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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

The American Stove Co, consolida-
ton of eleven leading manufacturers Of
gas and oil stoves, has been iDcorporst-
ed at Trenton. N, j., with q capital Of
IS, 900, 600.
Furious storms are sweeping over
Puget Sound and the entire State of
Washington. Shipping is practically
at q standstill. Many houses have
been wrecked and the wires are down.
The directors OF the Pennsylvania
Company (the Pennsylvania lines west
OF Pittsburg) gave the financial COM
munity pleasant surprise today In the
declaration OF dividend of 8 per cent.
on its $21 900, 900 stock, all OF which is
owned by the Pennsylvania railro I'd.
A bad wreck occurred on the Scrau.
ton division of the Ontario & Western
Railroad near Middletown, N. Y, early
this morning, when the engine and 40
cars were thrown down en- embankment.
The engineer, fireman, and two train
men are missing and they are believed
TO be under the wreck.
Az clOck THIS uOTnlnB terrlnc eXpl0-
sion occurred at the powder mill of the Moo
sic Powder Company, at Jermyn, Pa. One
man was badly injured. Others had narrow
escapes. Ali the buildings Of the plant we're
badly damaged. Residences for miles around
were shaken TO their foundations. The ex-
plosion occurred in the mixing house. No
body knows the cause. There Is not sound
pane Of glass In residence OF business place
In Jermyn today.
Joseph Mundry, 10 years old, Lost his
life In his efforts 10 save two smaller broth.
ers from the famss which destroyed their
home il Buffalo. N. Y, shortly before
o'clock this morning. 6mothered by the
smoke from which he could not rescue them,
the three fell and their little bodies were
burned beyond recognition.
Robert Hensen, oolored, was hanged today
at Trenton, N. j., for the murder OF Mary
Ann Van Lieu and her child at Trenton
function about year sgo. He went to the
gsllows declaring his innocence and made no
sensational scene. He was accompanied to
the galIows BY Fathers Fox and Callahan,
two Catholic priests.
A seat on the New York Stock Exchange
was sold yesterday for $4,000. The seller.
1t was reported, ~as w. Z. Tunis, who has
BEEN member Of the exchange sinee 1869.
In those days Stock Exchange seats cost
about $500 eseh.
Three men were burned to death and sey.
eral thousand dollars worth Of property wac
consumed at $50 o'clock this morning ct the
Old shArpsyille furnace, Sharon, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
Death Of Senator serelI.

Camden, N. j.. Dec. N.-U.S.Senator
w. J. Sswell died ct $50 a. m. About
9:20 this morning the Senator had az
other sinking spell sud gradually sunk
toto bis fioal sleep at $50. Every
member of family was at his bedside
and included bis wife, his sons, Major
Robert and Captain w. ]. Sewell; his
daughters, Mrs. Oourlander, Mrs Borie,
and Miss Sarah Sewell, and q niece.
The Senator's ailment was diabetes,
complicated with pulmonary affection
developed while he was 10 Europe.
Intermeut will be made 10 OolestowO
cemetery, some six miles from Camden.
famous because 10 the little EDisco-
pal church located there, George Wash
ineton had worshipped 10 revolu-
tionary times. The date OF the funer-
al IL not yet determined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

Chicago Dec. ga four thousand
mile man hunt ended here last night,
when Angelo Scalia rushed into the
arms OF detective and begged for pro-
lection. A few feet behind the mau
came another who was fast gaining Oh
him and 10 whose hand was revolver.
Toe pursuer still tried TO shoot Scslfii
but the officer beat MIN into good be.
hsvior. Both men were taken to the
station where the second man gave the
name of Antonio Segnio, and told re.
msrkable story of pursuit that lasted
three months. Scal6s was arrested 10
South McAllister, 1. T., for illegally
selling liquor. Segnio went his bond
for IS, 900, which Scalfis jumped. Seq.
nlo, seeing ruin staring him 10 the face
II he did not produce Scslfis 10 court by
January 1st, sold all he had left, bought
a revolver, aud started 10 pursuit. His
journey covered the principal cities in
the eastern states and ended in Chicago
where Scalfia was found 10 the Italian
quarter of that city. Segnio's 5000
are safe "a Scslfia has been placed In
custody Of a Uolted States marshal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
ANOTHER BOER VICTORY.

General De Wet has taken revenge
for the recent successes Of the British
10 rushing laagers at night. and has
captured British camp in the eastern
part of the Orange River Colony by the
use of tactics similar to those employed
by the British.
The scene Of the reverse is within
one OF the areas OF the Beers main re.
sislsnce, where General De Wet has
frequently foiled the British com man
ders.
The following brief despatch from
General Kitchener tells all that is at
present known OF the affair:
Johannesburg, Dec. 26-Rundle re-
ports that Colonel Firmsn's camp at
Tweefoutein was successfully rushed on
the night OF December "A by q consid-
cradle force under De Wet. III fear
the casulties were heavy. Firman's
column consisted of the Thirty fourth,
Thirty fifth. Tbirty-sixth, and the Fifty.
third companies OF Imperial Yeomanry
one gun of the Seventy-ninth battery
and one pompom. They were guard
inu the head OF the blookhouss line
from Hsrrismith to Bethlem. The
Fret sdd Second Imperial Light Horse
have gone in pursuit OF the Beers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Judge John Brannon died Tuesday
in Weston, w. Va. Judge Brannon was
born 10 Winchester, over eighty years
ago.
Mrs. Mary Jane BrooklDg, widow OF
V. O. Brooking, died at her home, near
Montfort, Orange comfy, on Wednes-
day after brief illness of bronchial
pneumonia, aged about 70 years.
When Congress assemblies the House
committed on military affairs will be
asked to give hearing to delegation
of Virginia citizens oD q bill introduced
by Representative Rixey to protect the
monuments already erected on the
battlefelds OF Bull Run, Va.
Gov-elect Montague wants a very
modest Inauguration. As be expresses
it, at is what man does In Office aud
not how he is indicted into the posi-
ton that Ia for the best interests of the
people," Mr.. Montague's inauguration
will be as simple and ss democratic as
it can possibly be made.
DIN Il. Davis, of Falls Church, twenty
one years Of age, died Tuesday Of con-
sumption. He was q member OF Capt.
] Z Wizards company, Sd Virginia
Regiment, during the Spanish war, and
more recently connected with the Naval
Reserves, being attached to the U. 3. 5.
Fern. He leaves q mother and sister.
II is generally understood that Sem
ator Daniel will resign as q member OF
the constitutional convention SOON
after that body reconvenes. Senator
Daniels health has not been good for
several months. His duties as a mem
Der of the United States Senate will
keep him busy after be shall be able to
leave bis home at Lynchburg. The
Senator is by no means, from all &C.
counts. an i'll man. but be Is not 10 his
former good health. As soon ss able
he will 90 to Washington and resume
his duties as q member OF the upper
branch of Congress.
Charles Kline, 26 years old. surrend-
cred to the authorities at Woodstock
yesterday, and said that he bad shot
Nathan and Walter Miller on Wednee-
day 10 self-defense. The shooting &C.
CURED three miles west of Woodstock
after Christmas nigh! entertainment
ct Wesley Chapel. Kline says be was
on his way home when three men at
tackled him. They beat him with
whisky bottles and clubs. When he
got out OF their grasp he took to bis
heels, but they pursued him, throwing
missiles at him. He then shot twice.
The wounded men are believed to be
fatally shot. Ira Cofisll, who was the
third man, escaped harm. Kline will
be admitted to bail today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
DIED FROM HIs WOUND.

Frederick Marshall, the brakeman
who was shot at Strasburg. Christmas
morning, died at Garfield Hospital,
Washington, at 6 o'clock last evening.
According to Marshall's statement,
made to his father and q physician on
the train coming to that city, the bullet
which nortally wounded him was
meant for an engineer on the Southern
Railway who was with Marshall when
be was shot.
Marshall reached Washington about
midnight Wednesday, accompanied by
DIR. B. r. Wright,a Strasburg physician,
and his father, John T. Marshall, who
hss farm at Farr, near Fairfax Court
House. He was suffering from o gun
shot wound in the abdomen and an ex-
animation showed that there we're
twelve or fourteen perforations of the
intestines, though but one wound had
been made 10 the abdomen.
DR.. Wright, who left Stresburg with
the wounded man In the forenoon, tele-
grsphed Marshall's father at Fairfax,
and the latter met the train. which
reached there about 9:l5 Wednesday
night. AS he entered the train where
bis con was lying and asked him what
was the matter, the young man replied:
81 do not think the bullet was IN.
tended for me. She must have been
firing at the engineer"
Young Marshall bad been unconscious
most OF the time, but had In his ram
blings mentioned something about q
woman engaged Ia rifle practice st the
time be was shot. Again he spoke Of
an engineer, whose name could not be
ascertained, having bad some trouble
with q young woman there, and then
said the bullet had been intended for
the engineer. His statements were
rather incoherent. 1t Is said that young
Marshall was conscious upon being taken
to Washington from Strasburg, and
while en- route to that city discussed the
matter with his father. but his state
ment had shed no light upon the
mystery. 1t is said that young Marshal
and the Taylor girl, accompanied by an
engineer OF q trsip, had attended
mettluR low LulicS outciuo vi CtinS-
burg. While there, 1t seems the eugi.
neer and the girl had falling out, aud
it WIS then she fred the shot, not at
Marshall, according to the boys story,
but at the engineer. The name OF the
engineer could not be secured.
About year sgo Marshall was en-
ployed by the Washington Traction
aud Electric Company ss a motormaD
on the F street line. After working in
Washington for about ak months he
took to rsilroading, and for time had
headquarters at Alexandria. Later be
was transferred 10 the lower division
OF the Southern Railway and ran be-
tween Strssburg and Harrisonburg.
The deceased was relative Of Messrs.
J. A. and @. B. Marshall, Of this city.
After an autopsy yesterday morning
the remains were taken TO his old home
at Fairfax. So far as can be ascertain.
ed, the young man had no enemies 10
Strasburg, or anywhere else, and bis
father cannot understand why he
should have been shot, unless 1t was
by accident. Marshall was twenty
two years old. The Virginia authori-
ties will take action 10 the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

A rRoMIsINa little Immigration to
Virginia from the West has been 10
progress some time and the prospects
are that it will grow to very important
proportions. So far fourteen families
from Dakota have established them
selves near Williamsburg and they have
done so well and are so we'll pleased
that many others are likely to follow
them. The genial climate of Virginia
is in marked contrast with that OF Da-
kota, and while the land may not be
quite as rich, IL yields kindly to atten-
ton, and it's products are much more
varied. Virginia has thousands OF acres
Of uucultivsted land which can be
bought cheap and with proper cultivs-
tlon would become very productive and
valuable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
Tho Franco.venszusIan Trouble.

Paris, Dec. ga foreign Office at.
tsche confirms the press reports that
trouble is breeding between France and
Venezuela over the seizure, by Presi.
dent Castro OF Venezuela, of the prop.
erty of Sonora Manuel A. Mattos, the
new Venezuelan revolution. The at
tsche says that Senior Mattos made over
the title OF the property to NJ Secrests.
Of Bordeaux, France. 10 the presence Of
the Venezuelan consul ct Paris, whose
consent to the transaction binds Ven-
ezuels to recognize its lawfulness.
France, the sttsche says, intends to
fully protec, d. Secresta's rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

The SOUTH AFRICAN war is becoming
very burdenism to Great Britain and the
end is not yet In sight. The loss Of life
In battle and by disease has been great.
while the expense has been and con.
tinues to be normous-about one mil.
lion dollars day. AS stated in yester'
days dispatches General Lord Kltch-
ener has informed the War Office that
preparations must be made TO keep an
army Of 10000 men in South Africa for
an indefinite period after peace has
been established, and that q draft
should now be sent out to be used
as nucleus for this garrison duty
army. This does not look like there
would be an early termination of the war
and the very thought OF maintaining
an army of60,0 600 men 30 far from home
and for an indefinite period is calcula-
ted to make the tax payers grow rest
less. This war was ss unprovoked as
was that by the United States upon the
Filipinos and both will cost more than
they will come to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Vienna Dec. 81, - The authorities
have taken action In the matter OF Sat-
urday's gsmbllne episode at the Jockey
Club, In which 100000 was lost ct one
sitting, and the participants, who were
not Austrians, have been expelled from
the country. The men expelled are
Count Paiavicipi, and Baron Szsmere,
Huugsrisps, and Counts Joseph and
John Patocki. Russians.
London Dec. 2l.-The papers today
are z owing about General De Vets
bold stroke 10 surprising Col. Firmsn's
camp at Tweefontein on Dec. 24'h.
The Star says: ut Is sad to think how
many gallant soldIers have been sscri-
feed because the ministers are unable
to make statemsnsbip go hand 10 hand
with strategy. The Evening Sun
says: 40 pretend that incidents
like that at Tweefontein are inevitable
Ia either wilful dishonesty or wllful
blindness. They are due to military
deficiency"
Niee, France, Dec. N.-United States
Senator Depew and Miss May Palmer
was married here this afternoon in
the American consulate. Miss Palmer
being Q Catholic the first religious cere-
mony took place In the church Of the
Notre Dame. Tomorrow there will fol-
low wedding In the American Church
at noon. Senator aud Mrs. Depew ex-
poet to sail for the United States on
January 10.
London, Dec. 27.-It Is understood
that the American who has leased
Ditton Park, near Windsor, ia named
Curtis Wakeman. He is not known
here. The announcement Of the lease
was made yesterday. 1t was stated
that an American representative to
the Coronation OF King Edward was to
be entertained there. Dltton Park Ia @
magnificent mansion, surrounded by
moat, which is crossed by single
bridge, through an embattled arched
gateway. A park of three hundred
acres surrounds the residence, which
was the home OF the late Duchess of
BuccleuQh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

WHEN Boston newspapers oppose
ship subsidies 1t Ii time to call halt on
those Congressman who. through such
schemes, are endeavoring to loot the
public treasury. As heretofore stated
10 these columns, the shipysrds
throughout the country are crowded
with work and vessels OF all kinds are
being built by companies and private
individuals to engage in both the pas
sepger and freight-oarrying trade,
which Ia constantly increasing, and in
which there are large profits. In this
connection the Boston Herald says:
at is TO be noted that the great steamship
6hawmut, launced by the Boston Steamship
Company st Spsrrow's Point, Nd, last week,
was built without the sid Of any subsidy Of
the government. Nor il she likely to be long
alone Of large steamers which ARC made lnde
pendently OF government aid. 1t is announ-
ced that IL more vessels Of the same charsc-
Ter and about the same capacity have been
contracted for aud are under construction.
The English people also are sending over
here for their steamers An order is TO-
ported to have been left by one Of their own
srs the other day for several big ships. The
shipyards Of the country are VIGOROUSLY
crowded with these orders from several d.
Tections. And yet this is the industry that
Senator Hanna and Senator Frye snd others
say cannot succeed without government sob
vention. The only embarrassment In ship
procurement for this country has come from
government interference, and our ship
builders are now making their industry
among the most profitable Of the enterprises
OF the land through their unsided Efforts"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
STOPPED DUEL FOR LUNcH.-Lieu.

STOPPED DUEL FOR LUNcH.--Lieu-
tenants Verone and Scsndone had o
quarrel at Brescls, Italy, few days ago
about dog. Yesterday they fought 8
duel with swords. The combat went
on hsrmlessly for two hours, when the
officers and seconds adjourned for
luncheon. Subsequently the duel was
resumed, with the result that Lieuten-
onts Scsndone's head was split open, and
be died from the effects of the wound,
Lieutenant Verone was also diDger-
ously wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
THE PHILADELPHIA RECORD which is

THE PHILADELPHIA REooRD which is
usually friendly to the South. makes the
absence Of southern man In the Presi-
dents Cabinet the text for q thrust at
the administration and says:
"There IL DO good reason why two
Cabinet Ministers should be taken from
Que State If such duplication can be
avoided. While Iowa will have two
members of the Cabinet, the States
south of the Potomac have not one
among them. This Is an extremely
Iop-sided Cabinet distribution, but there
jsanother besides geographical ground
of objection to the present arrangement.
President Roosevelt and Secretary koot
have shown by their public uttersnces
that they are sincerely DESTROYS Of COM
mercIal reciprocity with Cuba, en-
brscipg q substantial reduction OF duties
on the sugar and tobacco Of the island.
This Is, in fact, the only distinctive
policy OF importance that the admins
tration of President Roosevelt has an
uounced Its purpose to promote. Yet
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson, OF
Iowa, has made no coDcealment OF bis
hostility to reciprocity with Cuba On
the basis advocated by President Roose-
welt, Secretary Root and Governor
General Wood. In his hostility to
policy which they deem necessary for
relief OF the Cubsns and good for this
country he has exaggerated the evils 1t
would cause American producers OF
sugar and tobacco. On the sound theory
that Cabinet should be harmonious,
and homogeneous In Its composition 10
essential matters of policy, he should
step down and out without Invitation
when he fuds himself 10 antsgonism
with itu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

White House reception on New Years morn.
ing Is the question now 7nder Official debate,
the Cabinet being q unit against 1t IS mat
ter Of proper pIscsution. The President him
sell, 1t is said. objects to such decision, but
every pressure Is being brought TO bear to in
duce him to abandon all idea of this portion
of the New Year morning reception, making
the morning frnction consiet simply Of re-
ceptiop 10 the Diplomatic Corps. the judi
ciary, 1.-THE army and navy and the Senate.
Whatever Is done, however, it is sure there
will be no hsndshaking with any guests how
ever distinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
DIED

On Wednesday, December 20. 1901, ut
1890 D. m. ELIJAH, the beloved SOC Of
Mary and the lste George Benson, aged %
yesrs and diye.
Peaceful be thy silent slambsr,
Peaceful 10 thy gave 80 low;
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no moro our sorrOws knsw
Yet again We hope 10 NEST thee,
When the day Of lie IL fed,
And in heaven with Joy to greet thee,
Where 10 farewell tears are shed.
May bis soul rest In peace.
Funeral from st. Mars Church Saturday
at 10 q. M. Friends and scqusintsnces are
inyited to attend.
On Friday, December az. 1901, at LISA.
N CHARLES T. HEALE, in the 3 ,rd year
Of his age. Funsral from his late residence,
500 Duks street, Monday, December 80, at
$50 o'clock 0. m, thence TO st. Mays
Church whore solemn high mass Of requiem
will be offered for the reposo Of his soul,
Relatives and frisnds invited 10 attend. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
Health and Beauty.

A poor complexion Is usually the result OF .
torpid liver or irregular action OF the bowels.
Unless natures refuse Is carried OFF it will
surely cause impure blood. Pimples, boils
and other eiuptions follow. This is natures
method Of throwing offihe posons which tho
bowels failed to remove. DeWitts Little
Early Risers are world famous for remedy
ing this condition. They stimulate the liver
and promote regular and healthy action OF
the bowels but never cause gripping, cramps
or distress. Safe pills. For sale BY Z. 8.
Lead heater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC
WASHINGTON, D. @.
Nell Cropsy's Body Found.

Norfolk, Vs., Dec. 27.-The body OF
Nell Cropsy, aged Is. who has been
missing from her homo 10 ri zsbeth
City. N. O., since November 81, was to.
day taken from the Pasquotank river at
Elizabeth City. James Wilcox, the
girls lover, who was the last person
seen with her. was first charged With
numbering the girl, and then with sb-
Quoting her. 1t now appears that she
committed suicide by throwing herself
Ia the stream, from the river front oil
her fathers home, after quarrelling
with Wilcox.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Cough or Cold NJ once. Conquer Groups,
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness. Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Alec
tons. Gives quick, sure results. Price zoe
Sold BIZ Richard Gibson ard all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27

The Sugar Trust and the independents
have advanced the price Of sugar 10 points,
thus apparently confirming the lste reports
OF yesterday to the effect that q truce bad
been declared In the sugar war. Sugar stock
WAS strong today and advanced four points
nm to 2 d. On,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
roorsspendence Of the AlexsndriA Gazette. ]
Washington, December 81,

Washington, December 81,
There Is a report 10 circulation here
to the effect that Secretary OF Agricul-
ture Wilson will soon be succeeded by
+. d. Coburn OF Kansas. Mr.. Coburn
is serving bis fourth term as Secretary
OF the State Board OF Agriculture Of
Kansas and II Is said only missed the
appointment of Secretary of Agriculture
py narrow margin when President
Mckinley's Cabinet was formed.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson
will remain in President Rooseyelt's
Cabinet, Gil rumors Of his early resiq-
nation to the contrary notwithstand.
Ing. After todsy's Cabinet meeting
several Of the members expressed
themselves as greatly surprised that
anyone should pick Mr., Wilson for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
The Market.
Georgetown, Dec. 27.-Wheat 1850.

THERE will he q called meeting Of TIE
Il ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
in St Mary's Hall TONIGHT at 8 o'clock to
take action on the death of our brother,
Charles f. Nssle. A full attendance 10 70.
qustsd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-27
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
WoOdWard&LothTOp
10th. llth and F Sts.. N. ".
The Christmas
Aftermath.

With some few exceptions the
choosing through the store is as good
as 1t was a week before Chris mas.
Yet, with this vast collection of
merchandise. there is just now much
of remnant character left from the
phenomenal holiday business. And
in order to close out this accumula-
ton completely, before we enter the
New Year, We designate