
conditions in the Philippines expected
10 follow the capture OF Aguinsldo,
and on account of the slowuess in re.
cruiting, the War department will
probably decide to establish the maxi
mum strength of the army at about
$1,000 men.
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, OF Charlotte,
N. c., wife OF the Confederate com.
mander, is receiving many invitations
to attend the reunion at Memphis,
Tenn. 81 do not think can CO." said
Mrs. jackson. ~ am hardly strong
enough. / should like to 90 very much,
but think it hardly possible.
Charles F. Jones, the valet secre-
tary, continuing his testimony yester-
day in the hearing OF Lawyer
A. T. Patrick, charged with causing
the death OF William Rice In New
York, said Patrick and himself agreed
to try to commit suicide, but that
Patrick failed to carry out his part Of
the contract.
The Common Council of Kansas
City, Kan, on Tuesday night under.
took to extend the franchise OF the
street railway company. Indignant
citizens who felt that the municipality
should be compensated, attended the
Council meeting armed and carrying
ropes fitted with hangman's nooses.
They bluffed the city fathers, who ad-
journed without acting on the franchise
hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
Bank Dynamited.

Chardon, o. April 1.-THE Citizens
Bank here was robbed of 1925 at an
early hour this morning. After ex.
ploding Is charges OF dynamite. day
broke and the men made their escape,
though q single door stood between
them and $4,000. Night Waterman
Pomeroy was standing in front of the
bank when two strangers sprsng upon
him simultaneously and bore him to the
ground. After q fierce struggle 10 which
Pomeroy shot one of his assailsnts, the
Waterman was knocked senseless.
When he recovered he found himself in
the bank building bound hanG and foot
and a gag In his mouth. He lay there
a witness to all the operations. The
robbers we're long time getting into
the vault. They gathered up the loose
coins lying about and then went at the
strong box. They exploded several
charges but could not force it. Through
1t all the people OF the town slept. The
gang finally escaped leaving Pomeroy
bound and gagged on the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
RUSSIA AND CHINA,

The Chinese government has formal
" notified Russia that China, owing to
the attitude of the powers, is not able
to sign the MsnchUrian convention.
ut Is Chipa's DESIRE" says the formal
notification, ito keep on friendly terms
with oil nations. At present she Is
going through q period which Is the
most perilous 10 the empires history,
aud it Is necessary that che should have
the friendship of all.
"However much she might be will
ing to grant any special privilege to
one power, when the others object 1t Is
impossible that, for the sake OF making
one nation friendly, she should ALLEVIATE
the sympsthies Of all Others"
Lii Hung Chang says this letter set
ties the matter definitely, and that Rus
sia was informally notified to the same
effect March 20.
Prince Ching asserts that every
Cblnaman except Ii Hung Chang was
againet signing the convention.
The ENJOYS 10 Pekin have practically
arranged everything except the iDdem-
mites. the British, German and Japa-
neae having not yet handed in their
claims.
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DIDN'T MAKE 1T.
Washington, d. c., April 9. 1901.

Washington, ID. O., April 3, 1901.
To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette;
In Q recent issue of your paper, shown
me yesterday there appears paragraph
referring to an alleged "attack" made
by me on Captain Smith b. the meeting
at Carne school house. The uss of
such word in referring to my brief
talk on that occasion has led people to
believe that made an assault on Cap
tain Smiths character. AS matter OF
fact began my re sharks by statiDg that
both candidates were able lawyers and
men of high character and my whole
argument, ts we'll as the arguments Of
Mr.. Lipscomb and Mr.. Douglass, was
that Captain Smith having been an ct
torney for the Pennsylvania r. r. for
many years would, notwithstanding his
admittedly high Character and his con-
cededly high sense of honor, be dis
posed TO belittle the danger of corporate
influences 10 politics and legislation
when an effort is made 10 get into the
constitution an article striking at
such Influences and controlling the
trusts. II bad been disposed to attack
Captain Smiths character 1 do not
know where would have gotten my
ammunition, ss everyone with whom /
am acquainted, including Mr.. John NJ.
Johnson, spoke OF him as a man OF The
highest integrity whose private and
public lie had always been beyond
criticism. do not know Captain
Smith nor do / recall ever having seen
him. but expec to vote for him as the
candidate Of my party and l hope TO
watch his course in the convention
with fellow citizens loyal pride.
,CRANDAL MACKEY.
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with Mr.. Taylor who had said the
streets were good enough. The speske.
advocated public improvements.
Mr.. George German was next to de-
msnd the attention of the chairman.
H. favored everything which had been
5 1t forth by the preceding speakers.
de wss confident there was plenty of
money in the city and all that was
needed was to squeeze the bags." He
laid much stress upon "bag squeezing"
aud believed this modus opersndi the
best 10 bringing about the deeired re.
suits. During Mr.. Germann's remarks
be referred to the fact that many Alex
sndrians went to Washington TO make
purchases. He said the fault was 10
the Alexandria merchants, who we're
still demanding war prices for their
goods.
Mr. Harlow followed in additional
remarks concerning the establishment
Of the glass factory In West End and
other matters OF interest.
Mr.. Brockett again took the floor In
advocacy OF public improvements and
favored voting for men who would
/
Mr.. A. II. Thomson said it was time
to relegate some to the rear and Others
to the front. Some one had said be
would vote for the devil II he were on
the democratic ticket. The speakers
democracy was not so deep-dyed 10 the
wool. 1t had been said that the pres
emit assemblage had been called for the
purpose of launching an independent
ticket. Suppose 1t had? We want men
In Council who have practical business
ideas. The speaker had nothing to say
against any Of the present incumbente,
but be wanted men az city fathers. He
spoke OF bad streets, need of public i'm
provements and favored all the plans
set forth 10 the circular.
Messrs. ]. L. Henderson and ]. +.
Barrett made some pertinent remarks,
when Mr.. George Germann again took
the floor, speaking but short time,
however.
After further remarks by Mr.. Cation,
who urged immediate organization,
claiming the mere adoption of a plat
form would amount to nothing, on
motion OF Mr.. Ed. Starnell commit.
tee was appointed to draw up a plat
form and plan Of organization and re-
port to meeting to be held next We'd
nesday night. The chair appointed the
following gentlemen and they will meet
at the Business Mems League rooms
tonight: Messrs. Isaac Eichberg, A. II :.
Thomson, A. ID. Brockett, Charles
King, E. w. Starnell, J. r. Cation, Z.
E. Downhsm, NJ. B. Harlow, ]. F.
Muir, J. r. Zimmerman, J. II. Crilly,
F. s. Harper, W. B. Smoot, E c..
Lsadbeater, P. Nick. Baldwin. Worth
Hulfsh, G.. ID. Hopkins, J. M. Hill, S.
B. Fisher. Louis Brill, @. G. Lennon and
Peter AitchesoD.
| A vote OF thanks was then rendered
Mr.. Bowles for his address to the meet
ing when 40 adjournment followed at
1920 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
Forced to Leave the Train.

Paris, April 4.-Earl Darlington, re-
turning from Lisbon with the special
embassy which had carried to the court
OF Portugal the message announcing
the accession OF King Edward, boarded
O train on which several army nurses
we're returning to France from the Boer
war, where they had been helping to
nurse sick and wounded OF the Boer
army. At every station crowds Of
people oheered the nurses and hooted
the British representatives. Finally,
when the train arrived at Bordeaux,
the insults showered on Lord CARING
ton and his associates, by the French
populsce, obliged his lordship, with his
special embassy. to change to another
train, leaving the Boer nurses to pro-
coed on their tour OF triumph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Belfast, Ireland, April 4.-Tbe White
Star steamer Celtic. the largest ocean
steamer In the world, was launched
this morning at Queens Island, 10 the
presence OF thousands OF spectators.
Berne, April Arthur 8. Hardy.
the newly appointed United states
minister to Switzerland, presented his
credentials today to the President.
The usual greetings were exchanged.
Berlin, April 4.-Private letters which
have reached Berlin from st. Peters
burg and Moscow, state that there 10
powerful sentiment 10 the Russian army
In favor Of revolutionary agitation.
The younger officers OF the army openly
sympathizs with the students aud other
civilians in their demands Tor reform,
and restrain the soldiers from being TOO
severe In their attacks on rioters. Many
officers Intentionally absent themselves
from home, in order not to receive
orders to take part in suppressiag the
reform demonstrations.
London, April 4-The letter Of Gen.
Botha TO Lord Kitchener, written in
reply to verbal message from the
British commander on the subject oil
peace, previously to the recent abortive
peace negotiations, is published today
in parliamentary document. General
Botha says: II have the honor to Inform
your excellency that no one desires
more than to bring this bloody strife
to an end, would also very much
like to meet your excellency for the
( purpose Of mutual discussion to see II 1t
| Is not possible to disc ,ver terms under
which this can be DONE"
Vienna, April "A correspondent OF
the Neuies Weiner Journal has had an
| interview with X. f. Pobyedonostseff,
procurator general OF the Holy Synod,
and councillor to the Gar. The procu'
rator general, speaking OF Russia's
foreign policy, said that any attempt to
interfere with Russia's plans was
doomed to failure. The situation 10
China would shortly develop ia such a
way as to make break up OF the
present concert Inevitable. Russia,
added Pobyedonostseff, despises Eng
land and other rivals.
| Paris, April 4.-Anxiety concerning the
II CODultlOu VI luo IfcniiOtt
Bous.esu, continues he passed bad night
and q consultation of the doctors in attend
snce upon him was held at sn carly hour this
morning. The consultation physicians de
cided that another operation must DO per-
formed ct once and three specialists immedi.
ately carried oct the decision and operated
on the premier, who has been suffering with
: ab,cesses In the throat and under the tongue.
At present his condition Is pronounced dan.
gerous.
Vienns, April Tho Emperor of Austria
today went through the annual ceremony oil
washing the feet Of twelve sse3 beggars
| whose feet had been carefully washed in adj
vance Of the ceremony. Seven hundred dis.
tinguished guests including princes and no.
bility, were present to witness the spectacle.
After washing the feet Of the paupers, the
Emperor served them with meal OF three
courses, waiting on them with his own hands.
The table was cleared after each course By
Archdukes Of the House Of Hspsourg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
No TidIpgs of the Missing Boy.

New York, April 4.-Mrs. McCor-
mick, mother Of missing Willie McCor.
mick, put light 10 the window and
sat up all night waiting for her boy TO
return. She has premonition that be
will return soon aud wishes to be the
first to welcome him. Tue police say
they will find the boy before night. An
other letter, written by the alleged
kiduappers, was received by the Nc
Cormick family last night. 1t stated
that by the time the letter was received
the boy would be a. see, with his kid
Dappers. The letter was written prob.
ably to throw the searchers of the scent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
Stocks Go Up.

New York, April 4.--This has been a day
full OF bullish excitement for financial men
In New York. On the Stock Exchange there
were scenes of wild excitement Prices shot
upward with remarkable activity. The bull
ish feeling spread to everything on the mar
ket, even the standard stocks. One rumor
had it that new billion dollar corporation
was being formed to acquire the Morgsn-Hill
railroad properties, with Others, and make
continuous railroad line from the Pacific to
the Atlantic. Other stories Of big combine
tious helped to pu.h prices to the top notch.
The Governors OF the Stock Exchange TO.
day LISTED 100000 each Of o. 8 Steel
Corporation common and preferred stock.
Additional amounts Of the stocks can be list
ed from time to time, up to $425, 100000,
each clsss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04

In ORDER to stop the vein talk OF q
few persons who never had any, or
have lost all, State pride, about the re-
PROCESSION of Alexandria, county and
town, to the District Of Columbia. one of
the sections of the new State constitu-
ton should provide that, In view OF the
land robberies to which Virginia has
already been subjected, not another
single inch of the territory that still be-
longs to her, shall ever be surrendered
to the federal government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
Attempt to Assassinate che Car.

London, April A dispatch to the
Central News from Vienna states that
report is published there Of an IN
successful attempt to assasslnate the
Car. According to the report, Rus
sian officer entered the Cars study
yesterday while the Car was engaged
there and discharged q revolver at his
Majesty. The shot missed the Gar,
whereupon the officer turned the weap-
on on himself and shot himself dead.
The Car was unhurt.
On Monday, April L, q dispatch simi-
lar to the foregoing. but purporting
from Kietf, Russia. was published in
the London Morning Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

az mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely dersnge the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. such articles should never BE- used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi.
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. HALLS Cstsrrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo o., contains
no mercury, and ia taken internally, actirg
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system Ia buying HALLS Catsrrh
Internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, By z.
J. Cheney 81 Co Testimonials free.
Sold BY Druggists, price Toe fer bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04

The President of the British Cham per
If Commerce at Paris declares that
Eoglsnd will soon provide for pro-
tectiye tariff. What elsa could be ex'
nected? But when that is done, what
ia to become of the exports Of the
products of the South. In which section
Northern protective ideas are said to be
spreadiugP When it's too late, the people
OF this country will realize the trouble in
70 which they have been led By their
plutocratic republican leaders. who, &C.
tuated by the commercial spirit, have
abandoned the principles and policy
of the fcamers of the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04

The NORTHERN republicans profess
to be SO euamored of the Constitution
OF the country. that they suggest 1t as
the name of the syndicate's new yacht
cup defender. But it Is known of all
men that of all things, the least they
have any regard for is the instrument
upon which the fathers Of the govern
ment vsinly supposed the welfare OF
the country depended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
The Cuba Constitution.

Havana, April 4.--The defense last
night OF the compromise propositions OF
Senior Q1esada and Secretary of State
Tamayo of the Plat amendment is be-
ieved to b, the death OF the amend
ment 30 far as the constitutional con-
vention is concerned. The aspect of az
fairs seems go serious to some people
that society Of Americans was organ.
lied last night for mutual protection in
the event OF an emergency.
Governor General Wood ordered to.
day that municipal elections shall be
held throughout Cuba on June /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-04
SOUTHERN METHODISTS.

The opening services of the one hun
dredth and seventeenth session OF the
Baltimore Conference Methodist Episco-
pal Church South In Richmond yester-
day were brief. By the time of ed.
journment for the morning all the pre-
liminary business had been attended to
and the reports of all the presiding
elders had been given. Bishop Chan
Ter, who was expected to be present, is
reported sick with grip. Bishop Fitz.
gerald presided and made short sd-
dress. Rev. James E. Armstrong was
elected secretary, naming as bis assist.
ants Revs. E. V. REGISTER. G. T. Tyler,
A. R. Martin. J. P. Stump, II. s. Coe
and w. M. Waters.
Rev. DR.. J. d. Barbee, book agent for
the publishing house at Nashville,
Tenn, presented his annual report.
The net sales for the two houses, Nash.
vile aud Dallas, Texas, amount to
1888 ,745; increase over last year $40,.
447. Total assets, 1888 ,067; total liza.
bilities, $12 1856. The only loss report
ed on any publications is occasioned by
the Methodist Review and Epwortb
Era. Neither of these pays its own
expenses as yet.
Rev. P. II. Whisner, secretary of the
church extension society, read his re.
port. He said COLLECTIONS for the
year aggregate 5000 more than the
year before; 43S churches have received
aid to the amount OF S10S,911. During
the brief existence of this society
churches have been aided by donations
amounting to sS11,242, and loans
amounting to $345, 900.
The presiding elders then submitted
their report.
Rev. J. II. Boyd gave q fine report
from this, the Washington district. He
stated there had been $50 accessions to
the church; that sl4 900 had been spent
In building and improving church
property; that the twentieth century Of
fering had amounted to S11 900. which
YVES about 81 900 above the district APP
portionment.